How to Choose Base Layers

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The soft and comfortable REI Midweight long underwear bottoms help keep your boy's legs warm when he ventures out to play in the snow or other cold-weather fun.
Shop newer version| Best Use | Multisport |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 95% polyester/5% spandex |
| Sun-Protective Fabric | Yes |
| UPF Rating | 50 |
| Moisture Wicking | Yes |
| Quick Drying | Yes |
| Underwear Weight | Midweight |
| Inseam (in.) | 25.5 inches |
| Gender | Boys' |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Label Certified brand |
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I bought these for my 11 yr old son for our first ever backpacking trip. We were hoping for some hot summer weather but yah never know in the sierras; and good thing we packed these, we got hit with thunder/lightning, and a hale storm and these kept him warm for 4 days. We did get soaked throughout all our layers because our top layers were not that rain proof but at least we kept warm. The fit is perfect for him and the price was right. Since he is growing rapidly I'm not sure how long they'll fit him for but for the price I'm not too worried about it.
Maybe I got last years model but I bought them at the beginning of the 2013/2014 ski season. I have an ultra skinny kid and they fit him great in waist and length. They work so well that he crashed one time and the pocket on the knee of his ski pants took in a bunch of snow that he did not know about. While eating lunch in the lodge, that started to melt. He had no idea his ski pant was wet at the knee until he felt it with his hand accidentally. They continued to keep him warm the rest of the day.
I have purchased REI long underwear every year for my kids, but unfortunately the waist on the bottoms is just too big. They just fell off my son. The top that goes with it is great as usual, but please go back to the prior year's bottoms where the elastic in the waste actually bunched up a bit. My son was bummed as he prefers the material on these long underwear to all other options.
I purchased two pair of these for my 3 year old son and the knees ripped after half a season of use.
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