I have noticed a merino travel scarf popping up in searches recently (I am in an extended process of replacing much of my worn out merino and ringing the changes). Sometimes 2' square; sometimes 2' by as much as 4'.
Trying to work out how they work and who they are aimed at. They seem large and bulky for what I am used to ... but they might have a bunch of purposes that I cant yet figure out. Handy for burying your head or keeping warm on a long flight, for sure.
200 gsm, though sometimes 150.
I see merino neck gaiters a lot now too ... the ones I have are synthetic, though I can't think how I accrued three. I can see a new wool one in my future. Those things I understand. More appropriately compact and less rumply than a Buff. I feel Buffs are bit overrated, or just overmarketed perhaps. Lost mine (or one of the kids did and isn't saying
). I wasn't heartbroken beyond the usual sensation of annoyance at losing things.
I like linen clothes and find a linen scarf is difficult to beat in Summer - breathable, absorbent, can towel, doesn't smell, dries quick, good to wet and put on your head to cool you down. Pretty useless at keeping you warm though.