Why I Abandoned Wool and Down to Embrace a Synthetic Fiber Future

[Pivo]

Article in Outside Magazine.

Transitioning away from natural fabrics may involve a leap of faith into modern technologies, but it's one that can net you more comfort and safety in virtually any condition

https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-g ... =flipboard

[LindaAnn]

Yeah, I’ll pass on most synthetics, wool and down work just fine for me. Most synthetics have microplastics and nasty chemicals, although I do appreciate the willingness of a lot of these “woke” outdoors brands to use petrochemicals in their products.

[chumley]

No mention of leather?

[Jim]

Eat bugs, wear synthetics, live in pod, surrender all privacy to the Plutocrats. Obey. Yeah, what else is new from the propaganda outlets?

[RedRoxx44]

Down for my sleeping bag, wool for cold weather sleeping, but I pack a synthetic light jacket now in case I am hiking in cold wet conditions, to keep the hope of some warmth in case of dampness. RIght now that is a Patagonia nano puff or the adidas terrex insulated windweave jacket. The adidas seems to hold up to bushwaking pretty well.

[Jim]

@RedRoxx44
I only wear animal products, and preferably made from ruminants. Not their wool or fur, but them, themselves.

[Pivo]

@RedRoxx44
I use wool and synthetics, I don't think it has to only be one or the other. Now that I am in an area with more precipitation and surface water that may change.

No mention of leather?

I see you as more of a black latex Nord.