The folks at Patagonia were kind adequate to send out over some brand-new equipment in the nick of time for the winter to strike here in the Rockies. I have actually had the opportunity to evaluate out their R2 TechFace Pullover, Capilene Thermal Hoody, and the Nano Puff Fitz Roy Trout Hoody.
I didn’t anticipate to like this piece quite. It’s a half-zip hoody, and I choose either complete or no-zip (it’s simply an individual choice). However this thing has actually blown me away, and it’s now my go-to hoody for my early-morning strolls. It’s light enough for moderate activity, however has an exceptionally warm grid-fleece interior. It’s a light adequate layer that it’ll work well listed below much heavier shells, if required, however it’s been excellent as a standalone piece versus the cold. It’s more wind-resistant than it looks, too.
This is a fascinating hoody, due to the fact that it’s not like your standard light-weight piece from other brand names. This one has a ribbed-knit texture, however Patagonia calls it their “Polartec Power Grid Material.” In layperson’s terms, that suggests it’s a high-loft material that does an excellent task of keeping heat while still letting your body breathe. It’s an excellent around-the-house layer, and it’s a great base layer beneath a heavier-duty shell, like a Puff Hoody. It likewise include HeiQ Pure smell control for prolonged freshness.
Of all the pieces I have actually utilized for the previous couple of weeks, the Nano Puff Fitz Roy Trout Hoody is most likely my favorite. This thing is light, packable, and as you ‘d get out of a Nano Puff, it’s warm as all go out. It’s not going to be your go-to for seriously cold, blustery days, however for your typical winter season day, this thing is best. It’s filled with PrimaLoft Gold Insulation, which is the– pardon the pun– gold basic if you’re not utilizing real down. It’s likewise developed with a 100% recycled polyester shell.
