I live in China with my dad. My fav Patagonia gear is the nano air jacket/hoodie. I have 2 of those and got one for my dad for his birthday this year. They are so light and they keep us warm...perfect for our expeditions in the mountains. When we are out there kinda feel like the jackets are part of our existence :)
redazi1 hey man, but the duckbill trail running trucker. I’ve had one three years, washed it about 20 times, scrunched it up into a ball in my pocket many times & it’s still going strong 💪
My fav Patagonia gear is the nano air jacket/hoodie. I have 2 of those and got one for my dad. It’s so light and warm...hope the company makes more products like that.
$700 for a gore Tex jacket ? Have you seen their winter catalog lately, I find this video hypocritical . Patagonias entire mission is less , simplify and reuse with focus on the environment yet year after year they flood the market with dozens of weatherproof coats and gear where 2 to 3 truly ( simplified ) items would suffice . Over produced mass production constantly trying to reinvent everything that they already mastered years ago. Back in what I would consider was their peak ( before Yvon got all political, and before Fletcher grew up and got all surf trendy with the Malloy’s ) You had one pair of Drop Seat Pants a fleece and a Storm Jacket. This was the pinnacle of outdoor performance gear , you could also get it all for less than 300 at the outlet . Now it’s over 1000 bucks for “ a kit “ aka jacket and pants Dirt bag lifestyle? Not anymore :/
A few things you're missing the point on and I think you're are grossly underestimating: New product lines/new designs are necessary to survive, because fashion and style changes. Simple doesn't have to be unfashionable. They have to fill a demand, and that's basic business/economics. The only exception is self-defining products with a timeless and iconic design, and even those companies innovate to a small degree. I don't think you have any sufficient evidence that they're flooding the market and over-producing, and that just makes no sense at all because production costs money, and businesses need to turn a profit, or at the least, break even. Every reasonable company will only produce as much as they think they can sell. As for the criticism in price, you have to think about all the hands their product touches (designing, sourcing material, sewing, quality assurance, shipping) and how expensive the labor becomes when you try not to exploit people. Do the math. This is why I admire Patagonia and would be motivated to pay more money to buy something from them than other companies that sell cheap clothes. If $700 is not worth it to you, then simply don't buy it. I know I would be hard pressed to spend that kind of money too!
Youre better off going to a thrift shop and even buying new clothes out of organic materials like linen, wool, organic cotton. Patagonia's message is kinda cool but the best way is to follow it is buy less and buy used more often
Buy some other brand - dirtbagging isn’t about the clothes it’s about the attitude - it’s about bang for the buck, that’s why I pay a premium for gear I’ll never have to replace. Patagonia gear is timeless. I need another patch to cover another crampon gash in my 15 year old guide 2’s that I’m wearing to work at the bank.
I think your also not factoring in the cost of fair trade, cost of labor in the US, employee benefits, cost of well thought out/innovative design, cost of materials. Also where the money the company makes is directed to. Yvon donates 1% of entire profits to environmental causes and advocacy. The magic is not just the founders concept but wear is continuously being done to adapt to our current environment. Whether that be changing consumer tastes, the economy, the current governments business taxes. This is a wonderful company because they are trying to tackle issues in every category imaginable. Further research can go a long way. The company’s How we built this podcast is amazing,
22:01 song : Delta Spirit - Salt In the Wound
24:46 song : Guy Clark - Stuff That Works
I live in China with my dad. My fav Patagonia gear is the nano air jacket/hoodie. I have 2 of those and got one for my dad for his birthday this year. They are so light and they keep us warm...perfect for our expeditions in the mountains. When we are out there kinda feel like the jackets are part of our existence :)
6:37 Song: Clementine - Sarah Jaffe
Hi Patagonia! What model of thermal pants did Jay Ross feature? They are so damn cool! Thanks ~
Superb docu
Jim Brady's got next level swag
would anyone know the name of the song that starts the video?
does anyone know how the song is called, which is played at the beginning?
So it's Embers by Elkke. The only place i could find it was on their bandcamp for $1
inspiring guys, cheers
Have a few blow outs. you live in it!
What happened to the original video? is it still up somewhere?
The link to the intro´s song.
ruclips.net/video/QfKYd_TL0aw/видео.html
21:13 that was powerful
Worn wear for life. Thank you for this. 😊
great video
Beautiful stories i m looking for a patagonia trucker cap so i thing i ll buy one the are just great stuff
redazi1 hey man, but the duckbill trail running trucker. I’ve had one three years, washed it about 20 times, scrunched it up into a ball in my pocket many times & it’s still going strong 💪
Yes yes yes.. great share 😊
좋은 영상 ㅋ 고맙습니다
If I had a hammer...😜
Respectively, Patagonia made in the USA is way better! Retro X all the way!
Amazing stuff guys
Patagonia is a memory.
My fav Patagonia gear is the nano air jacket/hoodie. I have 2 of those and got one for my dad. It’s so light and warm...hope the company makes more products like that.
$700 for a gore Tex jacket ?
Have you seen their winter catalog lately, I find this video hypocritical . Patagonias entire mission is less , simplify and reuse with focus on the environment yet year after year they flood the market with dozens of weatherproof coats and gear where 2 to 3 truly ( simplified ) items would suffice . Over produced mass production constantly trying to reinvent everything that they already mastered years ago.
Back in what I would consider was their peak ( before Yvon got all political, and before Fletcher grew up and got all surf trendy with the Malloy’s )
You had one pair of Drop Seat Pants a fleece and a Storm Jacket. This was the pinnacle of outdoor performance gear , you could also get it all for less than 300 at the outlet . Now it’s over 1000 bucks for “ a kit “ aka jacket and pants
Dirt bag lifestyle? Not anymore
:/
A few things you're missing the point on and I think you're are grossly underestimating: New product lines/new designs are necessary to survive, because fashion and style changes. Simple doesn't have to be unfashionable. They have to fill a demand, and that's basic business/economics. The only exception is self-defining products with a timeless and iconic design, and even those companies innovate to a small degree. I don't think you have any sufficient evidence that they're flooding the market and over-producing, and that just makes no sense at all because production costs money, and businesses need to turn a profit, or at the least, break even. Every reasonable company will only produce as much as they think they can sell.
As for the criticism in price, you have to think about all the hands their product touches (designing, sourcing material, sewing, quality assurance, shipping) and how expensive the labor becomes when you try not to exploit people. Do the math. This is why I admire Patagonia and would be motivated to pay more money to buy something from them than other companies that sell cheap clothes. If $700 is not worth it to you, then simply don't buy it. I know I would be hard pressed to spend that kind of money too!
Youre better off going to a thrift shop and even buying new clothes out of organic materials like linen, wool, organic cotton. Patagonia's message is kinda cool but the best way is to follow it is buy less and buy used more often
Buy some other brand - dirtbagging isn’t about the clothes it’s about the attitude - it’s about bang for the buck, that’s why I pay a premium for gear I’ll never have to replace. Patagonia gear is timeless. I need another patch to cover another crampon gash in my 15 year old guide 2’s that I’m wearing to work at the bank.
I think your also not factoring in the cost of fair trade, cost of labor in the US, employee benefits, cost of well thought out/innovative design, cost of materials. Also where the money the company makes is directed to. Yvon donates 1% of entire profits to environmental causes and advocacy. The magic is not just the founders concept but wear is continuously being done to adapt to our current environment. Whether that be changing consumer tastes, the economy, the current governments business taxes. This is a wonderful company because they are trying to tackle issues in every category imaginable. Further research can go a long way. The company’s How we built this podcast is amazing,