In this excerpt from his new book, environmentalist and former U.S. Special Forces medic Doug Peacock reflects on his sighting of a Kermode bear and the fate of their coastal old-growth forest habitat in B.C.
As evidence of bear worship by prehistoric people—not to mention countless children’s books and stuffed teddy bears—affirm, an inclination to identify with Ursus is hardly unusual. They are genuinely much like us in a number of ways.
Back in 1993, Patagonia started to transform trash into fleece. Their first recycled sweaters, made from discarded plastic soda bottles, set the industry standard. Today, the recycled content of their…
Over the years, we’ve tried a lot of apparel designed for sun protection and performance in hot weather. Too many of these garments were not as hydrophobic or breathable as…
Yesterday, outdoor apparel giant Patagonia updated its homepage with an image that builds on The President Stole Your Land message, and released new information regarding the fight to save Bears Ears and Grand…
In the spring of 2017, Patagonia launched its down sleeping bags to much fanfare. Drawing on feedback from its impressive list of ambassadors, as well as a staff teaming with…
Hemp has been used for millennia to make cordage, sails, heavy-duty tackle and countless other wares. It was also the original source material for canvas work cloth—so when Patagonia set…
Words :: Lisa Richardson. “Every rock has a story,” my kid announces suddenly. He’s three. He speaks mostly gibberish. But the poet Anis Mojgani nailed it when he said that…
The Nano-Air revolution accelerates. The Nano-Air Light Hybrid Vest from Patagonia delivers for high-exertion athletes and cool-weather missions by combining 40-g FullRange insulation, a flyweight shell fabric and an airy,…
Alex Yoder has a refreshing take on snowboarding, one of aesthetic and subtle, impactful movement. While the Jackson Hole local began his career in the traditional resort-based contest circuit, an…
Having grown up on the slopes of Red Mountain surrounded by the beauty of the Canadian Rockies, it’s small wonder Patagonia ambassador Leah Evans chose the path of professional skier…
Portable peace of mind when the weather offers nothing but indecision. Insulated with 600-fill-power 100% recycled down–reclaimed from used down products–the Bivy Down Jacket provides the perfect combination of warmth…
Splitting wood in the yard or setting the crab trap in the bay, the Reversible Bivy Down Vest from Patagonia keeps your core warm when the weather is anything but.…