R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody

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A longtime guide favorite for good reason, the R1 Hoody manages moisture, layers cleanly under a helmet, and works across a wide range of alpine conditions.

Sale price$199.00 USD

Only 1 unit left
Color: Black
Size: SM
Sizing: Patagonia Men's Apparel Tops

Men's Patagonia Apparel Tops Sizing

Alpha Size Chest* Hip Arm Length
XXS 33 in 32 in 30 in
XS 35 in 34 in 32 in
S 37 in 36 in 33 in
M 40 in 39 in 34 in
L 44 in 43 in 35 in
XL 47 in 46 in 36 in
XXL 50 in 49 in 37 in
XXXL 56 in 55 in 37.5 in

The active insulator for high-output cold.

The R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody is engineered for the moments when you are moving fast and generating heat, but the air temperature is trying to freeze you. Unlike traditional heavy fleeces that trap too much moisture, this technical midlayer uses a unique zig-zag texture with hollow-core yarns to trap body heat while aggressively venting excess sweat. It is the ultimate "stop-and-go" piece for ski touring, winter climbing, and cold-weather running, allowing you to keep your rhythm without constantly layering up and down.

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R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody

R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody

Black / SM

Whittaker Mountaineering

Pickup available, Usually ready in 24 hours

30027 SR 706 E
Ashford WA 98304
United States

+18002385756
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Diggin' in to Details

Our Take

The R1 Air is the answer to the age-old problem of "sweating out" your layers. We recommend this piece specifically for high-output days, think skinning up a volcano or speed-hiking in November. While the standard R1 is a durable classic, the R1 Air is the performance engine. The open weave feels almost weightless, and you can literally feel the breeze move through it when you pick up the pace, drying you out instantly. It’s not a windbreaker; it’s a heat-management system.

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Straight From The Source

Why We Love It
Celeste Wilson

The R1 Hoody has been a guide staple for years, and it keeps earning that spot. The grid fleece construction manages moisture well enough to wear hard on an approach and insulating enough to keep you comfortable when you stop moving. The hood fits cleanly under a climbing helmet without bunching, which sounds like a small thing until you are fussing with a layer mid-route. It layers naturally into an alpine system across a wide range of temperatures, and it is trim enough to wear under a shell without adding bulk. The full zip gives you quick ventilation when you need it. Durable, versatile, and comfortable enough to wear off the mountain too.

“Patagonia makes great mid-weight climbing layers. The Patagonia R1 air is warm, breathable and fits very well into a alpine climbing layering system for a variety of temperatures.”
— Celeste Wilson, RMI Guide

Our Philosophy

We Simplify Outfitting

Whittaker Mountaineering was born out of the need for RMI to make sure their clients had the appropriate gear to get to the top of Mt. Rainier safely. After decades of trying, reviewing, arguing-over, and recommending gear, we can’t help but know what we’re doing by this point. We know what works, we know what doesn’t, and we use that expertise to stock our store. 

Who are these guys?

Patagonia

We stock Patagonia because they prove that performance and responsibility are not mutually exclusive. For decades, they have been the conscience of the outdoor industry, but more importantly for our customers, they build gear that simply works. From their legendary Regulator fleece to their bombproof shells, Patagonia equipment is a staple in our packs because it survives the abuse of the alpine environment season after season—and it’s all backed by their Ironclad Guarantee.

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Best For

Backcountry skiing, winter running, alpine climbing, and cold-weather hiking.

Summits
  • Rainier (Standard Climb)
Activities
  • Mountaineering
  • Hiking
  • Backpacking
  • Ski Mountaineering

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Backcountry skiing, winter running, alpine climbing, and cold-weather hiking.

Best for alpinists and ski mountaineers requiring a technical midlayer that efficiently regulates temperature during high-output approaches and freezing summit pushes.

Alpine climbing, ski touring, fast-packing, hiking, and everyday wear.

Summits
  • Rainier (Standard Climb)
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Activities
  • Mountaineering
  • Hiking
  • Backpacking
  • Ski Mountaineering
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  • Hiking
  • Backpacking