Meraklon

[lostplanet]

Just interested to what the negative aspects of meraklon Are.
I don't own any products. I do have a silk balaclava I find very
Comfortable.
I'm looking at baselayers and glove liners. Meraklon 'seems' perfect.
Penrith survival have been selling it for as long as I can remember, so how about some real life experiences?

 

[Shewie]

I've got Sub Zero's wristies and a neck tube which I find work well, it's very light stuff but warm with it. I've only worn mine in very cold weather so I'm not sure if it gets smelly over time like poly stuff.
The two pieces I have aren't particularly well finished but they certainly work.

 

[woof]

I've had a few tops, and it does work well, but becomes smelly if you are working hard, i used mine for cycling, and could'nt get 2 days out of a top, but walking/backpacking they were fine.

Rob

 

[John Fenna]

It gets smelly rather fast and hates heat...my wife tried to iron mine

 

[rancid badger]

Same experiences as John for me. It's warm enough but stinks, regardless of how rigorous your personal hygiene is!
and don't let an iron or sparks from a fire get anywhere near it!

R.B.

 

[woof]

Yeah, forgot about the melting bit, i had a pair of gloves that i dried out near an open fire..

Rob

 

[wildrover]

I haven't used the under wear but have used Helly Hansen Lifa Stuff and would imagine that the performance (warm,comfortable) and issues (smell) are the same.

I have used the gloves and found them comfortable, light,warm even when wet and cheap (£4) so a no brainer IMHO.

What I really rate are The Meraklon Headovers(Survival Aids / Penrith Survival) which I have used since the 80's.
Never mind Buffs at £12/£20 (I got one for Christmas).

The headover is warmer, again, even when wet.It washes easily and dries quickly and at £4 it would be rude not to.

No connection with Penrith just a very satisfied user for over 25 years.

Chris