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#10 on this list
Vapor Wool Crew
Duckworth
Made-in-Montana single-source wool. Traceable supply chain and excellent build.
- Price
- $269 MSRP
- Reader rating
- No reader votes yet
- How we assessed it
- Specification researched
#1 on this list
Everyday 260 Crewe
Icebreaker
Heavyweight everyday merino. The default winter base layer for a reason.
- Price
- $225 MSRP
- Reader rating
- No reader votes yet
- How we assessed it
- Specification researched
Specs side by side
| Spec | Vapor Wool Crew | Everyday 260 Crewe |
|---|---|---|
| Material | 100% Montana Merino Wool | 100% Merino Wool |
| Weight (Men's M) | ~7.0 oz | — |
| Fit | Athletic, next-to-skin | Slim, non-restrictive |
| Country of Origin | USA (Wool & Manufacturing) | — |
| Seasonality | 3-Season (Fall, Winter, Spring) | — |
| Fabric Weight | — | 260 g/m² |
| Seams | — | Flatlock |
| Odor Resistance | — | Excellent |
| Care | — | Machine wash cold |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Vapor Wool Crew
- Fully traceable, single-source Montana merino wool
- Excellent durability and resistance to pilling
- Comfortable next-to-skin feel, no itchiness
- Effective thermoregulation for varying conditions
- Strong odor resistance for multi-day use
- Not the lightest option available
- Price point is on the higher end of the spectrum
- Limited color palette compared to competitors
Everyday 260 Crewe
- Exceptional warmth for its weight
- Superior odor resistance for extended wear
- Soft, non-itchy feel even after repeated washes
- Durable construction for a merino garment
- Versatile for both active and casual cold-weather use
- Higher price point than synthetic alternatives
- Not the lightest or most packable option for extreme ultralight endeavors
- Can take longer to dry than synthetic fabrics
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