[at-l] Warming up after hiking.

[daniel@circumtech.com (Daniel Berlinger)]

> Hrm.  Is smartwool any better about the weight when wet thing?

I just started wearing a couple of their T's (both long and short sleeve) and they're far better at temp reg. than I woud have thought. They never have that clammy feeling that the non absorbant fabrics have. They have yet to feel wet/clammy at all, but I haven't pushed them very hard yet. (around town etc.)

>From a weight standpoint I have no idea what would happen if they got a good soaking.

No itchiness for me or anything along those terms.

A bit pricey if they don't wear incredibly well. Time will tell.


> That would be alpaca.  I got an alpaca sweater in the late 80's which I 
> just love.  Incredibly soft and warm.  Really only suitable for very
> very cold days.

I have an alpaca scarf that you'd have to fight me (and win... :) to get...

d.