Patagonia Grade VI Jacket

Patagonia Grade VI Jacket

Average Rating: rated 4.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 5 Trailspace users

Description

The Grade VI Jacket is a hard shell jacket made by Patagonia. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 5 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From RockCreek:
"The Grade VI Jacket is Patagonia's lightest, most compact 3-layer mountaineering hard shell. The Grade VI is stripped-down, technically dialed and tough, and delivers waterproof/breathable protection at a light-and-fast weight. Articulated, athletic shaping throughout leaves nothing restricted when you're swinging tools. Patagonia's 3-layer nylon with ripstop yarns glides easily over insulation, and their advanced, stitch-free Welded Composite Seams (patent pending) minimize bulk, shave ounces, and enhance wet-weather performance. Other features include coated zippers, perforated hook-and-loop wrist closures, long-opening hand pockets that double as heat vents, and a helmet-compatible, roll-down, 3-way-adjustable hood. Slim fit allows for baselayers and light midlayers."

From Patagonia:
"The Grade VI is stripped-down, technically dialed and tough, and delivers waterproof/breathable protection at a light-and-fast weight. Articulated, athletic shaping throughout leaves nothing restricted when you're swinging tools. The 3-layer nylon with ripstop yarns glides easily over insulation, and our advanced, stitch-free Welded Composite Seams (patent pending) minimize bulk, shave ounces, and enhance wet-weather performance. Other features include coated zippers, perforated hook-and-loop wrist closures, long-opening hand pockets that double as heat vents, and a helmet-compatible, roll-down, 3-way-adjustable hood. Slim fit allows for baselayers and light midlayers."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Patagonia Men's Grade VI Jacket (Spring 2006) The jagged granite towers of Pakistan's spectacular Nangma Valley demand more than rock-climbing skills There is snow, ice and drenching storms. Technically dialed and tough, the Grade VI's three-layer waterproof/breathable protection withstands abuse and glides easily over layers. We've taken our light-and-fast design mentality to the next level with a stitchless construction that pairs sonically welded seams with skinny tape reinforcements. Combined with coated zippers and articulated arms and elbows, this Composite Seam System (CSS) technology minimizes bulk and wind flap. Anatomically contoured Centaur Cuffs feature soft, lightweight wrist closures; long-opening chest pockets double as heat vents; a helmet-compatible, roll-down 3-way Optipull hood won't hinder your vision. Waterproof/breathable three-layer construction provides durability and glides easily over layers How it fits Regular fit that allows for underlayers. Details Composite Seam System (CSS) technology throughout shaves weight while improving wet weather performance, durability, softness and compressibility Helmet-compatible, roll-down 3-way Optipull hood; Coated, water-resistant zippers; Center-front zip is slightly offset at the chin, in opposite direction of our Regulator insulated tops Zippered, mesh chest pockets use lightweight #3 zippers and open long to double as vents; Articulated arms and elbows Anatomically contoured, perforated hook-and-loop wrist cuff closures are soft and lightweight; Centaur Cuffs cover back of wrists without bulk in front Drawcord adjustment at hem; Clean, regular fit that allows for underlayers 3-layer 2.3-oz. 15-denier nylon with 50-denier ripstop yarns; H2No Storm barrier; Deluge DWR finish 298 g. (10.5 oz.) Imported Mountaineering-level durability in a superlight, minimalist hard shell. Use it for Iced, Mixed, & Alpine Climbing Expedition Climbing Mountaineering We are not able to ship Patagonia products outside the US because of that other thing."

From Sierra Trading Post:
"CLOSEOUTS. The Patagonia Grave IV jacket is a waterproof, breathable and ultra-lightweight package designed for rigorous mountaineering, backpacking and off-trail skiing. Three-layer fabric resists snags, tears and abrasion Composite Seam System reduces weight and improves waterproofness Attached, helmet-compatible hood with togglecord adjustment Coated, water-resistant zippers 11” pocket zippers open to mesh lining for active ventilation Elastic togglecord hem Hook-and-loop cuffs Ideal for minimalists Length 27” (small size) 13 oz. Nylon Machine wash, tumble dry CLOSEOUTS. China Sizes: S(36-38) XL(46-48)"

User Reviews

rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Grade VI Jacket
Reviewed by Alex Krasic, Jan 01, 2007

"I have about 15 hard shells ranging from Arc'teryx to Berghaus to Rab, and I must say that I like wearing the Grade VI. From my experience, I have been well protected from pretty hard rain storms and quite foul London weather, although I don't entirely get peace of mind when wearing such a light hard shell, as I am more used to a shell that is slightly heavier and thicker (not that any of the other brands are too heavy anyway)."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Grade VI Jacket
Reviewed by Cypress, Feb 06, 2006

"Seriously, this jacket is great. If you are buying it for the fashion value or that "new jacket smell" as Disgusted seems to have done, then you are wasting 300 bucks being vain. Look into The North Face. Since they were bought by Vanity Fair a while back all they seem good at is sponsoring shitty car companies (GM) and making fashion clothes, and it will still cost you $300."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Grade VI Jacket
Reviewed by Josh, Sep 26, 2005

"I must agree with the reviewer "Disgusted. " Though not an appropriate intro to Patagonia Grade VI Jacket, he did make an interesting comparison of gear makers and how they change their items too frequently. I purchased this jacket as soon as it came out and paid the retail price of over $300+ (with tax)."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Grade VI Jacket
Reviewed by mario, Sep 22, 2005

"Great product. It does exactly what it should and more. I tested almost every aspect of this jacket with a mission to find a flaw, but the result is IT IS FLAWLESS.

I am really annoyed by the comments of the previous reviewer "disgusted". It sounds like the reviewer reviews the item based on the fashion value and, what other people think of it."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Grade VI Jacket
Reviewed by Aviprk, Sep 22, 2005

"Bought this jacket for sale a few months after it came out and must say I'm very disappointed in it. For one, how would you feel if you bought a brand new car, but that company continually changes every single one of their models, changing their names, putting them out of production and continually replacing them with shiny new cars and so your new car becomes old after a few months? That is exactly what Patagonia is doing!

When it was purchased the jacket was in line with Patagonia's Spring/Summer '05 collection but now just after three months it is no longer made and that makes my jacket look outdated already! You quickly lose the "New Jacket Feeling" and you just look at the jacket for what it is, a jacket."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Grade VI Jacket at 2 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Buy direct from Patagonia
2 purchase options:
Men's Grade VI Jacket$325.00Buy Now
Women's Grade VI Jacket$325.00Buy Now

RockCreek
3 purchase options:
Grade VI Jacket (Men's)-XL Only$149.50Buy Now
Grade VI Jacket (Men's)$325.00Buy Now
Grade VI Jacket (Women's)$325.00Buy Now

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