Ditch the Synth: My PFAS-Free Winter Layers for 2026

For years I've been hiking in mostly synthetic layers but for this winter I want to start eliminating harmful chemicals as much as I can - especially for layers against my skin. Here I go over some Merino Wool layers from Decathlon, Zorali, Merino Tech, and Creepers - plus a PFAS-free hiking rain poncho from Simond. ----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO ----- Zorali Men's Merino T-Shirt Fog - https://alnk.to/btqmjOP Zorali Men's Merino LS Hoody Fog - https://alnk.to/2FEth2O Simond MT500 100% Merino Wool Long-sleeve T-shirt - decathlonamerica.sjv.io/raMQPD Simond MT500 Hiking Rain Poncho 60L - https://decathlonamerica.sjv.io/RGQ59v Creepers Toe Socks - https://bit.ly/2MgqQG3 Merino Tech Briefs - https://amzn.to/3KZ56wt Are Injinji Still the Best Hiking Toe Socks? - https://youtu.be/pg9ZNj7rWEo Is the Best Backpacking Jacket . . . a Poncho? (A Review of the Altus Atmospheric) - https://youtu.be/LeMzB7Z5tVQ 0:00 Synthetic vs. Merino Wool Clothing 2:58 Zorali Short Sleeve T-Shirt (100% Merino Wool) 3:45 Zorali Sun Hoody (100% Merino Wool) 5:17 Decathlon Simond MT500 Long Sleeve T-Shirt (100% Merino Wool) 6:48 Creepers Toe Socks (Merino Wool Blend) 8:29 Merino Tech Boxer Briefs (100% Merino Wool) 9:08 Decathlon Simond MT500 Rain Poncho (60L) (PFAS-Free PU-Coated Nylon) LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS! WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/backcountrypilgrim/ FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear ----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com