Patagonia owners give away their company

[otisdog 365]

4 hours ago, Trey3216 said:

Gonna fight Climate Change with Chinese slave labor selling products made 90+% from petroleum based products and shipping them on Diesel engine boats across the ocean.  How noble.   

Ignorance is bliss.....

[otisdog 365]

2 hours ago, Helobious said:

Never have or will buy a Patagonia product in my life. I can’t think of one apparel company that would make you lose street cred faster.

You buy/wear clothes based upon the 'street cred' that they give you? 

[Helobious 9787]

12 minutes ago, otisdog said:

You buy/wear clothes based upon the 'street cred' that they give you? 

I live in south texas. It’s really only ever freezing cold in January & February. That’s it. There’s no reason to buy any expensive winter wear. My black hoodies from Ross and Walmart and Yankee beanies do the job more than ok. And I look like a badass wearing that walking around instead of like a vegan pussy mountaineer or wannabe douchebag finance bro wearing Patagonia. 

[Celery Man 21078]

27 minutes ago, TwiceHorn said:

 

I ride bikes in the sun and wind and the backs of my hands and wrists get crepey.  This stuff works wonders.

[F250 29181]

1 minute ago, Helobious said:

I live in south texas. It’s really only ever freezing cold in January & February. That’s it. There’s no reason to buy any expensive winter wear. My black hoodies from Ross and Walmart and Yankee beanies do the job more than ok. And I look like a badass wearing that walking around instead of like a vegan pussy mountaineer or wannabe douchebag finance bro wearing Patagonia. 

This makes sense except the Yankees beanie should be a Los Cowboys beanie.

[Js1 87038]

3 minutes ago, Helobious said:

I live in south texas. It’s really only ever freezing cold in January & February. That’s it. There’s no reason to buy any expensive winter wear. My black hoodies from Ross and Walmart and Yankee beanies do the job more than ok. And I look like a badass wearing that walking around instead of like a vegan pussy mountaineer or wannabe douchebag finance bro wearing Patagonia. 

No you don’t. You sound like a fucking loser. 

[Born to Run 6598]

Gonna fight Climate Change with Chinese slave labor selling products made 90+% from petroleum based products and shipping them on Diesel engine boats across the ocean.  How noble.   

Perhaps read his book, "Let my Peolple Go Surfing " and celebrate one company doing quite a bit better than most instead of spewing dumb shit?

[Judge Roybeanbag 11858]

35 minutes ago, TwiceHorn said:

 

I ride bikes in the sun and wind and the backs of my hands and wrists get crepey.  This stuff works wonders.

Ok man, I just ordered this on Amazon.   Hopefully it helps and I can save the gold bond for beating off.  

[Born to Run 6598]

Ok man, I just ordered this on Amazon.   Hopefully it helps and I can save the gold bond for beating off.  

Isn't gold bond all spicey feeling....


/Mark Cuban notes gif/

[Helobious 9787]

9 minutes ago, Js1 said:

No you don’t. You sound like a fucking loser. 

I’ve gotten several compliments on my style throughout my life. Go ahead and take the L on this one champ.

[wild_turkey 3280]

I need more street cred. Should I start shopping at Ross and Walmart?

[wild_turkey 3280]

Also, will the hoodie from Walmart keep me warm on my next ski trip?

[Upgrayedd 5862]

5 hours ago, 52-80 said:

they offer repair services for their apparel.

they buy back garments and sell them as used on the website (obv cutting into incremental new turnover)

they also list directly every factory and farm used in their supply chain.  yes it includes in asia, but this level of transparency is available from no other clothing retailer.

if its all greenwashing, its the most elaborate and thorough greenwashing operation ive ever seen.  i dont necessary subscribe fully to their tenets, but i admire the ethos.

 

I use the repair services.  I’ve sold back gear. I’ve bought plenty of worn wear.  It’s great quality gear- always has been.  They have always walked the walk and that’s why it’s been my go-to for winter, summer, gear and clothes.  Probably more so now.  I applaud this move.

