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Patagonia

Patagonia is an American technical outdoor label best known for outdoor fleece and shells — quality 8.5/10, leaning timeless and very casual.

Technical OutdoorUnited StatesMen & WomenTechnical Outdoor

Quality

8.5

Price$$$$$$

Value 7.4

Typical prices

Retro-X fleece $169-199, shells $250-500

Scores

Quality

8.5 of 10

Design

7 of 10

Reputation

9.5 of 10

Style

Scores last reviewed July 8, 2026 · Sources: gq.com, ssense.com · How we score

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