Description
Patagonia Men's R2 TechFace Pants solve the dilemma of what to wear during high-output activities in the cold, offering the perfect balance of midlayer warmth and softshell protection. These highly versatile pants are engineered to keep you comfortable across a wide range of conditions, providing exceptional breathability, warmth, and weather resistance in a single, streamlined package.
Best Used For
These pants excel as a primary layer for demanding cold-weather pursuits where freedom of movement and temperature regulation are critical. They are ideal for alpine climbing, backcountry skiing and touring, ice climbing, and mountaineering. Their slim profile also allows them to function as a warm midlayer under a full shell pant in severe, wet conditions.
Key Features
- High-loft double-weave fabric is soft and warm against the skin while remaining highly breathable.
- Durable face fabric is treated with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish to shed moisture and resist abrasion.
- An articulated pattern and stretchy fabric construction provide unrestricted mobility for climbing and hiking.
- Two zippered, low-profile handwarmer pockets and one zippered thigh pocket provide secure storage that sits comfortably under a harness.
- Slim-fitting cuffs with a stretch panel are designed to fit comfortably over alpine boots or be pushed up easily.
Why We Like It
What truly sets the R2 TechFace Pants apart is their dual-personality construction. Unlike standard fleece which offers warmth but little protection, or bulky softshells that can compromise breathability, these pants masterfully combine both. The high-loft interior traps heat efficiently, while the durable, weather-shedding TechFace exterior handles abrasion from rock and light precipitation from passing squalls. This unique hybrid design eliminates the need for multiple layers in many conditions, streamlining your kit for fast-and-light mountain objectives.
Fabric/Material Composition
The main body is constructed from a 7.6-oz 94% polyester (77% recycled) and 6% spandex breathable stretch double weave, complete with a DWR finish. The fabric is certified as bluesign approved.
How It Tends To Fit
These pants feature a Slim Fit. They are designed to sit close to the body to reduce bulk, trap heat efficiently, and allow for smooth layering under a waterproof shell pant without bunching.
Sizing Availability
Available in men's sizes XS through XXL.
Care Instructions
Machine wash on a cold, gentle cycle. Tumble dry on low heat. Do not use bleach or fabric softeners, as they can impair the performance of the DWR finish. Do not iron.