Expedition Weight Zip Neck Patagonia Men's Capilene 4

• Fabric: 5.3-oz (Polartec® Power Dry®) 93% polyester (50% recycled) 7% spandex with Gladiodor® natural odor control
• Stretchy comfort and unrestricted mobility with excellent base-layer performance
• Fabric's unique interior grid structure is warm for its weight, moisture-wicking, and highly compressible without being clingy
• Smooth jersey face slides easily against overlayers
• Curvilinear fabric piecing provides streamlined silhouette and an enhanced, trim fit
• Zip neck provides easy internal climate control, with "garaged" zipper ends for a finished look;
• Forward-set shoulder seams eliminate pack or wader strap rub
• Fine-gauge chest zipper holds essentials; angled, high placement enables easy access while wearing bibs, waders, or backpack
• Extra-soft underarm panels are stretchy and highly breathable; Flat-seam construction with "barely-there" seam stitching provides clean, finished look
• 100% recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program
• Weight: 238 g (8.4 oz)

Steelhead stalker by day, film festival critic by night. For your ever-changing identities, keep the Men's Capilene 4 Expedition Weight Zip Neck from Patagonia handy. A cozy, snug-fitting collar and a deep zipper backed by a draft flap allows for handy internal climate control; biometric construction provides a superior, contoured fit with no bulk. Fine thread detailing and flat seams offer a touch of elegance and a smooth hand. The discreet, angled zippered chest pocket is easily accessed beneath bibs or a rain shell. Made of 50% recycled (and 100% recyclable) polyester from Patagonia's Common Threads Recycling Program, with Gladiodornatural odor control. Imported. Common Threads Recycling ProgramResearch shows that the environmental impact of recycling worn-out Capilene base layers into new polyester fiber is significantly lower than making that same fiber from virgin materials. Taking into account that worn-out garments are diverted from trash incinerators, making new polyester fiber from recycled garments results in an energy savings of 76% and a CO2 emissions [greenhouse gasses] reduction of 71%, versus creating that fiber from new raw material. Capilene Core PerformanceCapilene base layers afford quick-drying, next-to-skin moisture management for all activities in all conditions ? from high-altitude bivies to sun-soaked water sports.

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Customer Reviews for the Expedition Weight Zip Neck Patagonia Men's Capilene 4

jmcgriff - March 17, 2011

The Capilene 4 Expedition Weight Zip Neck
I have a Capilene 3 Zip Neck in a size XL and the fit was just like the photo indicated, a slim fit. I'm 6' 1" and weigh in at 215 lbs. The Capilene 4 in a size XL is more of a looser fit (see photo) but the zip neck is very snug. With that said, I do like the Cap 4 it definitely keeps you warm. It's a nice base layer to have in your arsenal of winter wear. It was 17 degrees and I wore it under my MHW Parka which kept me totally warm and once I started moving around I was nice and toasty. The Cap 4 performs very well.

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amsbk - March 1, 2011

capilene is the best...
i have had capilene products for many years, almost 15 years it seems like and all of them have held up perfectly. i was looking for a warmer shirt and tried it on at patagonia store in Toronto, seeing which size fit the best. at first it didn't seem much warmer than any other base layer ive had previously. then some days later i wore it out shoveling in a pretty nasty snow storm. high winds and snow. with only the base layer and a cycling jacket on. it wound up being fantatically warm and wicking. fantastic. now i need to buy another. the odour resistant fabric works well as well. can imaging it will last many many years as my "old" capilene has. and still performs.

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noone - February 28, 2011

awesome pull over
This shirt is extremely warm as either a base layer or stand alone garment. Does a great job of blocking the wind, breathes well and moves with you. An excellent addition for cold or semi cold weather.

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ChrisG - January 11, 2011

Superb
Hands down one of the best baselayers I have ever worn. Wear it all the time. Incredibly warm and versatile and is simply perfect for outdoor activities in the cold. I can literally wear JUST this when playing very active sports in 32*F

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skrunner - December 17, 2010

Best Base-layer Money Can Buy
This is hands down the best possible base-layer for moderate to very cold weather. It is very warm, very breathable, and doesn't get scratchy or sweaty like other wool base-layers. I have a Smartwool shirt that I never wear now because the Capilene 4 is WAY better! The build quality is excellent and I believe that this shirt will last forever. I wouldn't recommend it for high activity outdoor sports like running because it is just too warm. Everything else though, I highly recommend it!

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