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Cost: $59.99
Quality/Durability: 10/10. Merino wool is seriously amazing, there is nothing negative to say about the construction or longevity of these leggings. Value: 5/10. If it didn't have the fly it would be a better value, but as is chances are you will be wearing it in addition to something else (which cost more money). As is it is already in the upper end of leggings price wise. If it was just a standard pair of leggings (like Icebreaker's Atom Legless design) then they would look better on their own and warrant a higher rating because of that. Other: 10/10. It is really light making it an easy addition to any pack, and, if it is worn alone, is less heavy but just as warm as any pants. Overall: 38/50. Verdict: I'm kind of disappointed in Icebreaker with this one. I'm not upset I bought it, I love my pair, I just think that If they took away the fly it would look like a better version of their Atom Legless and really increase how much use you can get out of it. Cost: $20.99 Great for: Hiking, camping, trail running or casual wear in the fall and winter. The good: The merino wool will dry quickly if wet and breathes great. The bad: They seem to run a little smaller and tighter than a standard pair of hiking socks. Also, it shrinks a bit when washed making them even smaller. Rating Variety/Appearance: 7/10. Looks fine, but there is limited variety. That's expected to a degree for hiking socks though. Feel/Comfort: 10/10. Noticably soft, and surprisingly good at retaining warmth considering its' thinness. Quality/Durability: 6/10. It is made of high quality wool but its' habit of shrinking makes it not so durable. Value:7/10. Aside from comfort these socks are pretty average, they have some benefits but are pretty comparable to SmartWool hiking socks. Other: 10/10. The ability to keep water off of you makes this sock stand out as a great pair of socks for active use. You have the benefits of warmth and dryness that some hiking socks can't offer. Overall: 40/50. Verdict: This is a nice hiking sock, but there are comparable socks with similar comfort and drying capabilities. Cost: $49.99 Great for: Hikes, runs and working out. The good: This shirt will not pick up a smell, no matter how much you try. The bad: The Merino wool can be itchy to people with sensitive skin. Rating Variety/Appearance: 7/10. A nice, clean (but standard) design. There's nothing flashy about it, and not much variation but what it does it does well. Feel/Comfort: 8/10. This shirt fits like a glove, but the Merino wool can get a bit itchy compared to other shirts. Quality/Durability: 9/10. The merino wool stands up to the test of time. It remains smell and stretch free after many uses and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. However, it's sometimes itchy feel could be improved upon. Value:10/10.Having the baa code to know your shirt is ethically made matched with the extremely durable design makes this an excellent value for your hard earned dollar. Other: 9/10. The ice breaker line makes for easy layering and adjusting, giving the shirt a wider range of uses than standard light weight shirts. Overall:43/50. Verdict: This is a great shirt that anyone should be able to get use out of. The price, while up there, is easily justified.
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About your Reviewer: Joe P.Growing up in Michigan and around the Great Lakes has made it easy to be an avid outdoors enthusiast and conservationist my whole life. I love doing anything that keeps me staying active and being outdoors. This ranges from running, lifting, climbing, hiking, camping, biking, etc. All of these hobbies of mine are things I take very seriously and love to do. Because of this, before I make any purchase for one of my passions I try to do as much research about a product as possible to insure I am getting a product that I will enjoy for years. That has led to me starting this site in hopes of helping others avoid the guess work I went through by providing honest and unbiased product reviews. If you have any questions, concerns, or request please contact me at [email protected] ArchivesCategories
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