By the way my midsummer wool sweater is a pretty loose knit ragwool thrift store acquisition (about 20 years ago) so it is about the least expensive part of my go to gear. In the fall I use a heavier tighte knit sweater.
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Down, Fleece, Synthetic or Wool(OR)?
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Re: Down, Fleece, Synthetic or Wool(OR)?
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Who can't do everything he used to and what he can do takes a hell of a lot longer!
Who can't do everything he used to and what he can do takes a hell of a lot longer!
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Re: Down, Fleece, Synthetic or Wool(OR)?
Rlown,
They really do work, no market hype.
The only smell they may have is after washing them, there may be a slight wet sheep
smell, but this is gone once the garment is dry.
They really wick well, and keep you warm even when wet.
They really do work, no market hype.
The only smell they may have is after washing them, there may be a slight wet sheep
smell, but this is gone once the garment is dry.
They really wick well, and keep you warm even when wet.
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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Re: Down, Fleece, Synthetic or Wool(OR)?
yeah.. that's what i want to smell like on a wet hike.. a wet sheep 
. I totally understand the warm with wet, but synth is just as valuable there. I have a selection of woolies.. I just use them in winter and not in Summer. To each their own.
My primary bag is down. She gets protected at all costs. I have a -20 polarguard bag, which i love but no reason to carry that extra weight. Worked on the Ice of Lk Minnetonka, where I tested it, and then on a winter trip to Round Top out of Carson Pass. Not really into wearing down when fishing. Haven't found the need with the shirt/fleece/shell, even at 20 degrees.
. I totally understand the warm with wet, but synth is just as valuable there. I have a selection of woolies.. I just use them in winter and not in Summer. To each their own.My primary bag is down. She gets protected at all costs. I have a -20 polarguard bag, which i love but no reason to carry that extra weight. Worked on the Ice of Lk Minnetonka, where I tested it, and then on a winter trip to Round Top out of Carson Pass. Not really into wearing down when fishing. Haven't found the need with the shirt/fleece/shell, even at 20 degrees.
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Re: Down, Fleece, Synthetic or Wool(OR)?
Merino wool and down head to toe. Ibex wool long sleeve tee shirt with hood, Patagonia down vest AND Patagonia down sweater with hood. For me its never really summer above 10000 feet.
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Re: Down, Fleece, Synthetic or Wool(OR)?
I wasn't aware they were all mutually exclusive.
I use fleece when a possibility of getting wet (i.e. paddling, rainy weather), down or synthetic fill during drier trips. Over the years I have accumulated quite an assortment of weather gear. Some is quite old, over 35 years, but still in good condition and use it when appropriate.
I use fleece when a possibility of getting wet (i.e. paddling, rainy weather), down or synthetic fill during drier trips. Over the years I have accumulated quite an assortment of weather gear. Some is quite old, over 35 years, but still in good condition and use it when appropriate.
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