A lot of tops and pullovers promise warmth without weight. And to be fair, most of them deliver on the promise, whether they are made from Polartec, company specific fabrics such as Patagonia’s own brand of fleece or even cheap no-name fleece. The difference between the various products is firstly cost: a no-name fleece will […]
Patagonia’s Hemp Jackets – Not for Smoking
And, with the new catalogues coming in thick, Patagonia has just put out theirs. Seems the only new clothing they’re introducing this fall is a line of jackets made from a mix of hemp and recycled polyester. The Hi-Wire jackets are definitely on the fashion-end rather than the technical-end of the scale. That said, they […]
Patagonia Rain Shadow Jacket Reviewed
Patagonia’s Rain Shadow Jacket is a great choice for a light-weight but durable shell jacket that is at home on light hikes all the way up to pretty serious summits. It packs small and is light enough that you have no excuse not to have it. If you are willing to give up some refinements […]