[Guest]

57 minutes ago, Helobious said:

I live in south texas. It’s really only ever freezing cold in January & February. That’s it. There’s no reason to buy any expensive winter wear. My black hoodies from Ross and Walmart and Yankee beanies do the job more than ok. And I look like a badass wearing that walking around instead of like a vegan pussy mountaineer or wannabe douchebag finance bro wearing Patagonia. 

Jesus H. Christ

[DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt 12301]

3 hours ago, Trey3216 said:

Jesus dude, read the sarcasm in my voice.   Fuck you in your bitchass face for being a whiny bitch 

Ok Rocko

[Guest]

42 minutes ago, Helobious said:

I’ve gotten several compliments on my style throughout my life. Go ahead and take the L on this one champ.

Compliments from Vic, his cholas, and the tailored jersey crew from Jerry World don’t count. 

[Helobious 9787]

1 hour ago, wild_turkey said:

I need more street cred. Should I start shopping at Ross and Walmart?

That would actually cost you some for dressing broke. My point was I look way cooler in cheaper clothes from those places than anyone ever does in Patagonia. 

[fattyflattie 4640]

2 hours ago, Helobious said:

And I look like a badass wearing that walking around instead of like a vegan pussy mountaineer or wannabe douchebag finance bro wearing Patagonia. 

Half of this statement is correct, at least.  
They make solid stuff, but it’s has a solid to very solid bro following, that never use it for its intended purpose.   

[C-Man 27707]

I love Patagonia stuff. I have 4-5 vests that are perfect for North Texas. Also own a couple of pullovers that are lightweight.

[Lerka Lerka 1096]

1 hour ago, Helobious said:

That would actually cost you some for dressing broke. My point was I look way cooler in cheaper clothes from those places than anyone ever does in Patagonia. 

Nothing says cool like wearing a yankee beanie in Texas.  Personally, I’d rather look like a wannabe douchebag finance bro than a wannabe douchebag yankee bro. To each their own. 

[Bevo 13831]

43 minutes ago, fattyflattie said:

Half of this statement is correct, at least.  
They make solid stuff, but it’s has a solid to very solid bro following, that never use it for its intended purpose.   

[Your Mom 4959]

Hardly a day goes by in winter that I don’t wear my nano puff jacket.  It was a little pricey but I’ve had it at least 7 or 8 years now.  The lightest, most comfortable thing ever for mild winters in Texas or real winters elsewhere with another layer.  The weight to warmth ratio is perfect.  I’ve mountain biked with it on frosty days, snowboarded in it with another layer, banged girls that told me they were tired of guys who wear hoodies from Ross in it, sat on cold bleachers with it for kids sports, but mostly it’s just always kept wadded up on the backseat ready for whatever.   Probably have more days wearing it than any other piece of clothing I’ve owned. 
 

 

[Bateshorn 9989]

7 hours ago, wild_turkey said:

Also, will the hoodie from Walmart keep me warm on my next ski trip?

If living in Maine taught me one thing, it’s that looking cool in cheap cotton hoodies is way more important than weather resistant layers that manage to both insulate and breath at the same time.  Also, who cares that wet cotton is the quickest path to hypothermia?  I look gooooooood.

 

On a more serious note, I’m sorta at a loss on why they didn’t just sell Patagonia and give the money away, ala McKenzie Scott?  I mean, this feels overly complex and more than a bit vainglorious.

 

[52-80 19375]

1 hour ago, Bateshorn said:

On a more serious note, I’m sorta at a loss on why they didn’t just sell Patagonia and give the money away, ala McKenzie Scott?  I mean, this feels overly complex and more than a bit vainglorious.

if it's a profitable operation, the business will continue to generate additional income for the charity.  otherwise the liquidation is a one-time event and they'll "give away" the future income potential. 

