Men's Point Reyes Canvas Shirt

At the risk of sounding like one of those Deadheads reporting on the finest live concert of his youth (I am that guy), this excellent canvas shirt is a rebirth in spirit of my favorite Patagonia shirt from 1985. I loved that shirt & was crestfallen when Patagonia dropped it from its line. Been hoping ever since that they'd bring it back. And here it is, with all the tweaks and improvements you might expect across 41 years (no pocket flaps, the only change I'm not completely delighted with -- but a more eco-friendly organic cotton canvas, a stronger weave reminiscent of the stand up shorts, and maybe other changes I can't put a finger on). I took a leap and ordered an XL (I'm 6'2" and 200 lbs) and I gotta say it fits almost exactly like that ancestor shirt. Here's what I like beyond the memories: 1) nice, heavy duty, durable canvas, stiff at first but getting a drape & comfort right after the first wash; 2) deep chest pockets that nicely hold my daily gear of pocket notebook and pens on one side and IPhone 17 Pro on the other (but lacking the flaps I'd love to have); sleeves that, out of the box, are about perfect in length (could be maybe 1/2 inch longer, though air-drying after a warm water wash doesn't seem to have shrunk them); 3) room to move working gear durability that also lends itself to casual wear comfort, suitable for the trail, yardwork, putting up a pole barn with friends, relaxing around the fire with those same friends; 4) deeply saturated color that will hold on and yet soften with time; 5) the Patagonia ethical record of fair trade manufacture and commitment to environmental sustainability (sure it's a little more expensive, but worth it for durability & justice & the long haul). I've waited a long time for the spirit of that old shirt to come back. It's been worth the wait. Like it so much, I ordered another. Pictured: that older model in an unfocused picture (1985 Bodhnath Stupa, Nepal) -- this one fits the same.