I’ve stopped wearing merino base layers. The change wasn’t deliberate, sudden, or driven by a deep concern for the wellbeing of rare sheep. Instead, it happened naturally over time, because the latest ...

While shopping for activewear, you’ll undoubtedly see plenty of marketing copy touting the benefits of both natural and synthetic materials. Both have benefits and drawbacks, and many “natural” ...

For decades, outdoor aficionados have only had two choices when it came to selecting an ultra-warm puffy jacket for chilly backpacking trips and frigid winter hikes: down or synthetic. Recently, Ibex ...

The Woolmark Company’s new environmentally focused global brand initiative, “Wear Wool, Not Fossil Fuel,” aims to educate people about the hidden impact of synthetic fibers on the environment and how ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Merino sheep. Over the last few decades, merino wool has become a staple of outdoor gear. It keeps you warm when the weather is ...

Our testers scoured the market for the best hiking and backpacking tops. From tees to hoodies, these five earned top scores.