How to Choose Base Layers

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These REI lightweight base layer bottoms are designed to keep you warm and wick away moisture during high-performance outdoor activities when the temperature starts to drop.
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View all REI Co-op Men's Base Layer Bottoms| Best Use | Multisport |
|---|---|
| Fabric | Polyester |
| Moisture Wicking | Yes |
| Quick Drying | Yes |
| Fly Opening | Yes |
| Underwear Weight | Lightweight |
| Gender | Men's |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Label Certified brand |
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL | 24 IN Waist | 26 IN Waist | 28 IN Waist | 30 IN Waist | 31 IN Waist | 32 IN Waist | 33 IN Waist | 34 IN Waist | 35 IN Waist | 36 IN Waist | 38 IN Waist | 40 IN Waist | 42 IN Waist | 44 IN Waist | 46 IN Waist | 48 IN Waist | 50 IN Waist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 35 | 36 - 38 | 39 - 41 | 42 - 45 | 46 - 49 | 50 - 53 | 54 - 57 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sleeve Length | 32 | 32.5 | 33 | 33.5 | 34 | 34.75 | 35.5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Waist | 27.5 | 28 - 30 | 32 - 34 | 36 - 38 | 40 - 42 | 44 - 46 | 48 - 50 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 |
| Hip | 33.5 | 34.5 - 36.5 | 37.5 - 39.5 | 41 - 43 | 44 - 46.5 | 47.5 - 50.5 | 51.5 - 54.5 | 32 | 33.5 | 34.5 | 36.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 38.5 | 39.5 | 40.25 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 46.5 | 47.5 | 50.5 | 52.5 | 54.5 |
| Inseam | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated. Size chart values represent body measurements, not garment measurements.
SHORT: Some pants are available in short sizes, which generally means an inseam that is 2.5 inches shorter than regular sizes.
TALL: Some pants, shirts, jackets and parkas are available in tall sizes, which generally means an inseam that is 3 inches longer and a rise that is 1 inch longer, a shirt or jacket body that is 2 inches longer, a parka body that is 2.5 inches longer and sleeves that are 2.5 inches longer than regular sizes.
Capri or cropped pants have an intentionally shorter inseam—reference the technical specs instead of this chart.
Inseam is measured to the floor.
From feedback to field testing, all of our gear is dialed-in by REI Co-op members. Their adventures informed every stitch and detail—making for better, longer-lasting gear.


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I’m using this as a sleepwear baselayer for camping. It is much warmer than you initially expect. The fit is snug but not at all too tight, I love the fit. Also, I have the medium and the weight came in at 5oz. Im very happy with the warmth-to-weight ratio! The REI mid-weight will keep you much warmer since it has a sort of fleece layer below it, but these do an amazing job at its weight. Great product!
Part of my hiking gear for a mount Whitney trip on October 3 2017. Sub 30°f temp with winds up to 40mph. Fit was comfortable. Was not scratchy. Remained remarkably comfortable in the the cold weather. Did not feel swampy. Very light.
If you've always wanted to walk out in public in your underwear, but have been a little hesitant to do so... this is the perfect first step. These bad boys keep not only your lower (sometimes better) half warm, but they also make your lazy self look like you just came from the gym. Women in leggings? Meet men in long underwear.
I just didn't feel like spending $50 or $60 on base layer bottoms that the top-shelf competition offers and thus went with these and have no regrets. They seem well-made, are soft/comfortable to wear and the size large fits my 6' 180 pound frame perfectly.
Beats the last two pairs of North Face that i've had, but still way more comfortable, looser, lighter and warmer. Can't explain how, but it works.
Worked extremely well keeping me warm as a baselayer under my shorts. Wind resistance is actually somewhat decent as well. I would go a size down if you’re looking for a more skin-tight fit.
The base layer affords warmth without adding the feel of tight clothing
Comfortable and warm. The liners fit well with room to move without binding.
Light weight and warm that's everything you need in a base layer Tough tested at Super Bowl Experience in Mpls. during coldest day on the Mall
I am 5'11" with a 31" waist. The medium was far to baggy and the small was way too tight even on my relatively skinny legs.