FAQs
Who owns Patagonia?
Patagonia's ownership is a little strange, in September 2022 the Chouinard family transferred ownership to two new entities. The Patagonia Purpose Trust which holds all the voting stock to protect company values and Holdfast Collective which holds all the non-voting stock, which is about 98% of the company.
Does Patagonia have Black Friday sales?
No, Patagonia deliberately avoids big holiday discount events to discourage hyper-consumerism and reduce environmental clothing waste.
Instead of discounts, Patagonia typically uses Black Friday to promote sustainable shopping habits, encourage gear repairs, or donate proceeds to environmental programs such as their Don't Buy This Jacket campaign or donating 100% of Black Friday global sales to environmental charities.
Does Patagonia have a lifetime warranty?
Yes, Patagonia offers a lifetime warranty known as the Ironclad Guarantee. However, rather than lasting for the buyer's lifetime, the policy covers the practical lifetime of the product itself, focusing on repairs instead of replacements in order to keep gear out of landfills.
Patagonia's main official sales happen twice a year, typically in February for winter clearance and August for summer clearance, with discounts generally ranging from 30% to 50% off select styles.
Does Patagonia have a military discount?
No, Patagonia Patagonia does not offer an everyday discount program for active-duty service members, veterans online or in-store. However, retailers that stock Patagonia often have their own military discounts, for example, Backcountry offers verified discounts through ID.me.
Is Patagonia apparel worth it?
Absolutely, Patagonia is known for its high-quality apparel that lasts for ages. We at Tom's Guide loved the Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight thanks to its Lightweight, stretchy and breathable design and impressive insulation, combined with its outrageously soft comfort. Patagonia is more expensive but will last much, much longer than any fast fashion brand.
Patagonia Saving Tips
Web Specials: Patagonia rarely runs any sitewide sales, so its Web Specials section is the main place to find discounted gear. Every now and then we spot 50% tees, jackets and fleeces. But the offers don't last long.
Shop Used: Patagonia's Worn Wear program can be found under the Used Clothing tab on their website and everything sold through Worn Wear is fully functional, repaired/restored and backed by the Ironclad Guarantee.
Trade in gear: Patagonia buys back used clothing, provided its in good wearable condition, in exchange for credit you can spend on their online store, most items are worth around 20% of their retail price. If you trade-in at a Patagonia official store you'll skip the $7 shipping fee which is usually deducted from your credit.
Newsletter Sign Up: The best and fastest way to save at Patagonia is to sign up for the newsletter, where you get 15% off your first order plus access to exclusive member only prices and deals sent straight to your inbox.
How to use a Patagonia Coupon Code
- Choose the Patagonia coupon or deal you'd like to use and click 'Get Code'.
- Go to the Patagonia website and add your desired products to your shopping cart.
- On the checkout screen, look for the box labelled "Do you have a promo code?” above the total on the right side of the screen.
- Click inside the box and enter your Patagonia coupon code.
- Click “Apply”, and your order total should change to reflect your savings.
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