Patagonia

Patagonia's founder Yvon Chouinard started climbing in 1953 at the age of 14. By age 18 he was manufacturing climbing gear, and by 1970 Chouinard Equipment had become the largest supplier of climbing gear in the U.S. Before long, Chouinard realized that the standard climbing gear of the time was damaging popular climbing routes, so he developed an entirely new type of climbing gear—nuts instead of pitons—and started all over again. Patagonia, originally a clothing division under the Chouinard Equipment brand name, was created in the mid-'70s and stayed true to the brand's spirit of environmental awareness. Through organizations such as the Conservation Alliance and 1% For The Planet, Patagonia has since led an environmental charge in the world of outdoor clothing. Patagonia jackets, pants, shirts, board shorts, T-shirts, and other men's and women's apparel feature goods designed and manufactured using recycled materials, organic cotton, and low-impact construction methods. Patagonia is more than an environmentally friendly clothing manufacturer, however. It has led the way in technical apparel with moisture-wicking synthetic fabrics and other industry-changing innovations. Its timeless designs and legendary durability have made Patagonia one of the most widely respected names in ski and outdoor clothing. Patagonia has also expanded its manufacturing to include everything from backpacks to belts, hats, shoes, and even beanies. Patagonia has also had a huge influence on the outdoor industry from the fashion perspective. Chouinard believed that perfection in design was achieved 'not when there is no longer anything to add, but when there is no longer anything to take away'. Minimalism has been a guiding principle in Patagonia design from the very beginning, allowing form to follow function. This wisdom is recognized and appreciated throughout the outdoor industry. In the early '80s, Patagonia made a bold move that would change the industry forever. It drenched its outerwear in vibrant colors at a time when all men's outerwear was strictly tan or forest green. Soon cobalt, teal, French red, aloe, sea foam, and iced mocha became standard colors for outerwear, and the look of the outdoors changed forever. These days, Patagonia is everywhere. Although it never strove to influence fashion, you can't go to the grocery store, the movies, or the local pub without seeing Patagonia's influence on what we wear every day. Unlike many manufacturers, however, Patagonia put its stamp on the outdoor clothing industry forever while to staying true to its roots and its promise to environmentally conscious ideals.

Shop Patagonia clothing, shoes, & outerwear at Backcountry. Find the latest gear for your next climbing, skiing, fly fishing, and running adventure.

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Patagonia's founder Yvon Choiunard started climbing in 1953 at the age of 14. By age 18 he was manufacturing climbing gear, and by 1970 Chouinard Equipment had become the largest supplier of climbing gear in the U.S. Before long, Chouinard realized that the standard climbing gear of the time was damaging popular climbing routes, so he developed an entirely new type of climbing gear—nuts instead of pitons—and started all over again.
 
Patagonia, originally a clothing division under the Chouinard Equipment brand name, was created in the mid-'70s and stayed true to the brand's spirit of environmental awareness. Through organizations such as the Conservation Alliance and 1% For The Planet, Patagonia has since led an environmental charge in the world of outdoor clothing. Patagonia jackets, pants, shirts, board shorts, T-shirts, and other men's and women's apparel feature goods designed and manufactured using recycled materials, organic cotton, and low-impact construction methods.
 
Patagonia is more than an environmentally friendly clothing manufacturer, however. It has led the way in technical apparel with moisture-wicking synthetic fabrics and other industry-changing innovations. Its timeless designs and legendary durability have made Patagonia one of the most widely respected names in ski and outdoor clothing. Patagonia has also expanded its manufacturing to include everything from backpacks to belts, hats, shoes, and even beanies.
 
Patagonia has also had a huge influence on the outdoor industry from the fashion perspective. Chouinard believed that perfection in design was achieved 'not when there is no longer anything to add, but when there is no longer anything to take away'. Minimalism has been a guiding principle in Patagonia design from the very beginning, allowing form to follow function. This wisdom is recognized and appreciated throughout the outdoor industry. In the early '80s, Patagonia made a bold move that would change the industry forever. It drenched its outerwear in vibrant colors at a time when all men's outerwear was strictly tan or forest green. Soon cobalt, teal, French red, aloe, sea foam, and iced mocha became standard colors for outerwear, and the look of the outdoors changed forever.
 
