Very nice review. I got mine today but i was disapointed. I was really windy today , i feel all the wind in my arms, i was expecting to be more protective. Do i need to use a specific undeware to not feel the wind? Thanks
Yes you are correct! It is not windproof at all. It's actually sort of amazing how much wind goes through it. But I've found that just a long sleeve shirt, or a flannel, under it makes it completely different. When I know it's cold and I'm wearing just that sweater out, I'll usually throw something under it with long sleeves. Hope you enjoy it!
Mine pilled a bit after the first few months, but I clipped it all off with a pill trimmer and it never did it again. It's actually amazing how little it pills because I almost always have a backpack on swaying around
That is the Nickel color and believe it or not I just lost it in an airport! I bought the new “stone wash” color instead of nickel again. Both are nice!
Great question! Maybe a little bit, but not a noticeable amount, and I think I've only really noticed it when I had a fabric backpack on moving back and forth across the material. I get more from my jeans!
I bought one 2 years ago.. the bottom has already lost its shaped and 'stretched' so that's it's not holding form. Disappointed considering it's price.
I’ll trade my patagonia better sweater with you! I have the light grey one. It pills, shrunk and collar bows, it carries smells. I 100% disagree with your review. Not my experience at all.
Thanks for the feedback! I have heard this from a few people since making this review which makes me wonder if they have begun to make it more cheaply or something. I'm astonished at the quality of mine, but I have had it for some years. It looks just like the new ones, but maybe something has changed! Sorry you had a bad experience! My wife just bought a brand new one for the first time. I'll keep an eye on how it wears!
lol.... yup....not washing it is gross. just because you dont see stains or smell bad, doesn't mean it's clean. don't be a typical guy and only do the sniff test.
“I caught it on door handles and it didnt rip” Thats the most pathetic excuse for wear ive ever heard, no shit it never gets dirty when your entire day consist of sitting in an office chair.
I've had this particular one for about 9 years now and while it did pill at one point, I just trimmed them off and cleaned it and it looked like new. This is the coat I wear every time I fly or travel (often it's the only coat I bring because sometimes I use it as a pillow when I stay somewhere cheap) so it's gotten a lot of wear and miles on it. It's definitely possible they've changed the recipe on this thing in recent years, but I'm still impressed with how mine has held up.
Great review - straightforward right to the point. Patagonia really makes superb products!
Thank you!! totally agree!
Me, wearing outside gear, to go to my cushy office job... pretending rugged durability is what I really need it for
It is good for that!
…. Patagonias slogan is like basically don’t buy if you don’t need…… who’s gonna tell them
To be honest I prefer to wear quality stuff all the time also in the office. Then I don't need another set for other activities.
Just bought one in a 1/4 zip and waiting for it to come, found this video very helpful!
Nice!!! I hope you like it! Thanks for watching and letting me know - makes me feel good! :)
I love Patagonia. Thanks for this review, very helpful! :D
Thanks for watching!!
Great jkt. Black in the city but also for out of town and traveling. Recommended..
You have good taste!!
Very nice review. I got mine today but i was disapointed. I was really windy today , i feel all the wind in my arms, i was expecting to be more protective.
Do i need to use a specific undeware to not feel the wind?
Thanks
Yes you are correct! It is not windproof at all. It's actually sort of amazing how much wind goes through it. But I've found that just a long sleeve shirt, or a flannel, under it makes it completely different. When I know it's cold and I'm wearing just that sweater out, I'll usually throw something under it with long sleeves. Hope you enjoy it!
@@181Days thank for your response. I return it today. It is a really nice sweater. tks
Is yours the same industrial green that is on the Patagonia page right now? Yours looks amazing
Mine is a color called "nickel" I'm not sure if it's sold everywhere! But I've seen the green and it's nice!
Mine stays weirdly clean also.
hows the pilling? yours seems really good but the reviews mention a lot about pilling
Mine pilled a bit after the first few months, but I clipped it all off with a pill trimmer and it never did it again. It's actually amazing how little it pills because I almost always have a backpack on swaying around
@@181Days awesome! been thinking of getting the better sweater as a replacement for a nromal wool sweater which pills almost every time i wear it!
