baselayers... Do they work when wearing them?

[Dupont666]

http://www.sweatshop.co.uk/Results.cfm?brand=68&am...

I have got a canterbury armortech top that i use in winter to keep me warm in the baltic conditions when playing hockey, but have just seen a few on here that keep you cool?

How does that work?

Im suppose to be going back to SE Asia again this year for another holiday and was going to do the flannel type of shirt to keep cool, but now im thinking if one of these might work instead of better?

Or am i just going to be Sweating like a blind lesbian in a fish market either way?

[Dupont666]

so since they are so cheap i really should stock up on them then?

[gingerpaul]

Aldi have some coming in tomorrow that you might want to look at too. Considering the price their stuff is pretty good.

[minerva]

Most of these are either polyester (wicking) or merino wool (very warm). They will not keep you cool in a humid environment and I suspect that they will feel rather claustrophobic. I would have thought that a very loose fitting, cotton shirt would be best.

[Dupont666]

minerva said:

Most of these are either polyester (wicking) or merino wool (very warm). They will not keep you cool in a humid environment and I suspect that they will feel rather claustrophobic. I would have thought that a very loose fitting, cotton shirt would be best.

A cotton shirt will be saturated in minutes which is why i didnt have one last year in bali.... singapore was a killer for being so sweaty that it was uncomfortable.... hence the reason behind asking.

Last year i bought the local stuff whilst out there but had an issue with the trousers when going commando and accidentally ripping the crotch cause they where the really baggy style... my balls did get the added bonus of air con til i got back and changed them... I had some elephant gear i was wearing and the crotch part was lower down towards the knee and when bending over it ripped... Oops!! OH found it hilarious.

[308mate]

I have a Merino wool base layer that I use on the bike and not only is it toasty from the moment it goes on, you can wear it for 3-4 days before it starts to ming.

[drivin_me_nuts]

Merino for winter, polyester for summer. Polyester ones are washed in dettol as they stink after a while (cycling)

[davido140]

Dupont666 said:

so since they are so cheap i really should stock up on them then?

They look pretty good for the money, I've paid as much as £120 for a set of "high tech" base layer stuff before. To be fair they are very very good and you stay dry no matter how much you sweat.


cheaper stuff will see you soaking wet and freezing cold as soon as you break a sweat.

[Dupont666]

davido140 said:

Dupont666 said:

so since they are so cheap i really should stock up on them then?

They look pretty good for the money, I've paid as much as £120 for a set of "high tech" base layer stuff before. To be fair they are very very good and you stay dry no matter how much you sweat.


cheaper stuff will see you soaking wet and freezing cold as soon as you break a sweat.

if im soaking wet and cold in Asia that is a good thing... I have the heat tops and they work great.... just need one to remove the sweat and keep me cool

[The Ben]

I loved ine so much I bought 3 more... keep me warm in winter for when I run outside and stop the sweat giving me a chill, but I think more importantly, they stop me feeling too hot and getting that overheating feeling...

plus when you wear it at the gym, you wierdly feel more muscley than you are which makes me work harder... :S

[Popepaul]

You can get some under armour stuff that is meant to keep you cool, but i have no idea if it works.

[torres del paine]

drivin_me_nuts said:

Merino for winter, polyester for summer. Polyester ones are washed in dettol as they stink after a while (cycling)

Merino wool is the most versatile baselayer out there. It's natural, good-looking, soft, comfortable, manages moisture well and doesn't stink. For moderately aerobic activities over several days; hiking, trekking, skiing, backpacking and travelling, it's superb. It really can be worn for several days or longer without smelling.

I wore merino wool next to my skin for an entire year last year, from British Columbia to Southern Chile in conditions ranging from hot and humid to dry and bloody freezing.

Polyester is good for short bursts of high aerobic activity such as cycling and running. If I go out on my mountain bike I usually wear a polypropolene/polyester mix as it's very fast drying when it gets sweaty (polypropelene is silky compared to polyester, which can feel plasticy).

[hornetrider]

I for one am very disappointed this thread has not been moderated into a sub forum of some description.

[Mobile Chicane]

Visiting the tropics, I'd go for loose weave linen.

However you're going to be sweaty no matter what you wear in 35C+ with 80% relative humidity, unless you can acclimatise quickly.

[XJSJohn]

Dupont666 said:

minerva said:

Most of these are either polyester (wicking) or merino wool (very warm). They will not keep you cool in a humid environment and I suspect that they will feel rather claustrophobic. I would have thought that a very loose fitting, cotton shirt would be best.

A cotton shirt will be saturated in minutes which is why i didnt have one last year in bali.... singapore was a killer for being so sweaty that it was uncomfortable.... hence the reason behind asking.

Yes these do work, I generally use the synthetic drytech ones that as mentioned "wick" sweat off your body yet keep you smelling reasonably fragrent.

someone who lives in sweaty Singapore.

[fivesixseven8]

torres del paine said:

drivin_me_nuts said:

Merino for winter, polyester for summer. Polyester ones are washed in dettol as they stink after a while (cycling)

Merino wool is the most versatile baselayer out there. It's natural, good-looking, soft, comfortable, manages moisture well and doesn't stink. For moderately aerobic activities over several days; hiking, trekking, skiing, backpacking and travelling, it's superb. It really can be worn for several days or longer without smelling.

I wore merino wool next to my skin for an entire year last year, from British Columbia to Southern Chile in conditions ranging from hot and humid to dry and bloody freezing.

Polyester is good for short bursts of high aerobic activity such as cycling and running. If I go out on my mountain bike I usually wear a polypropolene/polyester mix as it's very fast drying when it gets sweaty (polypropelene is silky compared to polyester, which can feel plasticy).

Can you recommend any brands of top to look at?

[rhinochopig]

fivesixseven8 said:

torres del paine said:

drivin_me_nuts said:

Merino for winter, polyester for summer. Polyester ones are washed in dettol as they stink after a while (cycling)

Merino wool is the most versatile baselayer out there. It's natural, good-looking, soft, comfortable, manages moisture well and doesn't stink. For moderately aerobic activities over several days; hiking, trekking, skiing, backpacking and travelling, it's superb. It really can be worn for several days or longer without smelling.

I wore merino wool next to my skin for an entire year last year, from British Columbia to Southern Chile in conditions ranging from hot and humid to dry and bloody freezing.

Polyester is good for short bursts of high aerobic activity such as cycling and running. If I go out on my mountain bike I usually wear a polypropolene/polyester mix as it's very fast drying when it gets sweaty (polypropelene is silky compared to polyester, which can feel plasticy).

Can you recommend any brands of top to look at?

merino is best for anti-stink. Try icebreaker - good but expensive. Some polyprop tops now come with an anti-stink treatment - some even have silver stitched into them for its anti-b properties.

For excellent cheap non branded merino try http://www.furtech.co.uk/scripts/prodlist.asp?idca...