[at-l] Capilene

[Ken Bennett]

Hey, Gypsy,

For instant warmth, there's nothing like lightweight merino wool. Icebreaker
and Ibex are good brands. It doesn't stink, ever, and you don't get that
thermal shock chill when you stop hiking on a cold day.

--Ken

On Dec 4, 2007 4:42 PM, MFederle <gypsy97 at charter.net> wrote:

> I'm looking to find long underwear in a fabric that is similar to the
> "old"
> capilene - not the newer stuff.  I wore it when I left Springer in Mar of
> 97, and I'm still wearing the same items today because I can't find a
> replacement.  I tried Patagonia's new version of capilene and it just
> isn't
> the same - seems heavier and not as soft, and you don't get that "instant
> warm" feeling from the moment you put it on.
>
> I gave some of my good old capilene to my niece who is a student in NYC.
> Being a California girl she is freezing in the streets of New York, and
> she
> was amazed when she put the capilene on.
>
> My son told me he thinks Patagonia is using a more sustainable method of
> manufacturing which is why they changed the fabric, but I'm not so sure.
> I've written them about it but didn't get much satisfaction.  So if anyone
> has bought a brand that they know compares favorably I would like to know
> what it is.  thanks.
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