Shrug off heavy weather
Popular with skiers, bikers and hikers, the Triolet is a tough yet breathable alpine shell that'll keep you dry and warm through whatever the mountains can throw at you. The three-layer Gore-Tex will fend off wind, snow and rain, with a tough recycled polyester outer to maximise the jacket's lifespan. There's a roomy helmet-compatible hood with a reinforced brim, while tapered Velcro cuffs will lock the weather out and the heat in. And if you want to let some of that warmth out again, you've also got two-way pit zips for ventilation. As for pockets, take your pick – the Triolet features two external chest pockets with waterproof zips, a pouch-style inside pocket, and two more front pockets set high enough not to interfere with your harness or backpack belt. Because it's Patagonia, the water-repellent coatings are all PFC-free, fabrics are bluesign® approved and the whole thing is crafted in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.
- Tricot backer
- PFC-free durable water-repellent finish
- Waterproof, windproof and breathable
- Two-way adjustable helmet-compatible hood with a laminated visor and reinforced brim
- Two Napoleon chest pockets with watertight zips
- Two welted front pockets sit clear of a harness or pack waist belt
- One interior drop-in pocket
- Welted, watertight two-way pit zips for ventilation
- Low-profile cuffs with tapered hook-and-loop closure for a tight wrist seal
- Dual-adjust drawcord hem
- Concealed RECCO reflector passive transponder helps emergency services find you in an emergency
- bluesign® approved fabric
- Made in Vietnam in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory
- Regular fit
- Weighs 510g
- 3-layer, 4.5-oz 75-denier 100% recycled polyester GORE-TEX shell with a tricot backer and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish
- Fabric, membrane and DWR finish are made without PFCs (perfluorinated chemicals)
- Fabric is certified as bluesign® approved
| Alpha Size | Chest* | Hip | Arm Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 84 cm | 81 cm | 76 cm |
| XS | 89 cm | 86 cm | 81 cm |
| S | 94 cm | 91 cm | 84 cm |
| M | 102 cm | 99 cm | 86 cm |
| L | 112 cm | 109 cm | 89 cm |
| XL | 119 cm | 117 cm | 91 cm |
| XXL | 127 cm | 124 cm | 94 cm |
| XXXL | 142 cm | 140 cm | 95 cm |
*Chest is usually the best size predictor. However, if your hip measurement is larger, consider buying the size indicated for your hips.
- Recycled Materials: this garment is made from 100% recycled polyester
- Eco certified: made with bluesign® approved fabrics
- Environmental Initiatives: Through their membership with 1% for the Planet, Patagonia donate 1% of every sale to carefully chosen social and environmental causes
Patagonia is the brand that other gear companies want to be when they grow up. In 2022, the company's founder, Yvon Chouinard, famously gave the company to the planet. It’s now jointly controlled by a charitable trust and a not-for-profit dedicated to fighting the climate crisis, and all post-operating profits go to environmental causes.
But in some ways that’s the tip of the (melting) iceberg. For nearly half a century, Patagonia has been an experiment in responsible business. From the farms that grow their cotton to the factories that make their goods and everything in-between, they’ve tried incredibly hard to set the gold standard in terms of ethics, transparency and social responsibility. Not only that, but their gear is made to last – to take hard use and repairs, and to maintain its performance through thick and thin.
All of which is even more extraordinary when you consider that Yvon Chouinard started out blacksmithing climbing gear for his mates in his parents' backyard, using a forge and anvil that he bought from a junkyard.
At WildBounds we don’t usually tend to go for the big-name brands, but this was one we simply couldn’t resist. Quite apart from their amazing ethical and environmental credentials, they just make great gear. We’ve used it and loved it for years, and you will too.
