Use Prime Day to Stock Up on Merino Wool Staples

Published: Oct 13, 2020

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Merino wool is soft next to skin, keeps you cool when it’s hot and warm when it’s cold, and moves moisture away from your body. But��it often wears out quickly, which is a problem because merino apparel is expensive. Luckily, there are��a bunch of��staples available through Amazon’s Prime Day mega-sale. Here are some of the best.��

Available in a variety of colors, and both solids and graphics, lightweight merino t-shirts like this one will be some of the most versatile, frequently worn items in your wardrobe. (Icebreaker)

Icebreaker Spector T-Shirt (Men’s): $45

Lightweight merino wool T-shirts are the ultimate all-around��base layers.��In warm weather, wear them on their own. In cooler temperatures, layer them under a shirt or sweater. For high-exertion��cold weather activities, nothing else will keep you as dry under a lightweight soft shell jacket.

Made from a 90 percent merino, ten percent nylon blend, the featherweight��Spector will hold its shape through wear and washes, and keep you cool in even the hottest conditions or through the heaviest activity. For today and tomorrow, it’s discounted from $60 to $45 in select sizes in colors.��

Light merino socks also resist odors, so you can wear them for several days before you'll need to wash them. (Icebreaker)

Icebreaker Hike+ Light Sock (Men’s and Women’s): $16.50

Years ago, I threw out all of my cotton socks and replaced them with three pairs of these lightweight merino items. Aside from skiing (when I wear something taller), and very cold weather activities (where more insulation is needed), that remains my setup today. These things��will keep your feet dry and comfortable in anything from snowy hikes in the mid-teens��to summer backpacking trips. I wear out those three pairs about once a year, and re-stocking them today��is going to be cheaper than usual��because they’re discounted from $22 to $16.50 a pair.

You can bring the odor-fighting, temperature-regulating properties of merino wool to your workouts, too. (Icebreaker)

Icebreaker Multisport Mini Sock (Men’s and Women’s): $13.50

The only other time you won’t find me in the Hike+ Lights is when I’m working out. These low-cut socks are made from an even lighter, more ventilated merino-nylon blend that helps��keep your feet dry while training.��Ankle-height, they look good with a pair of athletic shoes. Today, they’re discounted from $18 to $13.50.��

200-weight merino baselayers are the perfect all-rounder. You'll be warm on the ski hill, you can layer them under relatively normal clothes, and you won't overheat inside your car or a restaurant while wearing them. (Icebreaker)

Icebreaker Oasis Base Layers (Women’s): $135

For everyday winter wear, 200-weight merino base layers are��perfect. They��won’t be too warm during exertion, dry��quickly, and are��thin enough to layer under normal athletic clothes. And you won’t find a better all-round set than Icebreaker’s Oasis range, which are made from 100 percent merino wool. Today you can save $45 if you��buy both.��

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