Merrell Merino Half-Zip Base Layer
Product Review & Walking Gear Test

	Merino Half-Zip Base Layer Vital Statistics: Colours: Black, Expresso, Slate Blue Sizes: S, M, L, XL SRP: £49.99

Merino Half-Zip Base Layer

Vital Statistics:

Colours:
Black, Expresso, Slate Blue

Sizes:
S, M, L, XL

SRP:
£49.99

Merrell says:"This half-zip pullover in merino wool delivers high athletic function and unmatched, simple style. Perfect for anything from running in the dewy dawn to cruising in the evening. Merrell Bio-Blend™ merino wool is a natural insulator that keeps you warm even when it's damp and wicks away perspiration like nature's own high-tech fabric. Looks great over a shirt, but it's so soft you can wear it alone."

Features to Note:

100% sustainable merino wool
Nature's second skin that transports water away from the skin
Built in thermal regulation offers warmth in a variety of conditions
Range includes crew and classic t-shirt styles as well
Half-zip neckline
Active Fit so can be used alone or as a base layer

In-use Test:

Material: I've worn this as a base layer during a number of days' walking around the Peak District during the early winter. A really very soft, warm and lightweight garment that kept me very comfortable throughout several long days walking.

Fit/Design: I'm 5' 8'' and medium build. This is a relatively slim fitting garment with generous sleeve length.

Wicking Properties: As I expected from a Merino garment, the wicking properties are very good. The odour masking is also great so I can see this will be useful on some of my planned backpacking trips as well.

Buying Advice:

This is probably not aimed at the hard-core, high mountain walker. However, if you're looking for a base layer for lower level walking during the winter/autumn or for a garment for use on its own on cool summer evenings in the mountains then certainly consider this. It's a great alternative if you're looking for a well-made garment that is not based on a synthetic material.

What do you think?

Have you got a Merrell Merino Half-Zip Base Layer?

We would love to hear what you thought of it - good, bad or indifferent. Perhaps you simply disagree with the verdict above - or feel an important feature has been negelected.

Let us know by clicking this link - What I think of Merrell Merino Half-Zip Base Layer - so we can publish your important views below.