The Icebreaker SS Roto Zip Jersey is a bike jersey gone smell free. After a hot summer of testing here’s what I found. Oh yeah, Icebreaker kicked over the jersey for testing and review.

Icebreaker SS Roto Zip Jersey Features

• Material: GT 200 (200g/m2 merino wool, spandex)
• Active fit
• Eyelet Panels for venting
• 1 rear zippered pocket
• Half-length zipper
• Recommended Use: mountain biking
• Price: $119.95

Icebreaker SS Roto Zip Jersey Review

The Icebreaker SS Roto Zip Jersey is almost like the anti-bike jersey. It’s loose fitting bike and not flashy. With that said, it’s probably more at home on a mountain bike ride than a road ride. I wore mine mainly on my daily bike commute.

For mild to hot temps the Roto Zip is light and airy enough to keep you comfortable. The Merino wool fabric is light and comfortable on the skin. For extra venting Icebreaker included the half zip (which is also fantastic for showing off your hairy chest) and some eyelet fabric under the arms and at the top of the back panel for increased airflow.

Performance was good. It kept me cool, wicked the sweat away, and stayed smell free. My longest time between washes came in July when I went three weeks riding daily in the Roto. Three weeks of hot summer riding and the Roto was virtually smell free. It was like the Royal Gardens compared to the smell of your typical jersey after 20 minutes of riding.

A single pocket on the bottom right side is just the right size for a gel or bar or keys. I found the loose nature of the fit wasn’t good for putting your phone back there. It just bounced and tugged all over the place.

I like that the Roto isn’t flashy, it isn’t skin tight, and it performs exceptionally well.

The Good

• Light and airy
• Smell Free
• Loose fit

The Bad

• You won’t look like a road warrior in it (if your into that sort of thing)

Bottom Line:

Icebreaker SS Roto Zip Jersey is awesome for a commute or mountain bike jersey.

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The Icebreaker SS Quest Crewe Shirt isn’t your typical wool running shirt. Paired with a small amount of LYCRA you get a shirt that is comfortable, moves with you, and remains relatively stink free. Icebreaker sent me SS Quest Crewe to test this summer and here’s what I thought.

Icebreaker SS Quest Crewe Shirt Features

• Fabric: 96% Merino wool, 4% LYCRA®
• Quick Drying GT150
• Sweat away with quick-drying odor resistance
• Media player cord loophole
• Eyelet panels Increase venting
• Back pocket stashes keys, gels
• Price: $79.95

Icebreaker SS Quest Crewe Shirt Review

By now I’m sure we all know the benefits of Merino wool over synthetic fabrics. The Icebreaker SS Quest Crewe Shirt is made of 96% Merino and 4% LYCRA. The combination provides a comfortable fit and feel on the skin and the shirt has more stretch, which is great for activities that require more dynamic upper-body movement. From long runs to Crossfit inspired workout, the SS Quest Crewe was able to keep up and move with me.

One downside to the LYCRA is it does hold body odor. With only 4% of the shirt being LYCRA it’s not a huge issue, but the shirt does hold onto it more than a 100% Merino shirt. To put it into context: I wore the SS Quest Crewe shirt for my daily, noontime workouts in 90+ degree heat for five days in a row without washing. By the end of the week the shirt was starting to smell some but it wasn’t overpowering.

The GT150 fabric is lightweight and quick drying, perfect for hot weather activities. The underarms feature an eyelet type meshy fabric to help with venting.

Icebreaker included a small zipper pocket on the back of the shirt. Great idea, but with the loose nature of the shirt anything heavier than a gel or two was too much. Even at a light run the contents would bounce and tug and it was highly annoying. The inside of the pocket includes a headphone cord port so you can keep the cord contained under the shirt (great feature).

The fit is more on the loose side than the tight side. At 6′ and 180 lbs, the large fits me loosely. Meaning that it fits me the way a large shirt should, it’s not body hugging.

The SS Quest Crewe has good styling. The different colored stitching provides a nice visual break over a solid colored shirt.

The Good

• Merino wool benefits plus a little LYCRA stretch
• Quick drying
• Comfortable

The Bad

• I couldn’t really find anything bad with this one!

Bottom Line:

The Icebreaker SS Quest Crewe Shirt is a fantastic, active shirt. I wear it all the time now.

