Warmest baselayer and where to get a pair

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So I am done with freezing my parts off when I am hunting or out at range. Looking for peoples opinions on what baselayer works well for them. Seen some good stuff about Merino wool. Looking for more opinions.

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Underarmor Treestand but it's not cheap. I have some Merino wool and polypropylene stuff that works fairly well for more active things.
 
Smart wool or ice breaker stuff for me. I can't wear plastic stuff for more than an hour before it stinks.

I have been wearing some sort of wool base layers every day since mid sept... Looks like a few more weeks before spring hits.
 
I'm a professional fisherman I know wet and cold. I like the Helly Hanson long underwear. I think marks work wear house carries it and marine supply places. These ain't your daddies long johns. Lol. They need to fit tight. It wicks all moisture away from your body. Your outer sweater can be soaked and those long underwear will be bone dry. Dry is the key to warm. Then a wool sweater and pants. Maybe then coveralls. Aboard the boat I wear oil gear.
 
I am a total convert to merino wool.Warm,not bulky,not a skin tight fit,can be worn without stink for several days hunting and doesn't chafe.I picked up 3 or 4 long sleeve Canadian made Australian Merino wool tops at Costco last year for $20 each,I'll have to watch for pants and socks this year! Mur
 
Sheffields wool but this winter I wore UA tee with Dri Wear mock neck long sleeve then usually a fleece zippered top and bibs.
I sat many hours calling coyotes with no issues.
 
Smartwool merino wool baselayers or the Sitka baselayer (merino as well). Both last without getting nasty and the warmth is great no matter wet or dry
 
I use an Airblaster "ninja" suit - expedition quality. It's a one piece unit meant for snowboarding down to to -40 C. I also use it for early spring riding.
 
If you have problems with some of the synthetics try silk next to your skin, silk wicks away moisture with the wool and wind breaker material as outer layers. There many really good synthetics out there. I took the Air Force winter survival course when I was kid and these synthetics were not available (yes I am that old). This was what they dictated for footwear. Silk socks with wool over top. This was their Arctic survival course so it must have some credence.
 
I have an ice breaker merino wool top I bought in Australia five years ago. Its still great, apart from where I ripped it in a motorcycle crash. It never smells ever and its not itchy either. I recommend it.
 
My favourites are Ice Breaker and Smart Wool but for a synthetic option that's a little less expensive I love Patagonia's Capilene baselayers. It's just fantastic, my 'midweight' capilene 3 is warm enough to wear all day at -25 and lower with a wind chill. I can't think of why I would want something warmer but the do make an 'expedition' weight/capilene 4. What I wear most often is the silk weight/capilene 1 it's great in the summer for layering, it wicks really well and it's warm enough to layer for most out outdoor activities through the winter. It doesn't pick up 'odour' like some other synthetics either. I pick up 'off' colours and patterns at end of season clearance online.
 
Lobster_pot said:
I'm a professional fisherman I know wet and cold. I like the Helly Hanson long underwear. I think marks work wear house carries it and marine supply places. These ain't your daddies long johns. Lol. They need to fit tight. It wicks all moisture away from your body. Your outer sweater can be soaked and those long underwear will be bone dry. Dry is the key to warm. Then a wool sweater and pants. Maybe then coveralls. Aboard the boat I wear oil gear.
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Freyr_255 said:
Helly Hanson is where it's at in my books. Marks Work warehouse is the most common place around to get it. Otherwise find some wool.
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I'm with these guys. I have a few other lighter base layers that i use on the kinda cold days, but when it's REAL cold the Helly Hanson thermals are the best i have come across
 
Helly vs UA...kinda like .270 vs .30/06...all are great.

There are many manufacturers today that produce outstanding and functional layering systems. The new materials are getting better and better. Are they a bit pricey, of course, but you get what you pay for. I have a variety of Merino blends under garments and socks for different seasons, and have been very satisfied with them. No comparison with the old traditional "cotton" clothing.
 
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