Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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For years I've been hiking in mostly synthetic layers but for this winter I want to start eliminating harmful chemicals as much as I can - especially for layers against my skin. Here I go over some Merino Wool layers from Decathlon, Zorali, Merino Tech, and Creepers - plus a PFAS-free hiking rain poncho from Simond.

LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO
Zorali Men's Merino T-Shirt Fog - alnk.to/btqmjOP
Zorali Men's Merino LS Hoody Fog - alnk.to/2FEth2O
Simond MT500 100% Merino Wool Long-sleeve T-shirt - decathlonamerica.sjv.io/raMQPD
Simond MT500 Hiking Rain Poncho 60L - decathlonamerica.sjv.io/RGQ59v
Creepers Toe Socks - bit.ly/2MgqQG3
Merino Tech Briefs - amzn.to/3KZ56wt

Are Injinji Still the Best Hiking Toe Socks? - youtu.be/pg9ZNj7rWEo
Is the Best Backpacking Jacket . . . a Poncho? (A Review of the Altus Atmospheric) - youtu.be/LeMzB7Z5tVQ

0:00 Synthetic vs. Merino Wool Clothing
2:58 Zorali Short Sleeve T-Shirt (100% Merino Wool)
3:45 Zorali Sun Hoody (100% Merino Wool)
5:17 Decathlon Simond MT500 Long Sleeve T-Shirt (100% Merino Wool)
6:48 Creepers Toe Socks (Merino Wool Blend)
8:29 Merino Tech Boxer Briefs (100% Merino Wool)
9:08 Decathlon Simond MT500 Rain Poncho (60L) (PFAS-Free PU-Coated Nylon)

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