How to Choose Base Layers

With its soft and durable merino wool blend, the men's Smartwool Classic All-Season Merino long-sleeve base layer top is game for any adventure from spring skiing to winter hiking.
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View the Smartwool Classic All Season Product LineView all Smartwool Men's Base Layer TopsBest Use | Multisport |
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Shirt Type | T-shirt |
Fabric | 88% merino wool/12% nylon |
Moisture Wicking | Yes |
Underwear Weight | Lightweight |
Sleeve Length | Long Sleeve |
Gender | Men's |
Sustainability | Contains ZQ merino wool |
S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
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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.
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I purchased this fantastic Smartwool Classic shirt knowing that my 15 days in the Northern Rockies of Alberta Canada were going to be cold. I was cozy in this shirt on early morning hikes and a few snow showers I was in at higher altitudes. This is my third Smartwool classic and they are my comfort companions when hiking and just out and about.
No Stink - 3 days of light hiking in Canada. Do prewash as it is a little itchier than other wool blends. It does shrink a tad with wash - so buy it looser than what you want it to fit liken. I purchased a L as it fit great in the store - but after washing it had to go back and buy an XL.
I am writing to express my disappointment with a recent purchase. The product's actual color significantly differs from what was displayed on the website. I ordered what appeared to be a yellow base layer (marmalade), specifically for a gift, but the item I received is orange. Accurate product photography is crucial for online shopping, and in this instance, it led to an incorrect purchase. While I personally like the color orange, it is not what I intended to buy. I will be returning the item.
I've used this shirt as a base layer for cold weather backpacking for five trips or so now, and it has served me well. I've been able to pair it with a rab fleece jacket, and a windbreaker and have been able to survive some cold conditions. It isn't going to fit as tight as an under armor synthetic base layer, but it's not supposed to, so don't worry if it doesn't have a skin tight fit.
So far I love this shirt. I have worn it on a few alpine trips, one of them overnight, and several hiking trips and I have found this to be an excellent layer. It’s plenty warm on cold nights yet not too warm when the sun shows up. The material is thin but has a quality feel to it. I find it very comfortable too and look forward to seeing how long it’ll last.
Haven't had a chance to put it through the rigors of it's intended use as a travel base layer but it performed well on a chilly night under a down vest. Which, now that I think about it is pretty good for how thin it is. The temp was high 30's and I was on a patio for hours late into the evening and was comfortable for most of the evening.
Outstanding design and manufacturing quality. The black is a deep black color and the material creates a core warmth that other materials lack. Wonderful.
Very warm and durable. This thermal also stays odor free after multiple times wearing it which makes it great for camping and hiking.
This is a great all-round long-sleeve base layer. I liked it so much I bought two of them!
Very comfortable with great temperature regulation. Soft and odors very well.