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Not sure what the hype's all about.
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An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack
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?? You can go for days without bathing if you wear MW, I'm saving up for some
PRESIDENT TRUMP 2024/2028 !!!!!!!!!!
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These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o
"May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"
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Heavyweight quality baselayers don't suck.
Less funk than synthetic.
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I have a bunch of Merino socks and base layers from a variety of makers.
They are all non itchy. I've read that it varies in quality, but never noticed a difference. Like other wool, it extends the comfort zone of temperature better than any synthetic. The benefits have to do with lack of the scratchy feeling.
It's not necessary for outer layers since it costs more and doesn't touch the skin.
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I have a bunch of Merino socks and base layers from a variety of makers.
They are all non itchy. I've read that it varies in quality, but never noticed a difference. Like other wool, it extends the comfort zone of temperature better than any synthetic. The benefits have to do with lack of the scratchy feeling.
It's not necessary for outer layers since it costs more and doesn't touch the skin.
Did God send them to you? Does he ship FedEx or UPS
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Didn’t know Dan was in the sheep business.
“When Tyranny becomes Law, Rebellion becomes Duty”
Colossians 3:17 (New King James Version)
"And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."
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Several years ago Costco had merino wool socks that were awesome. The next time I went to buy them they we only half as thick and suck and I wished I would have bought a bunch
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Several years ago Costco had merino wool socks that were awesome. The next time I went to buy them they we only half as thick and suck and I wished I would have bought a bunch +1. I ordered some last year or 2 ago after RockyRaabs reccomendation. Those were good. Bought some this year. Like you said. Thinner. Not called hiking socks as before. Now trail socks.
Dave
�The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.� Lou Holtz
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Sams club has the Omni wool socks.
They are heavier. Made in USA also.
3 pr/ $14
Dave
�The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.� Lou Holtz
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Interesting.
I will have to look at the last package I bought, quite awhile back now.
I decided to grab a pack while they were there, as Costco has the reputation for getting a person hooked on something, then never stocking them again.
Like 12 packs of Altoids mints
and small plastic barrels of pitted Kalamat olives.
And lately, as in the last year, I haven't been able to find Quaker Oatmeal Squares cereal, online or the last time I was in a brick and mortar store.
I'm OK on the socks now though, have enough to last a lifetime as I only wear them a few times a year. Proper Planning Prevents................and all that.
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men.
In it is contentment
In it is death and all you seek
(Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
member of the cabal of dysfunctional squirrels?
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Merino wool is from a sheep with finer hairs than that from ordinary sheep, so Nancy's and soy boys can wear it without crying about it being "itchy"... :P It's all the rage among the neo-hippy and hipster crowds.
The "itchiness" comes from the size of the individual fibers, which some people are overly sensitive to. No, you're not "allergic to wool".
I don't think that Merino wool has anywhere near the insulating properties as regular wool, or so it seems to me.
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Replaced everything that is next to my skin hunting with merino wool.
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I have a bunch of Merino socks and base layers from a variety of makers.
They are all non itchy. I've read that it varies in quality, but never noticed a difference. Like other wool, it extends the comfort zone of temperature better than any synthetic. The benefits have to do with lack of the scratchy feeling.
It's not necessary for outer layers since it costs more and doesn't touch the skin.
Did God send them to you? Does he ship FedEx or UPS It was a miracle! He read about merino and sone just showed up one day.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
--Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
--ironbender
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Sometimes I go back to polypropylene or EXO synthetic.
That would usually be when I plan a long hike with wool pants.
The reason is that wool on wool layers offers resistance.
Extra energy is expended from the extra effort of fighting the additional friction of the course fibers. If it's extra cold, then an extra pair can be worn. Wool long johns under poly, then wool pants. This helps the bearing surfaces to move easier.
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Campfire Kahuna
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The socks are ok, but the shirts seem fragile. Every single one I have bought developed holes and rips.
Last edited by Mannlicher; 12/19/21.
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Sometimes I go back to polypropylene or EXO synthetic.
That would usually be when I plan a long hike with wool pants.
The reason is that wool on wool layers offers resistance.
Extra energy is expended from the extra effort of fighting the additional friction of the course fibers. If it's extra cold, then an extra pair can be worn. Wool long johns under poly, then wool pants. This helps the bearing surfaces to move easier.
How cold is it to need TWO pairs of long johns and wool pants during activity? This is hilarious!!
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
--Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
--ironbender
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Sometimes I go back to polypropylene or EXO synthetic.
That would usually be when I plan a long hike with wool pants.
The reason is that wool on wool layers offers resistance.
Extra energy is expended from the extra effort of fighting the additional friction of the course fibers. If it's extra cold, then an extra pair can be worn. Wool long johns under poly, then wool pants. This helps the bearing surfaces to move easier.
How cold is it to need TWO pairs of long johns and wool pants during activity? This is hilarious!! Yes, yes it is. But, who are we to argue with one who's literally been blessed with gifts from God on numerous occasions?!?!?!??
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I guess you guys never still hunted or spent time swaying in the wind way up a tree in a stand.
Sometimes I actually wear three layers top too. Base, mid, outer. Three on feet......liner, wool, leather boots.
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