Arc'teryx Kyanite LT vs Patagonia R1 Hoody

It washes really well, has never pilled, doesn’t retain oder, and holds its shape wash after wash.

So we don't. We don't sweat out and it's a lot tougher. A more abrasion resistant, so it's not going to pill or tear on stuff it's easier to slide out...

The fit is a biggest disappointment I have with Kyanite LT. It feels baggy, too much extra free flopping material in the lower back, sides and feel very baggy under arms area. It certanly does not fit as other Arcteryx trim fit jackets in my closet. In my opinion, fit is a big miss of the Kyanite LT

If you go with a a 2lb framed pack and a double wall trekking pole tent 21-27oz you are probably going to be shooting for the 13lb base weight range. (with additional changes) If you want to get under 10lb you will definitely need to cut harder and at least go for a single wall tent.

In my honest opinion it's overpriced and I personally get a better feeling with Mammut products.

Price is the biggest bonus, far cheaper than equivalents from Patagonia (R1) and arc'teryx here in the UK.

I really like weight – I also have a Montane Allez Hoody which I use for trail running and I’d say the Arc’teryx Delta LT Hoody sits somewhere between that and my Forclaz; so perfect for spring and autumn wear for high intensity activity and summer for general hiking and climbing. My preferred combination was the Delta LT and my Squamish windproof – pretty much perfect for cool, dry and breezy conditions.

Mostly used as mid layer in colder weather. For the weight, you might as well get a nano air or down jacket for more warmth. Add in the requirement for a wind shell and the weight offset is a no-brainer.

AboutThe Kyanite has one thing that I LOVE and think is rare to find in a piece like this... STRETCH! That’s a four-way stretch (Polartec® Power Stretch®) and it moves in every which way

The feature set on the R1 TechFace Hoody is very similar to many stretch-woven soft shells on the market now. It has two large zippered hand warming pockets, one zippered chest pocket, a two-way adjustable hood with a laminated brim, an adjustable hem, and stretch cuffs.

Excellent lightweight late Spring, early Fall jacket for New England weather. Good quality, easy to pack, and stays crisp regardless of how much you beat it up!

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Loose fit on the sleeves will not be great for warmth. I'd buy it again but it could use tailoring for fit folks.

This is the patagonia r1 air. This is new super new coming out either late 2020 or very early 2021. It is 100 recyclable fabrics in this zigzag patter...

But when you’ve got the size right, there is nothing to worry about. This item fits exactly as it should and looks great. It’s also extremely comfortable and in temperatures of 14 degrees Celsius with my 1 year old son strapped to my back, I was perfectly comfortable and neither sweaty or cold.

So it doesn't get in the way and in fact, sometimes like to pull it up as warmer out and just rest. My sit right. There hasn't comfortable and the poc...

It washes really well, has never pilled, doesn’t retain oder, and holds its shape wash after wash.

So we don't. We don't sweat out and it's a lot tougher. A more abrasion resistant, so it's not going to pill or tear on stuff it's easier to slide out...

The fit is a biggest disappointment I have with Kyanite LT. It feels baggy, too much extra free flopping material in the lower back, sides and feel very baggy under arms area. It certanly does not fit as other Arcteryx trim fit jackets in my closet. In my opinion, fit is a big miss of the Kyanite LT

If you go with a a 2lb framed pack and a double wall trekking pole tent 21-27oz you are probably going to be shooting for the 13lb base weight range. (with additional changes) If you want to get under 10lb you will definitely need to cut harder and at least go for a single wall tent.

In my honest opinion it's overpriced and I personally get a better feeling with Mammut products.

Price is the biggest bonus, far cheaper than equivalents from Patagonia (R1) and arc'teryx here in the UK.

I really like weight – I also have a Montane Allez Hoody which I use for trail running and I’d say the Arc’teryx Delta LT Hoody sits somewhere between that and my Forclaz; so perfect for spring and autumn wear for high intensity activity and summer for general hiking and climbing. My preferred combination was the Delta LT and my Squamish windproof – pretty much perfect for cool, dry and breezy conditions.

Mostly used as mid layer in colder weather. For the weight, you might as well get a nano air or down jacket for more warmth. Add in the requirement for a wind shell and the weight offset is a no-brainer.

AboutThe Kyanite has one thing that I LOVE and think is rare to find in a piece like this... STRETCH! That’s a four-way stretch (Polartec® Power Stretch®) and it moves in every which way

The feature set on the R1 TechFace Hoody is very similar to many stretch-woven soft shells on the market now. It has two large zippered hand warming pockets, one zippered chest pocket, a two-way adjustable hood with a laminated brim, an adjustable hem, and stretch cuffs.