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Favorite Icebreaker Stuff?

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Bolting Karen · · La Sal, UT · Joined Oct 2011 · Points: 56

I was thinking of ordering some stuff off of the icebreaker site. What's great? What sucks? Both male and female clothing. Thanks

rock-fencer · · Columbia, SC · Joined Dec 2009 · Points: 265

# 1 rule of pro deal...dont talk about your pro deal

but the sierra long sleeve hoody looks legit ... but serious $$$

Bolting Karen · · La Sal, UT · Joined Oct 2011 · Points: 56

but the sierra long sleeve hoody looks legit ... but serious

i was looking at that. do you know if the hood fits loose or snug like an under the helmet type

Brian Snider · · NorCal · Joined Mar 2010 · Points: 732

I have some ski/snowboard socks. Not as nice as Smart Wool, FYI.

Jim Amidon · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2001 · Points: 850

Ice breaker rocks

I have there tops, the 250 long sleeve t-zips and tee shirts.......

Only thing I wear out and about.....

DannyUncanny · · Vancouver · Joined Aug 2010 · Points: 100

250 T-shirt, love it. I will wear it several days in a row. But I pretty much love anything made of merino wool.

Bob A · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2009 · Points: 50

I love my 250 full zip hoodie(don't recall the name).It is my ice climbing mid-layer.Hood is under helmet ninja-like snug.Awesome!

Simon L · · Hartford, CT · Joined Sep 2012 · Points: 5

Huge merino wool fan, wouldnt ever wear synthetic exceot when doing high aerobic activity in hot weather. Find Smartwool fits me a little better hence (cheeky plug) the Icebreaker bodyfit260 for sale here...

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Bolting Karen · · La Sal, UT · Joined Oct 2011 · Points: 56

Thanks everybody, this is good stuff. I go out in the woods about 8 days at a time for work so i'm looking for a good wear the whole time shirt.

Simon-what's the difference in fit? Icebreaker runs small or large? I'm about 5'9" 160 lbs normal build

Simon L · · Hartford, CT · Joined Sep 2012 · Points: 5

I found the Smartwool to be more of a slim/atheltic fit, whereas the Icebreaker is slightly looser. I'm 5'10" 165lbs and the small size Smartwool fits me nice for a baselayer - ie slightly tight no loose layers. the medium icebreaker I have is really nice for a general LS top but a little loose/baggy for wearing under layers

curvenut · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2007 · Points: 0

icebreaker is way too overpriced IMHO

bearbreeder · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 3,065

Many MEC pieces are made in canada, use quality merino, and are 1/2-1/3 the price of bankbreaker ;)

Ryan Williams · · London (sort of) · Joined May 2009 · Points: 1,245
Smartwool products are made in the USA and Icebreaker products are made in Asia. They are comparable in quality, and also comparable in price. For me that's enough said.

For socks, you can't beat Point6. Also located in Steamboat Springs and also made in the USA.
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