Patagonia

A well-known outdoor company with a long history of mountain adventure is Patagonia. The brand, which was established in 1973 by outstanding rock climber Yvon Chouinard, has established itself as a mainstay in the outdoor sector with a wide range of outdoor apparel, including hard shells, baselayers, accessories, and much more. With a wide variety of technical and casual items, including the renowned Down Sweater (casual), and synthetic standouts like the Micro Puff and DAS Light Hoody, they specialize in insulation in particular and do so exceptionally well (technical).

Patagonia devotes a significant amount of its time and resources to environmental and sustainability initiatives. For example, it uses recycled materials and responsibly sourced cotton in its products, provides repair services (at some locations and by mail), and sells pre-owned gear through its Worn Wear program. The undisputed leader in technical mountain equipment is Arc'teryx, which is seen here, but Patagonia gear routinely works well for both day-to-day activities and backcountry excursions. For the cachet and the Patagonia label, you should expect to pay a little bit extra, but the transparency and stewardship initiatives do help to offset the price.

Founded: Yvon Chouinard

Headquarters: Ventura, California

Website: https://www.patagonia.com/home/

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