With the changing of seasons comes changing and unpredictable weather patterns; a time when you need versatile gear. As odd as it sounds, capris are an example of versatile gear as they keep your knees and quads covered during moderate temperatures and prevent overheating by letting your lower legs air out. New for Fall 2011, [...]
For the gear snob that has pretty much everything, but wants to have the newest, lightest and greatest gear, the Patagonia Ultralight Down Hoody might just do the trick. The Ultralight Down Hoody is an 800 down fill jacket that works great as an outer layer and also works nice as under a shell for [...]
When it comes to super warm fleece options, Patagonia has you covered. The Re-Tool fleece comes in a jacket, pullover, and hoody version for Fall 2011. I have been testing out the Re-Tool Hoody for the past month or so and am happy to say that this is more than your old-school fleece jacket. For [...]
A few months ago, I decided that I would test my manhood and try out a pair of Patagonia man-pri’s. Now I understand that capri’s are generally for women, but from time to time I would see men wearing these pants/shorts combo and I wanted to see what it was all about. When I first [...]
A few weeks back, my new hubby and I went on a West Coast adventure honeymoon that took us along the coast from California to Washington. Patagonia helped equip me for the adventure by providing a swimsuit to tackle any of our water pursuits. I received the Kupala Top and the Sunamee Bottoms in the [...]
With summer in full swing and temperatures hitting 80-100 degrees Fahrenheit in many parts of the country, it’s time to start shedding some of those warmer layers and keep up with the in-crowd. I recently took my honeymoon from Northern California to the Northwest of USA and decided since I would be ocean side for [...]
Are you looking for a capri ready to tackle open spaces and city streets? The Escala Capri by Patagonia have been a favorite among our female tester’s and may be the right capri for you. The Escala’s are constructed from a super sturdy cotton canvas with some added spandex to provide just enough stretch to [...]
For starters, we loved the name of this bag, The Black Hole! Patagonia allows you to select from three different sizes to determine how big your Black Hole needs to be to match your base camp and travel needs. We tested out the 60L version, however the bag is available in 90L and 120L with [...]
With vest season upon us, it’s time to break out last year’s vest or better yet, head over to your local outdoors shop or online and check out the Patagonia Nano Puff Vest. After testing the Nano Puff Vest while hiking, dog walking, skiing, and micro brew testing, I have fallen in love. Now I [...]
Continuing with its tradition of simple styling and technical features, Patagonia introduces the Specter trail running shoe in Spring 2011. The Specter is a trail running shoe that performs well on both moderate technical trails as well as softer dirt running paths. The Specter might look a little basic as far as its midsole and outer [...]
Patagonia thinks of everything. I didn’t know that I needed or even wanted a softshell vest until I started testing Patagonia’s Hooded Guide Vest. The vest is a spin-off from Patagonia’s most successful, aka popular, softshell the Guide Jacket. Since I received the vest, it has been easy to put the vest to good use: [...]
Following in the footsteps of the Nano Puff, Patagonia has come out with the Nano Storm this season. I have been wearing the standard Nano Puff for about a year now and it has been a go to lightweight insulated jacket for a number of activities. I have worn it as my baselayer while skiing [...]
Last year, I had coat envy of one of our male testers: he got to try out Patagonia’s Nano Puff Pullover and raved about it. This year, I received the Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody jacket to review. I am glad I was patient enough and waited my turn because the full zip design and added [...]
Looking for a new pair of pants that not only gives you that outdoor look, but also perform to your outdoor lifestyle standards? I’ve been testing out the Patagonia Retro Grade Pant for the past few months and have been super happy with them so far. I’ve used them for traveling, camping, hiking, and general [...]
If you haven’t been out to the stores yet this season, I have news for you, flannels are back! As I love to stay up with the trends, I’m finding the Patagonia Reversible Flannel Jacket to be one of my favorite pieces of the season. Although I’m not using it for trail running, skiing, hiking, [...]
Whether you’re heading out for a hike or taking the daily adventure to work or school, the Patagonia Chacabuco 32L Pack is a great option. We’ve had the pleasure of testing this pack out the past 3 months through our daily city life as well as our weekend getaways to the mountains. For the city [...]
I have been testing out Patagonia’s newly designed R3® Hi-Loft Hoody in the ever fashionable purple hue. The R3 Hi-Loft Hoody has quickly become a personal and family favorite. I say this because we now refer to the purple R3 as “Grimace”. For instance, one might say, “the weather may turn a bit chilly, why [...]
Spring is in the air, trees are budding, flowers are blooming, and rising temperatures have you looking for a new favorite pair of shorts for the upcoming warmer months. Although the name might scare off a few people, we promise you that you don’t have to be a rock climber or guide to wear these [...]
Patagonia’s Merino II Dress has been on camping trips, to family gatherings, neighborhood bbq’s, and packed in a backpack for multiple airline trips. As Patagonia says, this dress is soft, comfortable, and ready for anything. So far, I couldn’t agree more. The Merino II has a recycled polyester core made from soda bottles. The remainder [...]
Good for all sports is how I would best describe the All Weather Capri. I have worn the capris for everything from weight lifting to running and even indoor climbing. The polyester knit and spandex fabric makes these capris stretchable for multiple use and didn’t ride up when climbing with a harness on. The capris hit [...]
i Are you looking for the perfect all around Spring/Summer Jacket? We may just have a solution for you. The Patagonia Simple Guide Jacket ranked #1 out of all the jackets we have tested out for the Spring. Between performance, fashion, and price, this jacket is superior. Whether you’re out running in town or on the [...]
Looking for the perfect pair of winter boots that you can wear out to the bars and restaurants and then take them for a hike the next day? Ranger Smith might just be the answer for you. With a durable full grained leather outer and Polartech inner, we found these boots to look great with [...]
Patagonia’s Bly Mid Gore-Tex hiking boot is comfortable on your first hike and requires little to no break in time. If you have ever worn the Bly Low, the Mid will be an easy transition and instant favorite. We tested the Bly on Front Range Colorado hikes and even strapped on a pair of snowshoes [...]
