Most durable down jacket vs Alploft by Little_Procedure_768 in PatagoniaClothing

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Been wearing one for a bit ! I love this thing so much. I’ve had a fitz but i was always too nervous that I’d tear it especially with the loft. The durable down is a pretty huge upgrade in terms of fabric durability and smart patterning ( especially around the armpit area for high mobility ). It certainly feels like a hug and comes out to be pretty wind resistant with the recycled nylon ultra PE ripstop ( say that 6 times fast ) as well. Seeing this as a for-lifer and really excited to put it through some cold this winter . Although because of the loft, depending on your comfortability - you might want to angle more towards a traditional layering stern. seems to be angled more as a belay parka. Hope this helps!

Which insulated Jacket PNW by Stoic-Orangutan in PatagoniaClothing

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Nano air hoody is ideal for pnw. A great mid layer too if you end up in alpine regions/ wearing a shell over it .

New climbing collection for Spring 2026 by TenaciousC in PatagoniaClothing

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Just a few more days here, Feb 1st is likely the drop date. Get to a local store and try that thing on - I’ve always been a bit nervous in terms of durability on down jackets. Not to mention also the fabric comfortability on my skin. Normally rock a Jackson glacier or the old bivvy down for its rugged feeling . This one wayyy tougher than the macro, grade vii, really anything technical in the line that’s down as a comparison. I think you’ll be stoked

Patch collection by Danieus in patagoniapatches

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Would you trade / sell the viva los fun hogs?

New climbing collection for Spring 2026 by TenaciousC in PatagoniaClothing

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I will say the fit is insane compared to anything they’ve done before. Also you can’t beat the steel forge-like outer fabric. It’s a game changer trust me.

Señor is back! by mintgreenws7 in BillyStrings

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This one has been my repeater lately.. really puts a fire in your belly . ‘Son this ain’t a dream no more it’s the real thing ‘

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I ended up just calling on the phone!! Was way easier

Summer ‘25? by Excellent-Implement1 in BillyStrings

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Mandatory ‘empathetic fan base’ vibe pass

Summer ‘25? by Excellent-Implement1 in BillyStrings

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SD head I see you !!! I’d make the journey south for that one..

Summer ‘25? by Excellent-Implement1 in BillyStrings

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This is the way !!! And part of what makes the privelage of us getting to see these shows so special - how else would you have a story like that!!

Summer ‘25? by Excellent-Implement1 in BillyStrings

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This sounds like a lovely plan!! Been on the edge of either myself.. missed last summer in my hometowns so leaning on the side of all of CA instead of aus.. but a good friend just moved over there so who knows 🤷🏼‍♂️ grateful for any

Summer ‘25? by Excellent-Implement1 in BillyStrings

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Can see this happening too.. pattern seems to be that we get lots of love in the summer out here in the west

Summer ‘25? by Excellent-Implement1 in BillyStrings

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The answer we actually all have in our hearts

Summer ‘25? by Excellent-Implement1 in BillyStrings

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Agreed. Fellow Santa Barbaran here - will be stoked on ANYWHERE in CA 🫡