Looking for Merino Wool Base Layers
01-01-09, 02:43 PM
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Looking for Merino Wool Base Layers
I've been checking the internets in search of deals on lightweight, short-sleeved, Merino Wool base layers. I have a couple that I bought on sale at REI quite some time ago, but I wear them so much that they are finally starting to wear out. I wear them both on and off the bike, and since they don't need to be laundered anywhere near as frequently as cotton T-shirts, they've saved me a bundle on water and detergent.
Any tips on where I might find some good ones at a decent price? The company would have to be willing to ship to Europe.
Any tips on where I might find some good ones at a decent price? The company would have to be willing to ship to Europe.
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MEC (Canadian company) -
https://search.mec.ca/?N=10&Ntt=merin...=1230842780833
Decathlon (European company) -
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/search...2333¢ral=7
https://search.mec.ca/?N=10&Ntt=merin...=1230842780833
Decathlon (European company) -
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/search...2333¢ral=7
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Thanks, Machka, but the Decathlon stores here in Spain don't carry any of the Merino wool garments, and MEC charges a minimum $50.00 shipping fee. A little steep for a couple of T-shirts, methinks! I'll keep looking.
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Do you have GO Sport stores in Spain? I know they are in France, and sell similar things as Decathlon stores.
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Try a discount clothing store. We have TJ Maxx or Marshall's here. I bought two 100% Merino wool sweaters that are a bit heavier than the 265g baselayered ones. They must be hand washed but at $15 each it was much cheaper than the 150g Smartwool baselayer I bought my girlfriend for Christmas ($60). Just wear a light baselayer under the wool sweater so you don't have to wash it each time.
01-01-09, 08:25 PM
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Any second hand stores there?
Around here, you can find some really nice wool stuff, really cheap....
Around here, you can find some really nice wool stuff, really cheap....
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I've found some nice garments here: https://www.backcountrygear.com/apparel/Base_Layer.cfm
Thanks to all of you for the help.
01-02-09, 03:16 AM
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The thin nature of synthetics work quite well.. Are not the Wool base layers, quite scratchy. I'll be going into a Decathlon and Veloland in the next couple days. I'll see if they are in the south of France...
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Merino wool is very soft ... a lovely fabric. And there should be Decathlons in the south of France. Use the store locator to look them up.
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There are Machka. It's only 10 Km away.. I'll be in one in the next couple days..
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