Tag Archives: Merino wool


Icebreaker Stratus Jacket Review

Written by Timothy Giilck
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Icebreaker wasn’t exactly wool-gathering when some smart design person conceived the new Stratus long-sleeved hooded jacket.With a few tweaks, this coat could become an ideal equipment addition to any snowshoer’s or cold-weather hiker’s list of must-have items.
The jacket, which … Continue reading →


Gear Review: Wear Bamboo with the Bambool Thermics Baselayer

Written by Chrissy Raudonis
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The name Bambool Thermics sums up the new company’s products rather tidily.  Bambool Thermics uses a mix of 68% bamboo, 27% merino wool, and 5% spandex in its baselayers that were designed by a husband and wife team based in … Continue reading →


Socking Stuffer: The Gift of Point6 Socks

Written by Stephanie Nitsch
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In my family, receiving a new pair of socks was a telltale sign of Christmas traditions. They would vary from year to year: ski socks, wool socks, fleece socks, ridiculous holiday themed socks. Whatever they were, they’d always be a … Continue reading →


Gear Review: KEEN Olympus Lite Crew Socks

Written by Nigel Boney
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You can own the best hiking boots on the planet, but if your feet aren’t equally protected by the socks you wear, then the shortest hike can seem like a painful marathon. Those contraptions on the ends of your legs … Continue reading →