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Patagonia took the stretchiness and breathability of a softshell and the waterproof barrier of a hardshell and made the Men’s Stretch Element Jacket for your alpine pursuits. Three-layer, stretch-woven nylon lets you move comfortably as you ice climb or ski tour, and the stitch-free construction reduces weight and helps keep seams dry during snow storms. Open the Underarm zips when you start to heat up on an ascent, and pull up the helmet-compatible hood for an extra layer of head protection when the wind kicks up. Fabric reinforcements on the shoulders and arms of this Patagonia jacket add durability when you wear a pack.
Bottom Line: You’re in your element on the mountain.
Hello, I was wondering what are the differences between the Patagonia Stretch element and the Patagonia Primo jackets? They seem to be identical, apart from the removable powder skirt on the primo.. is that so? And also, which of these two jackets would you recommend for use for both bc skiing and mountain trekking..?
I think for a backcountry skiing and mountain trekking jacket the Stretch Element would be a great piece for you. I prefer it to the Primo myself for backcountry skiing, I really like the Stretch Element fabric as it is super comfortable, breathes well, and performs really well when it's cold and nasty out.
Patagonia hit a homerun with this jacket. The fit is very slim/athletic so be aware of this when purchasing. I am 5'8 155 and the medium is custom tailored for me, and it is not loose or blousey anywhere, great overall fit. It is absolutely waterproof, and vents well if you overheat in summer storms or in a tropical storm piling sandbags (personal experience). The internal pockets are mesh so keys and other unshapely items may get caught, but that is a minor irritation. The sleeves are a good length with adjustable cuffs that are ideal for gloves or sealing off your arm from the elements. The hood adjusts easily allowing you to customize the fit for hat/helmet or head size. The zippers are great, no weakness in waterproof materials here, they will keep the water out 100% as long as you remember to zip them! The underarm vents are a great addition and very necessary for hot humid rainy conditions. It can get extremely hot sauna style in this jacket if you do not vent. This however is great if the ambient temperature is chilly. One last note, it packs up great and is exceedingly light, so you can stuff it anywhere and have confidence in complete weather protection if weather takes a turn for the worse. Overall a great shell, superior design, and top-notch materials, I highly recommend.
about the fit, I currently wear a large in some of the patagonia stuff (micropuff jacket, down sweater) but a medium in the readymix and guide pant. How should I fit this piece since it is rather slim?
I agree with Brian, this jacket is cut very slim/athletic, so if you plan on doing serious layering you might want to go up a size if you are close to being a large without layering. I am only 5'8 155 and the medium is snug around the chest and shoulders, but the fit is perfect for me with minimal layering. A really good picture of the fit of this jacket is on the Patagonia website with someone wearing it.
...if i didn't already have one. i'm 6'3", 185 with long arms and torso and the large is a perfect athletic fit. i bought it before heading to england and wore it everyday in the rainy summer with the vents open. in chicago, i wear a sweater, r1, or down vest and am protected and warm. i finally adjusted the hood and use it more than my stocking cap. this jacket is everything proof!
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