Good base layer?

[smokinbobf4]

Looking for a good base layer, would like merino for scent. My problem is I like it to be basically skin tight so it doesn’t feel like a layer as much. Just preference after using ua for the last 15 years. I tried minus 33 and another and they seem very baggy and loose which wanted to bunch up. Is that just the way merino baselayers are suppose to be? I am fairly thin, 6’3” and 180lbs so it has to be long enough and thin enough. Any recommendations? I wanted to try some first lite but every piece was sold out for the last 6 months. And the new ones seem to only be 3/4 length which I don’t want. Looking for around a 250 weight

 

[LASTINLINE]

i know its not merino but the Badlands Latitude base layers will make you feel like your in an 80-s workout video if your looking for cling to body form.

 

[timberbuck]

Look at the Under Armor Ridge Reaper base. Not wool but antimicrobial treated.

The top is extra long in all sizes and they fit snug. Order your normal size.

 

[smokinbobf4]

I will check those out. Thanks

 

[Bbrinks]

For the heavier weight base layers, I use smartwool midweight top and bottoms (250 weight). Fit is great as durability is on par with the first lite pieces I have. You can find them on sale all the time if you keep an eye out.

 

[paleraider]

I use Cold Pruf thermals, they are light and work amazingly well. They also have a variety of weights available. They are not very expensive and they work almost too well.

 

[1shotgear]

Looking for a good base layer, would like merino for scent. My problem is I like it to be basically skin tight so it doesn’t feel like a layer as much. Just preference after using ua for the last 15 years. I tried minus 33 and another and they seem very baggy and loose which wanted to bunch up. Is that just the way merino baselayers are suppose to be? I am fairly thin, 6’3” and 180lbs so it has to be long enough and thin enough. Any recommendations? I wanted to try some first lite but every piece was sold out for the last 6 months. And the new ones seem to only be 3/4 length which I don’t want. Looking for around a 250 weight

Sitka just came out with their new Merino base layers for 2018. It is a little thinner than the older models and in my opinion they are way more comfortable. The older models made my skin crawl and I could never wear them. For this year they changed the stitching in them and now its like wearing PJ's. I honestly would look into these and they fit pretty true to size.

 

[Murdy]

I have the Smartwool bottoms as well and think they are great. However, they are not as tight fitting as a synthetic (I also own UA) so if that is a priority, synthetic may be the way to go.