Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Wool, merino wool, alpaca, possum down and other natural fiber materials have been high performing quality clothing for hikers, backpacker, campers, outdoorsmen, and everybody else for hundreds and hundreds of years. Science and man has created similar high performing synthetic materials such as polyester and nylon that have become popular mailed due to a lower price. However, natural materials often remain superior. In this video, I share my favorite wool, merino wool, alpaca, and possum down clothing. I explain why these items are on the op of my list and when alpaca and possum down are better than wool.
Midwest Backpacker Merch:
midwest-backpacker.creator-spring.com
Follow Midwest Backpacker on Facebook
facebook.com/MidwestBackpacker
Follow Midwest Backpacker on Instagram
instagram.com/midwest_backpacker
Gear I frequently Use:
Backpacks -
Waymark Ultra 38L EVLV and Waymark Framed Thru 40L
waymarkgearco.com
Pilgrim Ultralight Highline Framed
pilgrimul.com
Hammock - Warbonnet Ridgerunner -
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com
Rain Fly - 13' Warbonnet Thunder Fly and Mountain Fly-
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com
Tents -
Zpacks Duplex -
zpacks.com/products/duplex-tent
Luxe Mini Peak XL Hot Tent -
threeridgesgear.com/midwestbackpacker
3RG Titanium Wood Stove -
threeridgesgear.com/midwestbackpacker
Top Quilts-
UGQ Outdoors 20 Degree Bandit -
https://ugqoutdoor.com/top-quilts/ban...
Hammock Gear O, 20, and 40 Degree Burrows-
https://hammockgear.com
Under Quilts-
Warbonnet Outdoors 40 Degree Lynx Underquilt
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com
Loco Libre 20 and -20 Degree Ridge Reapers with 900 - fill power goose down - https://www.locolibregear.com
Clothing -
REI Magma 850 Hooded Down Jacket (seasonal) -
https://www.rei.com
REI Rainpants-
https://www.rei.com/product/137186/re...
Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket -
enlightenedequipment.com/mens-visp-rain-jacket-stock
REI Minimalist Waterproof Mittens -
rei.com/product/100626/rei-co-op-minimalist-waterproof-mittens
Appalachian Gear Company Alpaca Hoodie -
appalachiangearcompany.com
Appalachian Gear Company Neck Pipe -
appalachiangearcompany.com
Injinji Merino Wool Toe Sock Liners-
amazon.com/dp/B01LW7RHEY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Darn Tough Merino Wool Socks -
amazon.com/dp/B008N4G3TC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Wuru Wool Company - Light Weight Merino Wool Hoodie
wuruwool.com
Lester River Bushcraft Wool Boreal Anorak -
lrbushcraft.com/lester-river-bushcraft-wool-boreal-shirt-anorak
Brynje Wool Thermo Mesh Long Sleeve Shirt -
brynjeusa.com
Zpaks Conductive Brushtail Possum Down Gloves-
zpacks.com/products/possumdown-gloves
Footwear -
Brooks Cascadia 16 Trail Runners -
amzn.to/3pKo50A
Steger Artic Mukluks -
mukluks.com/Arctic/productinfo/AR+M
Electronics -
Garmin In-Reach Mini Communicator
amzn.to/3A29lxJ
Anker Power Banks -
amzn.to/2Uxx2xv
Nitecore NU25 Headlamp -
amzn.to/3vPU9Ao
Camera- iphone 14 Pro Max
Ultrapod Lightweight Camera Tripod-
amzn.to/3qm3wq6
Noxgear39g Bluetooth Speaker -
noxgear.com/39g
Other Gear-
MSR Mini Groundhog Stakes -
amzn.to/35w1Wwd
Hilltop Packs Custom Printed Food Bag -
hilltoppacks.com/#
Sea to Summit Compression Dry Sack
https://www.rei.com/product/867058/se...
Cascade Mountain Tech Hiking Poles-
amzn.to/35PfrDr
Toaks 550ML Cook Pot-
amzn.to/3qycNfb
BRS Stove -
amazon.com/dp/B00NNMF70U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share&th=1
Fancy Feast Stove -
youtu.be/JkgbwOs3oyE
MSR Whisperlite Stove -
amzn.to/3TmzMKf
Toaks Long Handle Spoon-
amzn.to/3j30HJ8
CNOC 2 Liter Water Bag -
currently unavailable
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter -
amzn.to/2TYmPK6
Sit Pad -
amzn.to/3hOliz2
Peak Refuel Freeze Dried Meals (Used BCE15 Discount Code for 15% off)
peakrefuel.com
Down Socks-
garagegrowngear.com/products/down-socks-by-goosefeet-gear?_pos=1&_sid=ae99b3c56&_ss=r
Lite AF Fanny Pack-
liteaf.com/product/fanny-pack
Permethrin-
thetickterminator.com
#wool #alpaca #possumdown
Wool, merino wool, alpaca, possum down and other natural fiber materials have been high performing quality clothing for hikers, backpacker, campers, outdoorsmen, and everybody else for hundreds and hundreds of years. Science and man has created similar high performing synthetic materials such as polyester and nylon that have become popular mailed due to a lower price. However, natural materials often remain superior. In this video, I share my favorite wool, merino wool, alpaca, and possum down clothing. I explain why these items are on the op of my list and when alpaca and possum down are better than wool.
