Patagonia's Lightweight Technical Hiking Shirts Are 50% Off
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Why We Love This Deal
Patagonia is now live with its annual winter sale, and we're seeing discounts on tons of popular cold-weather styles. Though many pieces are seeing solid 30% to 40% markdowns, a few are actually hitting the 50% off mark. One standout is the R1 Thermal Crewneck, and now priced under $90, it’s a must-grab as winter rolls into spring.
The Patagonia R1 Thermal Crewneck Sweater is on sale for as low as $89, up to a 50% discount off its full price of $179. This is one of those versatile layers that works as well as a baselayer and even when worn over a T-shirt or compression layer—and that’s credit to its slightly looser fit. All three colors are on sale, though the green is only 40% off, and they're available in sizes XS to 2XL. If you like this material but need a little more substance, you can also score up to half off the R1 Hoody and R1 Jacket.
Patagonia R1 Thermal Crewneck Sweater, $89 (was $179) at Patagonia
What Shoppers Should Know
- Type: Long-sleeve thermal crewneck
- Colors: Crimson, green, brown
- Sizes: XS to 2XL
- Materials: 91% recycled polyester, 9% spandex flat-faced Technostretch fleece
- Weight: 6.5 ounces
- Bonus Specs: Zippered chest pocket
- Best For: Cold-weather hikes, snowsports, outdoor runs, base layering
While it’s labeled as a thermal, this R1 crewneck isn’t the typical longjohns waffle-weave layer you may be envisioning. Instead, it's built from the brand’s stretchy Technostretch fabric, which is built for high-output in cold weather. This one is very smooth, with a durable outer face that even sheds wind and snow, while the velvety interior is soft and traps warmth while wicking moisture simultaneously. It also has a zippered chest pocket that's actually large enough for your phone.
While it may have been crafted to accompany you during ski sessions, it works just as well for winter hikes and camping, cold morning runs, or around the house when things feel brisk. It weighs 355 grams and still breathes well, offering decent warmth-to-weight performance.
Pricing on this R1 thermal is the best deal we could find online. REI has a ton of Patagonia fleece on sale, but over there, the $134 offering is nowhere close to what it is listed at on the Patagonia site directly.
What Wearers Are Saying
While reviews may be slightly mixed on fit (some say small, others that it runs large), one thing is for certain: this thing is warm. One shopper, who bought theirs for snowboarding, stated, “I have other products similar to this, but none of them come close to the comfort and warmth this provides,” while noting the fit is perfect.
Another, who used it for hiking and various snowsports, said it's, by far, their favorite piece from the R1 series. "Almost 20 years of wearing R-series garments on snow, desert sand, salt water, and inland waterways, and now, Patagonia has perfected my favorite piece."This R1 Thermal is likely to sell out soon with such a monumental discount, so if you want to grab one or two for yourself at this price, you’ll need to act quickly.