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#7 on this list
Men's Comet Quarter Zip
Duckworth
Best USA-made option
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#8 on this list
Women's Merino Transit Quarter Zip
Unbound Merino
Best relaxed women’s layer
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Men's Comet Quarter Zip | Women's Merino Transit Quarter Zip |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | 100% sourced and manufactured in the USA | — |
| Primary Material | Montana-grown Merino wool and polyester blend | 100% ultrafine merino wool |
| Knit Style | Dual-surface bi-component knit | — |
| Collar | Quarter-zip stand collar with zipper garage | — |
| Fit Profile | Athletic, next-to-skin or close-to-body | Relaxed casual drape |
| Care | Machine wash cold, line dry | — |
| Closure | — | Quarter-length reverse coil zipper |
| Collar Style | — | Stand-up funnel collar |
| Care Method | — | Hand wash or gentle cold cycle, dry flat |
| Target Use | — | Travel, cabin wear, and light hiking |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Men's Comet Quarter Zip
- Complete sheep-to-shelf domestic supply chain
- Dual-surface knit keeps wet wool off your bare skin during hard exertion
- Outer face resists abrasion far better than traditional pure wool midlayers
- Deep front zipper enables rapid venting on steep ascents
- Synthetic inner face lacks the luxurious hand feel of pure virgin wool
- Bulkier in a pack than minimalist pure-merino baselayers
- Premium domestic manufacturing carries a noticeably high retail price
Women's Merino Transit Quarter Zip
- Forgiving, relaxed cut layers cleanly over everyday t-shirts
- Ultrafine wool hand feels exceptionally soft against bare skin
- Superb natural odor resistance easily handles multi-day travel
- Refined styling transitions effortlessly from trail to town
- Looser hem permits cold drafts to enter in windy conditions
- Pure wool construction requires delicate laundering and snag caution
- Lacks technical features like thumb loops or secure gear pockets
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