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Post by hikerjer on Jun 2, 2024 18:50:27 GMT -8
Several years ago someone posted and raved about some t-shirt (I don’t remember the specifics) that coast $50.00. I was flabbergasted at the time that someone would actually pay $50.00. I don’t care what it’s made of, except maybe gold thread, it’s still just a t-shirt. Now you’re touting a $90.00 t-shirt. Give me a break. Call me cheap but it sounds like a lot of hype. I mean after all, like I said then, it’s still just a t-shirt.
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Post by downriver on Jun 2, 2024 22:57:56 GMT -8
Several years ago someone posted and raved about some t-shirt (I don’t remember the specifics) that coast $50.00. I was flabbergasted at the time that someone would actually pay $50.00. I don’t care what it’s made of, except maybe gold thread, it’s still just a t-shirt. Now you’re touting a $90.00 t-shirt. Give me a break. Call me cheap but it sounds like a lot of hype. I mean after all, like I said then, it’s still just a t-shirt. Yes, you seem to be extremely cheap by many of your posts here in the gear section. I would go into detail about the many different fabrics used these days in outdoor gear but it’s really not worth it when the overriding factor for you is cost. Perhaps you can do some research on outdoor gear and expand your horizons. Have you even worn a Merino and Capilene jersey? Plus, as posted its best to shop around and get gear & apparel at a discount, used or on sale. Respectfully, DR
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Post by Coolkat on Jun 3, 2024 4:07:33 GMT -8
Admittedly for me the cost is also a large portion of the decision for me when purchasing equipment/clothing. I'm not completely oblivious to what is supposedly the benefits of the particular type of material either. But $90 for a tshirt it better keep me warm at 32o. I'm exaggerating a bit to prove a point.
Some pieces of gear I don't mind paying a bit more for because the benefits are clearly and easily realized. I just can't imagine the benefits of a tshirt being that visible to warrant such a price. I suppose I might be tempted if win the lottery but that will never happen because I never play it.
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Post by rebeccad on Jun 3, 2024 7:25:50 GMT -8
I’ll spend plenty for gear, but clothing is another matter. I pay more than I want for hiking pants because of the challenge of getting suitable fabrics and something that at least fits here and there. But hiking shirts? During the day, any long-sleeved cotton-poly shirt will do, and I’m done buying shirts designed for hiking (actually, I get almost all of them as hand-me-downs, so it’s kind of moot). And I have a couple of perfectly functional thermal shirts for sleeping, so no need to shop. My modest collection of synthetic tee shirts (short sleeve) I use for working out in cooler weather are either from things I’ve done or from Target. I can’t wear wool anyway ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by jazzmom on Jun 3, 2024 17:12:29 GMT -8
I have an older Patagonia wool baselayer that I really like from when Patagonia briefly brought back their all wool baselayers. It's one of my lightest baselayers at 4.7oz and the fabric is pretty sheer. I'm seeing that the women's "Capilene cool merino" shirt in the same size is spec'ed at 4oz. Pretty damn light for a long-sleeve shirt.
I'm trying to imagine what they had to do to get it 15% lighter... tempted to buy one just to see! Lol. Not seeing it REI.
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Post by rebeccad on Jun 4, 2024 7:12:37 GMT -8
You’re right about that weight, jazzmom. The only one I have as light as 4 oz is silk, and pretty sheer. It’s actually a good weight for summer PJs, but kinda see-through, which is a problem in company.
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