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Base layers recommendations

Posted on 1/23/19 at 9:08 am
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
178088 posts
Posted on 1/23/19 at 9:08 am
Looking to get one or two new base layer sets for deer hunting. Throw out all my old and garbage crap. I'm always flexible on price range, i just like to be assured that i'm paying for quality and not just a name brand. Hoping some of this gets on sale pretty soon and find some deals over next month or so.
Posted by wickowick
Head of Island
Member since Dec 2006
46342 posts
Posted on 1/23/19 at 9:10 am to
I like to keep an eye on the discount sites like Sierra Trading Post and pick up merino wool base layers when they get listed.
Posted by SkintBack
SoLo
Member since Nov 2015
1888 posts
Posted on 1/23/19 at 9:13 am to
I like the merino wool, especially with the full zipper pants (I have KUIU), but that Under Armour Infrared is hard to beat.
Posted by bootlegger
Ponchatoula
Member since Dec 2012
5524 posts
Posted on 1/23/19 at 9:16 am to
Very happy with my First Lite merino wool. They usually have a decent sale around Christmas. Also have a lighter weight Kuiu set that are very high quality.
Posted by Ace Midnight
Between sanity and madness
Member since Dec 2006
95322 posts
Posted on 1/23/19 at 9:53 am to
Hard to beat the GI base layers on a quality/cost basis. Either the silks or the waffles, depending on how cold. My youngest wears the waffle top as a sweater.
Posted by PapaPogey
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
40477 posts
Posted on 1/23/19 at 9:57 am to
My first-lite top and bottom is the best I’ve ever owned and I’ve tried quite a few brands

Never tried UA stuff, but it gets good reviews. Different fabric though.
This post was edited on 1/23/19 at 9:59 am
Posted by Tigers35
Member since Oct 2009
352 posts
Posted on 1/23/19 at 9:59 am to
I bought these last year and it's been one of the best purchases I have made to my hunting layering. I was skeptic about how a quality merino base would perform, and it's been outstanding.

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Posted by way_south
Member since Jul 2017
944 posts
Posted on 1/23/19 at 10:00 am to
I have been using SKRE layers, very happy and good customer service.
Posted by NYCAuburn
TD Platinum Membership/SECr Sheriff
Member since Feb 2011
57012 posts
Posted on 1/23/19 at 10:03 am to
quote:

Never tried UA stuff, but it gets good reviews. Different fabric though.



I have UA and smartwool. I dont like the UA stuff, just doesnt feel as comfortable IMO
Posted by AuburnCPA
Member since May 2008
18915 posts
Posted on 1/23/19 at 10:08 am to
I have Sitka and First Lite and I'd go with First Lite hands down when it comes to Baselayers
Posted by reggo75
Iowa, LA
Member since Jan 2016
1433 posts
Posted on 1/23/19 at 10:13 am to
I love my merino base layers. Mine are the Minus33 brand from Amazon.

I came across this site also and I will probably try it out when I am ready for some more. - MOUNTAIN WAREHOUSE
Posted by beHop
Landmass
Member since Jan 2012
14608 posts
Posted on 1/23/19 at 10:16 am to
quote:

First Lite merino wool.


Slowly but surely converting all my stuff to FL. Can't believe I wore cotton as long as I did. Gamechanger.
Posted by oleyeller
Vols, Bitch
Member since Oct 2012
32604 posts
Posted on 1/23/19 at 10:21 am to
first lite
Posted by Cypressknee
Member since Jul 2017
1455 posts
Posted on 1/23/19 at 10:23 am to
Smart wool is my favorite.
Posted by meeple
Carcassonne
Member since May 2011
11057 posts
Posted on 1/23/19 at 10:37 am to
quote:

Smart wool

I just picked up a Smartwool 250 Merino wool base layer 1/4 zip top, and bottom. Expensive but with Merino wool, I can wear these for a few days thus reducing my base weight. Doing some cold weather hiking in a couple of months. Can't wait to try them out.

ETA: I've read all over that although they are great for base layer tops and bottoms, for socks go with Darn Tough... FWIW.
This post was edited on 1/23/19 at 10:39 am
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