On a warm summer day, your first thought probably isn’t to grab any wool at all. On the contrary! Merino wool is just as useful in the summer as it is in the winter. First off, merino wool is naturally wicking, which means that it’s great at dissipating heat from your body. You’ll stay drier [...]

Ever dip your hat or t-shirt in the water to stay cool on a blistering day? It works because as the water dries it pull latent heat off the body with it. It’s a simple process known as evaporative cooling, and every year we’re seeing more gear that utilizes it. Why buy a special hat [...]