ULT Gear is a retired project, 2023 to 2024. Nothing here is for sale. A TChristiaan project by Thomas Bouwman.

Quick-Dry Travel Socks

Research

Merino-blend socks that dry overnight.

Merino wool blends, silver-ion antibacterial yarn, a low-profile cut. I read the fiber research and the sock makers' claims and compared them against the pairs I already trusted. Notes, references and a shortlist of makers.

Photos, samples and revisions

More packable apparel

Samples in hand · V2

Packable Travel Shorts

Quick-dry shorts that roll into their own back pocket.

Samples in hand

Packable Travel Pants

The pants version of the shorts, with ankle zips so they come off over shoes.

Tech pack · June 2023

Ultralight Packable Hoodie

A grid-polyester hoodie with a stuff pocket in the upper back, so it packs into itself.