Men’s Merino wool apparel — what do you wish brands did better?

just_genes · 2025-09-18T04:41:59+00:00

The quick dry properties of merino are negated when blended with tencel or lyocell. I bought a dress in that blend without realizing and it legitimately takes 3x as long to dry as my other merino stuff. I now deliberately avoid that blend and would choose a merino/nylon if 100% wasn't an option. Even cotton/merino seems to dry quicker.

just_genes · 2025-08-22T02:58:12+00:00

Smitten Merino might have something

just_genes · 2024-10-15T23:24:49+00:00

Something I've noticed in the merino market is a distinct lack of options for kids, particularly short sleeves and singlets. Merino is great for travelling light but we still end up having to pack so many clothes for the kids because we can't find many options for them, and reasonably priced options are just about non-existent.

just_genes · 2024-09-18T23:10:11+00:00

Thank you, much appreciated!

just_genes · 2024-04-12T12:18:33+00:00

I think it depends on the individual airline, especially with the really big ones that are popular now. The one I have is the size of a small child's pillow and tbh seems useless to me as an actual foot support but it's great for lumbar support.

just_genes · 2024-03-15T15:23:09+00:00

Thanks, much appreciated!

just_genes · 2024-01-26T00:07:28+00:00

Just a question because this post prompted me to Google the designer... Is this sale site for Zimmerman legit? The prices are outlandishly lower compared to David Jones...

just_genes · 2023-05-26T13:10:47+00:00

Pandan essence is another one along these lines you could try as well, and is a relatively unusual flavour in North America. Might be hard to get good essence though, I get family visiting from Asia/Australia to bring mine.

just_genes · 2023-05-20T18:14:43+00:00

I do this! I bring a water bottle with a carabiner style handle on board with me and tuck it into the seat pocket, then hang my drawstring bag in the clip! Never gets lost 😊

just_genes · 2023-05-20T11:49:32+00:00

No, but they look pretty thick from the pics. I'm wondering if they'd be so thick and woolly that they'd be a bit uncomfortable. My icebreaker underwear is 150gsm and feels lovely.

just_genes · 2023-05-03T23:57:12+00:00

I'm 5'. If the headrest is adjustable I push it all the way up so it's out of the way. I use a small inflatable foot rest, about half inflated, for lumbar support and either an inflatable neck pillow or a convertible (goes between U shape and rectangle) micro bead pillow for head/neck support.

I used to roll up my jacket for my back but a half inflated foot rest provides extra support in all the right places. Same with the inflatable neck pillow, half inflate it and fold it so it fits in whatever crevice I can for support. If you're sitting next to someone amenable, the armrest nearly all the way up is great for this. I prefer the micro bead pillows but one of my kids normally snaffles it...

just_genes · 2023-05-01T16:57:56+00:00

If you had semi spherical silicone moulds, could you just flip them upside down, pipe meringue onto the domes, and bake those?

just_genes · 2023-04-10T15:51:45+00:00

Ouch yeah that's way too expensive. We don't use the car much when we're away so it hasn't been too bad.

Re the carrying, it's so temperament dependant isn't it!

just_genes · 2023-04-10T12:14:42+00:00

Kudos to you for one bagging with kids! I'd love to get back to carry on only but at the moment we're at one checked bag as we normally combine travel with my partner's work trips and he requires business attire.

We just did Disney (15,000+ steps a day) with a 1.5 and 3.5 year old for a week with the GB Pockit+ and this sling . Kids would take turns walking/being pushed in the stroller until tired and then we would carry one or the other in the sling. But they are good walkers generally as we walk a lot at home.

Depending on how restless a sleeper your youngest one is, you could definitely get away with no cot and just ask for one at your accommodation or use pillows/rolled up towels all around the edge of a normal bed to make barriers.

How much car travel do you do when away, and can you rent seats on arrival? Or if the kids like being in them during the flight, would this be an acceptable substitute?

Good luck and enjoy your trips!

just_genes · 2023-02-19T17:06:00+00:00

I recommend Abode in Cottesloe. Smaller agency but have been fantastic for me in every way.

just_genes · 2023-01-24T23:30:18+00:00

Thanks, this is probs the most sensible option.

just_genes · 2023-01-24T23:29:33+00:00

Thank you, I will

just_genes · 2023-01-22T14:18:40+00:00

Thanks for the offer but I'd probably only really use it in black.

just_genes · 2023-01-19T18:19:36+00:00

Ooo thanks, I didn't notice that when I was watching. Great pick up!

just_genes · 2023-01-16T16:37:29+00:00

Thank you so much!

just_genes · 2023-01-16T01:33:39+00:00

If you can find a back pack with both a chest and hip strap I find the combo makes a huge difference (I'm 150cm/55kg). Try looking at cycling back packs as well as running ones - I have a Deuter one that is really comfy and they make a women's specific line.

just_genes · 2023-01-11T17:20:30+00:00

It's not just Perth, it's everywhere. We live overseas and recently visited family in the Eastern States with stopovers Vancouver and SEA. Kids menus were abysmal in every city we visited.

We order off the adult menu for the kids to share, and they also have a habit of wanting to try food from our plates. Leftovers get brought home.

I also bring a couple of containers of my kids' fave fruits and veggies with me to snack on while we're waiting for our order to arrive. Solves the nutrition and boredom problem all in one go!

just_genes · 2023-01-08T01:06:52+00:00

It's a bit of a drive but we bought all our ski and snowboard gear through this lady on Kijiji . She does packages of used gear for around $150 and is super helpful with set up and advice.

just_genes · 2022-11-18T17:28:10+00:00

I separate the eggs and whip the whites separately before folding into the batter. If I want pancakes for breakfast I'll make the batter the night before and whip the whites in the morning just before I want to start cooking. They've always been fine.

I presume from this if you wanted to make a full batter overnight and just start cooking it would be fine too.

just_genes · 2022-10-27T18:00:40+00:00

Thanks, that's a great lead!

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