Merino wool

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First lite merino is my choice. Fit is good for me. As far as durability if you are breaking brush or in briars it will get trashed.
Its an undergarment and i treat it as such.
I tried black ovis and fit was aweful for me.
 
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Sales at Voormi only happen rarely and don't typically save a ton over their regular prices, unfortunately.

My River Run hoodie says 52% Merino 48% Polyester. My heavier weight High-E Hoodie is 42% Merino, 31% Polyester, 25% Nylon and 2% Lycra.

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How do you like that High-E hoodie? What's the inner fabric like?
 

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How do you like that High-E hoodie? What's the inner fabric like?
I really like the High-E hoodies. I like them enough that I own two of them (one in camo and one in a solid color). It is a heavier weight than most grid fleece mid layers so I don't typically pack it unless I'm going to be wearing it more than packing it. In the winter I get a lot of use out of them as they breath well and are warm. The inner fabric is sort of like a grid type fabric. Here's a photo for reference of what it's like in the body and arms. The hood and upper chest/back is a softer mesh fabric (the gray fabric photo).
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I really like the High-E hoodies. I like them enough that I own two of them (one in camo and one in a solid color). It is a heavier weight than most grid fleece mid layers so I don't typically pack it unless I'm going to be wearing it more than packing it. In the winter I get a lot of use out of them as they breath well and are warm. The inner fabric is sort of like a grid type fabric. Here's a photo for reference of what it's like in the body and arms. The hood and upper chest/back is a softer mesh fabric (the gray fabric photo).
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Thank you, much appreciated!

I’m on the fence about picking one up as my one and only mid layer. I’m too hot (on the move) to wear anything more than a t-shirt until the temps hit the 30’s, might be perfect or might be too heavy…
 
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The durability of my Black Ovis and Core4Element merino was not very good. Kuiu and so far SG have been durable. I stay away from cheap merino now.
Interesting, I’ve actually found the Black Ovis to be very durable for me. I think it’s one of the rare values you can find in merino.
Sales at Voormi only happen rarely and don't typically save a ton over their regular prices, unfortunately.

My River Run hoodie says 52% Merino 48% Polyester. My heavier weight High-E Hoodie is 42% Merino, 31% Polyester, 25% Nylon and 2% Lycra.

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Yes, Voormi is crazy expensive and sales are usually just 5-10% off with very few choices remaining. That said, it’s probably my favorite brand. I own about a dozen Voormi pieces and I bought all of them but one on eBay. It’s worth it though, even used.
 
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