Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Merino sheep. Over the last few decades, merino wool has become a staple of outdoor gear. It keeps you warm when the weather is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hiking outdoors this winter? Here's why you should invest in merino wool base layers (Getty Images) (Halfpoint via Getty Images) ...

Like the socks this brand built its reputation on, the Smartwool Merino 150 base layer uses Merino wool – a material that's often used for outdoor apparel, being breathable yet warm, and naturally ...

Whether skiing, shoveling, or camping, it pays to have a great wool shirt. The Smartwool Intraknit Thermal Merino Crew Base Layer Top is now just $65 until this deal ends on Dec. 29 or it sells out, ...

My love of hiking, combined with a job that involves a lot of product reviews, means I get to try a ton of hiking shoes, ...

The word “baselayer” used to mean something completely different when I was younger. Bundling up for a hike in the woods or heading out on a run as a teenager, a baselayer was usually an extra T-shirt ...

If you’ve ever struggled with Anchorage’s fickle spring weather—where a morning hike might demand a fleece and an afternoon yoga session calls for something breathable—Merino wool is your answer. In ...

Smartwool base layers are a must if you live in a cold climate or vacation in snowy destinations. The brand's apparel and accessories are all made of 100 percent sustainably sourced merino wool, which ...

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When conquering the great outdoors, the right base layer can make all the difference. Smartwool, the Denver-based brand known for comfy thermals, socks and accessories, has upped the ante for active ...