Patagonia

Capilene Thermal Weight Zip-Neck Top - Men's

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I wear this as my go-to base layer for ski days and cold trail runs because it manages heat so well through varying effort levels. The quarter zip lets me dump warmth on the skin track without stopping to fully undress, and the thumbloops keep everything locked in place under gloves and a shell."

The right base layer does not just keep you warm, it keeps you comfortable across the full range of effort that a cold-weather day demands. The Patagonia Capilene Thermal Weight Zip-Neck Top is built around Polartec Power Grid fabric, a grid-patterned construction that traps warmth close to the skin while actively moving moisture away during hard pushes through steep terrain. Whether the day starts with a frigid chairlift ride and ends with sweaty tree runs, this layer regulates temperature without asking you to stop and adjust.

The slim fit sits close to the skin for a clean layering profile under a fleece or shell, and the quarter zip at the neck gives quick ventilation control when the effort picks up on a skin track or a sustained climb. Elastic thumbloops close the gap between sleeve and glove so cold air stays out on exposed traverses and windy ridgelines. Polygiene odor control keeps the top fresh through multi-day trips where laundry is not an option, and the Certified B-Corp construction reflects Patagonia's commitment to responsible manufacturing at every step.