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Icebreaker, the veritable king of the wool world, has your back if you still don’t have a gift for that active individual on your holiday gift list. The Icebreaker Tech Top, a midweight base layer, has almost all the functional features you’d want, and will keep the winter chill away for any outdoor activity.

Icebreaker Tech Top Details

• Icebreaker 260 g/m2 Merino Wool
• 3 Way Collar- Zipped up, zipped down or rolled down
• Drop tail hem
• MSRP: $110

Icebreaker Tech Top Review

After making the Tech Top my go to piece for my last several ski tours, I am loving it! I have worn it for 10+ tours and haven’t washed it yet- no stench! For my full “wool vs. synthetic” commentary, see my review of the Icebreaker GT 260 Express Leggings (which, coincidentally, I have worn on all the tours I’ve had the Tech Top out for). The heavier weight wool provides ample warmth on the cooler days, but might be overkill for the milder days.

The Good

• Thummies! Though I’m sure that’s not the technical term, the Tech top comes with the ever-wonderful thumb loops which I refer to as thummies. Keeps your sleeves from riding up as you layer. I love it.
• Stink free and fuzzy soft. I’m not going to re-argue the benefits of wool here, but I continue to be a fan. After multiple wears, the Tech Top isn’t smelly or scratchy. Go wool.

The Bad

• The Tech Top isn’t incredibly long. Though the back side is longer than the front (that’s your drop tail hem), the front could use to be a bit longer. It worked fine for layering, but I would have loved to see it about an inch longer in the front.
• No pocket. I love the Napoleon pocket on layers like this and was a bit disappointed to see that the Tech top didn’t come with one. That’s usually my go-to location to stash my iPod and a CLIF shot.

Bottom Line

A great cool weather layering piece that keeps the stink at bay.

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Icebreaker Tech Top

Companies are puking new shirt designs out of their think shops daily claiming to be the best in non-stink and no-moisture technology. Before you get lost in the tricked out outdoor gear carnival of madness see what the team over at Backcountry.com has been up to with their Stoic Breathe 90 tee. Oh and who doesn’t need new socks? Their Merino Comp Trail sock ain’t bad either.

Stoic Breathe 90 Tee

Remember your first nap on a warm Sunday afternoon in a big fluffy down blanket? The soft comfy feathers were indescribable. The fabric was on soft steroids. The nap lasted 14 hours.

So take that experience and multiply it by 20 and you get the Stoic Breathe 90 Tee. The material is described as a nylon/poly blend (63.5 polyester, 36.5 nylon ) but I think the Stoic Oompa Loompas are keeping a top secret recipe for serious comfyness.

Using the Breathe 90 Tee by Stoic

A while back Icebreaker wanted me to wear their shirt for 12 days to take some no-stink challenge. Well my main problem was the shirt was drab. The style looked like I worked for the forest service and was on my way to lecture 12-yr olds on ‘leave no trace’. I made it about 3 days and got bored. Sure it was techy, but I looked like a toolbox.

The Breathe 90 by Stoic makes you look like you are sort of outdoorsy but a cool person to talk to while waiting for the barista to work her espresso magic. I made it about 8 days with the Breathe 90 and could not believe the odor resistance and moisture wicking capability during my runs and all around use.

• Running – You honestly don’t feel the shirt. It’s like running with your shirt off without showing your embarrassing unicorn tattoos.
• Backpacking – Perfect. Once again, the comfort doesn’t create friction between you and the pack.
• Everyday Use – It’s highly technical but doesn’t look like it. Great for buzzing around town and shopping for expensive cars. There is something to be said for logo placement and not being a poster child for a brand.

Stoic Breathe 90 Design

They made this funky fold V-neck collar that is absolute genius. Sure the shirt is $50 but the collar was the first thing I noticed. It provides a lot of movement without looking dorky. Stoic – whatever amount of Red Bull you are drinking to dream up this madness, keep the crazy juice flowing.

BUY NOW: The Stoic Breathe 90 Tee on Gear.com.

Is this the end of Merino tees?

I wouldn’t say so. But I’d sure rather wear the Breathe 90 than a semi-thick nasty merino tee. Which brings me to my next exciting piece of gear…

Stoic Comp Trail Merino Sock

I’d argue from my experience with these two pieces of gear that merino belongs on the feet and the magic sauce shirt material belongs on the body. The Comp Trail sock by Stoic has the right amount of lycra across the forefoot that it holds its shape and springs back to life after washes.

