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Don’t sleep on SmartWool. The Colorado brand does more than just camping socks. Thanks to its mastery of Merino wool — and tendency to weave that wool into performance-oriented garments — it also makes some of our favorite running gear. Last year, we wrote about why the Merino 150 Base Layer is one of the best long-sleeved running shirts in the game.
Point being, when SmartWool running gear goes on sale, we make note of it. This time around it’s the Merino Sport Ultra Light Hoodie, which is 30% off (a $39 discount) at REI. We’ve had this jacket for over a year now, and it’s proven indispensable. The shell fabric is waterproof, wind-resistant and features reflective elements for battling low light, while there are Merino “body panels” on each side, and built into the hood, for maximum breathability and stretch.
The jacket is currently available in two colors at REI, though sizing is better in the black option.
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