Midwest Backpacker Merch:
midwest-backpacker.creator-spring.com
Follow Midwest Backpacker on Facebook
facebook.com/MidwestBackpacker
Follow Midwest Backpacker on Instagram
instagram.com/midwest_backpacker
Gear I frequently Use:
Backpacks -
Waymark Ultra 38L EVLV and Waymark Framed Thru 40L
waymarkgearco.com
Pilgrim Ultralight Highline Framed
pilgrimul.com
Hammock - Warbonnet Ridgerunner -
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com
Rain Fly - 13' Warbonnet Thunder Fly and Mountain Fly-
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com
Tents -
Zpacks Duplex -
zpacks.com/products/duplex-tent
Luxe Mini Peak XL Hot Tent -
threeridgesgear.com/midwestbackpacker
3RG Titanium Wood Stove -
threeridgesgear.com/midwestbackpacker
Top Quilts-
UGQ Outdoors 20 Degree Bandit -
https://ugqoutdoor.com/top-quilts/ban...
Hammock Gear O, 20, and 40 Degree Burrows-
https://hammockgear.com
Under Quilts-
Warbonnet Outdoors 40 Degree Lynx Underquilt
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com
Loco Libre 20 and -20 Degree Ridge Reapers with 900 - fill power goose down - https://www.locolibregear.com
Clothing -
REI Magma 850 Hooded Down Jacket (seasonal) -
https://www.rei.com
REI Rainpants-
https://www.rei.com/product/137186/re...
Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket -
enlightenedequipment.com/mens-visp-rain-jacket-stock
REI Minimalist Waterproof Mittens -
rei.com/product/100626/rei-co-op-minimalist-waterproof-mittens
Appalachian Gear Company Alpaca Hoodie -
appalachiangearcompany.com
Appalachian Gear Company Neck Pipe -
appalachiangearcompany.com
Injinji Merino Wool Toe Sock Liners-
amazon.com/dp/B01LW7RHEY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Darn Tough Merino Wool Socks -
amazon.com/dp/B008N4G3TC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Wuru Wool Company - Light Weight Merino Wool Hoodie
wuruwool.com
Lester River Bushcraft Wool Boreal Anorak -
lrbushcraft.com/lester-river-bushcraft-wool-boreal-shirt-anorak
Brynje Wool Thermo Mesh Long Sleeve Shirt -
brynjeusa.com
Zpaks Conductive Brushtail Possum Down Gloves-
zpacks.com/products/possumdown-gloves
Footwear -
Brooks Cascadia 16 Trail Runners -
amzn.to/3pKo50A
Steger Artic Mukluks -
mukluks.com/Arctic/productinfo/AR+M
Electronics -
Garmin In-Reach Mini Communicator
amzn.to/3A29lxJ
Anker Power Banks -
amzn.to/2Uxx2xv
Nitecore NU25 Headlamp -
amzn.to/3vPU9Ao
Camera- iphone 14 Pro Max
Ultrapod Lightweight Camera Tripod-
amzn.to/3qm3wq6
Noxgear39g Bluetooth Speaker -
noxgear.com/39g
Other Gear-
MSR Mini Groundhog Stakes -
amzn.to/35w1Wwd
Hilltop Packs Custom Printed Food Bag -
hilltoppacks.com/#
Sea to Summit Compression Dry Sack
https://www.rei.com/product/867058/se...
Cascade Mountain Tech Hiking Poles-
amzn.to/35PfrDr
Toaks 550ML Cook Pot-
amzn.to/3qycNfb
BRS Stove -
amazon.com/dp/B00NNMF70U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share&th=1
Fancy Feast Stove -
youtu.be/JkgbwOs3oyE
MSR Whisperlite Stove -
amzn.to/3TmzMKf
Toaks Long Handle Spoon-
amzn.to/3j30HJ8
CNOC 2 Liter Water Bag -
currently unavailable
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter -
amzn.to/2TYmPK6
Sit Pad -
amzn.to/3hOliz2
Peak Refuel Freeze Dried Meals (Used BCE15 Discount Code for 15% off)
peakrefuel.com
Down Socks-
garagegrowngear.com/products/down-socks-by-goosefeet-gear?_pos=1&_sid=ae99b3c56&_ss=r
Lite AF Fanny Pack-
liteaf.com/product/fanny-pack
Permethrin-
thetickterminator.com
#wool #alpaca #possumdown