[TwiceHorn 32014]

2 minutes ago, 52-80 said:

if it's a profitable operation, the business will continue to generate additional income for the charity.  otherwise the liquidation is a one-time event and they'll "give away" the future income potential. 

And, likely lose the ability to control the "ethics" of the company.

[futureman 22678]

 

[Js1 87038]

9 hours ago, Helobious said:

I’ve gotten several compliments on my style throughout my life. Go ahead and take the L on this one champ.

You are the expert in taking the L. You and the Yankees. 

[BabaYaga 15536]

12 hours ago, Pato del Muerto said:

It’s awesome stuff that nobody living in Texas needs to be spending money on unless they travel to cold weather climate frequently. 

Yep.  They, and other stores like REI, arcteryx, Marmot, etc laid the foundation for the explosion of "technical" hunting gear like Sitka, Kuiu, FirstLite, etc.  Ultra-lightweight hunting systems that are durable and keep you dry in the mountains.

Or in Texas, let you look cool sitting in an insulated deer blind 60yds from a corn feeder. 

[crash_davis 23465]

Wranglers, Walmart, Fat Asses, people whose only idea of a vacation is to drive 3 hours to a shitty beach in Texas, non-outdoorsy people, the entire SEC, and poor people are not Patagonia's market. 

I always ask myself what kind of world do we want to leave our kids and their kids. This guy is trying to do something about it. Love it.

[Bevo 13831]

3 minutes ago, crash_davis said:

Wranglers, Walmart, Fat Asses, people whose only idea of a vacation is to drive 3 hours to a shitty beach in Texas, non-outdoorsy people, the entire SEC, and poor people are not Patagonia's market. 

I always ask myself what kind of world do we want to leave our kids and their kids. This guy is trying to do something about it. Love it.

Techies and urban Subaru drivers are their target market. Ranchers, lumberjacks and Park Rangers are not their target market.

[Royalfan5 2384]

1 minute ago, Bevo said:

Techies and urban Subaru drivers are their target market. Ranchers, lumberjacks and Park Rangers are not their target market.

Ranchers might not be, but cattle feeders certainly love their stuff up here. 

[Upgrayedd 5862]

6 hours ago, Your Mom said:

Hardly a day goes by in winter that I don’t wear my nano puff jacket.  It was a little pricey but I’ve had it at least 7 or 8 years now.  The lightest, most comfortable thing ever for mild winters in Texas or real winters elsewhere with another layer.  The weight to warmth ratio is perfect.  I’ve mountain biked with it on frosty days, snowboarded in it with another layer, banged girls that told me they were tired of guys who wear hoodies from Ross in it, sat on cold bleachers with it for kids sports, but mostly it’s just always kept wadded up on the backseat ready for whatever.   Probably have more days wearing it than any other piece of clothing I’ve owned. 
 

 

Truth.  My nano puffs are my favorites by far.  You ought to be issued one at birth.

[Celery Man 21078]

subaru driving techies who identify as conservationist explorers wearing patagonia, f350 driving cubicle dwellers who identify as ranch hands wearing carhartt. coin, sides, etc

[Bateshorn 9989]

22 minutes ago, Upgrayedd said:

Truth.  My nano puffs are my favorites by far.  You ought to be issued one at birth.

It’s maybe the perfect piece of clothing.  I’m on my second.  If you travel light there is not a more crucial item. 

[Post Oak 20551]

I live in my Better Sweater from November to March. I've never worn a more comfortable fleece.

[otisdog 365]

i've literally been wearing their stuff for over half a century. Their Stand-up  shorts were the only pants that would last more than a couple of weeks climbing the granite walls of Yosemite valley. I went into a serious funk when they decided to end their production, even though I had quit climbing years earlier due to a fall. All of their gear has been functional but they, as well as other companies such as Filson, have leaned more towards expanding their general clothing line as opposed to hard core outdoor gear.  I must be really cool, I've got closets of their stuff.

