Merino Wool

Merino Wool

PASSING THE COMMANDO TEST

In WWI, wool was so important to British soldiers on the front lines that knitting wool sweaters was seen as a patriotic duty. By WWII, wool’s reputation was further solidified. However, members of the SAS were in the field for long stretches of time, wearing rucksacks and carrying other gear, and they were always on the move.

They saw too much failure of their traditional wool sweaters, and they needed something lighter, so they added reinforcements to the shoulders and the elbows. This became the iconic British Commando Sweater, and the inspiration for what we call the “commando test” — to pass muster, merino wool must be reinforced in high stress areas. If it’s not, it simply fails too fast like the traditional wool garments that the SAS rejected.

Reinforced paneling — found on ALL GORUCK Merino Wool products — represents the standard for performance in the merino wool category. This means your merino shirt keeps its structure better over the long haul while you get all the benefits of merino like no stink and perfect temperature regulation no matter the adventure, or the mission.

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Close-up of a person’s muddy legs and boots, safeguarded by GORUCK's Merino Challenge Socks - Crew, as they trek through a wet, forested terrain. The ground is blanketed with water, mud, and fallen leaves, while sunlight filters through the trees.
The GORUCK Merino Challenge Socks - Crew are shown standing upright against a plain white background, showcasing their ribbed texture and cushioned toe. These black socks feature a subtle logo near the top and provide ideal comfort for boot height wear.
Merino Challenge Socks - Crew
£14.00
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A woman donned in a sports bra, shorts, and sunglasses is seated on a medicine ball outside. Lost in thought with her head gently lowered and elbows resting on her knees, she gazes toward the horizon across a grassy expanse. Her GORUCK Merino Challenge Socks - Ankle lend an unexpected touch to this tranquil scene.
A pair of Merino Challenge Socks - Ankle by GORUCK, crafted in a soft black Merino wool, are showcased on a white background. They feature a small tag on the heel and a logo on the sole, proudly made in the USA.
Merino Challenge Socks - Ankle
£12.00
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A man wearing the GORUCK Men's Commando Tee in merino wool sits at a table holding a glass. He gazes to the side, seemingly enveloped in the cozy ambiance of a casual setting, with warm lighting softening the blurry background.
A man wearing sunglasses holds a glass of beer in front of a colorful, abstract mural. Dressed in the GORUCK Men’s Commando Tee - Merino Wool, the vibrant background enhances his style with its swirls and brushstrokes in various colors.
Men’s Commando Tee - Merino Wool
£52.00
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Two people sit on red rocks under a clear blue sky, clad in athletic gear and GORUCK Merino Challenge Socks - Trail Cuff. One carries a blue backpack, while the other holds a can; both are smiling as they enjoy their adventure in this desert-like paradise, confident in the Scars Lifetime Guarantee accompanying their journey.
A pair of GORUCK's Merino Challenge Socks - Trail Cuff in gray, crafted from Merino wool, showcases a subtle dark pattern around the heel and toe. These socks, made in the USA, are arranged standing next to each other against a plain white background.
Merino Challenge Socks - Trail Cuff
£14.00
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A man with a beard stands outdoors in front of a chain-link fence, wearing a dark Men’s Commando Long Sleeve - Merino Wool by GORUCK and a smartwatch. Sunlight filters through nearby trees, casting shadows on the ground.
The GORUCK Men’s Commando Long Sleeve - Merino Wool is a gray athletic shirt with long sleeves, highlighted by black shoulder and elbow patches with reinforced paneling, all set against a white background.
Men’s Commando Long Sleeve - Merino Wool
£68.00
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A man wearing a hat, sunglasses, and a backpack stands in a field with tall grass, gazing into the distance. The sky is overcast, and he is dressed in outdoor attire featuring the GORUCK Men’s Commando Pullover made from Merino Wool.
Introducing the GORUCK Men’s Commando Pullover - a brown hooded long-sleeve crafted from soft merino wool, reminiscent of a British Commando Sweater. It features black shoulder and forearm patches for added durability, and a small triangular logo on the chest that adds a subtle touch of style.
Men’s Commando Pullover - Merino Wool
£84.00
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A man stands outdoors near a chain-link fence, wearing the GORUCK Men’s Commando Half Zip - Merino Wool in olive green and black, featuring reinforced paneling and a zipper. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting shadows on the ground, while wood pallets are stacked in the background.
The Men’s Commando Half Zip by GORUCK is an olive-green and black, long-sleeve pullover made from merino wool. It features a quarter zip and chest pocket, along with reinforced shoulder and elbow paneling, all displayed on a white background.
Men’s Commando Half Zip - Merino Wool
£112.00
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A person wearing shorts, hiking boots, and GORUCK's Merino Challenge Socks 1.0 - Crew steps onto a muddy log in a swampy area, surrounded by water and vegetation. The boots and legs are splattered with mud, signaling a rugged outdoor adventure backed by Scars Lifetime Guarantee.
A pair of Merino Challenge Socks 1.0 - Crew by GORUCK stands upright on a plain white background, highlighting their slightly ribbed texture and a subtle logo near the cuffs. Experience comfort and durability with the Scars Lifetime Guarantee.
Merino Challenge Socks 1.0 - Crew
£14.00

TESTED AND PROVEN: "I Wore the Same Shirt for 8 Days"

72 hours is just an appetizer for our merino shirts. When we say that this shirt can be worn 24/7, 7 days a week we mean it. We took our Merino Tee out into the real world and wore it 8 days straight, across different countries.

“I Wore it for 8 straight days, without washing it, in six difference cities. The hottest day in the history of London (literally), on scooters all over Berlin including the wall, planes with my kids' rucks (and my kids) all over me. At the North Sea where it was cold AF, so I used it as a base layer. Train stations, bus stations, biking and hiking all over St. Peter-Ording, even at some proper “bizness” meetings in Hamburg, at the second most famous castle in Germany, and in plenty of fine drinking establishments with old and new friends. (Our Merino goes perfectly with a tall Hefeweizen). On the 8th day, we had a 6 hour train ride to Munich with no A/C. Our son Jack stripped his shirt off and fanned himself the whole way. I got to our room and washed my shirt in the shower and prepped it for another 8-Day run, or more”. - Jason McCarthy, Founder, GORUCK