Patagonia R4 Jacket

Patagonia R4 Jacket

Average Rating: rated 4.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 10 Trailspace users

Description

The R4 Jacket is a fleece jacket made by Patagonia. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 10 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Patagonia.com:
"How to make yourself impervious to winter's bone-chilling gales? Well, you could stay inside. But for the non-couch-potato types, our warmest fleece provides high-loft 7.4-oz R2 (Polartec Thermal Pro polyester that's 40% recycled) on the inside and a velour fleece face (13.5-oz Polartec Windbloc polyester), with a stretchy windproof laminate sandwiched between. It keeps you mobile and toasty, and excels alone or under a shell. The lack of shoulder seams allows pack-wearing comfort, and the one chest and two high-placed handwarmer pockets (above harness-line) close with invisible zippers. Drawcord hem. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Patagonia R4 Jacket is the warmest fleece that provides high-loft R2® on the inside and a velour fleece face, with a stretchy windproof laminate sandwiched between. It keeps you mobile and toasty and excels alone or under a shell. The lack of shoulder seams allows pack-wearing comfort, and the one chest and two high-placed handwarmer pockets (above harness-line) close with invisible zippers. Drawcord hem. Patagonia R4 Jacket Features: Velour fleece face Full-stretch Polartec® Windbloc® laminate Toasty warm high-loft R2® interior fabric Chin flap with fold-over zipper cover for comfort Full, Supplex® nylon windflap behind zipper Seamless shoulders for pack-wearing comfort Pockets: invisible zippered chest and invisible-zippered handwarmers placed above harness-line; elasticized cuffs, drawcord hem Materials: 3.5-oz Polartec® Windbloc® polyester velour laminated to single-sided R2 Polartec Thermal Pro® polyester Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program"

From Campmor:
"Windproof protection for frigid conditions in a single, stretchy package. R4: Polartec Windbloc polyester velour laminated to variable-length-fiber Polartec Thermal Pro polyester grid on the inside. Velour fleece face. Full-stretch Polartec Windbloc laminate.. Toasty warm high-loft R2 interior fabric. Chinflap with fold-over zipper cover for comfort. Full, Supplex nylon windflap behind zipper. Seamless shoulders for pack-wearing comfort. Two handwarmer pockets with invisible zippers. One chest pocket with invisible zipper. Elasticized cuffs. Drawcord hem. Regular fit. Avg. wt. 25.2 oz. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program."

From Backcountry.com:
"The windproof Patagonia Men's R4 Fleece Jacket fends off freezing temps and biting winds as you climb the ridge or schuss down the slope. Patagonia sandwiched a windproof laminate between high-loft, wicking fleece to create the R4 Jacket. Polartec Thermal Pro fleece efficiently holds onto your body heat, and the grid-patterned lining pulls perspiration away from your body to keep you comfortable as you work or play hard in the cold. Because the R4 stretches, you won't feel inhibited as you reach with your ice axe, plant with your ski pole, or reach down to adjust your crampon. This regular-fit jacket layers well, so you can pull it on over long johns or wear it under a shell. You'll appreciate details such as the lack of shoulder seams so you can wear your pack comfortably and high hand pockets so your harness doesn't cover the zippered openings."

User Reviews

rated 4.5 of 5 stars Men's R4 Jacket
Reviewed by pillowthread, Oct 23, 2008

"I've had my R4 for around a year now, and it truly is a wonderful piece of kit. Yes, it is not very breathable; yes, it is as windproof as windproof gets. For strenuous, above 30F hikes I grab my R2, and for colder hikes, or walking around the city, it's the R4 every time."

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rated 4 of 5 stars R4 Jacket
Reviewed by Jon.C, Jun 29, 2008

"Not for hiking, unless for rest stops, in which case you could take something more packable and lighter. This is due to the thick pile and the water-resistant membrane laminate construction.

