How to Choose Base Layers

Layer up for active outdoor adventures with this lightweight Outdoor Research crew base layer top. The merino wool blend dries quickly and wicks moisture. And the hood provides full-coverage warmth.
Imported.
View all Outdoor Research Men's Base Layer TopsBest Use | Multisport |
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Shirt Type | T-shirt |
Fabric | 53% merino wool/42% polyester/5% LYCRA spandex |
Sun-Protective Fabric | Yes |
UPF Rating | 30 |
Moisture Wicking | Yes |
Quick Drying | Yes |
Underwear Weight | Lightweight |
Sleeve Length | Long Sleeve |
Gender | Men's |
XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | |
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Chest | 33.5 - 36 | 36 - 38.5 | 38.5 - 41.5 | 41.5 - 44.5 | 44.5 - 48 | 48 - 52 | 52 - 56 | |||||||||||
Sleeve Length | 31.5 | 32.5 | 33.5 | 34.5 | 35.5 | 36 | 36.5 | |||||||||||
Waist | 26.5 - 29 | 29 - 31.5 | 31.5 - 34.5 | 34.5 - 37.5 | 37.5 - 41.5 | 41.5 - 45.5 | 45.5 - 50 | 29.5 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 |
Hip | 32.5 - 35 | 35 - 37.5 | 37.5 - 40.5 | 40.5 - 43.5 | 43.5 - 46 | 46 - 49.5 | 49.5 - 53 | 35.5 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44.5 | 46 | 47.5 |
Inseam | 31.5 | 31.5 | 32 | 32.5 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
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I just got back from a cross country ski trip, and could t stop thinking about how much I love my shirt. I have the old version of this and it is the most useful piece of clothing I own (hopefully they haven’t changed much between this and the old one). I use it as a base layer from September to May and keep it as a warm layer otherwise. It is the first warm piece of gear that goes into my bag. It never smells, despite wearing it for days on end while backpacking. It dries so quickly and is super comfortable. After owning it for roughly 5+ years, it still looks great. I have other merino pieces that have bitten the dust and started to get threads but this one has kept its quality. Definitely will purchase again, just don’t need to yet haha.
For how thin it is, this offers a nice first layer to regulate moisture wicking when layering clothes. I’ve used them for snowboarding and hiking in colder climates and found they work great and are very comfortable. It’s not the softest material but I personally don’t mind the texture.
Lightweight yet warm, and avoids picking up odors after being worn a couple days in a row. I picked this up for a 6 day backcountry trip and it served me well in 40-50 degree weather