Boucle: expensive French cheese or newest boy-band sensation? Right: double-knit merino wool with the smooth side on the interior and the looped side on the exterior. The result is superior warmth and the Scout is a prime example of it. It’s a nice midlayer with a 12-inch front zip and a zippered chest pocket (it wasn’t made for cheese but you can use it however you like). Relaxed fit. Machine washable. Made in the U.S.

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