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Patagonia started in 1973 out of Yvon Chouinard's climbing hardware workshop in Ventura, California, and most of the range still traces back to that: technical fleece, down and synthetic insulation, and waterproof shells built to be repaired rather than replaced. The Snap-T pullover and the Black Hole duffel have both been in the line for decades, which says something about how well those designs hold up. Patagonia also runs its own repair programme and backs the range with the Ironclad Guarantee, so a jacket that fails is a jacket that gets fixed. Wild Earth stocks the range in men's and women's sizing, with free shipping Australia-wide and 80 days to return anything, sale items included.
So many layers, and a lot of them look similar on a screen. Here's a run through our favourite pieces and what each one is actually for!
Fleece is where most people start with Patagonia, and the choice comes down to fabric weight and how hard you're working in it. Lighter and more breathable for moving; heavier and softer for standing still.
Lightest and most breathable: R1 Air
R1 Air is the one to pick if you're generating heat: hiking uphill, ski touring, cold-morning running. The hollow-core yarns and zigzag knit move air and dry fast, so it doesn't turn clammy the way a solid fleece does. Three cuts: the Patagonia R1 Air Mens Zip Neck Fleece Pullover is the easiest to layer under a shell, the Patagonia R1 Air Mens Fleece Jacket gives you a full zip for dumping heat quickly, and the Patagonia R1 Air Mens Full-Zip Fleece Hooded Jacket adds a slim hood that sits under a helmet. If you're only buying one, the full-zip jacket is the more versatile piece; the zip-neck is the better layering piece.
Everyday warmth: Better Sweater
The Patagonia Better Sweater Mens Fleece Jacket and the Patagonia Better Sweater Womens Fleece Jacket are the ones you'll wear to work as readily as to a campsite. Knit face, fleece back, warmer and heavier than R1 Air and nowhere near as breathable. It's a sitting-still fleece, not a climbing-uphill one. At 638g for a men's, it's the most jumper-like thing Patagonia makes. If you want the same look with less bulk, the vests are covered further down.
The classic: Synchilla Snap-T
Fifty years on and the Patagonia Synchilla Snap-T Mens Pullover and Patagonia Synchilla Snap-T Womens Pullover still sell on the strength of the same four-snap placket. The lightweight version runs about 374g, so it sits between R1 Air and Better Sweater on warmth. Most people buy this one because they like how it looks, and there's nothing wrong with that. It's warm, it's recycled polyester, and it lasts. For pure technical performance the R1 Air is the better fleece. For everything else, this is the one you'll keep for a decade. There are matching Patagonia Synchilla Mens Fleece Pants if you want to commit.
Around camp: Classic Retro-X
Deep-pile fleece with a windproof lining. The Patagonia Classic Retro-X Mens Fleece Vest is warmer for its weight than anything else here and pointless if you're moving fast. It's a standing-around-a-fire piece. Buy it for cold mornings, not for the walk in.
In short: R1 Air if you're working, Better Sweater if you're not, Snap-T if you want both plus the look, Retro-X for genuine cold at a standstill.
The split is simple. Down is warmer for its weight and packs smaller. Synthetic keeps insulating when it's damp and costs less. Australian conditions, where a cold morning is often also a wet one, tend to favour synthetic more than the marketing suggests.
The Patagonia Down Sweater Mens Insulated Jacket and Patagonia Down Sweater Womens Insulated Jacket use 800-fill-power recycled-nylon-shelled down, and they're the pick for cold, dry cold: alpine mornings, and northern-hemisphere trips. If you want the hood, the Patagonia Down Sweater Womens Insulated Hooded Jacket is the same jacket with a lot more warmth for very little extra weight; hoods are the cheapest warmth you can buy.
The Patagonia Nano Puff Mens Insulated Jacket and Patagonia Nano Puff Womens Insulated Jacket is the synthetic answer: 60g PrimaLoft Gold, windproof, water-resistant, and it still works when it's wet. It's the better midlayer of the two, because you can wear it under a shell in weather that would flatten down.
In short: Down Sweater for cold and dry, Nano Puff for cold and damp or for layering under a shell.
Two shells, and the difference is how long you're out in it. The Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Mens Rain Jacket is the default and the right call for most people: three-layer H2No, packs into its own pocket, and priced so that it's a reasonable thing to keep in a daypack all year. It's the Patagonia rain jacket most Australians are searching for by name.
