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Smartwool Heavyweight Merino 1/4 Zip Neck Black XL
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Possibly 2 years old. Maybe worn 1 or 2 times if that. Looks brand new. Black XL 1/4 zip neck. Selling for $35 Shipping included in the US. DO NOT…

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Patagonia Midweight Capaline 1/4 Zip Neck Black/XL
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I am selling 2 of these. Fairly new hardly worn excellent condition  black 1/4 neck Patagonia Capaline. Selling $35 each or $60 for both.  Shipping included in the US.. via…

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Finetrack Elemental Base Layer
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Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Finetrack Elemental Base Layer.

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Saxx Kinetic Light-Compression Mesh Boxer Brief
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Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Saxx Kinetic Boxer Brief.

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Fruit of Loom Tank Tops Large
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Selling a package of brand new never opened Fruit of the Loom assorted colors ribbed tank tops. $13 should cover shipping fees.. if its more, I will cover.. so $13…

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Womens Patagonia Midweight Capilene Bottoms
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Size medium. Worn once. Good condition. Asking $55

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Stoic Men’s Med Wool Long Underwear
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Stoic Men’s Med long underwear. 50% wool, 50% polyester. Like new, barely worn. Snug fit, fit more like a men’s sm in my opinion

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2022 Backpacking Light Members Choice Awards
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First annual Members Choice Awards – what gear do our members use and love as we near the end of 2022?

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Macpac Nitro Polartech Alpha Pullover
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Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Macpac Nitro Polartech Alpha Pullover.

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Montbell Cool Hoody Men’s XL New
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Never worn outside. I tried it on then removed the tags thinking it was a ‘keeper’ before finding something else that suits me better.   Grey color XL size  …

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By The Numbers: What’s the Best Base Layer Fabric? Wool vs. Alpaca vs. Polyester
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In this paper, I subject base layers in various weights made from merino, merino blends, and alpaca to the suite of tests I have developed to evaluate base layer performance. I then compare the performance of these base layers with those of the polyester base layers I have recently reviewed. We also see if my preconceived notions about merino hold water. Finally, we will see how to choose the fiber for our base layers.

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By The Numbers: Patagonia Capilene Thermal Weight vs. Patagonia Capilene Midweight Performance Comparison
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How does Patagonia Thermal Weight Capilene stack up against Midweight Capilene?

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Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis Leggings with Fly, Men-S, new with tag
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Men’s Merino 200 Oasis Leggings with Fly, Men’s Small, New with tag 100% Merino, Spec, details and review can be found in following link- https://www.icebreaker.com/en-us/mens-baselayers/merino-200-oasis-leggings-with-fly/104370.html?dwvar_104370_color=001 $60 shipping included.  

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[WTB] merino wool sun hoodie (men’s medium)
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Looking to buy a lightweight merino wool sun hoodie, any brand, light color preferred.

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By The Numbers: Testing the Performance of Mountain Hardwear AirMesh Garments
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Is Mountain Hardwear AirMesh a breakthrough product or a prisoner of wicking base-layer physics?

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Patagonia Capilene Lightweight Bottoms – Men’s Large (L)
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Looking for Patagonia Capilene Lightweight bottoms in men’s large.  I’ll also consider something else pretty close that is synthetic and not midweight or thermal weight (I run pretty hot and…

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Macpac Nitro – New Colours
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This is still my favorite baselayer and I thought that like me, some of you might want a second one and take advantage of the new colours Macpac is now…

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Icebreaker Men’s Merino Wool 200 Oasis Long Sleeve Half-Zip Thermal Top – Small / Black
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I have a very gently used Icebreaker Men’s Merino Wool 200 Oasis Long Sleeve Half-Zip Thermal Top for sale. Size: Men’s Small Color: Black Condition: Only used a few times…

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Why is my base layer soaked?
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Sometimes a wet base layer just can’t be avoided. Soaked-based layers happen. Here is why it will happen to you.

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Icebreaker Men’s Merino Wool 200 Oasis Long Sleeve Half-Zip Thermal Top – Small / Black
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I have a very gently used Icebreaker Men’s Merino Wool 200 Oasis Long Sleeve Half-Zip Thermal Top for sale. Size: Men’s Small Color: Black Condition: Only used a few times…

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