@@nimaiiikun I think you'll like it! May not AS warm as wool, but still warm!
I would dry clean this
These are ALL OVER Poshmark for $30-50. Absolute great bang for the buck!
Oooh I never thought of that! Might have to snag another 👍🏼👍🏼
I’m guessing used on there
I ordered one to try out. Got one for $40. I’ll get it dry cleaned and see if it was worth it.
What color is yours? Black?
That is the Nickel color and believe it or not I just lost it in an airport! I bought the new “stone wash” color instead of nickel again. Both are nice!
Hi! What size is the jacket in the video and what’s your weight/height? Thanks!
Hey Travis, it's a small and I'm about 165 LBS / 5'9". Fits snugly with a flannel under it!
Great video. Very informative. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Which one is better full zip or 1/4
I like full zip because 1/4 messes up my hair pulling it over, but 1/4 looks very nice
They need bring back the Performance version of the Better Sweater
I agree! I got a new one and it’s definitely not as strong as the old one
I ordered the hoodie version in birch white and can't hardly wait 🤗🤗🤗
Awesome!! Hope you love it! Great color too
It's a Patagonia! Quality costs more and they last forever. Life-long Pata wearer here.
Love to hear it! Likewise! Most of my go-to stuff is Patagonia! And it never looks old!
do you get a lot of static electricity weairng it?
Great question! Maybe a little bit, but not a noticeable amount, and I think I've only really noticed it when I had a fabric backpack on moving back and forth across the material. I get more from my jeans!
I bought one 2 years ago.. the bottom has already lost its shaped and 'stretched' so that's it's not holding form. Disappointed considering it's price.
Wow really? I have had mine going on 7 years and it’s doing ok. Have you tried a cold wash?
@@itsjackkelly it's the 1/4 zip version.. yes always washed on 30C only and hung dry. Won't be buying another item from them.
@@OhBLZD Darn, sorry to hear!!
What color is that jacket? Thanks.
Nickel is the color!
It seems like the jacket in nickel color is softer in respect to other color. Is it true?
You look hot in the jacket, it looks great on you. Thanks for the very helpful review!
I'm wearing it right now! Thanks for watching :)
Nice hair bro
Ok, I swear if they don't call you offering you the endorsement deal....
I can only hope!!!
very cool
Thanks! Trying something new :)
I’ll trade my patagonia better sweater with you! I have the light grey one. It pills, shrunk and collar bows, it carries smells. I 100% disagree with your review. Not my experience at all.
Thanks for the feedback! I have heard this from a few people since making this review which makes me wonder if they have begun to make it more cheaply or something. I'm astonished at the quality of mine, but I have had it for some years. It looks just like the new ones, but maybe something has changed! Sorry you had a bad experience! My wife just bought a brand new one for the first time. I'll keep an eye on how it wears!
@@181Dayshi! Can you make a video about your wife’s jacket and how sizing is for women? Tfs!
@@_lovejasmine Sure! That's a great idea. She's been wearing it everywhere so should have some good feedback. Look for it soon!
lol.... yup....not washing it is gross. just because you dont see stains or smell bad, doesn't mean it's clean. don't be a typical guy and only do the sniff test.
Haha those are good tips!!
Nice product but severely overpriced
Quality has its price. I’d rather pay $100 once than $40 thrice.
It's "overpriced" because Patagonia fairly sources their materials and pays the manufacturers a fair wage.
“I caught it on door handles and it didnt rip”
Thats the most pathetic excuse for wear ive ever heard, no shit it never gets dirty when your entire day consist of sitting in an office chair.
I've had this particular one for about 9 years now and while it did pill at one point, I just trimmed them off and cleaned it and it looked like new. This is the coat I wear every time I fly or travel (often it's the only coat I bring because sometimes I use it as a pillow when I stay somewhere cheap) so it's gotten a lot of wear and miles on it. It's definitely possible they've changed the recipe on this thing in recent years, but I'm still impressed with how mine has held up.