The ultimate test for socks is after those first few uses is if the material shreds or loosens. Since I have the nastiest feet in the world I’d say I have a lot to say on the topic of gross socks. Stoic added a lot of attention to foot padding where you need it. You’re going to pay $12 for a sock anyway, you might as well get a sock with zone padding. The mix of materials holds together after washing and abuse.

Stoic Comp Trail Sock Design

The thickness is perfect since using Merino can tend to be warm. Compared to your old pair of wool socks Merino is drastically lower in temperature but don’t get cocky. If you are doing multi-day mixed terrain you may want a sock a tad thicker for more support. Stoic offers a ski sock and other trail running socks currently so stay tuned from the boys in Park City.

BUY NOW: The Stoic Comp Trail Merino sock on Gear.com.

When you wake up to the sound of artillery shells shaking your house and a report of 23 inches of fresh snowy goodness, you know you’re getting out of bed and moving quickly. When you look outside and see bluebird skies, you kick it into the next gear, and dress yourself while running for the chairlift, hoping you get those pants buttoned before you run into your buddies in the lift line. As you’re grabbing your ski gear essentials, be sure to grab a pair of the Icebreaker GT 260 Express Leggings to keep your legs toasty while you’re shreddin.

The Icebreaker GT line of baselayers takes wool long underwear to the next level. The GT line adds 3% lycra to the high quality merino wool that Icebreaker is known for, which means you’ve got some stretch and give in your undies. The added Lycra also makes sure that your long underwear will retain its shape, and you won’t have to deal with saggy bottoms by the end of the day. The GT line also boasts reflective graphics, so if you want to wear the layers separately for an early morning run, you know people will see you as you flash by.

Icebreaker GT 260 Express Leggings: The Specs

• Athletic fit baselayer
• 97% New Zealand Merino Wool, 3% Lycra
• GT Express Leggings are available in a 200 weight (lightweight) and a 260 weight (midweight)
• 260 (Midweight) Leggings are ideal as a baselayer for snowsports and cooler temps
• MSRP $100
• Baa Code: Every piece of Icebreaker product comes with a code, which allows it to be traced from sheep to production. Icebreaker prides itself on it sustainable ethics and transparency of production, which is awesome.

Icebreaker GT Express Leggings: The Review

Have you made the switch from synthetic to wool baselayers yet? In case you’re not quite on board, here’s the low down: Wool doesn’t retain stink, like synthetic fabrics do. We’ve all got those gnarly synthetic baselayers that no matter how many times you wash them, they will forever smell like you spent 3 years living in the same shirt and not showering… Ok, so, 1 point for wool. The synthetic advocates come back saying yes, we may be stinky, but wool is itchy! Not so with Icebreaker’s merino wool blend. Their wool is soft and just as comfortable as any synthetic out there. Score now? Wool 2, Synthetics 0. Here’s the kicker though- the fibers in the wool actually work with your body. As you heat up, it wicks more heat and moisture away from your body. When you’re cool, it warms your body up. The merino wool’s got smarts. Checkin’ in with that scoreboard again, I believe we’ve got Icebreaker Wool at 3, and Synthetics at 0. To give a bit of credit to our plastic amigos, synthetics are certainly less expensive. So, let’s call that Wool 3, Synthetics 1. But at the rate you’re replacing those smelly synthetics, the initial investment is worth it for the quality, in my opinion.

Icebreaker has taken an already phenomenal product with their wool baselayers, and made it even better in the GT line, with the addition of the Lycra. My only complaint with the 1st generation of Icebreaker Baselayers was that they didn’t retain their shape as well as the synthetic long underwear I had (yes, yes, I was once a synthetic wearer). With the Lycra spandex, the GT express leggings are a skiers dream for a baselayer. They’ve got some give, keep you warm, and retain their shape over multiple wears.

While I won’t have an opportunity to wear the GT Express Leggings as an individual piece for a while (winter’s in full swing up here in AK), I look forward to running in them when the temps warm up a bit and the trails thaw. The flatlock stitching and ergonomically designed seaming will come in handy when I’m cranking out the miles.

So, this morning, when the artillery shells were shaking my house and I had feet of fresh snow in my front yard, I did reach for my Icebreaker GT 260 Express Leggings. And yes, I did manage to get my ski pants buttoned before I met up with friends in the lift line.

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Also, be sure to check out Gear.com’s selection of Icebreaker gear and the full Icebreaker GT Line!

