Best merino wool base layer?

[Wildlife Watcher]

Looking for a long sleeved top as a base layer and heard merino wool is really good for wicking away sweat (I overheat very quickly when walking up any sort of incline!)
Anyone used a good one that they would recommend? Is it worth looking for leggings too?

 

[Acm]

Recently wore a Patagonia capilene merino wool top whilst hiking about in the alps. Worked a treat

 

[wully1234]

I got an oex one (go outdoors brand), 1/4 zip,long sleeves... Was about 50 quid but we'll worth it for warmth..
I've also got a patagonia one which was about 70, less heat and definitely better for wicking and very thin

 

[User00035]

I bought some Merino motorcycle base layers and found them slightly itchy.

 

[Sika98k]

I would not be without merino wool base layers in the winter. Nearly all my work is outdoors. Entry level is Aldi or Lidl at about £30 for a long sleeved 1/4 zip top. Then at the other end is Smartwool and Icebreaker. The top of the range brands are much smoother (less itchy). Icebreaker do the in 2 different weights, 200 and 260.
One you start wearing them you’ll be hooked.

 

[McKenzie]

Icebreaker

 

[Freeforester]

Icebreaker, 160 for the legs, 200 for the top half, or 260 if you're going to be sitting a while. Zippered neck is worth the extra outlay imo, helps greatly with temp regulation.

 

[Klenchblaize]

This is very good value. I purchased one in green last year and it is super-soft and non-itchy:

Isobaa Mens Merino 200 Zip Neck Hoodie (Red) | Sportpursuit.com

Made from superfine 200gm Merino, this versatile long sleeved hoodie will soon become a staple in your wardrobe, whether you need a base layer for hiking in the mountains or a casual top for the weekend! Great on its own, or as part of a layering system for added warmth. Merino keeps y…

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K

 

[big ears]

Wait until Aldi do them they are brilliant

 

[Kjm041]

I find that more and more of my new clothes is icebreaker. Buy it on the end of season sales though as it’s not cheap but good quality. It is excellent. Not itchy, warm and light. Was lucky to buy a full icebreaker camo set up in the USA where they were discontinuing it so was a steal. I do have some smart wool which is also good so try some. May not need to go high end.

 

[Bear1cat]

I use the ice breaker 260.
Not cheap but definitely worth it when you are sitting out in the cold.
Also if you do hike and sit, hike and sit scenarios like I often do after fox at night, it’s great as it wicks brilliantly so you don’t get cold when you stop.

 

[@theroedeerguy]

Yet another vote for Icebreaker.

I use a 200 for active use and 260 for woodland or if it is properly freezing.

 

[Wildlife Watcher]

Thanks for all the comments so far!

 

[Haggis Hunter]

Wait until Aldi do them they are brilliant

I thought I saw some of these in local Aldi the other day.

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[Spix]

The Lidl ones that I've seen have been merino mix and not particularly well finished.

Bought an Aldi 100% merino ski set 5 years ago, £27.98(!), and would buy again.

High end is silk not merino, used these to -26ºC day, much lower at night.

ATB, S.

 

[McKenzie]

The Lidl ones that I've seen have been merino mix and not particularly well finished.

Bought an Aldi 100% merino ski set 5 years ago, £27.98(!), and would buy again.

High end is silk not merino, used these to -26ºC day, much lower at night.

ATB, S.

Yes, I use silk for my legs when skiing as they get too hot in merino leggings

 

[Alantoo]

The Helly Hansen ones with a Merino outer layer and the Lifa fibres against the skin have been non itchy and very effective....warm but never clammy...but I find the ordinary Helly Hansen Lifa stuff more than warm enough for beating for the last few mild years.

Alan

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[pop1]

Looking for a long sleeved top as a base layer and heard merino wool is really good for wicking away sweat (I overheat very quickly when walking up any sort of incline!)
Anyone used a good one that they would recommend? Is it worth looking for leggings too?

Wear them all the time, especially if sitting or standing, or lamping on a quad. Watch you don’t get too hot tho!! This is where I get mine, no issues with them. Prefer these to the harkila one I have, sweat standing still in it.

Merino Wool Base Layers | Mountain Warehouse GB

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[hammo]

Wear them all the time, especially if sitting or standing, or lamping on a quad. Watch you don’t get too hot tho!! This is where I get mine, no issues with them. Prefer these to the harkila one I have, sweat standing still in it.

Merino Wool Base Layers | Mountain Warehouse GB

www.mountainwarehouse.com

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