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Anti-consumerism and growth for this company don't have to be mutually exclusive (though there is natural tension between them). I wasn't very familiar with the
by organsnyder 11y ago
Anti-consumerism and growth for this company don't have to be mutually exclusive (though there is natural tension between them). I wasn't very familiar with them before—I assumed they were an expensive brand for people with more money than sense—but now I'm wondering if I should consider them when I buy the jacket I've put off purchasing for the past couple of years. There's definitely a market for durable, repairable goods (see the BIFL subreddit for examples), and Patagonia's growth could be coming at the expense of more traditional brands.
- mturmon 11y agoSince you asked: You should consider them. Their stuff is generally well-designed and holds up. I still use Patagonia shells and jackets I bought in the 1990s. Try to find a brick-and-mortar store.
- stephengillie 11y agoI'd rather support the 10-year hoodie.
- ISL 11y agoI have a Patagonia fleece that I received as a gift in ~1997. Still in good+ shape, and keeps me warm.
- porker 11y ago> There's definitely a market for durable, repairable goods I like the sound of Paramo jackets for that reason, but my partner won't be seen dead with me wearing one. Which is a shame.