The ski movie trailers have been hitting my facebook news feed so I suppose it’s time to talk about my favorite layering material of all time: merino. Merino is like that hot girl in high school that you want to ask out but you know you have no chance. Then out of no where she’s broken down on the side of the road and you are there to save the day. She instantly falls in love with you and you get married and invent a new adhesive tape and make millions. The Icebreaker Stealth 200 new this year may not be a good kisser but will definitely keep you warm at night.

Icebreaker Stealth 200 Shirt

Compared to similar pieces the Stealth has a very snug fit in the arms. This is a huge in regards to material ‘riding’ up the arm. The fit with merino is key because if your new to the sheepish material it can take some getting use to. The athletic fit covers all the bases. It’s almost as if they fit the shirt to Lance Armstrong and then slapped it on the shelf.

Wait…Whats Merino Again?

Icebreaker gets the non-allergic material from New Zealand and holds their standards high. Merino is a finer wool that still does it’s job when it comes to getting wet. Merino also makes a great 4-season option. The price tag is usually more than a synthetic capilene option but doesn’t retain any stink. The price is worth it since merino can keep you cool and warm all in the same piece.

I took the Icebreaker challenge which is wearing a shirt for 12 days. I quit at day 4 because I was tired of wearing the same shirt everyday. Instead I used the shirt for about 5 months and never washed it. I was impressed of the ‘no stink’ ability. Check out where Icebreaker gets their merino and get an idea of what makes the company tick.

Using The Icebreaker Stealth

Definitely go with Icebreaker when it comes to merino. I’ve tried a couple other brands and the seams come apart easy. I’ve been using Icebreaker for a couple years now and have never seen a seam come apart. Remember, you don’t go to a sandwich shop to purchase a hybrid SUV.

I tried biking with the Stealth on a cold morning the other day and it was probably a bit premature. Depending on what you do will decide how thick a shirt you want. The 200 is good for cold-weather aerobic and skiing. The great part with the Stealth is it fit into my Osprey Mantra no problem. For aerobic it’s like carrying around a big heavy jacket, that packs down to the size of your hand.

Overall the 200 is a good all around use thickness. For the more active people you may want to go lighter down to the 150 ultra lite.

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Click here to check out my SPOT adventure with this Icebreaker shirt.

It’s impossible to notice my affinity towards Merino Wool, really. I mean I hardly wear anything made of the stuff except, well, my socks and my shirt and my hat and my base layers. Well, ahem… I suppose I DO have some sort of a Merino fetish.

There’s something about natural Wool fibers for moisture management, anti-stinkyness and warmth that pure synthetics can’t seem to match.

I/O Bio, purveyors of Merino Wool everything, gave me an opportunity to test the Contact Loose Tights over the past month and I must say they are sweet. I really dig the 3/4 length, for starters. Without the bulk from bunching them up above my ski boots, things feel much more comfortable overall. The warmth of these midweight tights is just right for every activity I do. I can vary up the outer shell thickness to compensate on colder days (like the Core Concepts Uncle Ben Bib) or wear a thinner pant (like the Sierra Designs Mantra) on warmer days.

I like the loose fit of these base layers as they feel comfortable for apres ski activities as well. Most times I can’t wait to rip my base layers off because they are so snug-fitting. It may be a personal thing as I feel the same about socks in general and bike shorts, don’t even get me started.  Anyway, lounging around in the Contact Loose tights is comfy and natural.

My biggest gripe is that there is no fly… did I happen to get a Women’s version or something? Come on guys, a fly please.

The Good

• Merino is soft-to-skin
• Resists odor
• 3/4 length is perfect for skiing
• Excellent moisture-wicking performance
  

The Bad

• No fly… what’s up with that?

Bottom Line: I/O Bio Contact Loose 3/4 Tights

Loose-fitting Merino Wool base layers… what more could you ask for?

