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The Patagonia Capilene Cool Sun Hoody Review

With the Capilene Cool Sun Hoody, Patagonia makes its long-awaited return to the sun hoody game. Made from 100% recycled polyester jersey and featuring a 40+ UPF rating, it easily handled intense sun exposure, back-to-back trail days, and hot European heatwaves all while keeping me cool and comfortable. Capilene Cool Sun Hoody Specs  Material: 3.5-oz 100% recycled polyester jersey Sun Protection: 40+ UPF Country of … Continue reading The Patagonia Capilene Cool Sun Hoody Review

Hayden Buck
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The Patagonia Untracked Bib Review

The “little brother” to the legendary PowSlayer, the Patagonia Untracked Bibs might actually be the more talented sibling. Built with quieter materials and offering near-equal waterproofing, these bibs feature a high-cut design specifically engineered to keep out the deepest powder. Over the course of a heavy season, they’ve taken a fair amount of abuse from me and still look nearly as good as they did … Continue reading The Patagonia Untracked Bib Review

Hayden Buck
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The Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Review

An ultralight softshell with just a smidge of insulation, the Patagonia Nano-Air line provides a fantastic midlayer that moonlights as a shell in fair but cool weather. I’ve been wearing the Nano-Air Pullover for a year now and found its versatility makes it a very capable year round piece.  The Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Pullover Review Shell & lining: 100% recycled polyester air-permeable ripstop with a … Continue reading The Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Review

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Patagonia Slope Runner Exploration Pack

The Patagonia Slope Runner Exploration Pack 18L The Patagonia Slope Runner Exploration pack takes the vest chassis of the Slope Runner Vest and marries it with a much roomier 18L carrying capacity. The added volume, comfortable shoulder straps and included dual flasks make this a great option for long days in the mountains where keeping weight to a minimum is key but you still need … Continue reading Patagonia Slope Runner Exploration Pack

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The Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoodie Review. 2023 Update

The Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody Review (2023 edition)   Patagonia is known for making some legendary gear. Perhaps, the most well known is the R1 Techface Hoody. Our own Monte Johnston reviewed The Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody in 2018. He found it to be a fantastic summer alpine layer as it cuts the wind, moves well and isn’t overly warm. Has much, if anything changed? Did … Continue reading The Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoodie Review. 2023 Update

Hayden Buck
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Review: Patagonia R1 Fleece Pullover Hoody

Patagonia continues to diversify the R1 line with the fantastic R1 Fleece Pullover. Stretchable, breathable, and Adaptable. This pullover is a great piece to add to any mid-layer collection for all four seasons. As long as you like pullovers that is.  Overview Material: 6.9-oz Polartec® Power Grid® 93% recycled polyester/7% spandex with HeiQ® Pure odor control Sizes Tested: XL  Weight: 312 grams Stuff: Fair Trade … Continue reading Review: Patagonia R1 Fleece Pullover Hoody

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Apparel, Mountain Biking, Reviews

Review: Patagonia Dirt Craft Shorts

Review: Patagonia Dirt Craft Shorts Patagonia continues to improve its Mountain Bike offerings, this time with the Dirt Craft Bike Shorts. The Patagonia Dirt Craft shorts with their adjustable waistband, integrated liner, and stretch make for fantastic hot-weather bike shorts. Overview Outer Material: 94% nylon (62% recycled)/6% spandex Liner: 79% recycled nylon/21% spandex with HeiQ® Pure odor control Weight: 329 grams Sizes Available: 28 – 40 … Continue reading Review: Patagonia Dirt Craft Shorts

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Review: Patagonia Dirt Roamer Jacket and Shorts

Review: Patagonia Dirt Roamer Jacket and Shorts Mountain biking has exploded in popularity. Who better than to throw their hat into the bike-wear arena than Patagonia. This year Patagonia introduced their Dirt Roamer line. A simple, lightweight, and durable set of mountain bike gear that encompasses a jacket, shorts, pants, and liners. We got our hands on the Dirt Roamer Jacket and Dirt Roamer Bike … Continue reading Review: Patagonia Dirt Roamer Jacket and Shorts

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Review: Patagonia Altvia Shorts

Review: Patagonia Altvia Shorts Purveyors of outdoor gear since 1973, Patagonia is traditionally known for its climbing and skiing gear. This spring saw the introduction of a hiking line called Altvia. We got the chance to test out the Patagonia Altvia Shorts this summer and found them to be a lightweight, strong and versatile.    Overview Material: Made of 86% recycled polyester/14% spandex dobby with four-way … Continue reading Review: Patagonia Altvia Shorts

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Review: Patagonia Altvia Pack

Review: Patagonia Altvia Pack Patagonia has been making legendary outdoor gear for quite some time. Notable for their skiing and climbing gear, for summer 2021 Patagonia brought out their new hiking line, called Altvia. We were lucky enough to test their great new Altvia pack in 36L L/XL on some legendary trails in the Alps this summer and found it to be a lightweight rugged … Continue reading Review: Patagonia Altvia Pack

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