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Patagonia Capilene Winter Headwear

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Sometimes you just want something to take the chill off your head and ears without overheating during high activity pursuits in cold weather. The Patagonia Capilene winter beanie caps are breathable, super lightweight and very packable. At first glance, they might not look very warm, but their warmth-to-weight ratio is very good.

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“Capilene baselayers feature a moisture-wicking polyester fabric that dries quickly. Capilene polyester is also recycled, recyclable and features Gladiodor® garment odor control.”

 – Patagonia

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Patagonia Capilene 4 Beanie. Cost: Around CDN $40

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Patagonia Capilene 4 Expedition Weight Beanie (ultra lightweight). Cost: Around CDN $40

 

www.patagonia.com

 

Patagonia Capilene® 3 Midweight Baselayer Bottoms

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These baselayers from Patagonia are extremely soft, wonderfully comfortable, and wick moisture quite effectively – by far the best baselayer bottoms I’ve ever tested.

In a survival situation, shelter and protection from the elements is critical. Don’t forget that your clothing is your primary shelter and clothing should therefore be well thought out.

Shelters are effectively micro-climates which allow us not only to survive, but to live and settle in environments that would otherwise be quite inhospitable. Proper clothing is what allows us to leave our shelters (homes, buildings, vehicles etc.) and move around. Therefore it is essential to think of our clothing as a shelter… After all, our clothing does in fact protect us from the sun, wind, rain, snow etc…

Cost: Around CDN $60
From Patagonia’s website:
Our most versatile synthetic baselayer keeps you dry and warm in cool to cold conditions.
Product Information
An alpine fact: Sweaty leads turn into cold belays. Designed to manage the extremes of high-output exertion in cool to cold conditions and keep you dry and warm beneath layers, Capilene® 3 Midweight is the most versatile and fastest-wicking of our performance baselayers. Brushed on the inside for warmth, it’s soft and compressible and has a jersey exterior that glides smoothly under layers. Details include a brushed-elastic waistband and a gusseted crotch with a functional fly. Made of a 5.4-oz Polartec® Power Dry® polyester double knit, with Gladiodor® odor control for the garment.

Details

  • Stretchy, double-weave fabric wicks extremely well
  • Durable smooth jersey face slides easily beneath layers
  • Fabric is brushed for warmth, softness and compressibility; provides excellent insulation and breathability
  • Elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness
  • Gusseted crotch for unimpeded mobility
  • Functional fly
  • Machine-wash cold, tumble dry at low temperature
  • Solids: 5.4-oz Polartec® Power Dry® 100% polyester (65% recycled) double-knit. Heathers: 5.4-oz Polartec Power Dry 100% polyester (51% recycled) double-knit. Both have Gladiodor® odor control for the garment
  • 187 g (6.6 oz)
  • Made in El Salvador.

Material

Capilene baselayers feature a moisture-wicking polyester fabric that dries quickly. Capilene polyester is also recycled, recyclable and features Gladiodor® garment odor control.

Technology

Climbing, skiing, running: at some point you’re going to sweat, and at some point you’re going to stink. Gladiodor® Garment Odor Control reduces unwanted smells on the fabric of a garment so you and your partners can breathe a little easier. Gladiodor treatments are rigorously tested for functionality initially and after washing.

Patagonia Better Sweater Jacket

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Bought the Patagonia Better Sweater™ last November and I’ve been wearing it pretty much every day since – I absolutely love it. Very cozy, simple and functional. No unnecessary pockets or accessories. Well made and works great as a mid-layer.

In a survival situation, shelter and protection from the elements is critical. Don’t forget that your clothing is your primary shelter and clothing should therefore be well thought out.

Shelters are effectively micro-climates which allow us not only to survive, but to live and settle in environments that would otherwise be quite inhospitable. Proper clothing is what allows us to leave our shelters (homes, buildings, vehicles etc.) and move around. Therefore it is essential to think of our clothing as a shelter… After all, our clothing does in fact protect us from the sun, wind, rain, snow etc…

From Patagonia’s website:

Product Information
Central California’s dedicated surf community is very rarely afforded the luxury of conducting dawn-patrol surf checks in shorts and a T-shirt. We created the Better Sweater™ Jacket for just those mornings. It’s made of polyester fleece that has a sweater-knit face and a fleece interior for warmth, cozy zippered pockets to keep your fingers toasty, a stand-up collar with a zipper garage so your neck stays comfortable and soft microfleece trim at the collar, cuffs and hem.

