Organizing this list was no easy task, as our contributors had to sort through many base layers, armored and not, before making our top picks for 2023. One of the most often neglected things when ...

It's a little on the expensive side, but the Maap Thermal base layer will keep you really dry and warm. It may be a perfect option for harder efforts or to keep things light if you want to avoid ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Building that ski outfit begins, of course, with the base layer. You want ...

There are two main reasons that riders choose to wear a base layer when riding and both are related to the climate in which they will be riding. The most popular reason for a base layer is to fend off ...

A couple of weeks ago, I showed up in dusty pink Kari Traa thermals for a ski date with outdoor writer Stacy Gold and laughed as we tried to explain their appeal to her perplexed 70-year-old neighbor, ...

There’s no doubt that merino wool is an insulating rockstar among outdoorsmen and women. Thanks to its warmth, breathability, moisture-wicking, and odor-repelling performance, it has a massive fan ...

If you know what to look for, the best base layers for cold weather will keep you warm, dry, and comfortable in even the most frigid temperatures. Before you buy, the first thing to consider is which ...

Joe Jackson, Outside online's Gear Guy, never thought that the ten years he spent as a raft guide, outdoor retail employee, and vagabond would turn into a career. Base layers are damned important.