[at-l] Capilene

[MFederle]

Thanks, Ken.  I will look into these two brands.
gypsy
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ken Bennett 
  To: MFederle 
  Cc: at-l at backcountry.net 
  Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 5:56 PM
  Subject: Re: [at-l] Capilene


  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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