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Patagonia Capilene 1 Bottoms

Men's Clothing > Fleece & Base LayersRated: ***** by 38 reviews. Also available for: Women

Altrec

Silky-soft Capilene® 1 is the lightest of all our technical baselayers. A master at managing moisture to keep you cool during active use in warm to sweltering conditions, it also helps protect from the sun and acts as an excellent quick-wicking baselayer beneath heftier Capilene® or wool insulation when the mercury plummets. Made from 100% post-consumer recycled (and 100% recyclable) Capilene® 1 polyester, with Gladiodor™ natural odor control. Made in USA. Common Threads Recycling ProgramResearch shows that the environmental impact of recycling worn-out Capilene base layers into new polyester fiber is significantly lower than making that same fiber from virgin materials. Taking into account that worn-out garments are diverted from trash incinerators, making new polyester fiber from recycled garments results in an energy savings of 76% and a CO2 emissions [greenhouse gasses] reduction of 71%, versus creating that fiber from new raw material. Capilene® Core Performance®Capilene base layers afford quick-drying, next-to-skin moisture management for all activities in all conditions ? from high-altitude bivies to sun-soaked water sports. Learn more

Features:

  • Exposed elastic waistband is brushed for superior next-to-skin softness
  • Inseams are forward-set for enhanced fit and chafe-free comfortS.7-oz. 100% recycled fiber and 100% recyclable polyester with Gladiodor natural odor controlQ56 g. (5.5 oz.)
  • Made in USA.
  • Silky fabric is ultra-light, breathable and quick-to-dry
  • Streamlined, functional fly

Berg's Ski Shop

Stay dry and cool in Patagonia's Capilene®  1 Bottoms that are a silky baselayer ideal for high-exertion, hot-weather pursuits.
The Patagonia Capilene®  1 bottoms are silky-soft Capilene®  1 which is the lightest of all our technical baselayers. A master at managing moisture to keep you cool during active use in warm to sweltering conditions, it also helps protect from the sun and acts as an excellent quick-wicking baselayer beneath heftier Capilene®  or wool insulation when the mercury plummets. It can either be worn on its own or under layers in cooler temperatures. Made from 100% post-consumer recycled (and 100% recyclable) Capilene®  1 polyester, with Gladiodor™ natural odor control. Made in USA.
Patagonia offers the industry's most effective and trusted performance baselayer. Capilene®  is also the most environmentally sensitive. Capilene underwear uses Gladiodor®  natural odor control rather than heavy metals; all styles contain at least 50% recycled content and all are recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program. Packaging is sensibly minimal.
Features
  • Fast-wicking, fast-drying, highly breathable and sleek
  • Exposed elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness
  • Streamlined, functional fly
  • Inseams set forward for fit and chafe-free comfort
  • Slim Fit.

Fabric
  • 3.7-oz. 100% polyester (100% recycled) with Gladiodor natural odor control. 100% recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program

Paragon Sports

Soft and silky next to the skin, the Patagonia Capilene 1 Bottoms for men keep powder-hungry legs dry and cool for all-day comfort on the slopes. Made from their lightest-weight Capilene performance baselayer fabric, these bottoms wick perspiration, breathe and dry quickly. The waistband is brushed for softness, inseams are set forward to prevent chafe and a gusseted crotch improves mobility. Made from 3.7-oz 100% all-recycled polyester with Gladiodor natural odor control and 15 UPF sun protection. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.

Features:

  • Elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness
  • Fast-drying, highly breathable and sleek, it provides 15 UPF sun protection and can be worn either on its own or under layers in cooler temps
  • Ideal Uses: Backpacking; Climbing; Backcountry Runs
  • Inseams are set forward to prevent chafeS.7-oz 100% recycled polyester with Gladiodor natural odor control. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program
  • Made in U.S.A
  • Silky soft Capilene 1 is the lightest of our technical baselayer fabrics
  • Streamlined, functional fly
  • Weight: 156 g (5.5 oz)

Patagonia

Soft and silky next to the skin, Capilene 1 Bottoms keep powder-hungry legs dry and cool for all-day comfort on the slopes. Made from our lightest-weight Capilene performance baselayer fabric, they wick perspiration, breathe, and dry quickly. The elastic waistband is brushed for softness, inseams are set forward to prevent chafe, and a gusseted crotch improves mobility. With a functional fly. Made from 3.7-oz 100% all-recycled polyester with 15 UPF sun protection and Gladiodor® natural odor control. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.

