WoolWeenies Club

[Catrin]

I experimented with my smartwool base layer, merino wool jersey, and smartwool glove liners today. Am trying to back off the bike for a couple of days to let my leg heal a bit, but still need to exercise so I went for a hike this afternoon. Only for three miles and it is a rather flat set of trails, but pretty and usually very quiet.

It was 50-something, damp and windy - and I didn't want to break out a coat, so I pulled out all of my wool layers, the few I have, tossed a fleece sleeveless vest over everything and went hiking.

I was nice and warm without getting too toasty - though that changed afterwards when I was on the way home in my car... I am really looking forward to trying out all of these things on my bike.

I was especially impressed at how well those wool layers kept the wind out - even when I was warm enough to unzip the lightweight fleece vest! I was surprised by that, actually. The base layer and jersey are so thin...but apparently that doesn't matter

[PamNY]

Catrin, I too have been amazed at how well multiple wool layers work. Even birdwatching last year in 25 degree wind chill, I was pretty much okay. I only had to take a real parka a couple of times.

And layers come off for the bike trip home!