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    Default Unbound Merino - any experience?

    Any of you guys buy these products at all?

    https://unboundmerino.com/collection...-wool-clothing

    I like wool clothing but don't know if this brand actually lives up to the hype. Google reviews are great but someone who bought it is more great.
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    I’ve been watching lots of one-bag-packer videos where they recommend this stuff for odour free, lightweight

    but then I remembered I love the dryer too much.

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    $120 for merino undershirt. Baller price for sure. Mec or mountain warehouse will be about half that price.
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    Probably a reason MEC costs half - lot of reviews of MEC-branded merino literally falling apart immediately, at least from a few years ago. My general rule was never buy MEC-branded gear; not sure if that's changed since their rebuild from Co-op to Corp, but I wouldn't be rushing back to try.
    Pricepoint & weight for unbound seems pretty similar to Icebreaker, which I wear a lot of. Interested, as I'm not too impressed with Icebreaker's recent decline in sock quality, narrowing product lines, and weird colourways. I'll probably give a basic v-neck or LS tee a try when I need to buy another.
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    I've had lots of good MEC gear over the years but their mernio layers are dogshit. If you want a cheap set, get them from Decathlon.

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    Well you got me interested, I love wool clothing. I pointed out the hoodie I was going to order to the mrs as she just walked by, and she cracked me in the back of the head a good one when she saw the $250 price tag.

    "Yes hunny, it's probably overpriced, wool prices are crazy or what?"

    I ordered 2 anyway.

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    Merino wool is like no other. I picked up some merino wool socks and they are warm as hell and keep my feet dry. Plus to that is they don't smell bad like other socks.

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    Merino as a fabric is incredible. I have lots of it. Even have a sweater I got from value village that I use for camping. Awesome stuff. But I'm definitely too cheap for a $120 Tee shirt or a $250 hoodie.
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    I like the Kirkland merino wool socks.

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    It’s lovely stuff. Too bad it makes me itchy. I have a few ice breaker items but I can’t wear them.

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    You want Icebreaker.

    Quality merino wool stuff

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buster View Post
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    Those look awesome for future reference, thanks. Presently on a tshirt mission!

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    Well you got me interested, I love wool clothing. I pointed out the hoodie I was going to order to the mrs as she just walked by, and she cracked me in the back of the head a good one when she saw the $250 price tag.

    "Yes hunny, it's probably overpriced, wool prices are crazy or what?"

    I ordered 2 anyway.
    @Gman.45 Nice, update with what you think of it please.

    In the world of wool products I have a big love for Anian stuff if you've not checked them out before. I'll end up with a modern melton in every colour eventually, have a field coat as well. They'll last forever and are my favourite things to wear all winter.

    https://anianmfg.com/collections/shop-mens
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    Those look awesome for future reference, thanks. Presently on a tshirt mission!

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    @Gman.45 Nice, update with what you think of it please.

    In the world of wool products I have a big love for Anian stuff if you've not checked them out before. I'll end up with a modern melton in every colour eventually, have a field coat as well. They'll last forever and are my favourite things to wear all winter.

    https://anianmfg.com/collections/shop-mens
    I got their Anian chore coat and it's high quality stuff

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    I have a few sweaters and flannels from Anain...been debating a Berlino or Melton for an overshirt but haven't got around to trying them on.
    @JRSC00LUDE How warm are they? I tend to run a bit cold, but I don't want a super thick work shirt where i'll sweat my balls off (I have a few denim work shirts, and was hoping these would be a liiiitle bit heavier).
    Gracias
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    Quote Originally Posted by XylathaneGTR View Post
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    I have a few sweaters and flannels from Anain...been debating a Berlino or Melton for an overshirt but haven't got around to trying them on.
    @JRSC00LUDE How warm are they? I tend to run a bit cold, but I don't want a super thick work shirt where i'll sweat my balls off (I have a few denim work shirts, and was hoping these would be a liiiitle bit heavier).
    Gracias
    @XylathaneGTR they have good weight to them but won't cook you. I'd say they're about just right, medium weight but can all day wear. I wear it in lieu of a coat anywhere the plus 10 to minus 10. I wouldn't go for a run in them or anything haha

    Quality of their stuff is top notch too.
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    I've tried a few different brands and ultimately SmartWool has been the highest quality. No experience with Unbound, unfortunately.

    Iceberg makes me itch, must be a blend.
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    Quote Originally Posted by msommers View Post
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    I've tried a few different brands and ultimately SmartWool has been the highest quality. No experience with Unbound, unfortunately.

    Iceberg makes me itch, must be a blend.
    @msommers I don't think smartwool makes any t's that are 100% merino, they're all blended?
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    Not sure TBH as I've only used their baselayers. Example: https://smartwool.ca/en/sw016349k50....waAqlFEALw_wcB
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    I bought 6 tees as a trial run. So far so good. I wonder how they'll be in a year. I'd like to get 3 years wear out of them
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