Features:

  • Elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness
  • Fast-drying, highly breathable and sleek, it provides 15 UPF sun protection and can be worn either on its own or under layers in cooler temps
  • Inseams are set forward to prevent chafeS.7-oz 100% all-recycled polyester with 15 UPF sun protection and Gladiodor® natural odor control. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling ProgramQ56 g (5.5 oz)
  • Made in USA.
  • Silky soft Capilene 1 is the lightest of our technical baselayer fabrics
  • Streamlined, functional fly

Rock/Creek Outfitters

The Men's Capilene 1 Bottoms by Patagonia is a silky baselayer with 15 UPF sun protection ideal for high-exertion, hot-weather pursuits. Soft and silky next to the skin, Capilene 1 Bottoms keep powder-hungry legs dry and cool for all-day comfort on the slopes. Made from Patagonia's lightest-weight Capilene performance baselayer fabric, they wick perspiration, breathe, and dry quickly.
The elastic waistband is brushed for softness, inseams are set forward to prevent chafe, and a gusseted crotch improves mobility. With a functional fly. Made from 3.7-oz 100% all-recycled polyester with 15 UPF sun protection and Gladiodor natural odor control.
Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.

Features:

  • Elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness
  • Fast-drying, highly breathable and sleek, it provides 15 UPF sun protection and can be worn either on its own or under layers in cooler temps
  • Inseams are set forward to prevent chafe
  • Made in USA.
  • Silky soft Capilene 1 is the lightest of our technical baselayer fabrics
  • Streamlined, functional fly

Ramsey Outdoor

Stay dry and cool in this silky baselayer with 15 UPF sun protection ideal for high-exertion, hot-weather pursuits. Soft and silky next to the skin, Capilene 1 Bottoms keep powder-hungry legs dry and cool for all-day comfort on the slopes. Made from our lightest-weight Capilene performance baselayer fabric, they wick perspiration, breathe, and dry quickly. The elastic waistband is brushed for softness, inseams are set forward to prevent chafe, and a gusseted crotch improves mobility. With a functional fly. Made from 3.7-oz 100% all-recycled polyester with 15 UPF sun protection and Gladiodor® natural odor control. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.

Features:

  • Contoured silhouette for streamlined styling and easy layering.
  • Exposed elastic waistband is brushed for superior next-to-skin softness.
  • Inseams are forward-set for enhanced fit and chafe-free comfort.
  • Silky fabric is ultra-light, breathable and quick-to-dry. 3.7-oz. 100% recycled fiber polyester; 100% recyclable polyester. Gladiodor™ natural odor control.
  • Streamlined, functional fly.

USOutdoor.com

Silky-soft Capilene® 1 is the lightest of all Patagonia technical baselayers. A master at managing moisture to keep you cool during active use in warm to sweltering conditions, the Capilne 1 Bottoms also help protect from the sun and acts as an excellent quick-wicking baselayer beneath heftier Capilene® or wool insulation when the mercury plummets. This Patagonia pant is made from 100% recycled polyester with Gladiodor™ natural odor control. The Capilene 1 Bottom is 100% recyclable through Patagonia Common Threads Garment Recycling Program. Made in USA.

Silky-soft and featherweight leg coverage made of Patagonia fast-wicking and fast-drying Capilene® 1 performance baselayer fabric.

Features:

  • Exposed elastic waistband is brushed for superior next-to-skin softness
  • Inseams are forward-set for enhanced fit and chafe-free comfortS.7-oz. 100% recycled polyester with Gladiodor™ natural odor control. 100% recyclable through our Common Threads Garment Recycling Program.Q56 g. (5.5 oz.)
  • Silky fabric is ultra-light, breathable and quick-to-dry
  • Streamlined, functional fly

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

Stay dry and cool in this silky Capilene® 1 base layer designed by Patagonia® for high-exertion, hot-weather pursuits. The lightest of the Capilene® baselayers is soft and silky next to the skin.

Features:

  • Can be worn either on its own or under layers in cooler temps
  • Elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness
  • Fast drying, highly breathable, and sleek
  • Gladiodor® natural odor control
  • Inseams are set forward to prevent chafe
  • Made from silky soft 100% recycled polyester fabric
  • Slim fit
  • Streamlined, functional fly

SummitHut.com

Silky-soft and featherweight leg coverage made of Patagonia's fast wicking and fast drying Capilene 1 performance baselayer fabric.

