Andersen-Andersen knitwear
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Nothing beats high loft goose down for warmth per gram as long as it stays dry, and high loft / fill power will pack down very well and be lightweight for travel. I agree though that a good alpaca deck jacket does incredibly well as long as you don’t need something technical for precipitation or even greater wind resistance (e.g., a hard shell).
Personally, when I find myself in extreme cold, I reach for a down parka with a hard shell and technical layers that are warm, wick moisture, and dry quickly. In a survival situation I’d probably opt for synthetic insulation just in case things got wet.
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Seeing this pop back up has rekindled my interest in AA… I still might pick up a sailor turtleneck one of these days. I love the natural taupe color.
@Giles do you wear an L in their stuff?
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I have just received a Seaman. I haven’t worn it in anger yet, but so far I am happy. It feels much more durable than Merz b Schwanen merino sweater it is replacing, however it is not soft to the touch (and may even prove to be a little rough on the skin).
As JDelage pointed out, the symmetrical neck feels a bit odd - although perhaps that will be handy if I am in a rush
The Seaman appears to be the right pick for me rather than the Sailor. The Seaman feels like a good thickness for layering with a coat or vest, and it packs down pretty well for travel (smaller than a hoodie).
I am very glad I sized down – as they are a Danish brand and have viking sizing. Although, I was a little surprised it is made in Italy, which isn’t a bad thing.
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Looks great (and warm) @Nik
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@Nik like that a lot. Did you order direct from Denmark?
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@Nik - I read that these are super heavy and wear big? Thoughts?
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Yeah I went with a small and I wear medium in Iron Heart for the most part. Peggs and Sons measurements seem accurate. It is a heavy knit for sure.
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@scarfmace - I am a IH S/M so will go for the S
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Just purchased the dark indigo full zip at Division Road for %20 off. For sure not going to be getting any wear for a few months but been eying this piece/Andersen for a while. Psyched!
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great score!
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@flannel-slut thanks a lot, now I have a blue A-A Navy 1/2 zip sweater on the way from Division Road
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@mclaincausey
my apologies and your welcome all wrapped into one! -
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Looks super nice @flannel-slut . I’m still wondering whether to go for one…of course I missed the sale period .
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That full zip is siiiick. I went half zip because I’m picturing this under a sport coat in winter business settings but I am a big layering guy and the full zip would be perfect for that.
Think it, be it.
