Now that I'm "old and wise" (or something), I can bestow upon you some secrets of life. Some may seem obvious, but others may surprise you:
1. Be nice
2. Wear sunscreen
3. Stretch
and
(DRUMROLL)
4. Invest in icebreaker merino
Yes, you read that correctly. Honestly this material has changed my life. Gone are the days of smelly, soggy tshirts of cotton...I am fully converted to a merino snob.
Going on a four day hiking trip and need something lightweight and breathable that also keeps you warm when the sun goes down? That dries completely within 2 hours? That through sweat, blood and tears STILL doesn't smell?
Yes, all of this IS possible and it comes with a baaaaa code.
I wear my merino a lot. Days on end. Doing ridiculous activities from tramping, mountain biking, swimming, running, rafting, burpees...you name it. I still have not been able to get this tshirt to smell. Ever.
If that's not magic, I really don't know what is.
PS - this specific store is kinda small but highly convenient on Queen street. The service I received here was great, too. I actually had a small tear in my 6 month old tshirt and they exchanged it for a brand new one no questions asked. read more