I'm guessing that maybe you wouldn't want to discuss on air - but silk undies are the equivalent of Morino wool over garments. I travel with three pairs - wash and wear and dry in no time. Plus of course they're light - and natural 👙
Excellent video. I was an Outward Bound instructor in the polypropylene era. Thank you for the packing tips-I tend to bring too many things. Less is so much more, and I am inspired to explore Merino wool.
Hi Kelly, great explanation of the wool and different types! I agree, it is more expensive;however, the lifespan outweighs the average clothes I purchase! Great idea re: the book too👍Good info, thx again for sharing-Lisa🌞
Hi Kelly..nice to meet you and hear this most informative, realistic video! I agree with you..and love the application of using backpacking methods for downsizing! Works with things, as well as clothing. Great job!!!!!!!
Love this! We too pack around our hikes - our van is a like a rolling base camp & gear closet - we too use packing cubes to group our seasonal & type of hiking gear in the van! Keep making memories & adventure on! ~Karen & Shannon WOY
Evey fall Costco Canada sells meriino sweater and leggins (well they are supposed to be undergarments but I used them as regular clothes...). Actually they are a mix of merino wool and other fabric but they do the job very well and they cost a lot less.
I have what I consider good rain gear that gets soaked when I’m in the rain (I stay dry) so when I need to go out again I use a second set of rain gear. I know usually rain comes and goes and I try to wait for breaks but sometimes I can’t wait, any ideas?
My husband wears Merino wool socks and long johns for his winter outside work. It is expensive but I bought some pieces for his Christmas gifts. I never think of using it for warm weather. I think wool for cold. I like the short sleeve top you are wearing. I will have to get into the site. I have a summer birthday and I may be asking for a top.
Hi Kelly, I'm enjoying your vlogs. Merino wool is wonderful. We moved to an area close to mountains in NZ.🏞️ I get Merino wool clothing from the local Hospice and op shops. (I think you call them Thrift stores). I've built up quite a collection over the last couple of years. Not that I hike, but I ride and keep horses,🏇 so out in all weathers. Thanks for the videos! Brigid ☺️👍
Well, this is pretty much it. Actually I’ve been doing an experiment to see if I can live with just these items- and I’m loving it! Maybe you can try that.
I see a big price (quality?) difference between Amazon and bona fide wool sites. Are your pieces of merino wool 100% wool or a mixture of fabrics? Like many others you've inspired, I'll be trying a wool t-shirt in the near future!
Hey Becky! I try to get everything as close to 100% as possible. Woolx is a little higher priced than some companies, but their wool is non-cruelty certified, so that matters too.
If you find wool itchy, you may be responding to lanolin. Want to know for sure? Find some ointment with lanolin in it. Put it on your skin, cover it with a bandaid so that it won't rub off, and then leave it long enough to see if you end up with a mild rash. (The green herbal ointment for bruises - I've forgotten it's name - has lanolin in it.) Some wool is definitely easier to wear, though. Of course, there can also be ethical concerns; you may want to look into where the wool comes from.
To see everything I use in my van, visit www.minivancampergal.com!
I'm guessing that maybe you wouldn't want to discuss on air - but silk undies are the equivalent of Morino wool over garments. I travel with three pairs - wash and wear and dry in no time. Plus of course they're light - and natural 👙
baklava is a delicious Mediterranean dessert, balaclava is a face covering/hat
Excellent video. I was an Outward Bound instructor in the polypropylene era. Thank you for the packing tips-I tend to bring too many things. Less is so much more, and I am inspired to explore Merino wool.
Balaclava is the hat.
Baklava is the Greek treat.
Great video.
Haha, oops! Thanks for watching!
The baklava 😊 had me in stitches too!
Merino is a investment it during long long time
I LOVE IT ❤❤❤
Merino wool all the way!
I love merino wool garments and am slowly adding. I've found though that the blends do get smelly, not the pure.
Hi Kelly, great explanation of the wool and different types! I agree, it is more expensive;however, the lifespan outweighs the average clothes I purchase! Great idea re: the book too👍Good info, thx again for sharing-Lisa🌞
Thanks Lisa! Yeah, sometimes it’s hard to pull the trigger on these expensive items! But, it pays off.
I have the mix-n-match thing down but I way over pack. I'm working on it. Thanks for the tips.
Without bounds
Hi Kelly..nice to meet you and hear this most informative, realistic video!
I agree with you..and love the application of using backpacking methods for downsizing!
Works with things, as well as clothing.
Great job!!!!!!!
Hey Dianne! Thanks for finding me, I appreciate all your comments!
Love this! We too pack around our hikes - our van is a like a rolling base camp & gear closet - we too use packing cubes to group our seasonal & type of hiking gear in the van! Keep making memories & adventure on! ~Karen & Shannon WOY
Hey WOY! Yeah, it’s fun to plan around hikes, kind of like a scavenger hunt. :) thanks for watching!
Air-drying clothes makes them last a lot longer, even cheap clothes. Maybe the hand-washing does too.
Evey fall Costco Canada sells meriino sweater and leggins (well they are supposed to be undergarments but I used them as regular clothes...). Actually they are a mix of merino wool and other fabric but they do the job very well and they cost a lot less.
Hmm, I may have to make a trip to Canada… 🤔
@@minivancampergal1554 lol
We normally receive them at the same time then the winter clothes comes out.
I have what I consider good rain gear that gets soaked when I’m in the rain (I stay dry) so when I need to go out again I use a second set of rain gear. I know usually rain comes and goes and I try to wait for breaks but sometimes I can’t wait, any ideas?
I use a poncho- it works well, and I don’t get sweaty in it. You can find it on www.minivancampergal.com
Excellent content with good production. Thank you.
Thanks for noticing the details Iandslave! ☺️
My husband wears Merino wool socks and long johns for his winter outside work. It is expensive but I bought some pieces for his Christmas gifts. I never think of using it for warm weather. I think wool for cold. I like the short sleeve top you are wearing. I will have to get into the site. I have a summer birthday and I may be asking for a top.
Hi Kelly, I'm enjoying your vlogs. Merino wool is wonderful. We moved to an area close to mountains in NZ.🏞️ I get Merino wool clothing from the local Hospice and op shops. (I think you call them Thrift stores). I've built up quite a collection over the last couple of years. Not that I hike, but I ride and keep horses,🏇 so out in all weathers. Thanks for the videos! Brigid ☺️👍
Thanks for another great video !
Ross
Thank you so much Ross! I appreciate it!
What would you take for a 2 month tri? I’m an over packer unfortunately! I need help 😅😅😅😅
Well, this is pretty much it. Actually I’ve been doing an experiment to see if I can live with just these items- and I’m loving it! Maybe you can try that.
I see a big price (quality?) difference between Amazon and bona fide wool sites. Are your pieces of merino wool 100% wool or a mixture of fabrics? Like many others you've inspired, I'll be trying a wool t-shirt in the near future!
Hey Becky! I try to get everything as close to 100% as possible. Woolx is a little higher priced than some companies, but their wool is non-cruelty certified, so that matters too.
Merino wool, is it itchy?
No, it's not! It's really soft actually
If you find wool itchy, you may be responding to lanolin. Want to know for sure? Find some ointment with lanolin in it. Put it on your skin, cover it with a bandaid so that it won't rub off, and then leave it long enough to see if you end up with a mild rash. (The green herbal ointment for bruises - I've forgotten it's name - has lanolin in it.)
Some wool is definitely easier to wear, though.
Of course, there can also be ethical concerns; you may want to look into where the wool comes from.