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Walla Walla, WA

3/4/2016

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ColdPruf Platinum Men's Crew and Pants

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OVERALL GRADE: C+ 
  • Performance: C
  • Price: B
  • Quality: C
  • Innovation: C
Coldpruf Bottom
Coldpruf Platinum Pants
Coldpruf Top
Coldpruf Platinum Crew
Walla Walla, WA
51°F
Sunny
Wind W 8 mph Humidity 54% Dew Point 40°F Pressure 29.97 in 
Visibility 10.0 mi UV Index 3 of 10

The Wool Review: Coldpruf Men's Platinum Crew and Pants

The Coldpruf Platinum Crew and Pants are okay.  Our review showed them to be adequate for warmth and durability, but oversized compared to similar next to skin layers.  The fit is baggy (oversized) and uncomfortable if layered for a long period of wear.  We also found the sleeves to be cut too short to stay fully down the wrist.  The pants are comfortable, but not as a layered piece.  We feel that the posted pictures are misleading for the actual fit of the garment.  The wool is not as soft/comfortable as competitive items.  The price for the both the crew and top is very competitive-low.  Overall, you get what you pay for; a functional unremarkable base layer.      
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The Best of the Best: Mid-Weight Merino Wool

3/1/2016

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The Best Mid-Weight Merino Wool Base Layer of 2016

Scout
2016 Best of the Best (mid-weight Merino Wool): the Scout by WoolPRO.

Best of the Best

The WoolPRO Scout (100% Merino Wool Base Layer, 1/4 Zip, 195gr midweight), was consistently good to excellent across all of our categories, and the price simply cannot be beat.  The fit is athletic but not uncomfortable, and the Activeseam Stitch is both innovative and a dramatic improvement over the more common flatlock seam.  Depending on color, this shirt can be found between $59-85, and is an awesome value.  The Scout receives our TWR 2016 gold star.
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The Best of the Best: Lightweight Merino Wool

3/1/2016

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The Best Lightweight Merino Wool Top of 2016

Bristow
2016 Best of the Best (lightweight Merino Wool): The Bristow by PEP.

Best of the Best

The BRISTOW by PEP is an exciting and comfortable lightweight top.  It competes directly with the juggernaut Icebreaker lightweight line of merino wool base layer, and earns this years Best of the Best TWR gold star for its aggressive pricing, energized styling, and flattering design.  We were impressed with the versatility of this top, as well as its stylish pleated cap sleeve and raglan cut. 
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Crater Lake, Oregon

2/29/2016

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Patagonia Men's Merino Air Crew

​OVERALL GRADE: A- 
  • Performance: A
  • Price: C
  • Quality: A
  • Innovation: A
Patagonia Air Front
Patagonia Merino Air - Front
Patagonia Merino Air Back
Patagonia Merino Air - Back


​Crater Lake, OR
44°F
Feels Like 40° Partly Cloudy
Wind SSE 7 mph Humidity 56% Dew Point 29°F Pressure 30.27 in  Visibility 10.0 mi UV Index 2 of 10

The Wool Review: Patagonia Men's Merino Air Crew

This is an incredibly warm and light base layer.  It was a cold day at Crater Lake with a modest wind.  The Patagonia Merino  Air felt comfortable and shockingly warm. The two reportable downsides are that the unconventional 'merino air' fabric has a foreign waffle feel, and that it is very expensive.  It appears to be durable, but the jury is out until is survives an entire season of real wear.  From a warmth, weight, and aesthetic point of view, this is a wonderful base layer, nearly living up to the considerable hype from Patagonia.  Overall, a highly recommended base layer with a steep price.    
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