Brianmidd from United States, MN Public Profile

I already own several merino wool shirts, but I had to try this. This shirt is made up of 65% yak and 35% tercel. The combination is very soft. There is no itch whatsoever. One thing to note is that the sizing is different than most companies. I am a size small in most outdoor brands such as smart wool and patagonia. However, the small was too small, and the medium fits me well. (I'm 5'8 and 145lbs). So plan on sizing up. The shirt is quite long. In fact, an inch or two longer than my other t-shirts. I don't need a shirt this long, but it's not an issue. Most of the time it is tucked in my trousers. It's a nice baselayer. Is it better than merino wool? That's hard to say. They are very similar. If you are curious, give it a try.

This jacket already has many great reviews, and they are all well deserved. This jacket is one of my favorite and most versatile pieces of clothing. I wear it all the time. It works great for hiking and biking. And it looks great around town. The outside fabric is tough, and the inside soft. It breaths well, and is also warm. It is somewhat wind resistant and resists light rain. It also shines as a mid-layer. I wore this jacket everyday when I was on vacation in Iceland this past summer. When it wasn't raining, this jacket worked great by itself over a t-shirt. But when it was raining, which was often, I just put a rain shell over it, and I stayed warm and dry. A note on sizing: I am 5'8 and 145 lbs and the size small fits me like a glove. The jacket has a slim, athletic fit. I can wear a short sleeve t-shirt underneath, but that's about all. Yes, this jacket is on the expensive side, but in this case, you get what you pay for. You will remember the quality long after you forget the price.

This is the best short sleeved shirt I own. I wear it everywhere for multiple uses. I wear it under a sweater. I wear it running. I wear it lifting weights. I wear it so often that I purchased 3 more. I rarely wear my cotton shirts anymore.