Everyone’s Favorite Shorts
Patagonia Baggies Shorts
Everyone’s Favorite Shorts
Patagonia Baggies Shorts
Was I ever going to start with anything else? You don’t need me or some menswear podcasters to tell you how good the 5-inch Baggies are. Just try them for yourself.
Best Affordable Duffel Bag
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Bag 55L
Best Affordable Duffel Bag
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Bag 55L
Another market Patagonia has a stranglehold on is the affordable duffel. The Black Hole, in all its various sizes, is the best in the industry. It’s got all the pockets and handles you need. Plus, that polyester ripstop is nearly indestructible
The OG Fleece
Patagonia Classic Retro-X Fleece Jacket
The OG Fleece
Patagonia Classic Retro-X Fleece Jacket
A classic fleece, but one that can easily make you look like a Salesforce employee. Wear it into the ground and never wear it over a polo or dress shirt, and you should be able to avoid looking like a Silicon Valley guy.
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A Top Tier Mid-Layer
Patagonia Men’s Nano Puff Hoody
A Top Tier Mid-Layer
Patagonia Men’s Nano Puff Hoody
Speaking of not looking like a VC guy, don’t try to casually wear a Nano Puff around town. It’s a tough look to pull off. But when it’s bitterly cold, it’s a perfect mid-layer. When you’re going on a hike where the weather might change, it’s a perfect packable jacket.
An Understated Double Knee Pants
Patagonia Hemp Canvas Double Knee Pants
An Understated Double Knee Pants
Patagonia Hemp Canvas Double Knee Pants
Skip the Carhartt double knees for something a bit more subtle, and even more durable.
Best Ski Accessory
Patagonia Retro Pile Fleece Gaiter
Best Ski Accessory
Patagonia Retro Pile Fleece Gaiter
A sheisty for people droping $100 at the farmer’s market. (It’s actually the perfect gaiter for ski season.)
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Best Ski Jacket
Patagonia Storm Shift Jacket
Best Ski Jacket
Patagonia Storm Shift Jacket
Speaking of ski, Patagonia makes a lot of good gear, but the Storm Shift jacket is the best. Pricey, but the combination of a GORE-TEX shell and a great liner are tough to beat.
Patagonia’s Big Secret
Patagonia Recycled Cashmere Sweater
Patagonia’s Big Secret
Patagonia Recycled Cashmere Sweater
But the real best-kept secret about Patagonia is that the brand makes incredible knitwear. There’s not many options, but every single one is a home-run. This cashmere sweater is the obvious standout.
A Killer Cable Knit
Patagonia Recycled Wool-Blend Cable-Knit Sweater
A Killer Cable Knit
Patagonia Recycled Wool-Blend Cable-Knit Sweater
But even this cable knit kicks ass.
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A Cold Weather Must-Have
Patagonia Recycled Wool-Blend Sweater
A Cold Weather Must-Have
Patagonia Recycled Wool-Blend Sweater
And the wool-nylon blend is the most affordable, easiest to care for option.
Luke Guillory
Associate Commerce Editor
Luke Guillory is the Associate Commerce Editor at Esquire.