User Review: Patagonia R4 Jacket

Patagonia R4 Jacket
Above: The current R4 Jacket, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Price Paid: $125 Ebay

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. It's just a bit stretchy, completely windproof, but very breathable -- never clammy like my old Windstopper fleece I replaced this with.

The quality and detailing are what I've come to expect from Patagonia. I've been looking for a windproof jacket with decent insulating qualities for quite some time. I looked at every soft shell on the market, then tried out a Marmot Gravity soft shell, but returned it due to the boxy fit and lack of insulation.

The R4 is exactly what I was looking for. I probably wouldn't have coughed up $215 for one, but I didn't have to. I'm an extremely happy customer.

To the previous reviewer -- Patagonia does guarantee everything they sell. If it had a defect or didn't fit right, they'd take it back.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the R4 Jacket at 7 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

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

Moosejaw
3 purchase options:
Men's R4 Jacket (Fall 2005)$193.50Buy Now
Men's R4 Jacket (Fall 2008)$225.00Buy Now
Women's R4 Jacket (Fall 2008)$225.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:
R4 Jacket - Women's$157.50Buy Now
R4 Fleece Jacket - Men's$225.00Buy Now

Buy direct from Patagonia
2 purchase options:
Men's R4 Jacket$225.00Buy Now
Women's R4 Jacket$225.00Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
2 purchase options:
R4 Jacket - Women's$99.97Buy Now
R4 Jacket - Men's$225.00Buy Now

Massey's
2 purchase options:
Mens Patagonia R4 Jacket$225.00Buy Now
Womens Patagonia R4 Jacket$225.00Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
2 purchase options:
R4® Jacket$225.00Buy Now
R4 Jacket - Women's$225.00Buy Now

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