Merino base layers

[RCS Deer Management]

Hi all, I’m looking for recommendations for merino base layers. I’m preferably looking for something 100% merino or close too. Not interested in any daft branded stuff that costs hundreds of pounds. Anyone know of anywhere offering something decent for a bargain price? Cheers

 

[FISH BOY]

Have a look at Sports Pursuit - loads of merino on there at sensible prices.

Personally use ISOBAA.

 

[tozzybum]

I get mine from Decathlon mainly, good quality and reasonably priced imho.

 

[@theroedeerguy]

All decent stuff that I have found to last years of hard use, buy once cry once.

Bloodline Gear | High Quality Merino Base-layers

Bloodline Gear is for hunters by hunters, our high-quality gear is inspired by New Zealand's outdoors and tested hard in the Southern alps. High-performance merino shirts, socks and gear for hunting, camping and tramping for males and females.

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Cool-Lite™ | Tencel Merino Blend | T-Shirts | icebreaker

Discover icebreaker cool-lite, a silky-soft merino and Tencel blend, sourced from sustainable eucalyptus plantations.

www.icebreaker.com

Woolpower UK Shop - Woolpower UK

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[Sonicdmb73]

Funnily enough I find that Aldi branded skiing base layers are good value for money. I use the long johns all though the colder months. They fit well and usually last me a year or two of four maybe five months use between two pairs.
Wash in fairy non bio and air dry.

 

[Rutland lad]

Mountain Warehouse do a good Merino base layer.

I’ve had two sets and they’re on their 10th year now.

When I’m away on a trip I wear one set one day, other set the next.

I probably smell like a camel herders jockstrap by the end of the week !

 

[Koenig]

I’d really recommend you spend the extra and get a top with a zip neck. You’ll need to vent when you’re dragging that ‘runner’ out……

Smartwool (but expensive) do some nice stuff as do so the Scandi brands.

Be careful washing them the lighter cloth versions hole easily in the machine. I put mine in a mesh bag which so far has stopped this.

 

[nick.308]

Ive had merino wool baselayers from several places. Generally I find you get what you pay for. If they are cheap they wear through on the knees more quickly.
As mentioned Aldi ones I got several years ago performed well and were cheap.
I currently have tresspass, north ridge, cragghoppers. Favourite are Helly Hansen but they are £85 approx. but I would buy again. I usually can get a winter out of a pair before they are ruined. Most I buy are about £40 for long jonhs. Thats all I use

 

[nick.308]

Also I would recommend washing as little as possible. If your used to merino wool you will notice it doesn't smell. Can probably get away with washing mine less than once per month

 

[Klenchblaize]

Have a look at Sports Pursuit - loads of merino on there at sensible prices.

Personally use ISOBAA.

This ^ but purchase larger than your normal size to allow for a more relaxed fit and shrinkage.

K

 

[SSN100]

This ^ but purchase larger than your normal size to allow for a more relaxed fit and shrinkage.

K

I third this.

 

[maximus otter]

Hi all, I’m looking for recommendations for merino base layers. I’m preferably looking for something 100% merino or close too. Not interested in any daft branded stuff that costs hundreds of pounds. Anyone know of anywhere offering something decent for a bargain price? Cheers

Hit your local charity shops. l have numerous items by Smartwool, Icebreaker, Finisterre etc., all bought at pence on the pound.

Merino wool is the best outdoors base- and mid layer clothing l know.

maximus otter

 

[Hammerhand72]

Sport Pursuit is a good shout, create an account and they send extra discount codes from time to time....some good footwear on there too

 

[sillbeam]

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These are probably the best I've had, Devold of Norway.