Blackstrap Merino Expedition Tube

Blackstrap's warmest merino neck piece, the Blackstrap Merino Expedition Tube, is built for the coldest days on the hill. It's a soft, stretchy merino wool neck gaiter that pulls up over the face when the wind picks up. It stays warm without staying wet, from the first chair through the last storm lap.

Why we like it:

The yarn is what sets it apart; Blackstrap's twist-free merino spinning makes it warmer, stretchier, and tougher than ordinary merino.

Features and Functions:

The tube uses 230 GSM Nuyarn merino, a twist-free spinning technique that boosts merino's natural odor resistance, drying speed, stretch, thermal retention, and durability. The blend is 66% merino wool and 34% polyamide, and it regulates temperature, breathes, and dries fast so you stay warm without staying wet. Four-way stretch and smooth flatlock seams give a soft, low-bulk fit around the neck or pulled up over your face. The merino stays naturally fresh through intense effort, which makes it a good pick for multi-day trips, and the fit is relaxed.

Bottom Line:

Pick it for maximum merino warmth on cold days and expeditions, on skis or a board. It's equally at home on a storm day or a winter hike.