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The Two-Sock Rule: Why One Pair Won't Last a Hard Day on Trail
The Two-Sock Rule: Why One Pair Won't Last a Hard Day on Trail
A good pair of wool socks helps your feet adapt, until they don't. On a long hike or trail run, one "best" pair rarely finishes the day. Feet keep sweating.... Lire plus...
Does Merino Dry Fast?
Does Merino Dry Fast?
People ask if merino is quick-dry. If that means "beats polyester at dumping liquid off the face of the cloth," the honest answer is no. Quick-dry is not how fast... Lire plus...
Wool Is Not a Miracle Fiber
Wool Is Not a Miracle Fiber
Wool is not a miracle fiber. It pills. It is not the most abrasion-proof cloth we sell. Moths go after it because it is protein. When it holds more than... Lire plus...
A Merino Shirt for a Day That Will Not Stay in One Season
A Merino Shirt for a Day That Will Not Stay in One Season
On a northwest summer trip the morning can sit at 5°C in light rain. By noon it is past 30°C. A 5,000 m pass will throw wind and a sudden... Lire plus...