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Peak to Plateau Yak Wool Base Layers

Peak to Plateau Yak Wool Base Layers

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Whether you’re hiking, climbing, camping, skiing, or traveling the world, these Peak to Plateau base layers are up for the challenge. Each is made from a blend of yak wool and Tencel, a high-performing fiber from the eucalyptus tree Read More

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ThisIsntSteve
18
Dec 8, 2017
Got a large, which is my size for icebreaker and Smartwool. Despite being a raglan cut, it didn’t fit my shoulders, widening the neck and causing the sleeves to crimp. Overall, the material is super soft and comfortable, discernibly heavier than the merino brands I mentioned, and the color is beautiful. Can’t speak to the performance - I haven’t taken it out since I’m hoping to exchange it with an XL - but I imagine it would be a little too heavy for hot weather.
HangingUp
36
Oct 28, 2017
Estimated ship date 10/19. Any word yet? It’s 10/27.
HangingUp
36
Nov 3, 2017
HangingUp11/3 and nothing but the sound of crickets.
HenKi
42
Oct 19, 2017
Lets return the drop!
rkhpa
52
Sep 26, 2017
Update: I still really like this. It's lightweight, really soft and surprisingly warm, byt... The durability issues are starting to pop up. The garment itself is well constructed but I have developed three small (eraser sized) holes in the back and side near the belt line and one on the arm above the wrist. This isn't really going to bother me much for what I'm using it for but I had hoped it would be holding up better after only couple of months of moderate use
I bought the Kailash last drop. Very comfortable and warm. I wore it for a few day with 70's during the day and 30s at night and for about 6 days total. It felt warm out in the sun but I felt that it shed the heat and moved moisture well. The material is very thin so I'm a little concerned about durability but so far so good. I wouldn't put it in the same class as cashmere but it is very soft, softer than most all of my Merino wool gear. I'm 6', 210 lb, 43 chest, 34 arm length and the XL fit well except the arms are a bit long. which isn't really problem and the thumb holes are nice. The neck is also a little weird, It's a bit big and floppy around the neck and the zip guard is kinda bulky. I got used to it but check it out in the video link below.
SawatchFactory
300
Sep 25, 2017
DannyMilks
4557
Sep 25, 2017
SawatchFactoryThanks Dave for posting the review of the Peak to Plateau layers.
rmeurant
99
Aug 9, 2017
I wish MassDrop did not use DHL to ship to Korea. The package ships to Germany, then as far as I can determine, sits there while DHL twiddle their thumbs, drink beer, and contemplate their navels. Eventually, some employee - probably in sheer boredom - decides that they had better continue the package on its way. Then he changes his mind, and has another beer. After a few days, a pigeon accidentally bumps the package, which by good fortune falls into the despatch box. After the plane is delayed several times, the pilot eventually sobers up, and the shipping continues. Some weeks after the recipient dies from old age, the package is delivered. My package shipped July 27th, then there is no progress after 4th August in Germany, it is now the 9th Aug. By contrast, USPS sent me a package from Florida. Blindingly fast. Efficient. Capable. Unlike DHL.
rmeurant
99
Aug 15, 2017
rmeurantIt is now the 15th August, and no further movement; the last tracking is 4th August. Last week I visited my local PO, then the DHL office here - who told me it was not shipping DHL, despite my earlier tracking info, but was shipping via ? GM ? in Malaysia... I was given a phone number in Malaysia to phone. The number turned out to be in Antarctica. They told me it just hadn't reached Korea from Germany. This is ridiculous. DHL is a farce. I want my package, which shipped July 27th.
rmeurant
99
Sep 25, 2017
rmeurantWell it did eventually arrive (a while back), and I'm pleased with the products, but DHL are really slow.
bruced
13
Jul 16, 2017
I joined the drop, but am second-guessing my size choice.
On the KS comments, I read the XL chest measurements as "56cm", which suggests to me that's closer to the Icebreaker L (which fits me well). Would that be a reasonable assumption?
If yes, how can I change the sizing (I selected L)?
KarlBirkir
67
Jul 12, 2017
Got the kailash from the kickstarter. Daaamn it's soooo soooft. Pretty sure it has an edge on durability over merino. The fit is also pretty athletic and good. If you use this kind of clothing I think you won't regret trying these ones out.
HenKi
42
Jul 12, 2017
Hesitates between this one with long sleeves or the icebreaker hoodie, any insights?
Telios
123
Jul 12, 2017
Hmmm the prices are high but not so far off compared to mid-tier IB or Smartwool shirts.
For a long-sleeve shirt sent to Aus it would be about $91USD ($120AUD). That's pretty similar (ridiculously) to buying local Smartwool or IB gear, which realistically makes no sense given the abundance of Australian and NZ wool we have available.
I'd like to know more about bacterial resistant qualities and thermo-regulation of Yak vs Merino before I slap down that amount however.
TeliosWe have tried to get the prices down to be within range of the main merino brands. Merino is a cheaper and more abundant fibre, which makes it more difficult to reach those prices.
The anti-bacterial properties in merino and yak (and many other natural animal fibres) are all very similar as far as I know. There will be slight differences due to the different chemical and physical nature of the fibres, but the yak has worked just as well as any merino for us so far. Also Tencel has very good anti-bacterial properties (much, much better than any synthetic and significantly better than cotton).
We have done lab testing on this fabric to compare it to Icebreaker fabrics and the results are quite encouraging (although we prefer to judge the warmth on field testing not lab testing, as that is what really counts). The thermal resistance on our fabric was 0.038 Celsius.M2/W.
The Icebreaker fabric 200gsm 100% merino is around 0.035 Celsius.M2/W, and the Icebreaker 260gsm 100% merino is 0.040 Celsius.M2/W.
Considering our fabric contains 35% Tencel which helps a lot with the durability and feeling, we were very pleased with the results and believe it shows what yak is capable of.
I hope that makes sense, but if you have any more questions let me know.
Cheers Stefan
Telios
123
Jul 12, 2017
stefanwarnaarThat's very interesting info on the insulating properties.
Nowadays I typically avoid pure wool due to durability concerns, and I'd much rather lose some antibacterial-ness to gain faster wicking and drying.
Will consider this drop.
Cheers
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