Patagonia R2 Fleece Jacket - Men's

A nice jacket that can be used in a layering system pretty effectively. However, this is not the jacket to wear everyday as i would have liked. The wind cuts right through like your wearing nothing at all. Nice and fashionable but i would have went for another stand alone fleece instead of just a layer.

super soft, super breathable, air cuts right through, super toasty under a shell (10 degrees anyone?), REALLY LIGHT, but uh oh, where's the waist cinch? come on Patagonia!! i love your jacket, but no waist cinch? i've gotten over it though. first new fleece in 6 years, definitely not disappointed.

This fleece is basically the softest and most comfortable jacket I've encountered. It is super breathable and dries really fast. Wind cuts through it, which is part of why it's so breathable. So if you need a windproof fleece go with the lightweight R4 or some other model. I normally wear patagonia small, but went with the medium for this because it fits tightly. If you're going to be using it exclusively as a technical layering piece I would not size up. It will be tight, but it is somewhat stretchy, and breathes well. Otherwise, if you want to wear it for a wider range of purposes, go one size up and it will fit more like a traditional fleece. Even with the medium, I can comfortably layer it under my normal shells. Considering how long these are rumored to last, and how great of a product it is, I think $150 is a really good price.

Good warm fleece. I wore it all winter under the Ascentionist and I never had complaints. I was a little put off by the fuzzy exterior at first, but I still wear it because of the performance.

Definitely not the fleece to wear as an outer layer on a windy day, but toasty warm under a shell and keeps you war on a fall/spring day. As always, love the Patagonia fit. Something about the fuzzy outside makes me feel a little warmer. I also like the offset zipper...The beard always seems to grab on my other fleeces and jackets, but never on this one. They also went the extra lenght and sewed in an R1 fleece into the cuffs to keep em snug.

This seems more like a really heavy shirt to me than a really light jacket. The fit is very tight, I usually wear a M and the L in this still inhibits movement when I climb, so order up a size and don't expect to be doing anything too flexible. The sleeves are too tight to be pulled up without cutting off circulation at the elbow, which for me is a problem because when cooking or climbing, I like to have my sleeves up. And finally, it is not windproof at all. I didn't expect it to be, but it really has no windproofing whatsoever, to the point where if you are wearing it at a comfortable temperature and a breeze kicks in, you will be too cold. All that said, it is a great fleece for day to day, walking to class, not too cold, urban environments, etc, it's just not practical enough for me to want to take it anywhere.

I had a Mt. Hardware Monkey Man fleece that was warm but uncomfortable so I returned it for the R2. While the R2 is not as warm, it is a overall better fleece. The R2 is more durable, looks great and is welcome on the slopes as well as casual dinners, and it fits great. It has great side pockets that are very roomy and a double as vents when open. It has a great breast pocket that I put my phone and keys in and it keeps them warm, accessable, and protected. The R2 has provided confort on 28 degree 10 hour days of teaching with my Backcountry Shift softshell and on sunny 40 degree spring days I have really enjoyed this jacket with my Arcteryx Sidewinder Jacket. When the temps climb I just break open the pit zips and open the pockets on the R2 and I have direct venting. I bet the R3 will more closely resemble the warth of the Monkey man and I plan to try it next year for the 20 degree days. I don't get touched as much as I did with the Monkey but the look is still fuzzy and is more civilized. I find Myself wearing this fleece everyday and can see it as a useful item until temps are above 70 degrees.

Far and away this is the most versatile fleece jacket that I have ever owned. It doesn't do much to cut down wind but it is super breathable and doesn't restrict movement one bit. The sleeves have a narrow cuff so you can slide into your shell without any annoying cuff bunchage. If you are looking for a great fleece for both high performance layering and casual wear this is it. A note on fit: this bad boy runs slim. I am 5'9" 190 and a size large is stretching it for anyone looking for a more casual fit.

The R2 is a great fleece that is extremely comfortable and warm. It fits me perfectly and was designed really well. It also is light weight, but still affords a good warmth. A great fleece and well worth its value.

Once again you can feel the quality - well done Patagonia. Of course, you pay for it. The R2 is well designed and constructed but it is pitched at people who like a snug fit, so you may prefer to order one size larger than normal. Maybe it's the fleece equivalent of a muscle shirt? It feels great and is both warm and light but I'd give it an extra star if they slipped the sizes up one notch. Once you get the fit right -add a wind breaking outer shell and you're set.

The layers I wear underneath are NOT cotton t-shirts...they are all very thin wicking, heat insulating materials they have out now...so 3-5 layers...

