Base Layers and Thermo Underwear

[riverc0il]

STEVE! Your kidding, right?
I thought if anyone had beentheredonethat, it was you!
I'm shocked!

LOL!!!

I am hardly the do it yourself-er. My gear buying preference is I will pay a tad more and get gear that works right out of the box with as little tweaking as possible. I spend every day tweaking systems, procedures, operations, staffing, computers, software, etc. I ain't got the brains left to go home and figure out how to make sub-performing gear excel. I paid good money... it should Just Work(tm).

 

[Mildcat]

For base layers... it is one of the few categories of gear that I am brand conscious on. I went through a lot of crap that just didn't work for me or only worked okay. Finally decided to pay for the more expensive stuff and man it was so worth it. Use Patagonia Capilene crews for base layers and SmartWool Ultra Lights for socks. My warmth and perspiration needs were improved night and day immediately upon deciding to go with better quality stuff. Despite the high price tag, well worth it. This is one area of equipment where folks should not skimp.

Do you need the brand names because you ski bc? I ski strictly lift served and sweat more than anyone you've ever met in your life and I find cheaper brands keep me warm. The only exception for me is socks. For me the expensive brands are all about the bells and whistles. Like the CW-X with the fabric that holds everything in place, stretches and moves well, and thumb loops.

If I tried skinning up a mt I'd probably die of a heart attack before I even broke a sweat.

 

[riverc0il]

It's not that cheaper products didn't work... they just didn't work half as well. So I enjoy better base layers for lift serviced and for earning turns... but performance base layers are more critical for turn earning. You never want to be wet and cold when there isn't a lodge to get to down any trail or if getting wet and cold will make you need to stop the trek and head back to the car. Its such an important article of clothing, I say why skimp?

 

[Edd]

Anyone bought this stuff yet? Opinions?

 

[bigbog]

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Yeah I thought the 3/4's looked pretty cool too. Wouldn't have to bunch up the pant leg to keep it out of my boots.

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