OR gear sells in a similar price range as Patagonia.

The only gear that used to be a steal was Columbia, before they jacked their prices up to the other brands they were competing with. Before that move, any Columbia item you paid full price on was just as good of a bargain as their direct competitors' items on sale.

I have a couple pair of very thin Columbia hiking pants that I've been wearing for ~20 years...and they are still in pretty good condition. They have been through a lot, including thorn patches without ripping. I would buy several more pair if they offered them. Most of the current hiking pants are made from a slightly thicker material. I like the lighter stuff for hiking around here in the summer (for mosquito protection).

In response to this post by Vtskier1

Posted: 01/04/2022 at 10:36AM

The employee discount at Patagonia is 60% -- kingofcassell 01/04/2022 08:27AM

Thus the nickname, Patagucci -- EDGEMAN 01/04/2022 10:31AM

...and they are still making a profit off of them. ** -- Burruss Writer 01/04/2022 09:41AM

It pays for their adverts and their high & mightyness... ** -- Vtskier1 01/04/2022 09:09AM

They are defintely woke ** -- kingofcassell 01/04/2022 09:21AM

As a former buyer in the industry, their stuff really isn't as good as -- Vtskier1 01/04/2022 09:29AM

OR gear sells in a similar price range as Patagonia. -- EDGEMAN 01/04/2022 10:36AM

Many of these brands clearly don't understand their markets. -- hokiehunter07 01/04/2022 09:56AM

Amen. I stopped giving to the ATC because of their message/ politics. -- Vtskier1 01/04/2022 10:04AM

Solid points. outdoor research seems to be very good quality gear -- kingofcassell 01/04/2022 09:38AM

I wear Mammut, Mtn Hardware, Helly Hansen, & OR. -- Vtskier1 01/04/2022 09:48AM

Arc'teryx is probably at the pinnacle when it comes to pricing. -- EDGEMAN 01/04/2022 10:53AM

Rab's a good brand. You can usually get some pretty good outlet deals at -- Vtskier1 01/04/2022 11:01AM

Moosejaw is another place to look for sales on quality merchandise -- EDGEMAN 01/04/2022 11:11AM

Staff at my local ski mountain all wear HH but hardly any of the skiers -- HokieMacDaddy 01/04/2022 10:16AM

You should have jumped on that $150 sale -- EDGEMAN 01/04/2022 10:54AM

Ahh...gloves. My kryponite.... :) Check out a direct to consumer site... -- Vtskier1 01/04/2022 10:27AM

My problem is my hands get cold riding up the first lift -- HokieMacDaddy 01/04/2022 10:46AM

Here's your solution... -- Vtskier1 01/04/2022 11:05AM

For a cheaper alternative, try a pair of mitts -- EDGEMAN 01/04/2022 11:10AM

Prepaid warranties -- hokiehunter07 01/04/2022 09:01AM

+1 -- kingofcassell 01/04/2022 09:19AM

OR gear sells in a similar price range as Patagonia.

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