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    Bill B
    BPL Member

    @bill123

    The new Hoody is one of my favorite shirts. However, I'm curious how many people would prefer it in synthetic rather than merino?

    #1465625
    Simon Wurster
    BPL Member

    @einstein

    Locale: Big Apple

    I'd be interested in a synthetic version. I'd be happy to put up with "synthetic chill" for the durability, quick drying, zero-itch, and lower price. (I've nearly solved the problem of synthetic stink with hydrogen peroxide.) Although I don't have BPL Merino Hoody, I have a collection of other modern Merino tops (Patagonia, Smartwool), and although they perform well, they all have the same skeletons in the closet: fragile, take forever to dry (from perspiration, not washing), are still itchy (albeit minor), and cost a lot. Drying time and itchy-ness are perhaps my biggest pet-peeves with Merino.

    A version in midweight Capilene would be just great.

    #1465636
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Like, maybe, a R.5 Hoody?

    #1465637
    Dave .
    BPL Member

    @ramapo

    >>(I've nearly solved the problem of synthetic stink with hydrogen peroxide.)

    Do tell Simon. I'd love to get the stink outta some of my shirts. How does your trick work?

    #1465662
    Simon Wurster
    BPL Member

    @einstein

    Locale: Big Apple

    Dave: Check out This Thread.

    I've been using the technique for months now, and there's no ill effects on the fabric. I have not tried it on underwear, but my merino works well for this and I don't feel the itch.

    Tom: Patagonia R.5 Hoody… is this the one that was only made for one season and no loner exists? Bummer…

    #1465669
    George Matthews
    BPL Member

    @gmatthews

    how many people would prefer it in synthetic rather than merino?

    My preference is the merino. I like its feel and, for me, thermo-regulation is better with merino than synthetic material.

    #1465724
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Tom: Patagonia R.5 Hoody… is this the one that was only made for one season and no loner exists? Bummer…
    I dunno, Simon, but I have considered emailing them with a suggestion to make something like that. It'd be great for 3 season hiking.

    #1465727
    Bill B
    BPL Member

    @bill123

    My preference would be a Capeline 2 weight hoody.

    #1465741
    Christopher Kuzmich
    Member

    @obchristo2

    The R.5 Hoody was produced in a Womens version only for 1 year- 2 years ago.

    I jealous of the ladies in my shop that have one.

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