Patagonia
Patagonia sells its own shells only, and the kids' line mirrors the adult one. The Torrentshell 3L jacket for kids sits near 129 dollars, uses a three layer waterproof fabric with taped seams and packs into its own pocket. Sizes run to youth XL, which fits many 14 year olds, and older teens take adult XS. The Ironclad Guarantee covers defects with no time limit, and worn jackets get repaired rather than replaced.
Worth knowing for families who keep clothes for years: the Worn Wear section sells used Patagonia gear at a lower price and buys old items back. Colours are calm, so a jacket passes from an older to a younger child without argument. The weak point is price. Nothing here is cheap, and sales are rare and short.
Pros
- Three layer shells with taped seams
- Repairs instead of replacement
- Used gear through Worn Wear
- Guarantee with no time limit
- Kids sizes match adult designs
Cons
- High prices, few discounts
- Small choice of bright colours
- Youth range narrower than adult
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