Features:

  • Capilene 1's silky soft fabric is the lightest of our technical baselayer fabrics; fast-drying, highly breathable and sleek, it can be worn either on its own or under layers in cooler temps
  • Elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness
  • Inseams set forward to prevent chafeS.7-oz 100% recycled polyester with Gladiodor™ natural odor control. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program
  • Streamlined, functional fly

Backcountry.com

The featherweight Patagonia Men's Capilene 1 Bottom is a fast wicking and fast drying base layer. These silky Capilene long underwear bottoms will keep you comfortable underneath your rain pants on a summer hike or under you hardshell pants for a spring ski tour. Patagonia made the Capilene 1 Bottoms with a contoured silhouette for easy layering under fleece pants in winter. Gladiodor natural odor control prevents these Capilene bottoms from smelling too badly.


Mountain Gear

The supersoft, Capilene 1 Bottoms from Patagonia use fast-wicking, quick-drying, highly breathable fabric to be the ideal single piece for hot-weather exertions or under multiple layers during colder weather. The streamlined features ensure you'll be comfortable all day.

Features:

  • Brushed waistband feels great and stays put
  • Forward-set inseam for enhanced fit
  • Gladiodor fabric finish reduces odors through natural amino acid denaturing
  • Silky, ultra-light fabric is breathable and quick-drying
  • Streamlined, functional fly

Oregon Mountain Community

The Patagonia Capilene 1 Bottoms pair well with shell pants for spring skinning or cool-weather treks. Features include: brushed elastic waistband for next-to-skin softness, functional fly, and forward-set inseams for chafe-free comfort. Fast-wicking, fast-drying, highly breathable and sleek.

Features:

  • Exposed elastic waistband is brushed for next-to-skin softness
  • Fast-wicking, fast-drying, highly breathable and sleek
  • Inseams set forward for fit and chafe-free comfort
  • Streamlined, functional fly
  • Trim fit

Appalachain Outdoors

These featherweight men's bottoms from Patagonia are fast wicking and a fast drying base layer.


Moosejaw

No description provided.

Avg. Weight:156 g (5.5 oz)
Country of Origin:China
Fabric:100% recycled polyester
Fabric Description:3.7-oz 100% all-recycled polyester with 15 UPF sun protection and Gladiodor¨ natural odor control. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program
Fit:Slim fit.
Insulation:Silkweight
Long Underwear Weight:Lightweight
Material:100% Recycled fiber polyester
Patagonia Product Number:45400

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Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

SizeColor
Black
Black
Blk
Blk
White
White
Wht 170
Wht 170
Small36.0039.9511 More... 39.9540.004 More...40.00
Medium36.0039.9511 More... 39.9540.004 More...40.00
Large36.0039.9511 More... 39.9540.004 More...40.00
Extra Large36.0039.9511 More...31.9539.9540.004 More...40.00
Extra Extra Large36.0039.959 More... 40.0040.003 More...40.00

Legend

  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - Ramsey Outdoor
  •     - USOutdoor.com
  •     - Altrec
  •     - Patagonia
  •     - Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - Paragon Sports
  •     - Oregon Mountain Community
  •     - SummitHut.com
  •     - Rock/Creek Outfitters
  •     - Berg's Ski Shop
  •     - Appalachain Outdoors

Patagonia Capilene 1 Bottoms Reviews Summary:

RatingNumber
of Reviews
*****22
****10
***3
**3
*0
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Positive Reviews:

Mission Accomplished

Rating:*****
Cap 1 bottoms keep me ventilated or warm, depending on the weather. I've worn these for spring-corn skins up humid northeast ski hills, to flyfish the White in chilly waters of May, and to hike Mt. Mansfield in windy snow conditions in November. My go to insulator and perspiration-wicking machine! Heck, I've even worn these under a spring suit once when I had no warmer suit pants available in 10 degree VT winters. Literally an essential addition to any closet, whether you are a gear-head like me or a recreational hiker just looking to keep toasty. Buy em. Go ahead, it will feel good clicking the mouse and then even better when you put them on in 1 week.
Gnargnar at Patagonia on 11/27/2008

there's always a pair in my suitcase

Rating:****
I've been using these bottoms for years, in the summer I ware them under my leathers riding dirt bikes, they make a great protective barrier between my skin and the tough material of my riding pants. I always have a pair when I travel in the spring and fall,they weigh nothing and roll up smaller then a baseball. they have come in handy more times than I can count when unseasonal cold fronts pop up unexpectedly. they also excel as liners for goretex waders in the stream or under goretex rainpants on chilly, wet days on the boat. These bottoms have multiplepersonalities and all of them are great!!!!!!
pierreportage at Patagonia on 09/18/2008

Lightweight silkie bottoms

Rating:*****
For me, these are the new standard for lightweight winter long underwear bottoms. UBER comfy. I live in a wintery climate, and ski 4 to five days a week. When I get up in the morning, I put these on first, then a ski touring pant, that is what I wear. I am never cold. I can ski or run errands in town, work, be inside, and these bottoms are not hot or itchy. They have a great hand. Patagonia, MAKE ZIP T's FROM THIS MATERIAL! Thank you.
doubleott at Patagonia on 03/14/2009

much warmer than I expected

Rating:****

Granted in temps below zero on the hill above 12,000 feet I'd opt for the 2, for any other time outdoors being active these are great for me. I actually like the gappping fly referred to earlier because it makes it easy to get out so to speak. When other guys are struggling in the lodge bathroom, your not. I would like a bit more cuff on the ankles but all in all I really appreciate this basee layer!

