Patagonia R2 Fleece Jacket - Women's - 2007 BCS

I bought this fleece to cover a wide range of uses, from hanging out on the couch in my (often frigid) apartment to around the campfire to low-key mountaineering summit attempts. At this point, I've had the fleece for about a week and have only tested it in less-technical situations.

Here's what I love: this fleece is really soft. I like the zip pockets. I like the chest pocket. The fit around the body is perfect (I wear a size 2 or 4 in dresses and I bought the small). The weight is good for 50-60 degrees when sitting still in the shade and worn over a t-shirt, assuming no wind. And did I mention the softness?

Why I only gave it 4 stars: both the sleeves and the torso are just a little short. Granted, I'm 5'10" so my arms are a lot longer than the average woman's. I could have gone up a size but given the lack of waist-cinching mechanism, closeness around the body was more important. Also, there's a lot of extra fabric in the armpits and upper arm area. The nice thing about this is you can lift your arms up without exposing your belly, but it feels strange at first.

All in all, I'd give this one a 5 if the torso and sleeves were an inch longer.

I've been relying on my R2 sweater jackets to get me through everything from hiking to casual office wear. I've got multiple colors and they're stylish enough to get by with skirts. The weight is light in bulk, but cozy and perfect for layering - like today in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The pockets are wonderful. Love the subtle padding on the wrists, too. Frankly, it's the details that set the R2 apart from all the other jackets that seem to have flooded the market these years. I also work out (weights, upper body) and this jacket is NOT constricted across the chest. It's just a great jacket all 'round.

I got this jacket for my birthday about two months ago and it has been a perfect transition fleece from my winter coat to no coat at all. My only grievance against it is that it's not very wind-resistant, but if you're looking for something wind-proof, I would go with a shelled jacket. Otherwise, fleece is warm and incredibly comfortable.

I received an R2 for my 17th birthday present (5 years ago) and am still wearing it now and it has held up great. I also have a few other newer ones in other colors. I live in this fleece: warm, durable, and good looking!

its expensive thats for sure,and many like me will struggle and ponder whether its worth the cost. I have worn it almost every day since purchse two months ago. it breathes, its super warm when covered with a shell (MH quark!!) and most importantly it makes this moron look sexy....yeah baby! OK excuse that sorry display truth is it is the most highly functional fleece I own. I havnt worn my covert since, and Ive spent a lot of time tryng to decide who to pawn my hated North Face Denali off on. NF will you die already!

This offers a great fit and great performance for the gym, travel and/or going out to dinner. I live in these. So far they wash well.

This offers a great fit and great performance for the gym, travel and/or going out to dinner. I live in these. So far they wash well.

I got a large (mostly wear a medium) because I wanted it to fit a little big. I'm glad I went a size up. The jacket is great, very comfy, great color, looks great wearing on mountain or around town. Have only washed it once, but it washed well, no pilling or matting.

Bought this for my daughter for Christmas. Still had a great selection the week before Christmas. Free shipping and arrived before Christmas. It is exactly what the site said it would be. The sizing was easy and the jacket is great. She wears it almost daily. I have ordered other things as well and the prices are great especially with the free shipping offer. Will buy more from Back Country.

this jacket is great. it's a perfect weight - not too heavy and not too light - and the fit is feminine and attractive. i'm 5'2" and 100 lbs and i ordered the small. the body fits great though the sleeves are a bit long.

As with all Patagonia jackets, this jacket is made well and is definitely worth the money. My jacket has gone everywhere with me, kayaking, hiking, climbing and camping and has never let me down. It wicks away moisture just as fast as a performance base layer, as well as the warmth that a fleece provides. Always order a size up in Patagonia. If you're constantly active outside then then you will definitely love this jacket.

I wear an XS in North Face and needed to return this one for a medium. I am 5' 1" with small shoulders. I think you definitely need to order up 1 size

Very comfortable. Incredibly warm. Sizing is right on. Very avant guard fashion! Not sure how it will survive continuous washing, though (time will tell).

I have not worn it long enough to give it a 5 rating.

This is a great jacket for someone about 5' 2" or taller. It misses the mark for a person measuring 5' 0". It's a hair too long as a result and it makes for an uncomfortable fit because the waist curves in too low and it sits too low on the hips.
It would be great if BackCountry could provide jacket lengths. It's pretty crucial. If you're petite in height, to have the info on jacket length would spare the time and shipping costs in ordering something that will clearly not be right.
Someone who is short, but who still has a woman's curves would be better off buying a children's large.