Top Tips
Chest is usually the best size predictor for tops and jackets. However, if your hip measurement is larger, consider buying the size indicated for your hips. Likewise, for legwear, hips are usually the best size predictor, but if your waist measurement is larger, consider buying the size indicated by your waist.
How to Measure
Chest: measure around your chest, just under the armpit.
Arm Length: with the elbow bent, measure from the centre (back) of the neck to the elbow and down to the wrist.
Waist: measure around the waist at the smallest circumference.
Hips: stand, feet together, and measure around the largest circumference at hips.
Fit Guide
Although each Patagonia product is designed and shaped specifically for its intended use, to describe their fits, they use four categories:
Formfitting: conforms to the body’s contours.
Slim Fit: closer-fitting. Slim-fitting technical garments may be worn over baselayers and light midlayers.
Regular Fit: neither slim nor oversized. Regular-fitting technical garments may be worn over heavier midlayers.
Relaxed Fit: drapes loosely on the body.