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Similarly, the Merino All Season is designed to go in a washer with regular detergents, whereas other base layers like those by Helly Hansen (which we didn’t test) recommend Wool Wash or BaseWash to preserve the fabric while cleaning. While we generally recommend line-drying all your base layers to preserve the integrity of the fabric, you can toss the Merino 150 in the dryer on low heat. The best merino wool base layer we tested is the Ibex Woolies 2. Both Liz and Naomi tested this base layer seven years ago, and both of them consistently reach for that same shirt at least once a week. Since then, Ibex has gone through a major rebranding, but for 2023, it has re-released the Woolies. We are overjoyed. We're thrilled to report it has all the same great features we loved with the previous version. Weaknesses - As you’d expect from a natural material with this many benefits, Merino wool rarely comes cheap. Some products aren’t as comfortable as their synthetic counterparts either, so we asked testers to pay close attention to how their base layers felt. How We Test Treeline writer Felicia Hermosillo spent a summer wearing this UPF base layer on a thru-hike of the Southern Sierra High Route and while climbing all of Colorado's 14ers (14,000-foot peaks). At altitude, sun protection is essential.

Whichever detergents or washes you use, always opt for machine washing, as handwashing can leave behind residues and films.The teens favorite base layers are cheap ones I got from the REI brand on clearance. TMM Team Member Rita Downside to Merino is that it is delicate and care must be taken to not damage the delicate fibers. Items can get snagged on Velcro, tree branches, hangnails, and gear. However, it is often repairable with a little needle and thread. As a team we speak from experience that warmth truly comes from the inside out and warm kids will stay and play longer outside with less complaining. Like the Icebreaker 150, the Trift has body-zone specific placement of material structures to regulate body temperature. Areas on the body that tend to retain too much warmth during movement, like the armpits, have a looser mesh weave. The seamless construction means that the varying material structures are highly effective yet comfortable. Seamless designs also reduce the chance of chafing or rubbing against the skin. No matter which elements you’re battling, the aim of a base layer is to regulate your body temperature while avoiding that clammy feeling. With that in mind, finding the right fabric is key.

What is it? Fear not, it’s not akin to your favourite woolly jumper. Merino wool is lighter in weight than traditional wool, and its temperature-regulating properties make it perfect for base layers. I’ll be the first to admit that I was late to jump on the base layers for kids bandwagon. I’ve always loved and worn them as an adult, but I did not appreciate until very recently how much they truly make a difference in keeping kids warm from the inside out. The Smartwool Intraknit Thermal Merino wins top honors for its weight class thanks to its innovative seamless knitting technology that blends swaths of warm fabric with panels that add durability and ventilation — all without requiring additional seams, which saves on weight and bulk. We think this is a pretty cool innovation, and it seems to work. The slim, athletic fit excels as a base layer, allowing you to top it off with additional layers for a complete system to prepare you for the harshest of conditions. Extra long sleeves, torso, and a drop tail hem ensure that the Intraknit Thermal covers you no matter how you move. The midweight Merino wool blend fabric is a great "just right" weight to use for most cool to cold days outdoors. Synthetic base layers tend to be a little more durable in the wash. They will require more frequent washing than your Merino layers, likely after every sweaty use, might get 2 wears out of an item if not sweaty. Nixwax Basewash is a great way to keep those base layers clean. A lot of detergents can leave residue behind that hang on to odors. Base wash helps clean and deodorize synthetic base layers.The Patagonia Capilene Midweight is a tried and tested base layer. If you take good care of it, I know from personal experience that it can last you ten years or more. Base layers are meant to be worn during outdoor activities. How a layer sits, fits, and feels on your skin is important. Ashleigh Thompson tells us comfort is the most essential feature when looking for a base layer: “Comfort is a must for me as I'm sensitive to rough inseams, strange fit, and tags.” The reason comfort is essential is simple. “If I don't feel comfortable in the clothing item, I don't wear it.”