Merino Wool Base Layer Question

[Water Gypsy]

I got mine in Cotswold camping in the sales for about £25.

Just had a look at their site, got some good stuff...cheers

[Urban X]

Ah cool, ur welcome, glad to help out I really envy you and dreadhead for your trip, from what I've read so far seems like it's gonna be awesome, good on ya both.


Si

[Water Gypsy]

Ah cool, ur welcome, glad to help out I really envy you and dreadhead for your trip, from what I've read so far seems like it's gonna be awesome, good on ya both.


Si

awh tis just one of things you gotta do..so we're going for it while we can!! Im interested to see how long we survive haha!

[Toddy]

Another vote for the Aldi's stuff, if you can find it
I've worn a lot of thermal merino and silk over the years, this stuff works very well, and it washes well too
It was about a quarter of the price I usually pay, so that was another bonus. If they do it again, I'm having some more

atb,
M

[EdS]

Bamboo stuff is just rayon. They use the bamboo as a source of cellulose to make the rayon.
It undergoes allsorts of chemical treatments to extract the cellulose.

http://www.patagonia.com.au/environm...boo-and-rayon/

[Urban X]

Bamboo stuff is just rayon. They use the bamboo as a source of cellulose to make the rayon.
It undergoes allsorts of chemical treatments to extract the cellulose.

http://www.patagonia.com.au/environm...boo-and-rayon/

So it's not the natural, environmentally friendly product I thought it was then?


Si

[EdS]

Nope, not at all

[treadlightly]

So it's not the natural, environmentally friendly product I thought it was then?



Si

Yes, its bamboo viscose so the same manufacturing process as rayon/viscose. The environmentally friendly claims made are based on the use of bamboo which is very fast growing and, unlike cotton, does not require pesticides and lots of water to flourish.

[Water Gypsy]

Another vote for the Aldi's stuff, if you can find it
I've worn a lot of thermal merino and silk over the years, this stuff works very well, and it washes well too
It was about a quarter of the price I usually pay, so that was another bonus. If they do it again, I'm having some more

atb,
M

I'll deff keep my eye out for the aldi stuff, sounds well worth it if I can find it I suppose im in no rush, just want to get something before my money goes haha!

[para106]

I have a set from Mountain Warehouse which were pretty cheap & decent quality. At the moment there's quite a lot of Trekmates stuff in TK Maxx - up here anyway. There's also a lot of Merino wool jumpers on the go too. Good luck.

[Dark Horse Dave]

Another vote for EDZ here: http://www.edzlayering.com/

Mrs DHD & I both have merino tops from there, and we both rate them highly. I wore mine for a week long survival course a couple of years ago - and it didn't pong when I got home! It's still going strong. More sensibly, Mrs DHD uses hers all the time for normal stuff like keeping warm.

In your price range too.

And great service from the company! (no affiliation etc)

[VFR800Essex]

I dont know much about bamboo thermals, what are they like?

They're really good and you can stake ya runner beans with um when ya not wearing them!!!

[plastic-ninja]

Good idea to try Field and Trek if you have one near.
If you sign up with Quidco as well( Ask me for a link if you like )
you get 2 or 3% cashback when you pay with a debit card in their store.
They sell HH and icebreaker merino.Usually good prices.
Have a great trip,
Simon

[Water Gypsy]

thank you for all your help everyone, got plenty of places to look now, cheers

[21st century pict]

Baa Baa Base layers are a bit cheaper worth a look but the Howies are great. Woolpower stuff is very good to.