It’s easy for gear from this well-known brand to move to the top of anyone’s favorites list because, well, they just make good-quality stuff. There’s a reason it’s popular: it looks good, fits well, and gets the job done. Patagonia knows what they’re doing and they do it well. It’s easy to scoff at the higher prices because paying almost $50 for a shirt or $60 for shorts seems steep, but let me tell you…