Patagonia Capilene Midweight Bottoms

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The classic, go-anywhere all-around baselayer, made with 100% recycled content. The smooth, soft face makes for easy layering; hollow-core yarns and a diamond-grid back trap warm air, wick moisture and dry fast. HeiQ Fresh durable odor control keeps things fresh.

Patagonia says

Our most versatile baselayer: warm, breathable, quick-drying and with HeiQ® Fresh durable odor control for daily use. The Capilene® Midweight Bottoms hit the sweet spot between weight, breathability and wicking performance so you can wear this piece alone or under layers to stay dry and comfortable during high-exertion activities in cool-to-cold weather. Capilene Midweight has a smooth face for easy layering, a forgiving stretch that moves with you and an internal diamond-grid pattern that rests lightly on the skin to trap warmth.

The hollow-core yarn construction increases wicking performance and speeds dry times. Treated with HeiQ Fresh durable odor control, which means less washing and longer wearing, and because these bottoms are Fair Trade Certified™ sewn, the people who made them earned a premium for their labor. Features include a brushed-elastic waistband for next-to-skin softness, gusseted crotch for mobility, functional fly and flatlock seams that minimize chafing.

Our Verdict

Patagonia’s Capilene Midweight Bottoms are a synthetic baselayer with high wicking and fast drying capabilities. They have an athletic fit with offset, flat-locked seams so they are comfortable to wear during high intensity activities for prolonged periods. A great trail running, hill walking or mountain biking piece.

The small grid design on the underside of the fabric creates warmth and increases breathability while the smooth finish on the outside provides a slick finish. A locker loop for drying is a nice additional touch. Patagonia have updated this garment by switching to a 100% recycled Polyester fabric. They have also moved their odour protection from Polygiene to HeiQ® Fresh Tech which is considered to be more sustainable.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

(Unfortunately, we are unable to ship Patagonia products outside of the European Area (defined as the European Economic Area plus Switzerland and the UK))

Features

• The smooth, soft face makes for easy layering and HeiQ® Fresh Tech durable odor control keeps things fresh 
• Soft, brushed, fast-drying elastic for added next-to-skin comfort. Locker loop for hang-drying. 
• Fabric’s diamond-grid pattern next to skin provides superior warmth, breathability and moisture-wicking performance
• Gusseted crotch for comfort and unimpeded mobility 
• Functional fly and flatlock seams to minimize chafing 
• Stretch for added comfort and improved fit during movement 
• Fair Trade Certified™ sewn

Specifications

• Small weighs: 154g
• Medium weighs: 170g
• Large weighs: 186g
• Fit: Slim

Fabrics

• 5.1-oz (147-g) 100% recycled polyester diamond-grid double knit with HeiQ ® Fresh Tech durable odor control.
• Fabric is certified as bluesign ® approved.
• Fair Trade Certified ™ sewn

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Lightweight Baselayers
• What is Bluesign?
• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear