The Patagonia Torentshell Jacket for men provides a basic 2.5 layer jacket which features a wide array of color options, stylish fit, basic rain and wind protection, and adjustable hood. The durability and expert-crafted hood make this a decent choice for hiking or around town, but a lack of technical features and less-than-perfect waterproofing make this not an ideal choice for prolonged outdoor adventures.
The Patagonia Down Sweater Full-Zip Hooded Jacket for women provides a stylish, versatile, and comfortable jacket. The color choices, warmth factor, cozy fit, durable material, and lightweight nature make this an ideal choice for any outdoor adventure.
The Patagonia Nano Puff Insulated Jacket for men is a popular choice among outdoor athletes and stylish gym-goers. The variety of colors, softness, and lightweight material allow for multiple-season wear. The technical specs, such as wind-resistance, rain-repellence, and warmth, make this a quality option for a mid-layer or stand-alone jacket in moderate temperatures.
The Patagonia Micro Puff Insulated Jacket is the ultimate mid-layer jacket for weight conscious backpackers. It is incredibly light, warm and packable. However, it suffers from durability issues and some users complain that the fit is awkward.
The Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hybrid Jacket provides solid warmth and breathability for high intensity activities in cold weather. It cannot be trusted as your sole outer layer if rain or wind is expected, but excels as a mid-layer in these conditions, or as an outer layer in cold, dry and calm weather.
The Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket might be the lightest high performance rain jacket on the market. It does two things and it does them exceptionally well – it is waterproof and it breathes. For high intensity activities in wet weather, when weight matters, this is the jacket of choice.
The Patagonia Capilene Air Crew Top is one of the warmest, lightest, most breathable, and most comfortable baselayers on the market. It does, however, suffer from poor durability and an extremely high price tag.
Warm, windproof, water-resistant—the Nano Puff Jacket uses warm, incredibly lightweight and highly compressible 60-g PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco with 55% postconsumer recycled content, wrapped in a 100% recycled polyester shell and lining.
Patagonia Re-Tool Snap-T Fleece Pullover is a ‘re’ make on the classic Synchilla fleece offered by Patagonia. This fleece is warm and suitable for layering, and ensures comfort on cold nights. Despite having a lighter material and some discrepancies in sizing, this fleece provides a cozy fit in an easy-to-pack jacket.
The Patagonia Synchilla Lightweight Snap-T Fleece Pullover is a classic-style fleece for non-technical uses. The fleece has a boxy and comfortable fit, along with extensive color selections, allowing it to fit nicely into outdoor wardrobes. This is a cozy fleece that is great for around town and low intensity uses.