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Sure, Merino long johns are less stinky, but synthetic base layers are generally more durable and quicker to dry.
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Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2024
Fun fact: Smedley was the original creator of long johns, and made a pair exclusively for the Emperor of Japan.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The long johns by Thermajane are perfect for wearing all winter long.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
The cast made its first appearance in close-fitting long johns, solemnly retrieving outer costumes from big silver trunks — a gesture that recalled the hurried flight of so many war-displaced with little more than the clothes on their backs.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2024
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Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2024
Fun fact: Smedley was the original creator of long johns, and made a pair exclusively for the Emperor of Japan.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The long johns by Thermajane are perfect for wearing all winter long.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
The cast made its first appearance in close-fitting long johns, solemnly retrieving outer costumes from big silver trunks — a gesture that recalled the hurried flight of so many war-displaced with little more than the clothes on their backs.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2024
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“Long johns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20johns. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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