Doug at Backcountry.com on 02/17/2009

use it for everything

Rating:*****

this is my 3rd pair of bottoms, the others ones have worn out due to wearing everyday during two winters in Korea. Super soft, great for skiing, hiking. I usually don't over-heat when I am skiing with these in the spring, they do a good job of not getting too hot. A lot of people have switched to Merino which is also good and now call this crap-a-lene. I think that is crazy, Patagonia still makes a good product.

Adam Buchanan at Backcountry.com on 04/19/2007

"Patogonia enough said!"

Rating:****
These are super comfortable and keep me warm under a soft shell pant when running along by the beach. But i suggest you size up. I wear a pant size 31/32 and bought a size medium and they were a little tight and short. So i bought a large and they fit alot better. And no I didn't gain any weight.
John at Moosejaw on 04/11/2008

Good from the city to the hill

Rating:****

This is a great base layer for freezing conditions where you know will be working hard on the hill. I have also worn it under my jeans around town when its freezing outside but I'm not planning on bombing anything. They fit snug on me and keep me warm in one of the most brisk windy town in the States.

brazi at Backcountry.com on 01/07/2008

"Yea yea"

Rating:****
My favorite bottoms for summer sleeping. Keep me cool and smelling sweet in the warm temperatures. They go great with the crew top for my outback pj's. They of course are more prone to show dirt and grime and not quite as stink-proof as wool or silver threaded stuff, but you gota love patagonia and the recycling program.
Sean at Moosejaw on 08/15/2007

"excellent service, and perfect functional light eco friendly base layer!"

Rating:*****
exactly what i was looking for taking the cold off just wearing a pair of work pants in a range of temps. if i were doing mountain guide work right now they'd be a perfect wicking base layer. though not good for my love life, i haven't taken them off since i got them!
Joe at Moosejaw on 12/10/2007

Exactly what I had in mind

Rating:*****

I purchased the Capilene 1 for the express purpose of using them as pajama bottoms in my sleeping bag when backpacking. I used to sleep in sweat pants which were too heavy and which made me ah...sweat. The capilene 1 bottoms are light and warm, but not too hot. A perfect solution for me.

Marvin Binder at Backcountry.com on 07/30/2007

Negative Reviews:

the fly is lame

Rating:**

I liked the fit and the weight but the fly is nuts or should I say... no I shouldnt this is a famly site. Any way the fly is like a gaping hole in the front of the pants so if you like to cruse O natural under your tights these are no for you.

conan at Backcountry.com on 02/02/2009

Nothing to hide, literally.

Rating:**

My girlfriend enjoyed the fact that the fly had very little fabric overlapping the crotch area leaving me exposed to natures elements, that's good for my girlfriend, but not for an avid outdoor type like me.

Anonymous at Backcountry.com on 02/23/2007
Rating:**
fly does not stay closed-had to resew the seam because there was a run
wifeofheyboatboy at Patagonia on 05/01/2009

Neutral Reviews:

Moved to Chicago!

Rating:***

I got these as an xmas gift to keep me warm in the chicago winter (moved from atlanta). While they are very thin and light they lack in keeping me warm in the beginning of the chicago winter. SO i opted to return these and upgrade to level 2. I thought about getting level 3 but they cost a little more and I didnt want to get too warm under my clothes.

jeacona1871632 at Backcountry.com on 01/09/2009

skimping on the fabric

Rating:***

This is the third pair of silkweights i have owned and although the overall performance is the same, Patagonia has really skimped on the amount of fabric it uses to the cover the fly. Check older ones or any other bottoms they make and you will find that there is less of an overlay and that, for me, leads to more exposure of the privates.

hichop at Backcountry.com on 01/04/2008

"Very breathable, nice materials"

Rating:***
Got these for free with rewards points, thanks Moosejaw! Pants are very breathable, lightweight, perfect for X-country & backcountry skiing with lots of aerobic activity. One negative - the fly on these pants is poorly designed and not just slightly, I'm not sure why they thought this would work.
Chris at Moosejaw on 03/03/2008