Patagonia Jackets: No matter which line of Patagonia jackets you are in the market for, be it the Storm or Regulator line, Patagonia takes great care into the assembling of all their products and pays close attention to detail. All the Patagonia jackets are extremely well made. Their jackets are made for the elements, when a product is going to be tested in every type of weather imaginable and be used for anything under the sun, it had better be of exceptional quality. That is what the consumer of a Patagonia Jacket is paying for, the big “q” word, QUALITY. Patagonia pays great attention to each piece, finishing all their seams, making bomb-proof (in so many words) long lasting articles that by the time the life of the product is up it has already paid for itself again and again.

Patagonia Capilenes: The Patagonia’s Capilene® products can be worn alone or as base layers to give the wearer next-to-skin moisture control with a quick drying material. Patagonia Capilene products are universally versatile in that they are perfect for activities that carry the consumer through the heat of the summer to a winter blizzard. There is a range of Patagonia Capilene base layers (MidWeight, Lightweight and Silkweight) to give the user the appropriate weight and fabrics most fitting for the intended use.

Patagonia Silkweights: Patagonia’s Silkweight is the lightest of the three technical base layers. It’s made of a silky fabric that is ultra-light, breathable and quick-to-dry. It works great for spring and summer as an outerlayer if doing any activity, such as hiking, running, etc. The silkweight is a great defense against moisture keeping skin cool and dry in the summer. The Patagonia Silkweight also works great as an underlayer too for winter activities like snowboarding, skiing, or even winter running.

Patagonia Lightweights: The Patagonia Lightweight works well as a fall/spring layer. Lightweight material keeps you warmer than the silkweight does, providing great insulating properties. It’s a little bit heavier then the Patagonia Silkweight line. The knit on the Patagonia Lightweight is open enough to allow maximum breathability and yet has enough insulation to keep you warm for active use on cooler days.

Patagonia Midweights: The MidWeight is the heaviest of the Patagonia baselayers. The materials used in the midweight fabric are the same as those used on the lightweight, just heavier and denser. This, in the long run, will keep you warmer. It’s not uncommon for people to use the Patagonia MidWeight as long underwear in the winter. This layer can be worn for anyone who works outside, along with people that enjoy being active outdoors in the winter. The MidWeight is great for winter running, skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding, etc.