Originally Posted by
Seattle Forrest
I use two merino wool neck gaiters; one over my neck which can be pulled up to my eyes, and one over my head which can come down to cover my ears. But when I climb hills, sprint, or get warm for some other reason, I can adjust it to let whatever amount of air I want in.
How soft is alpaca wool, compared to merino and cashmere, out of curiosity?
Oh, hard to say, I am no expert. It feels about the same to me. I just checked my base layer (merino) and my balaclava and I can't really feel a difference.