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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Andrew Clarke" data-source="post: 1657547" data-attributes="member: 2008">Have to disagree with you there Temmie. I have tried loads of thermal layers over the years and was very sceptical when told about the qualities of merino wool. However, I have found it to be incredibly warm, relatively light and comfortable and most remarkably I seem to sweat less in this than other synthetic clothing. However, if washed it does take longer to dry than say the Helly Hansen stuff. The good thing about the Patagonia range is that it comes in three different grades from light to heavy weight depending on how active you are.  I know some very serious climbing instructors who have travelled the world in pursuit of their passion and know their equipment - probably the best bit of advice I was given re; clothing is to wear as little as possible when starting out on a walk, run etc and only add extra layers if and when needed as your core body temperature increases. This keeps you comfortable and means you often have to carry less spare clothing - I'm sure most birders have enough to haul around anyway!All the bestAndrew</blockquote>