Patagonia Sales: Real Cheap Sports' Gift Ideas

Real Cheap Sports continues to offer some great deals on Patagonia and other outdoor brands.  As you can see in the picture above, they are currently offering the Patagonia Down Sweater for $149.50. 

Myself, I'm torn between the Down Sweater and the Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket.  I like the warm-when-wet resilience of the Nano Puff, but I love the classic down warmth.   I still have some time before I go on my rainy trip to Europe but if you're looking for a great deal now, give Real Cheap Sports a call.

Fit Shots of the Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover

Sometimes it's hard to figure out how an item is going to fit.  I've checked out some Patagonia items before on their website, then have gone into their store and actually tried it on, only to find the fit is different than what I had originally thought.  Zappos.com has some good "fit shots" of various Patagonia items so they're a good place to visit. 

One item that has been extremely popular for Patagonia has been the Nano series.  It started with the Nano Puff Pullover, and now Patagonia has branched out with the Nano Puff full zip jacket and the Nano Storm Jacket.  I came across this Patagonia video about the surfer Kohl Christensen and in it he's wearing the Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover.  It gives a good idea of the overall fit of the garment.  However, keep in mind that this dude is a big time surfer so your physique may not quite match up with his....

Patagonia Down Sweater vs. the Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket

 (Photo from trusnow.com)

Just submitted an answer to a question on Patagonia.com about the Down Sweater and the Nano Puff.  Curious to know what others out there think.  I like the classic down look and feel but the new-tech properties of synthetic fill are a nice advancement.  I have a few months before my next rainy European excursion so we'll see.

Patagonia's Early Fall Arrivals

Photo from Patagonia.com

The Patagonia site has been updated with some of their early fall arrivals. One of the new items is a variation on the much-loved Nano-Puff Pullover, the Nano-Puff Jacket. Full zip for extra versatility, the Nano is ultra-light and offers some warmth when you're on the go. With the traveling I've been doing lately, this piece is intriguing to me. Hoping to check it out next time I'm at a shop.