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Patagonia's R2 CrossStrata Jacket is exceptional for cold-weather adventures. It combines warmth, breathability, and weather resistance. The high-loft fabric provides insulation without trapping heat, while the PFC-free DWR finish ensures water resistance.
Patagonia says:
The perfect cold-weather, crosslayer, our R2® CrossStrata Jacket provides warmth and breathability with the added benefits of abrasion and weather resistance for extended versatility in shifting mountain conditions.
Our Verdict
The Patagonia Women’s R2 CrossStrata Jacket is exceptional for tackling cold-weather adventures. This versatile jacket combines warmth and breathability with impressive weather resistance, making it well-suited for varying mountain conditions.
The high-loft double-weave fabric provides a soft, insulating layer without trapping excessive heat, while the PFC-free DWR finish ensures water resistance. It features practical details like a soft chin guard, wind-blocking chest pockets, and harness-compatible handwarmer pockets.
The sleek, low-bulk cuffs and hem offer a comfortable fit under gear, and the jacket's Fair Trade Certified™ construction reflects Patagonia's commitment to ethical manufacturing. This jacket is a reliable, lightweight option that provides excellent outdoor performance and comfort.
- Reviewed by Basecamp Gear
Features
- High-loft 7.5-oz double-weave fabric is soft and warm next to skin but doesn’t trap heat; face is durable and treated with a PFC-free DWR finish (durable water repellent coating that does not contain perfluorinated chemicals)
- Soft kissing-welt zipper garage at chin for next-to-skin comfort
- Contrast material of the two zippered chest pockets blocks wind and adds a layer of warmth; on-seam high handwarmer pockets with invisible zippers and are harness- and pack-compatible; two interior drop-in mesh pockets
- Sleek, low-bulk, snag-resistant cuffs are partially elasticized and provide versatile coverage
- Low-bulk, partially elasticized hem for comfort under a harness or a pack waistbelt; Fair Trade Certified™ sewn
Specifications
- XSmall (UK 08) weighs: 387g
- Small (UK 10) weighs: 391g
- Medium (UK 12) weighs: 414g
- Large (UK 14) weighs: 422g
Material & Construction
- Body: 7.5-oz 92% recycled polyester/8% spandex R2® CrossStrata breathable stretch double weave with a PFC-free DWR finish (durable water repellent coating that does not contain perfluorinated chemicals).
- Contrast: 3.9-oz 86% recycled polyester certified by OceanCycle and sourced from coastal communities at risk of plastic pollution/14% spandex stretch plain weave with a PFC-free DWR finish.
- Contrast fabric is certified as bluesign®approved.
- Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory
