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Get Ready for Your Spring Hike with Merino Clothes
After a long dreary winter, spring is finally here! And what better way to enjoy it than to hike in nature? As you gear up for your hike, remember the importance of wearing the right clothes. Merino wool is an excellent choice for hiking clothes in the spring. It is lightweight, breathable, and warm even when wet. This blog post will explain the best merino clothes for spring hiking.

Pieces of Clothing Every Merino Enthusiast Needs
Regarding outdoor activities, having the proper clothing can make all the difference. Investing in high-quality, versatile pieces made from this incredible material is a must for the merino enthusiast. Merino wool offers many benefits, including moisture-wicking, temperature regulation, and odor-resistance, making it perfect for various outdoor activities. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at some of the essential pieces of clothing that every merino enthusiast needs in their wardrobe.

How to choose the perfect transition jacket for spring hiking
Spring is a time of renewal, but it can also be a time of transition. We are no longer bundled up in heavy coats, but we still need to be prepared for cooler weather while we're out and about. Transition jackets provide you with much-needed warmth without the bulkiness that comes with winter wear. In this article, we will advise you on what to look for when choosing a transition jacket so that you feel comfortable on spring hiking and, at the same time, are sufficiently protected from adverse weather.

Get Ready for Spring with UV-protection Merino T-Shirts
Are you looking for the perfect way to protect yourself from the sun’s harsh rays? Look no further. Our latest line of UV-protection merino t-shirts offers a great solution that is both stylish and comfortable. Let us tell you all about them!

Stay Comfortable and Stylish On Your Hikes With Merino Wool Pants
Nothing is worse than being uncomfortable on a hike. Given all the technology and advances in modern clothing fabrics, you'd think that would be easy to avoid, but sadly, that's not always the case. Many people still end up overheating or feeling weighed down by their clothes. But there is a solution: merino wool pants! Merino wool is known for regulating temperature and being lightweight, making it the perfect fabric for hikes (or any outdoor activity). Plus, our merino wool pants are stylish enough that you'll look good even when you're sweating bullets. So next time you hit the trails, wear merino wool pants from our shop!

4 Reasons Why You Should Wear Merino Wool Clothing
Merino wool is a wool fiber that has been around for centuries, but it’s just recently become popular among fashion lovers. Merino wool comes from merino sheep, believed to have originated in Spain and were later imported to Australia and New Zealand. This special type of wool is known for its softness, warmth, durability, breathability, and moisture-wicking capabilities. That’s why it’s become a popular choice for clothing and footwear. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this material so desirable.

Merino Wool Socks Made For Adventures
The secret of great adventures is hidden in details. Any experienced outdoor enthusiast knows that even the most hi-tech equipment is not enough if you neglect to choose proper socks. Those are equally important as proper shoes since your feet will do most of the work whether you go hiking or do any other sport. That's why they deserve special treatment – and merino wool socks will do just that.

7 Superpowers Of Merino Wool: What's The Secret?
Merino wool is the basis of all our items. Why? Simply because it is wonderful and it works exactly as you need no matter whether you are out exploring the mountains, travelling or strolling the city. You can rely on its peformance under all circumstances so nothing limits your adventures. Merino wool fibre has no competitor – neither of natural nor synthetic origin. So what is the secret?

Five Useful Tips For A Winter Hike
One should never understimate mountains and that's especially true in winter. The key is to be prepared. Good preparation leads to great adventures, but sometimes it also helps to protect one's health and even life. In spite of harsher conditions and perhaps a heavier backpack, winter hiking can be truly magical and more and more people are starting to realize that.

What To Wear For Winter Hiking
With decreasing temperatures, the number of hikers is falling as well. Not everyone is a fan of winter hiking and many times people think that it is just for the most devoted outdoor enthusiasts who don't mind wading through the snow and being outside in freezing temperatures. Cold weather might even be the most commont reason why people rather wait inside till spring. Right clothing, though, will keep you comfortable and safe all day long, even when it's freezing.

Merino Wool Vs. Synthetics – It Does Matter To Nature
We obviously have a thing for merino wool. Nowadays, when outdoor shops are full of advanced synthetic materials with cutting-edge technology, our love for merino doesn't come merely from its outstanding functionality. It comes from nature itself.
As outdoor enthusiasts, we live close to nature, we love our time spent in it and we believe everyone has their share of responsibility for its protection. That's one of the reasons we like merino wool – because it is a 100% natural and sustainable material.

Review: Black Hill Outdoor Clothing In Iceland
We have received a very nice review from Michal, our customer, who tested Black Hill Outdoor merino wool trousers and jacket during a 13-day adventure in Iceland. Even those who have never visited this place can probably imagine the tough weather conditions there. We are very happy that our clothing performed well. Big thanks to Michal for allowing us to share his review and pictures and we wish him a plenty of other great adventures!

New Zealand
New Zealand is well-known for its beautiful nature, merino sheep, and being the hotspot of extreme sports. Adrenaline junkies will thrive in here. Bungee jumping, paragliding, surfing, skydiving, climbing and many more. If you enjoy mesmerizing nature views and you are not afraid of dangerous action, these islands on the other side of the world have certainly something to offer.

Yellow Trabants in Kashmir
I have no travel goals. There is no must-see list of countries in my head. There are just places I would like to see one day. It is only after I visit the place when I realize it's fascinating and would like to go back again. The northernmost state of India, Jammu and Kashmir, certainly belongs among these places. We are planning to do something that probably no-one with legendary Trabant, Polish Fiat and ancient Jawa 250 has ever tried: to pass the dreaded Himalayas in Kashmir and reach the altitude of 5,300 m above sea level on tires.

Expedition: Caucasus 2017
The Caucasus is still a relatively exotic place to most of us, we have just a few romantic images and very little information. That's why we love reading about adventures of travellers, who explored this far-away region. Our friend and customer Marek Kochan fulfilled his dream to conquer Elbrus, the highest peak of the Caucasus and Europe. He sent us an interesting story he kindly allowed to us to share with you as well.

How to clean and maintain merino wool clothing
Wonderful material that is a must have for each outdoor enthusiast: that's merino wool. Thanks to its specific features it prevents a bad smell, it does not burn and has a self-cleaning ability. Despite that, it needs a little bit of care from time to time. How to take care of merino wool, wash it and clean it?

Wonderful qualities of merino wool
Nowadays, merino wool is getting more and more popular – not only for knitting sweaters, but also for outdoor apparel, active wear as well as everyday clothing. Why is this natural material considered to be a fibre of future?

Small Steps Towards A Global Change – Reduce Plastic And Be Closer To Nature
Plastic. It's everywhere around and the initial enthusiasm about its wide-range use has been gradually replaced by horror. Tha fact that it can be used anywhere, anytime, has turned the advantage into disadvantage. People start to realize we live in the Plastic age and those concerned about the environment are trying to prevent our planet from suffocating under tons of plastic waste. Brace yourself, it will be a tough fight.