Patagonia, Patagucci. Mattagonia....

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[RobeOfTheMagi]

To me, this is the best puffy jacket money can buy:

This is what one online review on the Patagonia website said (and I totally agree):

"False advertising!!!
I bought a synthetic down jacket, NOT an impenetrable suit of dragon scales!!!"

[Matt]

That’s a nice looking jacket.

[mclaincausey]

I’d like to give a shout to a couple of somewhat newer brands Patagonia fans might enjoy.

On the more serious mountaineering side, there’s Himali out of Boulder, CO. Stylish, but mostly pretty serious gear with good warmth to weight. They are having a sale currently.

On the more stylish, bougie side there is Stio of Jackson, WY. Still technical, but a bit more stylish.

[wjw]

@RobeOfTheMagi what is that model called?

[pechelman]

Maybe the das light hoodie. One of their few jackets with a dual zip

[AdamJ]

I went for a Montane jacket this Fall in favour of a Patagonia. Very similar in terms of style and quality

[RobeOfTheMagi]

@wjw That's right, it's the light version of Patagonia's serious cold temperature DAS belay jacket.

This season the DAS light hoody got updated with internal pockets to stow gloves or a hat away. The two-way zipper is owed to it being a belay jacket, however I don't really use it as such.

My trusty battered Nano Puff got stolen and I replaced it with the DAS light. I'd argue that this jacket can do whatever the Nano Puff can do, but better. It's more wind resistend and warmer. Not really a jacket for high output activities since it's not really breathable. It's funny how light it is for its warmth.

I cannot recommend this jacket enough.

PS: This season's version has also been updated with a waist draw cord. Around town I wear as you can see in the picture. For belaying or just for standing around in the cold, I could even cover my butt by loosening the draw cord.

[pechelman]

@RobeOfTheMagi how's the sizing compared to IH on this?

[RobeOfTheMagi]

As a belay jacket it runs rather large. I went for a looser fit. I wear a large but I could also wear a medium for a more fitted look - I am about 180cm and 80kg.

[Aetas]

[Aetas]

My oldest Patagonia garment I still own, is this work shirt.
A non brushed 6oz flannel.
Bought in the early 90’ direct from the representative.
Made in Portugal and very durable.

Would buy an IHSH with matching pocket patterns in a heartbeat.

[Brock]

Faded old purple baggies and IH-C

[Giles]

[Aetas]

@Giles Patagonia Hats
Definitely a story to tell!

[Aetas]

Patagonia Summer Hat

Duckbill Cap
Bought this in 1995. It is still in production.

Why I love it?
Perhaps it is the best Pat Light Cap I ever owned.
The color was in and out several times over this decades.
And yes, I owned some of them, but lost nearly all on several occasions.
Dreamed of a plain one in white, but it never happened to me.

[Giles]

Think mine is circa 1990's too.....Certainly PP (Pre Paula)....

[Aetas]

@Giles said in Patagonia, Patagucci. Mattagonia....:

Certainly PP (Pre Paula)....

What should I say…
Most of my stuff is Pre(wife)Patagonia.
(PwP) as Giles call it !