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Re: what does everyone use for a base layer.
« Reply #60 on: February 03, 2011, 06:09:24 AM »
Last season I used paradox from costco. I think its fairly similar to under armour. Has a 1/4 zip and costs less than $20. Held up real well. It was a little longer than my ua so it stayed tucked in better. Ill use it again this year.

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Re: what does everyone use for a base layer.
« Reply #61 on: February 03, 2011, 06:39:20 AM »
I use a Nike Dry-fit Tee shirt, they wick moisture really well
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This stuff is great! 

I would advise, in cold weather stay away from cotton.  A friend of mine told me that in cold weather that "Cotton is death" Of course, i didnt believe him.  So, I wore my Nike dryfit with a cotton long sleeve shirt over.  Within the first 30 minutes after leaving base camp in 5 degree weather, with a pack.  I was soaked from sweat but still warm.  As soon as we settled into our vantage point, I began to get cold.  Within 30 minutes, I was freezing!!!.  Luckily, I brought an extra long sleeve shirt in my pack.  Once I changed, I was fine.  I am a true believer, in cold weather.  Cotton is death!

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Re: what does everyone use for a base layer.
« Reply #62 on: February 03, 2011, 06:50:17 AM »
I used these shirts last year, and really liked them.  Cabela's had them on sale for $9.99 a pair, now they only have small and medium sizes available (I should have bought more when I had the chance).

If anyone can use a small or medium, they now have them on sale for $4.99, which is a steal.


I would wear just the shirt on my hike in early in the am, then throw on my polartec fleece when I stopped to glass or sit.  The temp was right around freezing, and it would get a little chilly if I stopped or the wind picked up, but my shirt was dry when I reached the top.



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Re: what does everyone use for a base layer.
« Reply #63 on: February 03, 2011, 12:24:03 PM »
I use a Nike Dry-fit Tee shirt, they wick moisture really well
:yeah:
This stuff is great! 

I would advise, in cold weather stay away from cotton.  A friend of mine told me that in cold weather that "Cotton is death" Of course, i didnt believe him.  So, I wore my Nike dryfit with a cotton long sleeve shirt over.  Within the first 30 minutes after leaving base camp in 5 degree weather, with a pack.  I was soaked from sweat but still warm.  As soon as we settled into our vantage point, I began to get cold.  Within 30 minutes, I was freezing!!!.  Luckily, I brought an extra long sleeve shirt in my pack.  Once I changed, I was fine.  I am a true believer, in cold weather.  Cotton is death!

I keep an extra Nike dry fit in my pack in case I get sweated out on the hike in I just change my shirt and I am good to go.
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Re: what does everyone use for a base layer.
« Reply #64 on: February 03, 2011, 12:32:25 PM »
Last season I used paradox from costco. I think its fairly similar to under armour. Has a 1/4 zip and costs less than $20. Held up real well. It was a little longer than my ua so it stayed tucked in better. Ill use it again this year.
I just bought some and have been wearing it at work were it is -40 and I really like it I think I will get more for hunting. Cant beat the price either
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Re: what does everyone use for a base layer.
« Reply #65 on: February 03, 2011, 12:45:25 PM »
I wear under armour. There expensive but once you try them you won't go back. They make really good socks to  :twocents:
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Re: what does everyone use for a base layer.
« Reply #66 on: February 03, 2011, 06:01:29 PM »
Polar Max double layer Top. 100% Acclimate Dry Performance Fabric. I have used Sitka, Cabela's brand, Cabela's Wool, Under Amour and Polar Max long sleeve tops in one season. I liked the Polar Max the best, kept me warm, but wasn't too hot when hiking/packing elk out. Smelled the least after several days of straight use. Relatively cheap compared to Sitka and Under Amour.
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Re: what does everyone use for a base layer.
« Reply #67 on: February 03, 2011, 06:09:30 PM »
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Re: what does everyone use for a base layer.
« Reply #68 on: February 03, 2011, 06:31:35 PM »
Last season I used paradox from costco. I think its fairly similar to under armour. Has a 1/4 zip and costs less than $20. Held up real well. It was a little longer than my ua so it stayed tucked in better. Ill use it again this year.
I just bought some and have been wearing it at work were it is -40 and I really like it I think I will get more for hunting. Cant beat the price either
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Re: what does everyone use for a base layer.
« Reply #69 on: February 03, 2011, 07:55:13 PM »
I wear under armour or mountain hardware
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Re: what does everyone use for a base layer.
« Reply #70 on: February 03, 2011, 08:10:32 PM »
I currently use Underarmor Cold Gear. Works fairly well. My only two complaints about it are the price and it seems to lack some flexability. Well, maybe flexibility is not the right word. For being a tight fitting garment it does not conform well and tends to dig in at the joints.

If I had to do it all over again I would go with the Sitka. I think Sitka has a better cut than Underarmor for us skinny guys. I believe Sitka is actually tailored towards thinner people and is much more comfortable for me. However, I am too heavily invested in Underarmor so the Sitka is going to have to wait a couple of years.

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Re: what does everyone use for a base layer.
« Reply #71 on: February 03, 2011, 08:58:49 PM »
I used wool as a kid, then synthetics (poly pro, polyester).  Then underarmor (which is basically the same synthetic stuff), then this year switched back to wool, but a nice soft merino wool.  The wool is hands down, WAY better then the under armor.   Wore it for 5 days, still smelled ok.  My underarmor stinks after 2 days.  The wool even feels dryer, warmer, and cooler.  Just seems to be much nicer.  I liked the top so much, I went and bought boxers, and bottoms...

I kind of re-discovered wool due to my steelhead fishing trips.  I found the high end synthetic socks I have never kept my feet as warm as a wool sock.  I tried all kinds of combo's too, but once I went with a smartwool liner, and smartwool sock, I found the best combo.  Damn, I sound like a commercial...

I'm still a big believer in polar fleece for an insulator, between my goretex or other raingear, but next to my body, thin wool!

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Re: what does everyone use for a base layer.
« Reply #72 on: September 19, 2011, 07:59:57 PM »
patagonia base... Nothing better.

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Re: what does everyone use for a base layer.
« Reply #73 on: September 19, 2011, 08:02:07 PM »
my feet live in wool usually year round....my budget cant afford wool base layer so using a polypro type dealyo...they work pretty good

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Re: what does everyone use for a base layer.
« Reply #74 on: September 19, 2011, 09:56:31 PM »
KUIU merino. Wicks moisture better than anything I've used before. Dries out in minutes.

 


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