I recently returned from a humanitarian dental trip to Samoa. It was a great experience. We treated nearly 1,000 native Samoans in the most remote villages we could reach. Great people and culture, beautiful scenery, a wonderful experience… enhanced by an Icebreaker t-shirt.
As a participant on the trip (this is my third year with the group – I provide ground support, helping set up and maintain our portable dental equipment), my one checked bag gets used for medical supplies and toothbrushes. That left me with a carry-on for my personal belongings (limited to 14 pounds), for a planned 11 day trip. I brought one set of clothes, snorkel gear, a first aid kit, electrolytes, emergency food, passport and a headlamp all in that carry on.
I climb and have a couple of Icebreaker pieces that I love to take to the mountain. But I had no idea that one of your t-shirts would do so well as a travel shirt in hot, humid equatorial South Pacific.
- Lyle Neville, Icebreaker fan.
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I’ve had the same experiences. My recent one was in Cuba. I forgot to bring my surf shirt. After one painful sunburned snorkeling session I decided to “sacrifice” my icebreaker detour superfine and use it. To my surprise, it worked better than the surf shirt. It kept the sun off my back, dried rapidly when ashore,felt cool, not itchy, and stood up to the salt water with just a quick shower to rinse everything off. Also, I had a whole container of mustard dumped on me (long story). Once again, just a rinse under the beach shower, a walk in the sunshine, and everything was as good as new. Just one story of the these amazing clothes.
am a TO ( tour operator ) in Arusha Tanzania , am wearing Icebreaker zip shirt all the time to go trek Kilimanjaro , starting at the bottom up to Uhuru summit , Icebreaker never failed to keep Me warm , no swet , even after so many washing , all of them still look brand new, I only swear by these wonderful sweathers & socks .