Patagonia R4 Jacket - Women's

This jacket felt incredible from the first second I put it on. It's super cozy, very warm, lightweight, and protects from the wind way better than I expected.

A typical Patagonia quality product. Very plush, soft fleece--so warm that I feel sorry for all the shivering people in bulky jackets. It feels like I'm still under my covers and that I'm sleepwalking. Another reviewer had commented about the big arms, but I think they are just big enough. I'm very slim, so the arms are roomy, but that allows me freedom of movement. If I were after fashion (though the style factor is definitely there), I'd cry but I want to get out and move in my fleece, so I am cheering. This one allows me to do so without constriction to my shoulders and arms. The torso is fitted enough to keep wind from creeping up on hikes. Feels like this baby will last longer than the Energizer Bunny. Love it.

The zipper on this jacket didn't work right. That's okay, but in general the cut of the sleeves was strange. They were too wide. Otherwise the black/grey color scheme and the material are lovely. I liked the way the jacket was a little long to cover the waist. I didn't keep the jacket because of the defective zipper but I'm not sure I would've anyway because of the unflattering cut of the sleeves. The sleeves were also too long.

This jacket is the best I have ever owned. I usually by TNorthFace and this jacket is MUCH nicer!! It is very windproof as advertised and still lightweight. It is also a lille bit more fitted and figure flattering. Also this jacket is perfect for tall girls with long arms as the arms are nice and long! I am completely satisfied and would definately buy another!

This is my first piece of Patagonia gear. Although it is priced high, the quality of material and construction, also its light weight with extreme warmth warrant the cost. Love it, love it!!

This coat is perfect for women who want a flattering, yet capable windproof fleece coat. It's also very warm so you won't need to layer underneath it. I've tried other brands for windproof coats and this is a one-stop pick. The fleece also won't pill away like other "felt" coats with a thin windproof layer.

I love my Patagonia R4. It is windproof which keeps me very warm and protected from the cold Chicago breezes off the lake. The only thing that bothers me is the collar. It is a little stiff which can be annoying. I am hoping it will loosen up with wear. I also love the color, it is a very rich green! I get many compliments ...

I seem to always be cold - I have actually been hot on occasion in this all purpose fleece! I love the soft feel of the exterior, the hidden pockets, the fitted shape and of course the warmth it provides! Great buy!

This is the best and warmest fleece jacket I own. I was very warm wearing this as a layer and sitting on the chair lift with a gusty wind blowing. You pay for what you get.

I love the super plushy fleece on the R4- it looks cool and feels great. I've worn the R2 for years (love it- Patagonia's midweight breathable fleece), and the difference between having the windstopper makes it 100% a different jacket. I've worn this skiing under a shell on the coldest day of the season, and was toasty warm all day- the windstopper is awesome. Other friends that have owned this jacket either love it adamantly or are too warm in it-- but since I'm almost always cold, it's perfect for me- I absolutely love it. The only thing that keeps this from being as versatile as the R2 is the cut of the arms- which taper in the forarms to be a true athletic cut, and they don't really stretch. It's perfect if you have a thin baselayer or no sleeves, but if you're expecting to wear this casually with a big sweater underneath, it's not really your jacket.

This jacket feels like its made of carpet, but a very warm carpet. Used to roomier soft shells, my 1st impression was that the R4 is so fitted it's almost stiff. Once you get used to it though, you realize how warm it is. I haven't noticed any cold sneaking through, and I am always toasty. Love that it has long sleeves and a longer back. Another quality jacket from Patagonia.

Patagonia's clothing is always really well constructed, but this jacket is bomber. Zippers are really sturdy. The best feature is the hidden draw-string cincher on the waist cuff. It's great not to have it hanging down and catching on things like other jackets I own. Only draw-back is that you can't get too close to a campfire. Like all fleece, an ember will burn a hole in the fabric.