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How does this compare to the R1 hoody as...
Arrigetch
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How does this compare to the R1 hoody as a technical base/midlayer?
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catiecoo
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R1 will be a lot warmer than the Indie. Merely comparing the weight of the fabric, the Indie uses 195 g/m2 fabric, whereas R1 is 6.8 oz/yard^2 fabric according to Patagonia website, which is roughly 230 g/m2. But more than just the weight, the inside of R1 is gridded fleece, which creates air pockets and helps trap more heat. The Indie fabric on the other hand is flat.
I can't comment on how the breathability compares though, and how warm they will keep you while wet.
Another point of comparison is how high the zipper comes up to. R1's collar comes up to just below the nose (yep, I have the men's version), whereas Indie's zipper comes to the chin (this is from women's version).
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Arrigetch
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Great answer. Thanks catiecoo!
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