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I've only owned merino wool socks but they're fantastic (as long as you get ones with a fairly high percentage of merino wool. 50% is ok but >60% is ideal). I c

I've only owned merino wool socks but they're fantastic (as long as you get ones with a fairly high percentage of merino wool. 50% is ok but >60% is ideal). I can walk 10 miles in my Darn Tough wool socks, take them off, and they have no smell the next day. If I tried the same thing in cotton socks, they'd smell like feet until I wash them. Wool is pricier but IMO better at thermal regulation, and merino doesn't have the scratchiness that a lot of people associate with wool. I haven't tried shirts because they're pricy and I'm a bit worried about durability, but if you have to carry your wardrobe maybe it's worth it.

martin_a 4y ago
Improving "breathability" for my feet would be one of my goals. The example with your socks sounds good, for the moment I've started with one of those "endless scarfs" made out of Merino wool, because I can't stand all the synthetic fibers in those things.
charlie0 4y ago
This. Merino wool is awesome. Merino socks about 3x the price of a normal pair of run of the mill socks, but I find the comfort, durability, and breathability more than make for it. One of the best features, IMO, os that I can forge straight through rivers without worrying about them getting wet because I know that they will be dry in a couple of hours, assuming it's moderately warm.