Taz
Journeyman Pro
Anyone tried these ?
Mountain warehouse have these at 50% off so affordable.
Mountain warehouse have these at 50% off so affordable.
Merino wool baselayers.
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duncan mackie
Money List Winner
Mand S used to do merino wool long undies - same principle. Fantastic and always selling out.
Andy
Tour Winner
Yep have one from Icebreaker. Probably the best I've tried, combined with a merino wool top it's awesome.
Stegsie
Head Pro
Never used them as a base layer, but do have some sweaters from Merino Wool. Always liked them.
Spear-Chucker
Tour Rookie
Highly recommended. Found a nice top in a TOG 24 outlet store, 50% off and a high quality bit of kit. Layer it under a decent windproof top and you're away.
I though GG etc recommended MM fibers under waterproofs and that natural fibers caused condensation...
Spear-Chucker
Tour Rookie
No idea, they might well have done?! Only got out three times (before my back went) and the combo was excellent... I used the merino with a polo shirt and a GG windstopper as felt very comfortable
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User62651
Guest
Wear them for skiing or cold weather at home, if you want a bargain Aldi do them as part of their skiwear range, cheaper than anyone else and the quality is fine. Tend to sell out quickly. Comfy and dont become smelly as quickly as polyester base layers.
Roops
Head Pro
Just gone back to wearing wool layers in the cold we have been having, and realise it is much warmer than the MM stuff. You just need a windshell on top and all is good. The only benefit I can see with the MM stuff is that it is potentially more water resistant and wicks better.
Taz
Journeyman Pro
what are MM fibres ?
Andy
Tour Winner
Man made.
Old Colner
Club Champion
i took it as man made.
Mr Hip
Medal Winner
Have a look at the Ivanhoe range. They do merino and other materials.
Interesting thread. Never considered merino base layers and have always gone for the man made (Under Armour etc). May have to consider getting one
Taz
Journeyman Pro
Which one did you go for ?
Taz
Journeyman Pro
Got one of the mountain warehouse ones to try.
I've got fed up with my ua ones, they all seem to ride up so by the end of the round it feels like I'm wearing a bra.
Spear-Chucker
Tour Rookie
It’s their “all terrain†one. Don’t know much about them but it’s well designed, well made and pretty thick. Seemed worth a punt at £25.
Taz
Journeyman Pro
Played yesterday with the merino baselayer, got to say in the wind,rain,sleet and snow my top half never felt cold.
now got to try and find something to keep my hands warm
