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XTM Women's Alpine 230 Merino Long Sleeve Top
From $79.59$99.99Unit price /UnavailableReady to ship in some sizes
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XTM Men's Merino 230 Long Sleeve Thermal Top
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Merino Pro-Fit II Australian Merino Wool Ski Socks
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Heater Thick Australian Merino Wool Blend Winter Socks
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XTM Takayna Women's Packable Waterproof Rain Jacket
From $183.53$229.99Unit price /UnavailableReady to ship
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XTM Takayna Men's Packable Waterproof Rain Jacket
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Men's Merino 230 Wool 3/4 Length Thermal Pants
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Overland Mid-weight Merino Wool-Blend Hiking Sock
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Venture Lightweight Merino Wool-Blend Hiking Sock
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Dual Density Merino Wool Blend Ski Socks
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Ladies Merino 230 Wool 3/4 Length Thermal Pants
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Alpine Heavy-Weight Merino Wool-Blend Hiking Sock
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Estelle GORE-TEX® Infinium Windstopper Ladies Glove
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Patrol GORE-TEX® Unisex Snow Trigger Mitt
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Adventure 170 II Merino Wool-Blend Balaclava
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Men's Merino 230 Wool Zip Neck Thermal Top
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Scope Hooded Fingerless Microfleece Glove
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Infinium GORE-TEX® Neck Warmer Gaiter Face Mask
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Frequently Asked Questions
In warm weather, a light UPF 50+ or merino shirt, quick-dry hiking pants, a brimmed hat and wool socks. In cool or changeable weather, add a fleece and a seam-sealed rain jacket. For winter or alpine walks, start with merino thermals and carry rain pants, gloves and a beanie.
For multi-day walks, usually yes. Merino resists odour, so one shirt can last several days, and it stays comfortable over a wide range of temperatures. Synthetic fabrics dry faster and cost less, which suits hot, sweaty day walks. Many walkers mix both.
Mainly XTM Performance, the Australian brand behind most of our rain jackets, fleece, hiking shirts and pants, thermals and snow wear, and Ottie Merino, whose merino thermals and 100% superfine merino hiking shirts are made in Melbourne. We also stock Humphrey Law socks and Sunday Afternoons hats.
Shop outdoor clothing by type
• Hiking shirts: men's and women's merino, hemp and UPF 50+ shirts.
• Rain jackets, hiking pants and outerwear: men's and women's.
• Fleece and jumpers: men's and women's, plus wool-insulated XTM WoolXLoft jackets.
• Thermals: all thermals, men's and women's.
• Snow clothing: ski and snow clothing and kids snow gear.
• Accessories: hiking hats, merino hiking socks, beanies and neck warmers, men's and women's hiking gloves, and all apparel accessories.
• By brand: XTM Performance and Ottie Merino.
How to dress for a day outside
Think in three layers. A base layer moves sweat off your skin: merino for multi-day walks and cold weather, a UPF 50+ shirt for hot, open tracks. A mid layer holds warmth: fleece or a wool-insulated jacket. An outer layer keeps out wind and rain: a seam-sealed rain jacket and rain pants. Add a hat for the sun or a beanie for the cold, and wool socks.
Clothing for Australian conditions
A summer day on the Larapinta or a Queensland rainforest track calls for sun cover and quick-drying fabric more than warmth. The Overland Track and the Tassie south-west can turn cold and wet in any month, so pack a fleece, rain jacket and rain pants. For the Aussie Alps from June to September, or a Japan ski trip, layer thermals under insulated snow wear.
Why buy from Oz Backcountry
Free shipping Australia-wide over $150 (T&Cs apply). Most XTM clothing ships direct from the supplier, so allow a little longer; Ottie Merino goes out from our Helensvale warehouse on the Gold Coast.
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