Base Layer

Dress Right: 13 Essential Pieces For Backpacking

Andrew Skurka explains his system to use just 13 items of clothing for outdoor comfort in any 3-season condition.

Written by Andrew Skurka March 26, 2015

Wooly Bits: Why Merino Underwear Rocks

Could spending $50 on a single pair of underwear possibly be worth it? We’ve been putting top-shelf offerings from brands like Smartwool, Ibex and Icebreaker…

Written by Patrick Murphy December 05, 2014

Saxx Pro Elite Performance Boxers: Your Balls Will Thank You

We review these comfortable, supportive sport boxers with mesh sidewalls to keep your junk comfortable by Saxx.

Written by Sean McCoy November 10, 2014

Columbia Sportswear Puts On Yoga Pants, Buys PrAna for $190 Million

A giant of outdoor apparel has purchased yoga and climbing clothing maker PrAna.

Written by Sean McCoy April 29, 2014

First Look: New Merino ‘WoolX’ Brand

We tested a new brand of Merino base layers over three months. So far, so good.

Written by Sean McCoy February 28, 2014

‘How To Dress For Extreme Cold’

Our editor gives some basic tips on surviving out-of-this-world cold.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 21, 2014

‘Performance’ Base Layers, now with Superhero motifs

Of course you’re not a superhero. That doesn’t mean you can’t look like one in Under Armour’s new compression gear.

Written by Sean McCoy May 01, 2013

Cold Weather Kit: Head-to-toe winter biking gear breakdown

Snow, ice, wind, slush, dark commutes and distracted drivers. . . winter biking in a city can be tough. Our assistant editor reviews products she…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 04, 2013

Winter Bike Commuting: Head-to-Toe Gear Breakdown

Who says you can’t bike commute all year ’round? We sought out specialty cold-weather cycling gear to keep us pedaling in the most frigid conditions.…

Written by Patrick Murphy January 16, 2013

Never-Die ‘Capilene’ Top Endures Near 2 Decades of Wear

After almost 17 years of wear, contributor Sean McCoy figured it was time for a small paean to his long-enduring Patagonia Capilene crew top. The…

Written by Sean McCoy July 30, 2012

‘Performance’ Underwear made of Cotton

Cotton kills? No longer, according to Polarmax, which touts a new treatment that makes old-fashioned cotton a viable material for performance wear. In this column,…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 04, 2011

‘Maize-Based’ Compound Adds Cooling Effect to Columbia T-Shirt

Gear Junkie tests a T-shirt with embedded crystals set to go through an endothermic reaction that issues a cooling effect each time sweat soaks into…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 29, 2011

The Odd World of Icebreaker

Mix the Brothers Grimm, international fashion photography, a hint of Salvador Dali, and a crew of New Zealanders obsessed with merino wool and you get…

Written by March 23, 2011

Merino Wool Base Layers

Drum roll, please . . . Item No. 1 on my list of “Five Gear Innovations” is Merino Wool Base Layers!

Written by Stephen Regenold May 21, 2010

Snow Angel Base Layers

Many women who play outdoors want the first layer next to their skin to be comfortable, functional and maybe even fashionable.

Written by November 27, 2009

Winter Base Layers

‘Long johns’ are no longer. Instead, outdoors companies now sell “next-to-skin technical base layers.” Here are three sets of skivvies for winter 2010.

Written by Stephen Regenold November 19, 2009

Duofold Base Layer Giveaway

Our Duofold Base Layer Giveaway starts today. Sign up to try and win one of eight wool-based tops.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 11, 2009

Gear Review: Wilderness Wear Merino Wool Base Layer

I’ve never given an I.Q. test to a ram, or an ewe for that matter, but those who have agree that sheep are a notch…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 12, 2008

Best Merino Wool Base Layers

Just a couple years back, it was hard to find quality winter-weather base layers made of anything but polypropylene. But the tide has turned, and…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 31, 2006

Ibex wool clothing – Best Wool Base Layers

In a world of Lycra, nylon, Spandex and polypropylene, a fabric as age-old as wool can seem obsolete. But sheep fuzz is making a comeback…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 12, 2005

Best Wool Base Layers – Icebreaker, Ibex, DuoFold & Louis Garneau

I give myself the right to be particularly picky about products as close and intimate as base layer clothing. Long johns, skivvies, union suits, long…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 11, 2005

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