Patagonia Cambridge

Patagonia Cambridge is a local store of Patagonia, the outdoor clothing and gear company. It sells the brand’s technical outerwear, fleece, base layers, packs and everyday apparel for activities such as climbing, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, trail running and surfing. The company is known for durable clothing meant to be worn for years, from its well-known fleece jackets and down sweaters to waterproof shells and gear for heading out of the city.

Founded in 1973 by climber Yvon Chouinard in Ventura, California, Patagonia is known for putting environmental causes at the center of its business. It pledges 1% of sales to environmental groups, encourages customers to repair rather than replace their gear, and runs Worn Wear, a program for trading in and buying used Patagonia clothing. In 2022 Chouinard transferred ownership of the company to a trust and a nonprofit so that its profits go toward fighting climate change.

What to Know

• Patagonia is a certified B Corporation.
• The company helped found 1% for the Planet, a network of businesses that donate to environmental causes.
• The company’s headquarters remain in Ventura, California.
• The store is listed with the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce.