Base layers

[nice1myson]

Start new job in the new year and im looking for a base layer to keep me warm through the winter as its outdoors , but i could also use the base layer for when i'm on the bike as well .......

Also any decent winter socks ..... would go outdoors be the best place

 

[seahorse]

Aldi doing merino wool for around £25 at the mo, great deal

 

[Reggie P]

It's a case of "buyer beware " imho !
Good base layers - winter or summer ...absolutely vital , but it's hard to tell good from bad until you have worn them for a few months !
Things to avoid - (i) merino "blend" (could be just 10%merino!) (ii) base layers that shrink when washed ! (iii) those vendors who apply the term freely to crappy products (it's a bit like "adventure" ... over -used marketing hype)

Love mine from Aldi (strangely ) and REI

 

[Tractors are go]

Bought an aldi merino top £15; excellent value. They also do leggings for same price.

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[Wapping]

Newspaper, corrugated cardboard and bin liners. Bubble wrap, too.

Failing those rugged self-sufficient, bursting with confidence Adventure (with a capital A) bikermate friendly, top tips.... Try:

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_cat/1351/(10;product_rating;DESC;0-0;all)

In short, it all depends on what YOU want to pay, where YOU want to get it from and what suits YOUR muscular (or otherwise) physique.

 

[solidstate100]

I have been using thermal long sleeve tshirts and long johns (not the merino blend ones which are not as good as these cheaper ones) from Lidl for a couple of years now - peerless and cheep as chips. Thin lightweight dont shrink dont make you smell all good! If you are quick you might catch the tail end of this years release (bought 5 pairs of each myself this time round)

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

Cotswold Outdoors 100% Merino wool Icebreaker base layer tops are £60 and worth every penny

 

[Wapping]

Cotswold Outdoors 100% Merino wool Icebreaker base layer tops are £60 and worth every penny

Can't fault them. Last for years with care.

 

[MilkMaid]

Smartwool or Vulpine or On One for merino (all good quality cycling brands). Or you could try BAM clothing - bamboo fibres instead of wool. Surprisingly effective!


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[RedRick Esq.]

I have just bought a few from TK MAxx

XTM 230 weight merino very very good

 

[Flaming T]

I use sports base layer long sleeved tops and long legs... look for "running" base layer items from any good sports shop. Works extremely well.

 

[rjsmith26]

Agree you get what you pay for,

Merino Icebreaker stuff for me - use in summer and winter 200 base layer stuff is good for winter day to day and when very cold go into the 260 grade stuff.

I have bought during deals which seem to come and go via Cotswold or Blacks

 

[Wapping]

Agree you get what you pay for,

Merino Icebreaker stuff for me - use in summer and winter 200 base layer stuff is good for winter day to day and when very cold go into the 260 grade stuff.

I have bought during deals which seem to come and go via Cotswold or Blacks

Tip-top kit.

 

[JoeC]

Smartwool.

 

[AustinW]

If you really want warm
Try Woolpower Ulfrotte base layers. Proper Norwegian stuff merino and polyester mix for durability with a cushion loop inner face. Comes in various thicknesses. Looks a bit naff, but hey, it's a base layer so what.

Buy at Tamarack outdoors.

 

[Skid06]

Smartwool.

+1 Its the best, had mine for 10+ years..

 

[AustinW]

https://www.facebook.com/Tamarackoutdoors/posts/1179755665395592

 

[nice1myson]

Ask for Advice and get great answers let the shopping begin

 

[nice1myson]

Just been to ALDI and picked up 2 merino wool tops for £30 not bad , i shall test them out next week when i can walk properly again .....hopefully

 

[Kritou]

Been using these for skiing and biking over the past five years ... good performane nd keenly priced

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/simple-warm-mens-top-black-id_8343536.html