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    BASE LAYERS

    Synthetic wonder-fabrics and natural Merino Wool make up the bulk of base layers in the reviews we have completed below. They come from companies such as Icebreaker, The North Face, Ibex and Smartwool. Give them a try and tell us which you prefer, man-made or straight from nature?


    Smartwool IntraknitSMARTWOOL INTRAKNIT
    Date: May 7th 2019
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Smartwool

    Read the full review here.


    Unbound MerinoUNBOUND MERINO
    Date: May 24th 2019
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Unbound Merino

    Read the full review here.


    Saxx UnderwearSAXX UNDERWEAR
    Date: April 18th 2016
    Reviewer: Bradley
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Saxx Underwear

    Read the full review here.


    Sea To Summit UltraLight MatIcebreaker Zone One Sheep SuitICEBREAKER ZONE ONE SHEEP SUIT
    Date: Jan 2nd 2016
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Icebreaker

    Read the full review here.


    Westcomb Merino Wool apparel WESTCOMB MERINO WOOL APPAREL
    Date: May 7th, 2015
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Westcomb

    Read the full review here.


    The North Face Mountain AthleticsTHE NORTH FACE MOUNTAIN ATHETICS
    Date: June 30th 2014
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: The North Face

    Read the full review here.


    Mountain Hardwear CoolHiker Tee ReviewMOUNTAIN HARDWEAR COOLHIKER AND COOLRUNNER TEES
    Date: June 6th 2014
    Reviewer: Chandra
    Overall Rating: 7/10 & 9.5/10
    Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

    Read the full review here.


    Super Natural Wool Base Layer ReviewSUPER.NATURAL MERNINO WOOL BASE LAYERS
    Date: April 11th 2014
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: super.natural

    Read the full review here.


    Tasc PerformanceTASC PERFORMANCE BAMBOO+MERINO BASE LAYERS
    Date: Mar 25th 2014
    Reviewer: Ryan
    Overall Rating: 7.5/10
    Product Link: tasc Performance

    Read the full review here.


    Mountain Equipment Eclipse Hooded Zip T ReviewMOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT ECLIPSE HOODED ZIP T
    Date: Feb 17th 2014
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Mountain Equipment

    Read the full review here.


    Rab-AL-pull-on-Rab-Strata-Jacket-Rab-MeCo-165-Hoodie-ReviewRAB MECO 165 HOODIE, RAB AL PULL-ON AND RAB STRATA JACKET
    Date: Dec 9th 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Rab

    Read the full review here.


    smartwool sock reviewSMARTWOOL INTIMATES
    Date: July 19th 2013
    Reviewer: Marian
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Smartwool

    Read the full review here.


    Sherpa Adventure Gear Baans Tech Quarter-Zip  SHERPA ADVENTURE GEAR BAANS TECH QUARTER-ZIP
    Date: Jan 25th 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Sherpa Adventure Gear

    Read the full review here.


    Icebreaker Merino Wool Base layer and Mid Layers ICEBREAKER MERINO BASE AND MID LAYERS
    Date: Jan 18th 2013
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Icebreaker

    Read the full review here.


    The North Face Flash Dry Base and Mid LayersTHE NORTH FACE FLASHDRY BASE AND MID LAYERS
    Date: Jan 1st 2013 - UPDATED April 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: The North Face

    Read the full UPDATED review here.


    Mont-Bell Zeo-line 3D Long Sleeve ShirtMONTBELL ZEO-LINE 3D LONG SLEEVE SHIRT
    Date: June 10th 2012 - UPDATED April 2013
    Reviewer: Marian
    Overall Rating: 7/10
    Product Link: Montbell

    Read the full UPDATED review here.


    Ibex woolies base layersIBEX WOOLIES BASE LAYERS
    Date:
     May 14th 2012
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Ibex

    Read the full review here.


    smartwool cloths and accessoriesSMARTWOOL
    Date: Oct 5th 2011
    Reviewer: Marian
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Smartwool

    Read the full review here.

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