These days, Patagonia is everywhere. Although it never strove to influence fashion, you can't go to the grocery store, the movies, or the local pub without seeing Patagonia's influence on what we wear every day. Unlike many manufacturers, however, Patagonia put its stamp on the outdoor clothing industry forever while to staying true to its roots and its promise to environmentally conscious ideals.

Shop Patagonia clothing, shoes, & outerwear on Backcountry.com including gear for climbing, skiing, fly fishing, and running.

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Wild Waterline Pocket Responsibili-Tee - Men's

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12.0 R1 Lite Yulex Spring Juanita Wetsuit - Women's

Cloudberry Orange/Wolf

Light Plume Grey/Bear

Back For Good Organic Crew T-Shirt - Women's

Granite Crest Jacket - Men's

Ink Black

Bottom Turn Bikini Top - Women's

Ridge Rise Stripe Repeat/Oar Tan

Ridge Rise Stripe Repeat/Birch White

Ridge Rise Stripe Repeat Organic Tank Top - Women's

Current Blue

Foxglenn Jogger - Girls'

Kalani Small/Paintbrush Red

Baggies Boardshort - Boys'

New Navy

Baby Baggies Pant - Infants'

Plume Grey

Mojave Khaki

Outdoor Everyday Pant - Boys'

Rosehip

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Refugio 30L Day Pack

Isthmus Anorak - Girls'

Homepool Mitt Glove

Range Pink

Torrentshell 3L Bib Pant - Infant Girls'

Dyno White

Tigerlily Orange

Skysail Jacket - Women's

Quito/Float Blue

Baby Water Sprout One-Piece Swimsuit - Infant Girls'

Noble Grey

Stealth Convertible Vest

Coast Highway/Tidepool Blue

Coast Highway/Tea Green

Iggy Blue

Heart the Sea/Current Blue

Costa Rica Baggies Short - Girls'

Stingray Mauve

Basin Green

Happy Hike Studio Pant - Women's

Cloudberry Orange

Light Plume Grey

Sumac Red

Tidepool Blue

Bayou Blue

Baggies Lights Short - Men's

R1 Lite Yulex Long-Sleeve Top - Women's

Volcano Dazed Small/Iggy Blue

Ojai Pixie/Toasted Peach

Baby Baggies Jacket - Toddlers'

Baby Baggies Jacket - Infants'

Baby Water Sprout One-Piece Swimsuit - Toddler Girls'

Team Surf Activist/Current Blue

Wander Crest/Oak St Sm Toasted Peach

Team Surf Activist/Ink Black

Wander Crest/Umber Brown

Surf Trad Cap

Whole Weave/Ink Black

Canyon Hike/Pampas Tan

Whole Weave/Current Blue

Garden Island Pant - Women's

Calm Waters/Ink Black

Reversible Sunrise Slider One-Piece Swimsuit - Women's

Classic Navy/Fresh Teal

Agave: Plume Grey

Coriander Brown

Classic Navy

Refugio 26L Day Pack - Women's

Endless Run Tight - Women's

Fresh Teal

Float Blue

Light Star Pink

Outdoor Everyday Short - Women's

Salt Grey

Ahnya Fleece Pant - Women's

Oar Tan

Bag Gi Pant - Men's

Endless Run Tight - Men's

R1 Lite Yulex Short John Wetsuit - Men's

R1 Lite Yulex Long John Wetsuit - Men's

Sunset Stripe/New Navy

Mainstay Tank Top - Women's

Gravel Heather

Home Water Trout Pocket Responsibili-T-Shirt - Women's

R1 Lite Yulex Front-Zip Long-Sleeve Spring Suit - Men's

R1 Lite Yulex Spring Jane Wetsuit - Women's

R1 Lite Yulex Front-Zip Spring Suit - Men's

Sunrise Slider Bikini Top - Women's

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