Merino Wool Base Layer Question

[Water Gypsy]

Hi all,

I have been searching for the last week or so for 100% Merino Wool base layers (for women)
There are many web sites selling them, but theyre really really expensive, unless I want a wool mix, which I dont.
I will be traveling and trecking all around Norway, so need something pretty toasty etc
Just wondered if anyone had any ideas on where to get them from at a reasonable price, ie £20-£30 instead of the £50-£60 plus im finding now.
If thats how much they are then I suppose i'll have to pay it, but just wondered if anyone knew where to get them cheaper.

Thank you

 

[MartinK9]

Lidl and or Aldi normally stock some cheap Merino:

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_24199.htm

Bamboo Base layers at the mo though.

HTH

 

[Water Gypsy]

Ah cool, ill check that link out, cheers

 

[bearbait]

I use the Trekmates merino stuff and it works fine for me. Not quite as expensive as some of the other brands. They also have them in ladies' shapes.

You may be able to get yourself an end-of-season discount if you look around.

"Shameless Plug" - if you're a full member of BCUK you can get discounts at some stores!

 

[Mesquite]

Bamboo Base layers at the mo though.

Bamboo thermals are really nice to wear

Endicotts do a 100% wool thermal layer at a very reasonable price as well Link here

 

[Water Gypsy]

Bamboo thermals are really nice to wear

I dont know much about bamboo thermals, what are they like?

 

[Water Gypsy]

I use the Trekmates merino stuff and it works fine for me. Not quite as expensive as some of the other brands. They also have them in ladies' shapes.

You may be able to get yourself an end-of-season discount if you look around.

"Shameless Plug" - if you're a full member of BCUK you can get discounts at some stores!

I'll check them out, thank you

 

[Mesquite]

I dont know much about bamboo thermals, what are they like?

Nice and soft but very warm... As good as the aldi ones I have as well

 

[Soundmixer]

Plus one on the Trek Mates. My wife and I use them a lot.
She's a postie and swears by them especially the tops with the thumb hole that makes them cover the back of your hand.
We love 'em!

 

[kiltedpict]

I have Bamboo boxers which are every it as good and comfortable as the Icebreaker ones I used to use. They are longer lasting too.

Search the t'internet for BAM clothing. No connection, justa happy customer

ATB

KP

 

[Retired Member southey]

Just to say Ive had nothing but bad experience of the two bamboo base layers,D2B(orB2B) and a mountain wharehouse both were smelling after only half a days use while skiing, I then just used the current issue thermals and had a great time, no stinkyness!

 

[Urban X]

What about these, 200gsm ultrafine Merino wool, reduced from £59.95 to £34.95, various colours n sizes?

http://www.estore.tog24.com/womens/womens-tops/womens-base-layer-tops/heat-womens-crew-neck.html

Also do a hoody reduced from £74.95 down to £39.95

http://www.estore.tog24.com/womens/womens-tops/womens-base-layer-tops/heat-womens-hoody.html


Si

 

[treadlightly]

Bamboo base layers are as soft and as warm as the equivalent weight wool. They don't perform as well when wet though.

An alternative to buying branded merino base layers would be to scour the charity shops for merino jumpers available on the High Street. They are a bit heavier in weight, but that might not be a bad thing in Norway, other than that they perform as well as your icebreakers etc. You might even find some icerbreaker or trekmates if you're lucky. I have found a couple of icebreaker tops for my other half over the last few months.

 

[Water Gypsy]

What about these, 200gsm ultrafine Merino wool, reduced from £59.95 to £34.95, various colours n sizes?

http://www.estore.tog24.com/womens/womens-tops/womens-base-layer-tops/heat-womens-crew-neck.html

Also do a hoody reduced from £74.95 down to £39.95

http://www.estore.tog24.com/womens/womens-tops/womens-base-layer-tops/heat-womens-hoody.html


Si

They look really good, thank you

 

[Urban X]

EDZ Merino base layer long sleeved crew top £29.99

EDZ & Endura Baa Baa do quite a bit of womens Merino clothing on Amazon that's pretty cheap.

No affil with any shops btw


Si

 

[Water Gypsy]

Bamboo base layers are as soft and as warm as the equivalent weight wool. They don't perform as well when wet though.

An alternative to buying branded merino base layers would be to scour the charity shops for merino jumpers available on the High Street. They are a bit heavier in weight, but that might not be a bad thing in Norway, other than that they perform as well as your icebreakers etc. You might even find some icerbreaker or trekmates if you're lucky. I have found a couple of icebreaker tops for my other half over the last few months.

Ive been looking in charity shops for months for that sort of thing, just having no luck altho, my boyfriend did find a toasty wool jumper in a charity shop for £2 which I brought for him and then stole, that will be my top layer jumper (he doesnt know this yet, altho I suppose he will now ) I will continue to keep looking tho

 

[treadlightly]

Ive been looking in charity shops for months for that sort of thing, just having no luck altho, my boyfriend did find a toasty wool jumper in a charity shop for £2 which I brought for him and then stole, that will be my top layer jumper (he doesnt know this yet, altho I suppose he will now ) I will continue to keep looking tho

My advice is keep looking. You never know what you'll find and I'm sure something suitable will turn up sooner or later.

 

[treadlightly]

Ahh, just remembered this. Try TK Max. occasionally they have cheap merino going if you don't mind garish colours. I have a maroon merino top I bought for £7 last year.

 

[Water Gypsy]

Ahh, just remembered this. Try TK Max. occasionally they have cheap merino going if you don't mind garish colours. I have a maroon merino top I bought for £7 last year.

ahhh... TK Max...forgot about them...cheers

 

[Water Gypsy]

Just to say Ive had nothing but bad experience of the two bamboo base layers,D2B(orB2B) and a mountain wharehouse both were smelling after only half a days use while skiing, I then just used the current issue thermals and had a great time, no stinkyness!

I was told that bamboo base layers wernt so good :-s Ive never really looked into it tho....