The Patagonia Granite Crest Mens Waterproof Jacket and Patagonia Granite Crest Womens Rain Jacket step up to a NetPlus recycled-nylon shell with two-way pit zips, a laminated hood visor and hand pockets set high enough to reach under a pack belt. At around 357g for a women's it's barely heavier than the Torrentshell, and the pit zips are the reason to pay the difference. On a long wet climb you'll overheat in a shell you can't vent. If your rain jacket lives in a bag for emergencies, get the Torrentshell. If you walk in the rain on purpose, get the Granite Crest.
Black Hole is the most-searched thing Patagonia makes in Australia, and the range is easiest to navigate by what you're doing with it rather than by name.
Above 40 litres the duffels stop being carry-on and start being checked luggage, so the size question is really an airline question. We also stock the Black Hole MLC 45L and the Mini MLC 30L, which are the carry-on-shaped versions. They open like a suitcase and carry like a pack. Both are worth a look if you fly with hand luggage only; ask us and we'll talk you through the difference.
In short: 25L to commute, 32L to commute and stay over, 40L duffel for weekends, MLC if you're flying carry-on.
The Patagonia Atom 8L Sling Bag has quietly become one of the most-searched bags in the range. Eight litres across the chest or the back, big enough for a water bottle, a jacket and a camera, small enough that you forget it's there. It's the bag for a day in a city, a festival, or a walk where a full daypack is overkill. Sits well over a jacket, which is more than most slings manage.
A vest is the answer when your core is cold and your arms aren't, which, for a lot of the Australian year, is most of the time. The Patagonia Better Sweater Mens Fleece Vest and Patagonia Better Sweater Womens Fleece Vest are the same knit fleece as the jackets with the sleeves gone, so they layer under a shell without the bulk at the shoulders. Cheaper than the jacket, and for autumn and spring around here, more useful.
Clothing: Jackets, Hoodies and Sweatshirts, Vests, Pants, Shorts, Shirts, T-Shirts
Bags: Duffel Bags, Daypacks, Travel Packs, Hiking Packs, Packing Cubes, Sling Bags, Wheeled Luggage
Free shipping Australia-wide, bulky items excluded, and 80 days to return anything including sale items. Full detail is on our shipping and returns pages. If you'd rather see it in person before you commit, we have two stores, Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast and Brisbane at Skygate, and you can check both on our store locations page.
What size Patagonia should I order in Australian sizing?
Patagonia is a US brand and its sizing is cut generously compared with most Australian labels, and a lot of people find they sit a size smaller in Patagonia than they expect. Rather than convert in your head, check the measurements on our Patagonia size guides and compare them against a garment you already own. If it's not right, you have 80 days.
Does the Patagonia warranty apply if I buy in Australia?
Yes. Patagonia's Ironclad Guarantee covers products that don't perform as they should, and it applies to gear bought here. Terms can differ between product lines, so read the guarantee on the individual product page rather than assuming one blanket policy across the range. Separately and regardless of any manufacturer warranty, Australian Consumer Law guarantees apply to everything we sell. If something fails when it shouldn't have, contact us and we'll sort it out.
Can I get Patagonia gear repaired instead of replaced?
That's the whole idea behind the way Patagonia builds things, and repairs are handled through Patagonia's own repair programme. Get in touch with us and we'll point you to the right process for the item. For a lot of common failures, a zip or a small tear, repair is faster than a warranty claim and the jacket comes back better than a replacement would fit.
Is the Nano Puff or the Down Sweater warmer?
The Down Sweater, comfortably: 800-fill down beats 60g of synthetic insulation on warmth for weight, and it packs smaller. But the Nano Puff keeps working when it's damp and the Down Sweater doesn't, so the warmer jacket isn't automatically the right one. If it's cold and dry, take the down. If there's any chance of rain, or you'll be wearing it under a shell while you sweat, take the Nano Puff.
Which Black Hole size fits as carry-on?
The 40L duffel meets most airline carry-on limits, and the Black Hole MLC 45L and Mini MLC 30L are both built specifically for it. Airline rules vary and they change, so check your carrier's current dimensions before you fly rather than trusting the litre number.
Can I buy Patagonia in Brisbane?
Yes. Our Brisbane store at Skygate carries the range alongside our Burleigh Heads store on the Gold Coast, and stock levels for each store show on every product page. If you're anywhere else in Australia, shipping is free and nationwide. Store details and hours are on the store locations page.
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