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Old Apr 27, 2008, 11:02 am
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Originally Posted by bhatnasx
Check out www.icebreaker.com - they've got some good merino wool items that'll keep you warm, even when wet. Also, I'd recommend using silk thermals as well - they're great & dry quickly & wick away moisture. Fleece is a great material as it dries quickly as well.
Silk and fleece are great, but sorry, I just dont think wool can cut it compared to something like Gore-tex or other synthetics. Wool is really heavy for the warmth it provides and doesnt block wind and water like synthetic outer layers with down of primaloft filling.
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