By The Numbers: What’s the Best Base Layer Fabric? Wool vs. Alpaca vs. Polyester

[BBob]

Interesting article on base layer fabric choices.

By The Numbers: What's the Best Base Layer Fabric? Wool vs. Alpaca vs. Polyester - Backpacking Light

We compare merino, merino blends, alpaca, and polyester fabrics as part of a framework to help hikers choose the best base layer.

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[Fins_N_Tines]

So basically on Marino, 150 knit absorbs more water than a 150 polyester, therefore polyester dries faster.

I don’t think that’s too far off from what I already experience using both.