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Waterman Member
Joined: 21 Mar 2015 Posts: 583 | TRs | Pics Location: Big Snow Quadrangle |
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Wed Feb 23, 2022 10:07 pm
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Went through the progression of wearing all wool like a good boy scout back in the day. On to polypropylene, capalin, goretex and all the miracle fibers that the outdoor manufacturers convinced me to buy. At some point it all became overpriced overated a wet plastic disappointment.
Somebody (kudos to ?) mentioned this company sometime in the past on this site.
They make clothing from alpacas, hats, hoodies etc. Hard to purchase as they were a small manufacturer at first, then finally reached a point to be somewhat easier to shop.
So far I have been very satisfied, the hat is very warm, but not so good for windy cold weather. Next I purchased a hoodie. Wore it for most of October, November running around during hunting season. Fairly thin layers well. Takes a beating.
Finally scored a crew neck shirt. This is the bomb. Fairly thin but almost too warm...
If your looking for outdoor wear in good natural fibers check these guys out. I hope the company doesn't flame out in trying to grow to fast.
http://Appalachiangearcompany.com
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all the difference.
Robert Frost
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all the difference.
Robert Frost
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Chief Joseph Member
Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 7676 | TRs | Pics Location: Verlot-Priest Lake |
I have some alpacka socks from the place on the MLH at the top of sand hill east of Granite Falls. They are amazing quality, thickness and warmth. Don't wear them much except in very cold conditions, but for that imho, they are unbeatable and will for sure outlast me.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
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Waterman Member
Joined: 21 Mar 2015 Posts: 583 | TRs | Pics Location: Big Snow Quadrangle |
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Waterman
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Thu Feb 24, 2022 9:18 am
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Wife gave me those socks for Christmas. You are so right, only good for the coldest days.
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all the difference.
Robert Frost
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all the difference.
Robert Frost
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Cyclopath Faster than light
Joined: 20 Mar 2012 Posts: 7695 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
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Cyclopath
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Thu Feb 24, 2022 2:19 pm
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You can get very thin alpaca socks that are comfortable in the summer. They're not just warm, they're crazy soft which means less blisters.
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Chief Joseph Member
Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 7676 | TRs | Pics Location: Verlot-Priest Lake |
I wonder how durable they are? I have very rough feet and go through a lot of socks. Tried to "Darn" some with less than stellar results. But I mean most are cheaply made, but not cheap, usually I buy Columbia Sportswear.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
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Randito Snarky Member
Joined: 27 Jul 2008 Posts: 9495 | TRs | Pics Location: Bellevue at the moment. |
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Randito
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Thu Feb 24, 2022 3:52 pm
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Chief Joseph Member
Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 7676 | TRs | Pics Location: Verlot-Priest Lake |
I have tried those and also have a battery operated one that works really well....but the problem persists. I think it is genetic, my Mom dealt with food issues too, dry skin, deep cracks, etc...and her Dad as well, he also had very painful corns on his feet.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
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RumiDude Marmota olympus
Joined: 26 Jul 2009 Posts: 3579 | TRs | Pics Location: Port Angeles |
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RumiDude
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Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:39 pm
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Chief Joseph wrote: | I wonder how durable they are? |
Most wool clothing wears faster than synthetic. That's just a rule of thumb but true. And that is especially true of alpacka wool. YMMV
Rumi
"This is my Indian summer ... I'm far more dangerous now, because I don't care at all."
"This is my Indian summer ... I'm far more dangerous now, because I don't care at all."
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Cyclopath Faster than light
Joined: 20 Mar 2012 Posts: 7695 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
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Cyclopath
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Fri Feb 25, 2022 10:14 am
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The summer weight ones get holy toes quickly.
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forest gnome Forest nut...
Joined: 24 Apr 2003 Posts: 3518 | TRs | Pics Location: north cascades!! |
I've seen chiefs feet..still have nightmares..
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