I like the Ultra Moreno 145 and the Peloton 118, both in 1/4 zip ( a must for me. ) The Peloton will dry quicker than the wool, and is better if your in high humidity areas. The reason the most of Merino come in boxes is because they are from New Zealand, and they package them that way. Almost everything is from somewhere Asia, packaged folded up in plastic bags and paper. I really don’t care how it’s packed as long as I have to pay extra for fancy packaging.