Lightweight warmth with serious wardrobe mileage.

Merino wool is a high-performing natural material used for socks, baselayers, sweaters, and more. Like other wool clothing, Merino wool is excellent for outdoor activities because of its ability to ...

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When you look at the specs of a garment containing (or made entirely from) merino, you might see the material listed next to a GSM number. This acronym stands for ‘grams per square metre’ and relates ...

Merino wool has dominated the outdoor base layer market, setting the bar for warmth, breathability, and temperature regulation. Although merino has long been considered the best base layer material ...

Apparel made of 100 percent merino wool is great for winter activity—until it isn’t. It insulates, wicks, and dries admirably, as well as mitigates odors—up to the day your fingers pop through the ...

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Dan Demsky vowed to stop overpacking in the spring of 2014. He was on the Greek island of Hydra schlepping luggage to his hotel, which was perched at the top of a hill. “With no paved roads, there ...

Given the high cost of airline bag fees, it’s no surprise that a recent survey from Airfarewatchdog found that only 15 % of travelers prefer to check luggage. But Dan Demsky, cofounder of Unbound ...