For many of us, our clothing holds an equally important place in the gear quiver as our bikes, skis, or climbing hardgoods do. Properly functioning and long lasting clothing is critical to performance, safety and, most importantly, having fun.

Patagonia tests its clothing to the highest standards well before it reaches the public's hands through rigorous field testing. This ensures we receive the best product possible.

Gear testers are a rare breed of adventurer - as this short film shows, they are tasked with some crazy objectives. Would you want to be a tester?