[pct-l] SILK LAYERS

[Paul Robison]

Silk, per ounce is less warm than qiviut or merino wool... Less warm than some grades of cashmere as well.

Silk weight often does not mean it has any silk in it.  You can buy "silk weight merino wool" or silk weight MTS.

The silk clothing I have had has not held up well enough for the PCT but I've not tried too many kinds.  Also my smartwool is not NEARLY as durable as 'Icebreaker' brand merino.

I recommend either capilene,  or icebreaker merino wool.

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On 2011-03-24, at 1:23 PM, <jomike at cot.net> wrote:

> I could use some help please. I'm wanting to replace my 12 year old Polartec skin layer. I know silk will weight very much less, and far less bulky, but is it really as warm as the old Polartec? I'm having a hard time getting my head around that silk is warm. Any feedback will be appreciated.
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