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Over my holidays, I spent some more time working with the guys up at Montana Backcountry Adventures, helping to run their Dinner and Lunch Yurt operations, and spending some time out in the Tobacco Roots at The Bell Lake Yurt, doing some early season yurt maintenance. I was up there for about 3 weeks, and wore my ski boots pretty much each day. Talk about a good recipe for some gnarly foot mank! Each day when I sat down to pull my ski boots off, I was expecting the worst. However, I also wore a few different pairs of point6 wool socks, and was really impressed with the level of comfort, and the complete lack of smell! Gotta love that merino wool!

point6 Socks- The Lowdown

• point6 socks are made of compact spun merino wool. “Compact spinning” removes more air from the wool, making the socks softer and warmer than your traditional merino wool sock. Your average sock company uses only a small percentage of compact spun wool in their products, as it’s a very expensive process. 100% of the wool in point6′s socks is compact spun wool. On top of that added benefit of the compact spun wool, you’ve got the normal temperature regulation benefits of wool; keeps your warm when you need it, cool when you don’t.
• point6 makes a variety of activity specific socks- hiking, skiing, cycling, running… you name it, point6 makes a sock for it! I tried out the Hiking Medium Crew, Skiing Light Cushion and the Skiing Ultralight Cushion, and loved all 3! The Skiing Light Cushions were my favorites- they’re fairly light, so you’re not sacrificing circulation with a bulky sock, have a great amount of cushion over the shin area, and have awesome heel cups.
• After days of consecutive wear (we won’t talk about how many days I’ve actually gone without washing my socks), my point6 socks were the only ones that maintained their shape and comfort level.
• As a gear tester, I’ve tested a lot of socks. point6, hands down, is the best fitting and most comfortable sock for my foot that I’ve seen thus far. Hats off to the guys at point6 for making one (actually several!) really great sock!

point6 Socks- Quick Figures

• Available in sizes small-xlarge, equating to shoe sizes women’s 4 thru men’s 14.5
• Average price for a ski sock = $19.95
• Average price for a running sock = $13.00
• Average price for a hiking sock = $16.95

Doesn’t look like our vendors are carrying point6 yet! Hopefully they catch on soon. For now, check out point6 socks at their own website.

The Ibex Peak Sport Zip is simple in its design and function. This is my first Ibex garment and I’m very impressed with it–though it does seem odd to be wearing wool in the summer.  That trepidation has been easily minimized as I’ve worn this shirt in the beat-down Utah sun.

While the midnight blue color isn’t recommended for Africa-hot days, the fabric maintains excellent moisture management qualities and stays comfortable next to the skin. Unlike some synthetics, it doesn’t adhere to your skin, instead it regulates temperature, air and moisture management without feeling constricted.

The quality of the Merino wool used is evident as this shirt offers all-day itch-free comfort and easy day-to-day fabric care.

Again, the design is simple and straightforward with only the single locking zipper front. If it were up to me, I’d opt for a non-locking zipper for a one-handed unzip on-the-fly… that’s really my only suggestion.

The size large offers more of a casual look, but for serious mountain biking, I’d opt for the medium. I’m 5’11″ and 175 lbs, for reference. MSRP is $85.

The Good

• Highly comfortable next to the skin
• Moisture and temperature management are superb
• Sustainable Merino wool fabric

The Bad

• I’d prefer a non-locking zipper for one-handed opening

Looking to keep your kids toesies comfy and covered in sustainable Merino fibers? Check out the latest offering from TEKO for the little ones. I dig Merino wool-blends for their moisture and odor management and I’m sure my kids will also appreciate the benefits of this natural fiber. Well, maybe I’ll appreciate their non-stinky feet after a summertime hike.

TEKO introduced two new socks for kids made with Merino wool. Here are the details.

Summit tekoMERINO™ KID’s Midweight Hiking

• The Summit Series offers a more relaxed fit and chlorine-free, undyed, organic tekoMERINO™ wool next to the skin. Teko kid’s socks have all the performance features that our adult socks have.
• Great for backpacking and extra warmth while hiking.
• Medium cushion throughout the entire sock
• Seamless toe
• Arch band
• Y-heel gore
• Style #3994 Kids sizing Small: shoe size 9-11.5 Medium: shoe size 12-2.5 Large: shoe size 3-6
• MSRP: $10.95

tekoMERINO™ KID’s MiniCrew

• Organic, chlorine-free tekoMERINO™ wool wicks moisture.
• Teko kid’s socks have all the performance features that our adult socks have.
• Seamless toes, arch brace, articulated Y-heel.
• Strike-zone cushioning in footbed.
• Comfort-stretch zones.
• tekoMERINO™ Wool: From Argentine farms that have been practicing environmentally-sound techniques for hundreds of years. The wool is shrink resistant and dyed with non-toxic dyes.
• tekoPOLY™ Recycled Polyester reinforced heel and toe for durability.
• Machine wash, tumble dry (or air dry).
• Style # 3902 Kids sizing Small: shoe size 9-11.5 Medium: shoe size 12-2.5 Large: shoe size 3-6
• MSRP: $10.95

More Info: Visit TEKOSocks.com

Getting the best of both worlds only comes once in a long while. You know how you love your merino top and all its benefits? How about your old fleece that you can’t throw away? Stop cutting and trying to sew your clothing together, the Backcountry.com Agnello top takes care of it for you.

