01-03-18, 07:17 PM
I don't ride all year round, and right now it's impossible. Managed to get to work the last couple of days thanks to my trusty 4WD Yeti.
But I do like hill walking, including in winter if the weather is reasonable.
My choice of base layer is pure merino wool, either Icebreaker or Smartwool, 260 weight for winter. Not cheap, but you'll find the winter stuff going cheap in the spring.
Look after it and it'll last many years. It's not the best at wicking but it stays warm when moist. It's very nice against your skin (I generally hate wool). But it can be worn for days on end without getting particulary smelly.
But I do like hill walking, including in winter if the weather is reasonable.
My choice of base layer is pure merino wool, either Icebreaker or Smartwool, 260 weight for winter. Not cheap, but you'll find the winter stuff going cheap in the spring.
Look after it and it'll last many years. It's not the best at wicking but it stays warm when moist. It's very nice against your skin (I generally hate wool). But it can be worn for days on end without getting particulary smelly.