First Lite sizing and info needed

[excaliber]

I am looking at First Lite and specifically the Llano and Chama base layers. I wear a XL shirt and was wondering if these are closer to the compression type fit of an Under Armour or more like a t-shirt? I have searched here and all I could find was a post saying the chest and stomach area were a bit large.

I'm looking for a base layer I can wear all day long as my only layer when it's hot and under a Microtex Light shirt or something similar when the temps are a bit colder. I had the Llano tee and Chama zip shirts in hand today but I could not tell much of a difference in thickness.
The Llano was a bit lighter but not by much. Is one much warmer than the other?

For you who have worn these two items...............What would the temperature range be on both and could they be worn as an only layer for Elk/Muley archery hunting in temps from 40-90 degrees?

Not having any experience with these I don't know which would be better and if the Chama would be too warm?

 

[Ryan Avery]

First Lite merino is second to none! They do run a little big in their sizing. I can wear a llano all day into the 80. If your just going to run that during the archery season I would have something else to break the wind.

 

[Sunspot]

For my early archery elk hunts, I've taken a Llano, Chama and a light vest to cover the or 50-90 degrees gamut . Generally I would make the ascent in something light or a Llano itself and swap it out for a dry shirt. It is nice not being in a wet, clammy shirt waiting for the sun to rise. You have the option of putting the Chama over the Llano too. That covers a pretty good range of temps.

 

[excaliber]

Thanks for the info. I'm just having a hard time understanding how warm these ultra light shirts are since I've never had them on. I would have never thought the Chama alone would be too warm at 80 degrees.
As hot as I get it's going to be hard to find a base layer and something to wear over it and something to cut the wind.

 

[ScottP]

I have a Chama in L and it is not 'compression' fitting at all, in fact its pretty generous in the mid portions and can easily be worn by itself or over another base layer. I don't see myself wearing my chama above 70 degrees. I would call it a midweight layer, not UL. Hope that helps some.

 

[Sunspot]

Error on the side of caution until you test what is needed for the situation. As an example, where I live where it is 105-117 in August and hunting in 45-90 degrees three hours up the road. A simple 60 degrees feels chilly. Once you figure out your gear, you can dial it in and save some bulk and questions.

 

[huntography]

Llano for me in those temp ranges. I'm 6'3 and 230 and the XXL fits me perfect.

Regulates my temp really well - hot or cold.

Rudy

 

[OR Archer]

Id opt for the LLano 1/4 zip over both of those.

 

[robby denning]

Id opt for the LLano 1/4 zip over both of those.

+1 for me.

 

[Sunspot]

Id opt for the LLano 1/4 zip over both of those.

Yep

 

[excaliber]

I jumped in feet first and ordered two of the Llano 1/4 zips. Hopefully they will work perfectly for me. Thanks everyone for the feedback.