I didn't get it for 50 bucks..BUT I'm used to paying for clothes in NYC & I usually shop online..but MISSED that deal....but I got a size larger and just layer away ...This is the fIRST time in my life that I haven't worn a winter coat yet but it does take time to get the look...AND I do not like the snow so don't ski...but I have gotten so many compliments on this jacket ,I can't tell you how many and it's so comfy , I don't want to take it off....but those layers I learned you have to take extra when they get wet...while walking to the gym(like 1/2 mile)..just the bottom two...I have had about 5 thin layers and just this jacket at temps in the 20s and it works...now the legs is a WHOLE other story..

if you can get it for 50 bucks get it in all colors..I want the RED!!

Cheers..
Tony(NYC)

I was lucky enough to get one of these issued at work. As a layer under a shell, this is fabulous...lightweight, stretchy, and breathable. As an outer layer, it does not do so well...the slightest wind goes right through it. Traditional old Polartec 200 fleece is more windproof than this making it a better outer fleece, but not as good as the R2 under a shell. I also would never pay $150 for this thing. Bottom line... great if you want to invest in a very high quality, but expensive layering system, look elsewhere if you want a versatile fleece usable as an insulation or outer layer.

I own at least half a dozen fleece jackets, but this particular Patagonia is by far the best! I'm 5'6" and 145 lbs. and the small fits me just right. I could wear the medium, but I like especially like the way it hugs my body as an sublayer. My other fleece jackets are loose, so they're too bulky as an under garment. The R2 is perfect alone as a warm jacket, or fantastic as an insulating layer under a softshell jacket like the Backcountry Shift Welder Hoody. I purchased the pirate blue which is an awesome color. My next one will be black. I really like the high collar which keeps my neck warm, yet lays out of the way when unzipped. Great stylish jacket!

This fleece was exactly what I was looking for. If you are looking for a wind proof heavy duty fleece look elsewhere. However, for a cool weather low wind fleece this is perfect. This is the type of fleece you can leave on when you go indoors. Its also about as good looking a fleece as I've seen. Some fleeces are extremely warm and windproof at the expense of comfort. The insides are sometimes rough and uncomfortable. This one is not. This is the most comfortable fleece I've worn.

a couple of years ago I bought this jacket for rowing and hiking in the colder months. it has served the purpose (and plenty of others) perfectly, and has lasted well over 2 years of nearly daily use four months out of the year. it's just roomy enough to fit a layer of capilene and/or R1 base underneath, and streamlined enough to toss a vest and shell over without feeling like a pufferfish. i realized today that i need a fresh jacket - this one will be relegated to outdoor chores. and i also realized one reason i enjoy getting up on cold mornings is the pleasure of tossing this thing over my shoulders. buy it!! you'll be happy.

I love my R2. Just took it skiing in Canada. It works great as a mid layer or outer layer on days when it isn't windy. This is a very athletic jacket as it breathes well and insulates well when needed. However, I would never pay 150 for it. I copped this badboy on Patagonia's website on closeout for 54 bucks. Great jacket, bad price, super breathability.

I have recently been turned onto Patagonia gear, and I must say, it lives up to the hype. This fleece is absurdly comfortable and lightweight. The weight to warmth ration is fantastic, instantly replacing my Denali fleece. With a BC.com Merino Crew, I could wear it down to the mid 20s. With a shell of sorts, you could easily go down to zero. However, like the Denali, it is not windproof. Hence, if these is wind or precipitation for that matter, a shell is necessary.
The R1 interior material is very comfortably against the skin, and stretches very well. The pockets are actually snag-free due to the use of supplex around the zippers. It weighs about 14.8 oz, and is very packable. Honestly if you want only one midlayer, for most of you, this is it folks. For colder temps, a polartec windpro fleece works wonders (like the Patagonia R3). My only two gripes: is the lack of internal pocket. just one wouldn't hurt. Secondly, the material, like all fleece attracts pet hair. If you hate this, get a softshell, they are pet hair proof.

this jacket is warm when it needs to be, breathes when it needs to, and it always looks cool. the best part about the R2 is that it is so comfortable. i've been everywhere in this thing, in the same day. skiing, dinner, bar, it's awesome and performs well in all circumstances. buy one, you'll feel the same!

TARZAN LIKE!!! this thing is fitted nice and slim, with an extra long external fleece which performs like a thug on the inside of a shell. assuming no wind, it is a great outwear peice which looks like a classy version of the MH monkey man jacket. granted, this puppy aint cheep, but if you see it at a patagonia outlet or steep/cheap, snatch it up. you will look smoking hot, your lady will love snuggling to it, and you dog will love leaving his hair all over it.

I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend. He loves it and the the bright green looks really great on him. However, I tried it on and took it for a test run. It's not very warm, probably better for layering. Wind was coming right through it and I was cold. I think $150 is quite a lot for such a lightweight jacket.

You need a good piece of fleece to wear under a shell? Then this one is your choice! This fleece jacket offers a perfect weight to performance ratio which keeps you really warm when worn under a shell. Unfortunately it is not windproof, but somehow that is made up for by a very high breathability which might be preferred especially when skiing or hiking with a waterproof jacket. The touch of this fleece is very cool, it feels just like a sheep!