Base layer recommendation

[casbar]

Helly Hanson Merino Wool - Bloody brilliant

 

[alan29]

Go Outdoors and Mountain Warehouse often have merino stuff discounted at this time of the year - check on line.
It will be proper stuff without the "bikers premium" that others apply. Probably from the same factory as branded stuff, too.
https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/mens/base-layers/mens-merino-thermals/

 

[mickellard]

+1 for Helly Hanson.
Merino wool for cold weather and Lifa Dri for when its a touch warmer.....

 

[OldManRides]

Merino wool for me every time, be that baselayer for hiking, camping or motorcycling

 

[Sea Dog]

I bought Mountain Warehouse merino kit - I took it back as I found it itchy. I sourced merino elsewhere and had no such issue.

 

[trebor]

Helly Hanson Merino Wool - Bloody brilliant

That's what I use, and have done for years, but I don't think they do 100% Merino wool anymore, or at least they didn't when I last looked.

 

[Timolgra]

Use something like EDZ Marino and dump the shite jacket liners, replacing it with a RAB micro down jacket.

 

[Victor c]

Just ordered 2 of these http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/helly_hansen_stripe_crew/?SelectedItem=539760 at £15 each, they are a bargain. Time to throw out my 12 year old one.

 

[Pops]

Mountain Warehouse, and they currently have a sale https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/search/Merino base layer/
Fill yer boots

 

[Dirty Ming]

I use Pro Skins. Warm in the winter and keeps you cool in the summer. Used them in 35* heat underneath moto-x gear in Spain and I was the only one not sweating.
If it's really cold I have a Gerbing heated jacket to wear on top.
They last ages, easy to wash and dry overnight on long trips.

 

[deksawyer]

I have a pair of Rab merino "bottoms" as well as some Aldi merino tops and North Ridge merino tops. All are superbly comfortable as well as warm when you need it and also cool when you need it. Merino works well in both situations. The Aldi stuff is a bit thinner, but I think that can work in its advantage.

I have some man made type base layers as well, but they don't have the same unwashed lifespan as the merino, but are equally as warm. Never thought to use them when it's warmer though...

D.