Recommendations For Base Layer?

[adbirdy]

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced base layer to go under a Montane / Buffalo smock? I know you aren't really supposed to wear one but I'm not so sure.
Thanks for any help
Ade

 

[Mick721]

Shame you've not long since missed out on the aldi special 100% merino wool base layers. Personally I don't think you can go far wrong with a Helly Hansen lifa. Most squaddies swear by them.

 

[Clouston98]

I have an Aclima merino wool one and its brilliant!

Hope this helps .

 

[Hibrion]

I bought a merino wool base layer on ebay a while ago. It was from a company called 'edz'. It was cheaper than the brand name options and has been working well so far.
It's a shame you weren't looking a few weeks ago when Aldi had them. By far the cheapest around and they work very well.

 

[The Cumbrian]

Don't worry too much about your base layer. As long as it is an actual base layer, it fits you, is comfortable and doesn't itch you'll be fine. I've had loads over the years, in lots of different materials and I'd be hard pushed to say which one worked best. All I know is that they all were much more comfortable than a cotton t shirt for any type of strenuous outdoor activity.

The main thing to be wary of is that some manufacturers don't seem to make them for humans; apart from the fact that I caught the obesity few years back, I'm a normal shape, but some of the base layers I've tried on must have been modelled on aliens, or one of the lower primates.

Cheers, Michael.

 

[MikeLA]

Shame you've not long since missed out on the aldi special 100% merino wool base layers. Personally I don't think you can go far wrong with a Helly Hansen lifa. Most squaddies swear by them.

Both my choices as well

 

[johnnytheboy]

Wool for long term use won't stink as much, synthetic fleece for short term outing where you might get wet!

 

[tiger stacker]

http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/underwear.html

 

[Inky]

If you want something cheap that works well get down to mountain warehouse they have a variety. In their cycle section the do one that's smooth on the outside and fleece on the inside (lightweight). I've got a few of them, perfect base layer as it doesn't catch on what're you put over the top and about £15.

 

[Chris the Cat]

http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/underwear.html

Nice link ts, thanks.

Chris.

 

[redandshane]

http://www.endicotts.co.uk/componen...eeved-wool-italian-white-1409-detail?Itemid=0

Ridiculously good value

 

[ozzy1977]

I like my TF Gear ones, can be found very cheap on ebat

 

[Nomad]

Really like my Helikon Level 2 ones...

http://www.military1st.co.uk/kp-un2-po-02-helikon-gen-iii-level-2-underwear-set-olive.html

The top has a turtleneck collar with zip, and the drawers have the convenience of a front fly.

 

[ozzy1977]

Those Helikon one look identical to my TF Gar ones

 

[mohawk]

helly Hanson for the summer
icebreaker for winter

 

[adbirdy]

Thanks for all the help so far, keep those suggestions coming!
Ade

 

[ammo]

Motion wool. Or you can get a sport compression top, they wick sweat away and are reasonably priced.

 

[woof]

Otterwear, a poor mans Helly Hanson. I always wore one of these under my buffalo. I the warmer weather with maybe a chilly start, i wore an aldi bamboo t shirt.

Rob

 

[tiger stacker]

Keela has a shop at its factory in Glenrothes.

http://www.keela.co.uk/mid-base-layers/active-layers.html
I asked for a particular jacket, 5 mins on the floor the gent kindly let me try it on.

 

[Bluffer]

Best I've had recently was a Keela base layer, merino is great if you can keep it dry, underarmour is good but you may not like the 'athletic' fit.

http://www.thistribe.com/clothing-high-performance.html?cat=19