Mine is the early design, which was improved somewhat."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's R4 Jacket
Reviewed by Jon Thomas, May 07, 2007

"I received the R4 as a gift. I have hiked with it on numerous occasions as well as used it as my primary winter coat. It works wonders for both. It is very durable and after going camping recently I washed it to get the campfire smell out. You can tell a lot about quality by how something comes out in the wash."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Women's R4 Jacket
Reviewed by C Adema, Apr 01, 2007

"This jacket absolutely keeps the wind out -- even on speedboat rides around Seattle's Puget Sound. Unbelievable. Like any awesome jacket, if worn in mild environments, you will be overheated."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's R4 Jacket
Reviewed by jhemp_00, Feb 19, 2007

"This is a very warm and super comfy jacket. It is the perfect jacket for just kickin' it around town! I don't hike or pack with this jacket, it's too hot for hiking, unless it's freakin' really cold out, and doesn't pack down very small.

The jacket is worth the cash!"

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's R4 Jacket
Reviewed by Limes, Dec 24, 2006

"Perfect multi-use jacket. I have found no other fleece that is comparable to this one and I have done quite a bit of shopping around. Medium fits me great being 5'9" and about 165."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's R4 Jacket
Reviewed by King Salami, Mar 21, 2006

"I disagree with the previous review. This is the coziest, most comfortable jacket I've ever worn. I'm a slim 6' 5" and the XL fits me perfectly. I've been out all day in 35 degree weather with 25 mph North winds, and this jacket kept my core warm and toasty."

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rated 1 of 5 stars Men's R4 Jacket
Reviewed by Jamatt, Nov 29, 2005

"This is not a serious piece of outdoor gear. The drawstring on the bottom does not hold any tension meaning it doesn't seal effectively, and does not keep me warm. Additionally, the sleeves are not tight enough to keep out the cold, and there's no drawstring on the neck."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's R4 Jacket
Reviewed by Jeremiah, Mar 11, 2005

"I love this jacket! I use it daily, I wear the medium and I'm 6 ft and it seems to fit me great."

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rated 2 of 5 stars Men's R4 Jacket
Reviewed by Tall, Mar 11, 2005

"The concept, Thermal Pro fleece in a windproof jacket, is great. However, at 6'2" tall, it barely comes down to the top of my pants, and the sleeves are equally as short. The same is true of the R2 Body Rug and the R2: too short in the torso and the sleeves."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the R4 Jacket at 13 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Patagonia.com
3 purchase options:
Women's R4 Jacket - Special$225.00Buy Now
Men's R4 Jacket$250.00Buy Now
Women's R4 Jacket$250.00Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
2 purchase options:
R4 Jacket - Men's$184.95Buy Now
R4 Jacket - Women's$184.95Buy Now

Campmor
Women's R4 Jacket$180.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:
R4 Fleece Jacket - Women's$200.00Buy Now
R4 Fleece Jacket - Men's$250.00Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
2 purchase options:
R4 Jacket - Men's$250.00Buy Now
R4 Jacket - Women's$250.00Buy Now

Moosejaw
2 purchase options:
Men's R4 Jacket$225.00Buy Now
Women's R4 Jacket$225.00Buy Now

REI
2 purchase options:
R4 Jacket - Men's$250.00Buy Now
R4 Jacket - Women's$250.00Buy Now

Ramsey Outdoor
Men's R4? Jacket$225.00Buy Now

RockCreek
2 purchase options:
R4 Jacket (Men's)$250.00Buy Now
R4 Jacket (Women's)$250.00Buy Now

Massey's
2 purchase options:
Mens Patagonia R4 Jacket$149.99Buy Now
Womens Patagonia R4 Jacket$200.00Buy Now

EMS
2 purchase options:
Men's R4 Jacket$250.00Buy Now
Women's R4 Jacket$250.00Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
2 purchase options:
R4® Jacket$250.00Buy Now
R4 Jacket - Women's$250.00Buy Now

Sierra Trading Post
R4 Polartec (r) Jacket - Berber Fleece - For Women$144.95Buy Now

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