AboutRoy Wallen Expertise I spend time and effort in hiking and climbing activities, including learning new methods and locations.
Experience Working in the application of technology to medical products. Experience includes 20+ years in product marketing and strategic planning, of which 8 years was in Europe providing strategic and tactical support to European and Asian markets and 3 years in managing distribution channels outside North America. Since 1973, a hiking and climbing enthusiast with a wide range of hiking and climbing experience in the eastern US and Europe.Since 1970, a Christian who takes his faith seriously. BS in Electrical Engineering with a concentration on biomedical applications; graduate work in engineering and business; Greek language study; fluent in English (native) and German. New England 4000-footer Club, numerous hikes and climbs (Appalachias; German, Austrian, Swiss, and Italian Alps; US desert southwest).
Question Smartwool jackets and shirts.
What do you think of them? I have tried on the
Cascade and Zirkel jackets but they seem to be for fat or bulky people. I am a
cyclist so I am lean. I wonder if after washing or washings would they fit
better. Like and dislikes? Silk clothing? durability?
Answer I apologize but have no experience with SmartWool jackets and shirts. I have used their socks and like them (as an outer layer, using a polypropylene sock liner). In the past, I used silk but found it to be expensive and to wear out quickly. My preference is for polypropylene shirts (long or short sleeved) with a polypropylene jacket or GoreTex shell (or both), as weather dictates. Layers of these synthetic materials wick moisture away from you and will keep you warm even if wet.
Hope this helps.