Edited September 15, 2022 by otisdog

[F250 29181]

Jesus, this thread.

[Zepol87 9308]

3 hours ago, Bateshorn said:

If living in Maine taught me one thing, it’s that looking cool in cheap cotton hoodies is way more important than weather resistant layers that manage to both insulate and breath at the same time.  Also, who cares that wet cotton is the quickest path to hypothermia?  I look gooooooood.

 

Yea after spending a few months from the last few winters in Alaska I learned idgaf how it looks honestly just keep me fucking warm. 

The patagonia bros at my office are huge fucking dorks though

[Js1 87038]

3 minutes ago, F250 said:

Jesus, this thread.

Buncha surly women label shaming and judging people’s clothing choices. 

[Bateshorn 9989]

2 minutes ago, Zepol87 said:

Yea after spending a few months from the last few winters in Alaska I learned idgaf how it looks honestly just keep me fucking warm. 

The patagonia bros at my office are huge fucking dorks though

Wearing Patagonia vests in the office is cringe. And I’m a total Patagonia homer. 

[Trey3216 15451]

11 hours ago, Helobious said:

I live in south texas. It’s really only ever freezing cold in January & February. That’s it. There’s no reason to buy any expensive winter wear. My black hoodies from Ross and Walmart and Yankee beanies do the job more than ok. And I look like a badass wearing that walking around instead of like a vegan pussy mountaineer or wannabe douchebag finance bro wearing Patagonia. 

[Gene Parmesan 4062]

I guess I don't really care what brand of clothes people wear.  I suppose that makes me the only actual man in this thread.

[F250 29181]

11 minutes ago, Js1 said:

Buncha surly women label shaming and judging people’s clothing choices. 

It's a full on display of lower-upper-middle class elitism. People flexing about their Patagonia and their annual ski trip.

 

Edited September 15, 2022 by F250

[aggie08 21749]

15 hours ago, Trey3216 said:

I’m well aware of their corporate philosophy, and admire them putting their money (stock)  where their mouth is, even if it’s likely to not accomplish its end goal.  

Well they definitely shouldn't try then 

[Pig Bellmont 8880]

16 hours ago, Trey3216 said:

Gonna fight Climate Change with Chinese slave labor selling products made 90+% from petroleum based products and shipping them on Diesel engine boats across the ocean.  How noble.   

Celery Man had it right even if he didn’t connect the dots directly. This response is basically just this meme

16 hours ago, Trey3216 said:

 

Edited September 15, 2022 by Pig Bellmont

[sidis 9992]

24 minutes ago, Zepol87 said:

Yea after spending a few months from the last few winters in Alaska I learned idgaf how it looks honestly just keep me fucking warm. 

The patagonia bros at my office are huge fucking dorks though

i need to understand why an unusually tall mexican is hanging out in alaska for a a few months of each winter every year.

also, when you tasteless know-nothings are ready to step up your "chad" clothing and sprezzatura game, you can join me in only wearing brunello cucinelli.

Edited September 15, 2022 by sidis

[Zepol87 9308]

Gf is from Anchorage so we go see her family. A month in the summer and usually 6 weeks in the winter. Need to change that though, because summers are badass and winters suck ass 

[Bateshorn 9989]

Yeah, that's worse than me going to Bates, so I could spend winters in Maine and Summers in Texas.

[crash_davis 23465]

5 minutes ago, Bateshorn said:

Yeah, that's worse than me going to Bates, so I could spend winters in Maine and Summers in Texas.

[Celery Man 21078]

15 hours ago, Celery Man said:

 

Patagonia’s general spiel on “ah you participate in society yet are trying to improve it somewhat”

https://www.patagonia.com/stories/patagonia-clothing-made-where-how-why/story-18467.html

 

20 minutes ago, Pig Bellmont said:

Celery Man had it right even if he didn’t connect the dots directly. This response is basically just this meme

If it wasn’t clear, that was a direct reference to that meme