Wool
Icebreaker contest: "How was your first time?"
Makers of some pretty amazing merino wool apparel for active souls of all types, Icebreaker makes gear that keeps us warm and dry. Some of my most loved, and most lived in, tops come from the Icebreaker GT collection. These guys were the first brand to convince me that it was OK to wear wool directly against the skin. Before Icebreaker, no matter how pricey the p…
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Icebreaker's Kodiak Hoody - Gear Review
Few things can take the bite out of a frigid winter day. Planning a day adventuring in the outdoors but between the thermometer and your level of activity, dressing appropriately is nearly impossible. As you know, layers are key, but which layers? I have a relatively new found love affair with wool, merino wool to be precise. If your first thought of wool go…
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Laundromat Sweaters - Gear Review
So, I am not the most naturally insulated guy and this Minnesota winter has been long and frozen. The last several weeks have been made more comfortable, however, thanks to a couple of new additions to my wardrobe from Laundromat. The story of the Laundromat gear is unlike that of most makers of woolen knitwear. The Canadian design team understands the needs of t…
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Woolrich
Men's Oxbow Bend Shirt by Woolrich
If you haven’t noticed, plaid is back, so I decided to try the Oxbow Bend long sleeve plaid shirt from Woolrich. When I held the shirt in my hands, I noticed it had some weight to it, and it felt like a well-constructed shirt. Then when I put the shirt on it felt like an old friend. It was broken-in and comfortable right away. Usually, I like to wash my new shirts a…
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Holiday Gift Idea #16 - Icebreaker GT Base Layers
Frigid temps and two feet of snow on the ground makes venturing outside this time of year less than appealing. Playing in the snow and watching the kids scream down the sledding hill seems to help, but the cold is relentless. Piling on long underwear and sweaters can work, but there is a better solution. The GT technical base layers from Icebreaker will keep you …
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Wool
Icebreaker New Zealand Merino Wool - Taking natural products to a supernatural level.
Wool clothing is not a new concept to the outdoor lover. For many of us thought, the idea of wool clothing makes our skin crawl, or itch at least. Icebreaker has crafted a superfine merino wool fabric that is soft, breathable, durable and retains the natural qualities that makes wool an outdoors favorite. This merino is so soft and comfortable the first products to h…
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