Patagonia Outdoor Apparel

Patagonia exists because its founder couldn't ignore what he was seeing. As a climber, surfer, and outdoorsman, he watched wild places disappear to development, pollution, and climate change. The company became his way to fight back.

That fight shows up in everything they make. Patagonia was one of the first major brands to switch entirely to organic cotton, even when it meant higher costs and supply chain headaches. They launched the "Don't Buy This Jacket" campaign, asking customers to think twice before purchasing. Their Worn Wear program repairs and resells used gear to keep products out of landfills.

In 2022, they took the ultimate step: the founder gave away the entire company. All profits now go directly to fighting climate change. No billionaire heirs. No IPO. Just a $3 billion company working for the planet.

When you buy Patagonia, you're not just getting gear that lasts for decades. You're funding environmental activism. You're supporting a company that lobbies for public lands, sues the government over environmental rollbacks, and gives grants to grassroots organizations doing the hard work of conservation. Your jacket is doing more than keeping you warm.