gabriel
- 10/29/2007
Excellent
The Patagonia wool 2 is light and warm and soft and extremely comfortable. It's an everyday piece, and the 1/4 zip makes is quite stylish worn by itself or layered. Another terrific product by Patagonia.
John McLaughlin
- 05/18/2007
It is the greatest.
I own both a wool 4 and 2 zip neck and absolutely love them. I am an avid rower and row anytime I can put my rowing skiff in the water. I use the zips as my base layer. They not only keep me warm but wick the sweat and dry quickly. Bottom-line: Yes they are pricey but definitely worth the money. The only complaint is my wife would wish I washed them more often.
Distance Hiker
- 04/20/2008
Performed very well.
Having backpacked over 17,000 miles and stuff inbetween, I've worn a lot of long underwear. Zip tops are crucial for venting and how can one beat wool? I lived in this shirt for the first 4 days of a March trip in the Smokies (rain, snow, etc.). Ascending 3800' in temps just below freezing w/ intermittent snow wearing only this shirt and staying cozy means this top was worth the price. Dries quickly. Can squeeze it anywhere into the pack. Lightweight. I plan on buying the #3 weight before next winter.
William Yu
- 04/20/2007
Who knew wool could be so cool?
The lightest silkiest merino wool top I have tried so far and I own tops from Arcteryx, Gramicci, Icebreaker, and even a silk/wool combo from Italy. This is by far the most comfortable. Packs light and small. Just enough insulation for a cool/warm weather baselayer. I wish I'd bought a bunch more.
Eric Eaton
- 01/22/2007
Comfy in warm, Comfy in cold, Comfy when dry, Comfy when wet
Need I say more. I really love this base layer. In warm weather, I simply pull up the sleeves, and unzip for ventilation. In cool weather, I throw a windshirt over it. In cold weather, I add an insulated vest. In rain, I toss on my poncho. No itch, lightweight, dries quickly, wicks amazingly, no clammy feeling, no odor - even after pushing hard day after day. Is there really anything else you'd expect from a base layer? Get one! You'll probably end up living in it 24/7.