I love my Mountain Hardwear Powerstretch Zip but it can get a bit hot in the chest. The Agnello has merino where it needs to be and then does a powerstretch fleece in the arms. I’ve taken this skiing a couple times already and it works. Keeping your arms warm is key and after working hard your chest is most likely over heating.

Thumb holes. I share Claire’s excitement about thumb holes which the Agnello also provides. Cold morning and your typing away at work? Slip on those thumb holes and enjoy. And of course the other 364 days a year your going to need those thumb holes for skiing and running around in the outdoors. I have dubbed this a solid winter piece but I am not ruling it out for backpacking.

Sizing is true to size. I am 165lbs. and 5″7′ and the medium works great, which is what I normally wear in everything else. Another cool feature is there is powerstretch fleece up the sides of the back placed to keep you plenty warm all around. For camping I used this shirt as a pillow and it worked very nicely, multi-featured, I like it!

From what I have seen with Backcountry.com logo wear, I would buy 2-3 of these because you never know if they’re going to come back or not. This piece is definitely worth getting a couple of, you never know what tragedy can befall your gear.

BUY NOW: The Backcountry.com Prime Agnello Top at Backcountry.com.

I’ll have to admit… I’m pretty picky about my socks. I like my socks to be as thin and short as possible–unless I’m running in cold weather, then a medium-weight sock will do. That said, on top of my thin sock preference, nothing feels better next to the skin than Merino Wool blends.

And Merino Wool is what the new sock company, Point 6 is all about. Founded by the original duo behind SmartWool, Peter and Patty Duke, Point6 is “Spreading the Wool” in places where no wool has gone before.

From my initial experience of Point6, these guys are bent on spreading the Wool… and people should listen to what they’re preaching. Here’s why you should give Point6 Merino Wool socks a try:

1. Compact-Spun Merino: this is a more expensive spinning process that results in dense, more durable yarns. We also use finer grade knitting needles for more merino per inch without added bulk.
2. Despite the more expensive process, we’re able to sell our products at a discount. How? By selling direct-to-consumer only on our website, www.point6.com we can offer pricing that is 30% off typical retail.

I’ve had my hands on a couple of pair of socks from Point6 and have been very impressed thus far.

Point6 Active Medium Mini Crew

A medium-weight mini crew sock that’s perfect for trail runs on cold days or for those who prefer a medium-weight sock. The fit is snug and true to legend, the Merino Wool blend is comfy on the tootsies. Available online for $11.16 per pair.

Point6 Ski Light OTC Socks

Again, a medium-weight sock for skiers this time. These are extra long so they stay up all day and are built with cushion zones in the shins and flat seams in the toe to keep your shins happy and keep the blood flowing to your toes. Available online for $13.26 per pair.

More Info: Visit Point6.com to Learn More

After a long day of classes yesterday, a friend and I decided that to waste the new snow would be sinful, so we headed up Big Cottonwood Canyon for some nighttime touring. I ran straight from classes to the hill, again totally psyched on gear that can perform in both situations. This time I was wearing my Arc’Teryx Rho LTW Zip Top.

The Arc’Teryx Rho LTW Zip top is a great layering piece for adding warmth and still keeping you dry. The Merino wool (see, I told you all I was addicted!) insulates when wet, wicks great, and of course, keeps the stink to a minimum.

Arc’Teryx Rho LTW Zip Specs

• Great fit! Close to skin, but not 80′s spandex tight. Definitely true to size, and nicely cut for a woman’s figure.
• Laminated sleeve pocket is great for credit card, driver’s license or iPod
• Zippered collar allows for some extra ventilation when you want it, or keeps your neck toasty when it gets a bit colder.
• Works great as a mid layer. I wear a super lightweight short sleeve underneath this most days. Functions as either a heavier next to skin layer or a lightweight mid layer, depending on what your system is, what the outside temp is and how active you’re planning on being.

BUY NOW! Arc’Teryx Rho LTW Zip