Details

  • Fabric has a sweater-knit face, fleece interior and heathered yarns
  • Full-zip jacket with zip-through, stand-up collar and zipper garage
  • Raglan sleeves for pack-wearing comfort
  • Two zippered handwarmer pockets
  • Micropolyester jersey trim on cuffs, hem and back of neck
  • Can be worn with layers as outerwear or as a midlayer under a shell
  • Hip length
  • 9.5-oz 100% polyester with a sweater-knit exterior and fleece interior
  • 464 g (16.4 oz)
  • Made in Thailand.

Cost: Around CDN $130

www.patagonia.com

Helly Hansen HH Dry Revolution Baselayer

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Bought two Helly Hansen Dry Revolution Long Sleeve Baselayers last week and tested one of them on a hike in North Vancouver, B.C.

Over the baselayer, I wore a Patagonia Better Sweater™ as a midlayer, and a North Face Venture jacket as a wind/rain shell.

After roughly 40 minutes into my ascent I was expecting my baselayer to be at least somewhat damp, but was surprised to find it basically dry to the touch.

On a cool day (which it was) the HH Dry Revolution is warm without being too warm – just enough to take away the chill. During the decent, I packed away my midlayer and was perfectly comfortable with only the baselayer and my shell.

The fit of this particular baselayer by Helly Hansen is “skintight” without feeling like you’re suffocating or being constricted. This is a good thing since your baselayer should be worn close to the skin so the fabric can properly capture perspiration and wick it away from you. The fabric is ultra soft, stretchy, and has no seams, so it’s very cozy.

Overall I am pretty happy with the HH Dry Revolution LS baselayer. It’s lightweight, packable, very comfortable, and effectively wicks away moisture.

In a survival situation, shelter and protection from the elements is critical. Don’t forget that your clothing is your primary shelter and clothing should therefore be well thought out.

Shelters are effectively micro-climates which allow us not only to survive, but to live and settle in environments that would otherwise be quite inhospitable. Proper clothing is what allows us to leave our shelters (homes, buildings, vehicles etc.) and move around. Therefore it is essential to think of our clothing as a shelter… After all, our clothing does in fact protect us from the sun, wind, rain, snow etc…

From Helly Hansen’s website:

HH DRY REVOLUTION LS

With long sleeves for warmth and all-over wicking power, this baselayer has everything you need for maximum comfort. The HH® Dry Revolution fabric is made from new Lifa® fibres that are even softer and more effective at drawing excess heat and sweat away from your skin, allowing you to maintain an optimum body temperature throughout your activities. It has a minimum of seams, sewn with flatlock stitching for a smooth look and feel, inside and out. Lifa® stripes add a splash of colour to the lower sleeves.

HH®Dry™ Your second skin and the heart of our effective 3-Layer System™. It is a moisture super highway creating a dry layer next to the skin, keeping you comfortable during highly aerobic activities in a wide range of conditions.

Cost: Around CDN $70

www.hellyhansen.com

 

Patagonia Tech Web Belt

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I’ve been wearing this belt for over a year and its fantastic. The Tech Web belt from Patagonia is simple, very rugged, and stays cinched. In terms of functionality, the buckle doubles as a bottle opener! Won’t need to buy another belt for a very long time.

TIP: In a survival/emergency situation, a belt can be used as a tourniquet.

Product Information from Patagonia’s website:

Product Information
Our Tech Web Belt has the holding power to keep your pants adhered when you’re running through O’Hare to catch the 6:15 to Boston. The forged aluminum buckle is lightweight and strong and cinches tight for a reliable hitch; it’s also handy as a bottle opener at the end of a hot day. The 1.5-inch-wide nylon webbing endures abuse and dries quickly.
 Cost: Around CDN $30