How to Choose Base Layers

This product is not available.
Get out there to enjoy your favorite activities in the comfort of the men's Smartwool Microweight long underwear bottoms.
Shop similar productsImported.
View all Smartwool Men's Base Layer BottomsBest Use | Multisport |
---|---|
Fabric | Merino wool |
Sun-Protective Fabric | Yes |
UPF Rating | 30 |
Moisture Wicking | Yes |
Underwear Weight | Lightweight |
Inseam (in.) | 29 inches |
Gender | Men's |
S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chest | 36 - 38 | 39 - 41 | 42 - 44 | 45 - 48 | 49 - 51 |
Sleeve Length | 31 - 32 | 32 - 33 | 33 - 34 | 34 - 35 | 35 - 36 |
Waist | 29 - 31 | 32 - 34 | 34 - 37 | 38 - 40 | 41 - 44 |
Hip | 36 - 38 | 39 - 41 | 42 - 44 | 45 - 48 | 49 - 51 |
Inseam | 30 - 31 | 31 - 32 | 32 - 33 | 33 - 34 | 34 - 35 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
Adding a review will require a valid email for verification
I'm a believer in Merino wool products -- they seem to only get softer with wear and washing. Cotton underwear now seems heavy/scratchy to me by comparison. I needed a lightweight thermal bottom for a recent backpacking trip to Alaska and was pleased with the microweight fabric. I wouldn't recommend it for below freezing temps, but for cool nights into the 30's, it provided ample warmth. I love SmartWool socks, and this underwear has a similar build quality.
I wore these on one 9 day elk hunt in the Wyoming mountains and on the 4th day I simply knelt down to start a fire and the right knee tore a large hole about 5" in diameter so the last 5 days I was completely warm except for my freezing kneecap. They worked great otherwise but the material is just too thin to stand up for their intended use. And I was wearing khul pants, which are pretty thick so it wasn't due to abrasion, simply couldn't withstand the stretch of a bending leg. I'll be sending them back for the midweights.
I love smartwool. It works amazing. However, the microweight isn't very durable, due to its lack of thickness. I wore it on my last snowshoe of the season last year and discovered that the right thigh was perforated with many tiny holes and tears from where it had apparently failed during the wash. Talk about disappointing. I won't get any merino wool product this thin ever again.
The product is super soft and comfortable, perfect for cooler days when you want to be active. But within 2-3 months of regular use they had already developed big holes that were not repairable. At this price point they are simply too expensive for one season use. Going forward I’ll stick with the mid-weights.
The Smart Wool microweight merino wool base layer bottoms are great for cooler days (on the Texas Gulf Coast / Piney Woods). They fit true to size
These keep me warm at the office and out and about without being too warm. They regulate temperature just right, I am never too warm. Nicely designed and fit really well.
Wore out and torn at crotch and knees prematurely. No expectation that they'd last forever but should last more than two winters with light use. Probably not telling SmartWool something they don't already know as they have a new, improved product available now. I am willing to pay a premium price for a premium product but this was not it.
I bought these to hike in colder weather. I also used them on a snow ski trip recently where temps were in single digits. They are extremely comfortable, but did not feel they kept me that warm. Hiking and walking, they fit good, just not the warmth I was hoping for. For the money I spent, a bit disappointed
I like them a lot, smooth outside, fuzzy inside, good quality but I had to return them because the top was too short in the back. I need pants like this a bid longer there, these felt like front was higher than back although I bought size XL and I usually wear M. Never used them.
"Smartwool"is always a great product!! I always shop at REI first for any "Smartwool"I purchase. The customer service, returns and exchanges are always top-notch. If I'm giving a gift I know the gift can be exchanged at REI with the best of service.!!