Week 12: Bare Essentials

Patagonia has teamed up with Weekend Sherpa to talk about initiatives they support, activities they love, and clothes they dig.



Through their iconic photo and essay catalogs, Patagonia became the first company to teach the concept of layering to the outdoor community: Wear an inner layer against the skin for moisture transport, a middle layer for insulation, and an outer-shell layer for wind and water protection. Whether you're hiking in the mountains, biking the back roads, or venturing somewhere beyond, stay warm and dry with Patagonia's newest edition of base layer clothing made from merino wool. Staff picks include the Men's Wool 3 T-Shirt and the Women's Wool 3 V-Neck. These machine-washable layers insulate even when wet, resist odor, and stretch when you stretch. Plus, they're eco-washed without chlorine. Your skin will thank you for it.

The Wool 3 line is available at these stores:
Patagonia San Francisco, 770 North Point St., San Francisco; 415-771-2050.
Patagonia Palo Alto, 525 Alma St., Palo Alto; 650-329-8556.

Weekend Sherpa thanks Patagonia for a fun and inspiring 12 Weeks of Summer.

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