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I've worn Merino for years and it doesn't get smelly either when wet or from perspiration. Legendary around the world sailor Peter Blake wote if for 40 days/nights without it getting itchy. It does take a bit longer to dry than synthetics, but it's warmer, comfier and isn't made with chemicals. I have a light weight one that's great for summer wear also.
Posted: Aug 29, 2008 Dave S

just came back from a wet hike in the adirondacks and find that all rain protective equiptment leaves me sticky or wet,hence i stay in tent or wear fast drying nylon shell of small cost...
Posted: Aug 15, 2008 cz

I've not tested out an 18 micron merino garment. The one I did wear, left a rash under the hip belt, after wearing it for three hours in the rain. Wool takes longer to dry as well. It's right for some people but not me as I would get too hot in it.
Posted: Aug 01, 2008 Honora Renwick

In my personal experience Eagle Creek's duffles are among the very best in design and quality.
Posted: Jul 30, 2008 Eric Blumensaadt

At that price I'd rather get an Integral Designs "Thru Hiker" parka of eVent.
Posted: Jul 30, 2008 Eric Blumensaadt

Any wool gets HEAVY with water when soaked. (Not to mention smelly).

Thanks, but no thanks. I'll stick with synthetics.
Posted: Jul 30, 2008 Eric Blumensaadt

Recently bought this shell while visiting my son in Seattle WA. We went out on hike into mountains and experienced some significant rain on a three to four hour outing, I did get bleed through moisture. I really don't know if that would be considered normal for that kind of shell or not. I really like it and would still buy it. But did have the wetness as I mentioned. This was a long period of significant rain.
Posted: Jul 12, 2008 Dave Waldrop

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