Patagonia has a well-earned reputation as a circular ourdoor clothing manufacturer that puts a lot of emphasis on not just selling but repairing its gear. After all, the most sustainable thing you can do is not to buy new gear every year – fixing up older and perfectly functional items is the best way to go. And if you live in one of the below two areas in the UK, you'll be able to get your stuff fixed by Patagonia's experts for free!
This winter, Patagonia’s Worn Wear repair teams will be touring Europe to fix your busted mountain gear. Two rolling repair shops will travel to snow destinations in France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and, most importantly for us, the UK. And because it's Patagonia, an original wooden trailer and a second repair vehicle specifically for the UK have been hand-built for the occasion.
They will house technical repair equipment and will bring hot chocolate and good vibes to the slopes, as well as offering free repairs on busted zippers, rips, tears, buttons, pulls and more. Patagonia's experts will also educate people on how to keep snow gear in good condition for multiple seasons and will teach skills such as patching, re-waterproofing shells and fixing zippers.
Where and when to find Patagonia's Worn Wear Snow Tour in the UK
The two locations included in the tour are both located in the western part of Scotland: Fort William and Portee on the Isle of Skye. There will be two dates in those locations, with experts on hand for seven hours each day. The dates and times for the tour locations in the UK are:
- Fort William
- February 15, 10:00 - 17:00
- February 17, 10:00 - 17:00
- Portee, Isle of Skye
- February 23, 10:00 - 17:00
- February 24, 10:00 - 17:00
Best of all, Patagonia’s repair team onboard will offer free repairs on any brand of clothing, on a first come, first served basis. For more info on the tour, visit Patagonia today. We recently reviewed the Patagonia R1 Air Fleece Crew, so make sure you check that out, too, as well as our best fleece jacket guide.
Sign up to the T3 newsletter for smarter living straight to your inbox
Get all the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products from the T3 experts
Matt Kollat is a journalist and content creator who works for T3.com and its magazine counterpart as an Active Editor. His areas of expertise include wearables, drones, fitness equipment, nutrition and outdoor gear. He joined T3 in 2019. His byline appears in several publications, including Techradar and Fit&Well, and more. Matt also collaborated with other content creators (e.g. Garage Gym Reviews) and judged many awards, such as the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance's ESSNawards. When he isn't working out, running or cycling, you'll find him roaming the countryside and trying out new podcasting and content creation equipment.
-
This rugged adventure Garmin is mega cheap in Walmart’s Black Friday sale
The Instinct 2 is a top watch for outdoor and sport enthusiasts
By Bryony Firth-Bernard Published
-
YETI’s best-selling products are ridiculously cheap in Amazon’s Black Friday sale
Fancy yourself a tumbler, rambler or cooler? Amazon's reduced them all
By Bryony Firth-Bernard Published
-
AKASO Seemor 200 night vision goggles review: unparalleled clarity for nighttime adventures
AKASO’s new NVD unlocks the night with cutting-edge colour vision technology
By Derek Adams Published
-
8 must-have hiking gadgets for tackling cold and wet trails
Whether it be wet and rainy, or super chilly, these 8 gadgets can make your outdoor adventure even more enjoyable
By Bryony Firth-Bernard Published
-
Vango Classic Instant 300 review: a festival-goer's dream tent
Super quick to pitch and pull down, this reasonably priced tent is spacious, tall and well-featured for festival use
By Pat Kinsella Published
-
Is Columbia’s OutDry Extreme the best waterproof-breathable material that no one is using?
ODX hasn’t revolutionised the outdoor apparel world in the way its creators expected it to – but that could be about to change…
By Pat Kinsella Published
-
Best YETI coolers 2024: ice cold excellence
Keep food and beverage frosty with our curated selection of top-rated YETI coolers for every occasion
By Matt Kollat Last updated
-
Best cool box for camping 2024: keep your food & drinks cool and fresh no matter the weather
Browse the best cool boxes, cool bags and electric coolers for camping, festivals, picnics and balmy days at the beach
By Matt Kollat Last updated