Designed to manage the extremes of high-output exertion, Patagonia's Capilene® Midweight fabric hits the sweet spot of weight, breathability and wicking that, worn alone or with additional layers, is the essence of versatility.
Polartec® Power Grid™ fabric has a smooth face for easy layering; spandex for stretch and ease of movement with Polygiene® permanent odor control
Fabric’s brushed grid pattern next to skin provides superior warmth, breathability and moisture-wicking performance
Elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness
Gusseted crotch for comfort and unimpeded mobility
Functional fly
Flatlock seams to minimize chafing
5.2-oz (175-g) Polartec® Power Grid™ 97% polyester (solids: 66% recycled; heathers: 33% recycled) double knit/3% spandex with Polygiene® permanent odor control
Fabric is bluesign® approved
192 g (6.8 oz)
Description
So Nice You'll Forget You're Not Going Commando
Designed to manage the extremes of high-output exertion, Patagonia's Capilene® Midweight fabric hits the sweet spot of weight, breathability and wicking that, worn alone or with additional layers, is the essence of versatility.
Details/Features
Polartec® Power Grid™ fabric has a smooth face for easy layering; spandex for stretch and ease of movement with Polygiene® permanent odor control
Fabric’s brushed grid pattern next to skin provides superior warmth, breathability and moisture-wicking performance
Elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness
Gusseted crotch for comfort and unimpeded mobility
Functional fly
Flatlock seams to minimize chafing
Specs
5.2-oz (175-g) Polartec® Power Grid™ 97% polyester (solids: 66% recycled; heathers: 33% recycled) double knit/3% spandex with Polygiene® permanent odor control
Fabric is bluesign® approved
192 g (6.8 oz)
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How Guide Pick™ Works
Step 1
Over 60 RMI Guides collectively spend 10,000+ days a year on the world's highest mountains.
Step 2
Guides are given a survey at the end of the season to find out what their favorite gear is, and why.
Step 3
The top products in each category are identified and stamped Guide Pick™ Just look for the logo!
Guide Pick
"The Patagonia Capilene Lightweight is the very best long underwear for mountaineering. It has a nice feel against the skin and anything heavier is so overkill that they are never necessary."