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The Patagonia R1 Techface Hoody Is Perfect
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There's no such thing as one jacket that's good for everything. But the Patagonia R1 TechFace hoody ($169) comes pretty damn close. Here, senior editor Will Egensteiner walks through its features and how it has kept him protected and comfortable over nearly two years of use.