Reviews by User: clmbikski (2)

I live in merino shirts from September through April. I own shirts from just about every merino apparel maker. Hands down, the two Kiwi companies (Icebreaker and Survival) have the highest quality. Everything from the fabric, workmanship and styling is grade A. The Icebreaker Bodyfit line are some of my favorites. It just seems to be the perfect weight (thicker than a standard t-shirt, but not as thick as a sweatshirt) and it's soft and warm all winter long. One caution about all the "no stink" babble I hear regarding Merino. It's true that it will not create the wrank BO smells that many synthetics are guilty of, BUT if you sweat hard in one or get it wet, you will get that wet wool smell that is not too pleasing. The good thing though is that as soon as the garment dries, the smell goes away.

I live in merino shirts from September through April. I own shirts from just about every merino apparel maker. Hands down, the two Kiwi companies (Icebreaker and Survival) have the highest quality. Everything from the fabric, workmanship and styling is grade A. The Icebreaker Bodyfit line are some of my favorites. It just seems to be the perfect weight (thicker than a standard t-shirt, but not as thick as a sweatshirt) and it's soft and warm all winter long. One caution about all the "no stink" babble I hear regarding Merino. It's true that it will not create the wrank BO smells that many synthetics are guilty of, BUT if you sweat hard in one or get it wet, you will get that wet wool smell that is not too pleasing. The good thing though is that as soon as the garment dries, the smell goes away.

Fantastic all around tough canvas shorts. The new tunnel belt and zipper fly are wonderful improvements from the '03 model. Egress is much easier with the new belt and whoever thought the velcro fly was a good idea? If you liked the previous incarnation, you'll love these.