Use it alone in fall or pair it with another layer in winter, a lightweight base layer is your skin’s first line of defense against old-man winter. We never leave home without it. Wool fiber diameter (in microns): 17.5-18.5 Base layers don’t get much more basic than the traditional crew neck. Russell Athletic’s 100% polyester crew comes at a rock-bottom price. The Core Performance is offered in a bedazzle of 15 colors in sizes small through 4XL. Russell shirts tend to run big, so it’s best to try before you buy or review the true-to-size reports. This polyester shirt will do the job on a budget, but lacking advanced technology of more pricey options, don’t be surprised that this one will start to stink pretty quickly. If your base layer is on a bare-bones budget, Duofold’s THERMatrix is a price efficient option. Under the umbrella of Hanes, the 92/8% (poly/spandex) blend is soft—almost cotton-like—to the touch. The tight-fitting top wicks better than wool, but the high ratio of spandex slows moisture management when compared to more expensive synthetic base layers.

We saw several climbers championing the older Duofold Veritherm base layer at Castle Rock State Park this fall.hsk hoodies The story of the base layer couldn’t be told without LIFA. phenomenon 88 hoodieHelly Hansen was the first decades ago to take the Nobel Prize-winning polymer polypropylene and spin it into a fabric that leveraged its hydrophobic properties of wicking moisture—pulling sweat away from the body—to keep the user dry and warm.jhu hoodie With all the options available, we still reach into the gear cave for our vintage LIFA Dry zip. pimkie hoodieOne of our contributors lived in his 15-year-old LIFA base layer on 5-day ski mountaineering trip around Mount Rainier this past spring.welovefine hoodies

WoolX makes good, budget merino wool products. They are no-frills, but use quality materials for the price. steve harvey hoodie awards best churchCase in point is the Basecamp LS, a light long sleeve base layer with a simple color scheme, 100 percent merino and flatlock seams for comfort. It’s a nice shirt that we’re currently testing and initially like for the soft fabric, good warmth, and value pricing.17.5 micron merino wool Synthetic insulation giant PrimaLoft is getting into the wool market. By wrapping merino wool with an ultra-fine synthetic fiber, they claim it wicks moisture up to 20% faster than wool alone. The yarn is called PrimaLoft Silver and there are different ratios of wool to PrimaLoft available. Montane’s Primino 140 uses a 50% merino wool, 25% PrimaLoft and 25% polyester weave that’s treated with the anti-funk Polygiene. We found it more comfortable over our traditional wool bases.

For those preferring a hooded base layer using PrimaLoft Silver give Sherpa Gear’s Vayu a look. This year, Trew made a radical decision to sell only direct to consumer (to the consternation of some in the outdoors industry). The decision, says the company, allows them to put more money into product development. Thus Nuyarn — a specially spun merino that the company claims dries five times faster than traditional merino — at a price comparable to other high-end choices. We’re testing this quarter-zip now, and it’s incredibly soft and well made, with YKK zippers, and flatlock seams. Pairing stretch merino fibers with a merino mesh, Icebreaker’s latest base, BodyfitZONE, spills the BTUs during high output sessions through the structural pores found in the mesh layers sewn under the arms. The result is a comfortable base layer that works across a gamut of temperatures and during stop and go activities. We’ve used the Zone mountain biking and running this fall and loved the temperature regulating effects of the Zone’s body mapping construction.

Fabric weight: 200g/m² arms and torso; For an alternative to synthetic/wool blend, check out a bamboo/wool blend. Bamboo is a natural antimicrobial and when woven with merino wicks moisture and takes the itchy edge off wool. For a functional fit, Tasc blends 48% bamboo viscose, 47% Merino Wool, and 5% Spandex. We tested Tasc’s 18.5 Elevation 12 zip cycling, running, and salmon fishing and found it exceptionally comfortable and functional, pulling moisture away during rigorous cardio. We also found the Elevation the softest and most comfortable base of the bunch. Baby Clothing Big & Tall Swimming and Diving Gear Track and Field Gear Another FSU football season is here, and we have all the great FSU Sweatshirts to celebrate in style. Show you've been a fan for life by grabbing a FSU Seminoles Sweatshirt or Hoodie. Shop all the great FSU Sweatshirts at the Official Shop and cheer on FSU today. Shop: FSU Apparel | Crewneck Sweatshirts (35 Items)Each and every man can rock a crewneck sweatshirt, and while they are more a casual everyday piece, they work easily with a range of styles for semi-formal, professional or Sunday outing looks.

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