Patagonia accepts all Patagonia products—worn out Capilene, fleece, organic cotton—for recycling through its Common Threads Recycling Program. If a Patagonia product has reached the end of its useful life it may be sent back to be recycled or repurposed.
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Packs to Potty Trowels: Presenting the Top 16 Gear Reviews of 2019
From the expected—trail footwear, packs, shelters, and a quilt—to the not-so-expected—corn chowder, an umbrella, bungees, and a potty trowel—here are our Top 16 gear reviews of 2019. Read more
January 3, 2020
A Brief History of Outdoor Insulation: Essential #3
To celebrate extra clothing (#3 of the 10 Essentials), we looked at the origins of some classic outdoor insulation: wool and polypro baselayers, down and synthetic jackets, and ever-popular fleece. Read more
June 19, 2016
John Wins Patagonia EVERLong and Activist Shoes
Congratulations, jboothmtnbkr! For sharing a review of your Mountainsmith Circuit 3.0, you've shoes to run and shoes to chill, thanks to Patagonia ($195 value). Read more
November 7, 2013
Keeping it Light with NEMO, Patagonia, and Sea to Summit
Gear gets lighter every year, but NEMO, Patagonia, and Sea to Summit strike the balance between lightweight performance and comfort with these new products. Read more
August 2, 2013
Outdoor Retailer Gear Preview: Warm and Dry Apparel
In our final Outdoor Retailer gear preview we highlight insulation and outerwear. Expect even more puffy jackets, plus down and wool insulation and mid and outer layers in the backcountry, and around town. Read more
January 16, 2012
What Would Santa Wear?
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December 22, 2011
Made in America: What's it Worth to You?
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December 20, 2011
Outdoor Retailer: La Sportiva Vertical K minimal mountain runner
La Sportiva's Vertical K, new for 2012, highlights a number of continuing gear developments: 1) minimal structure, 2) ultra lightweight at 6.5 ounces (185 grams) per shoe, and 3) bright styling. Read more
August 3, 2011
How Green is My Pack? Eco Index to assess outdoor gear and apparel
Survey your outdoor gear: your base layers, fleece, go-to backpack. What’s it all made of? Where did it come from? The Eco Index will assess your outdoor gear, apparel, and footwear's overall environmental impact, eventually. Read more
April 18, 2011
Outdoor Retailer: Fashion Worthy meets Outdoor Styling
There's plenty of technical outdoor apparel that's also stylish and can do double duty from trail to town. That's not what this photo blog is about though. It's a peek at a few of the outdoor-inspired fashionable duds I saw, and occasionally fondled, at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in January. These pieces are for when you just want to look and feel outdoorsy. Read more
February 4, 2011
Outdoor Retailer: Clothing highlights from head to toe
Judging by the quantity and variety of technical apparel shown at Outdoor Retailer last week, no outdoorsperson should complain that he or she can't find something appropriate to wear for their favorite backcountry activity. Here are a few clothing highlights, from head to toe, culled from the masses of wool, down, softshell, and other fabrics on display. Read more
January 25, 2011
How to Recycle Old Outdoor Gear
Depending on who you're talking to, today is either America Recycles Day or Zero Waste Day. If you can't donate or pass on old backcountry gear, what are your recycling options once your gear reaches the end of its trail life? Here are a few. Read more
November 15, 2010
Update: Patagonia's Progress with Closed-Loop Recycling
In 2007, Patagonia boldly announced its goal to have a completely closed-loop clothing line by 2010. That would mean every product available for purchase would be manufactured from recycled materials and also would be able to be recycled into new gear once worn out. It's now 2010, so where does Patagonia stand? Trailspace checked in. Read more
April 12, 2010
Consider Resoling Your Footwear
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February 19, 2009
Outdoor Retailer: Patagonia Ascensionist Jacket
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January 24, 2008
Will Environmental Labels Follow Patagonia's Footprints?
Is that organic cotton shirt environmentally better or worse than that wool baselayer or recycled fleece? While greener outdoor clothing options keep increasing, it can be next to impossible to know the total environmental costs of any one piece. Until now. Read more
January 16, 2008
Guides to Eco-Materials
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August 30, 2007
Green(er) Casual Shoes and Bags
Many outdoor companies are using environmentally-friendly materials in their casual lines. Here are a few examples of greener shoes and bags. Read more
June 15, 2007
Green Hiking and Backpacking Gear
A carbon-neutral sleeping pad, packs made from soda bottles, hemp and bamboo sleeping bags. Some exciting environmentally-friendly outdoor products have begun to appear. Read more
April 18, 2007
Patagonia to Close its Recycling Loop by 2010
Patagonia wants even more of your old Capilene underwear, and now your worn-out fleece and cotton T-shirts too. Read more
January 29, 2007