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Which THIN tights?
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Aug 15, 2012 at 7:48 pm #1293019
Hi all,
I sleep better when in the woods if I have on my baselayers, esp tights. Even if not needed for warmth, I like how they keep my quilt or bag cleaner. Also tights help me avoid that "sticky" feeling of my legs touching each other, which has bothered me occasionally as a side sleeper.
Are thin silk layers durable enough? I don't want this pair for warmth, but for the above reasons, and even my thinnest poly or wool layers are too warm sometimes.
Thanks,
ToddAug 15, 2012 at 8:01 pm #1903086I always sleep in long-sleeve/long pants base layers for the exact same reasons you state, though, being a bit of a cold-sleeper, I usually use a heavier weight material The silk baselayers I have had were pretty light, but still durable. I would think they would work out fine for you.
Aug 15, 2012 at 8:04 pm #1903087I'm the same way. I have a set of lightweight silk baselayers that I'm pretty sure are from REI. They're durable enough but do snag. When it comes time to replace them, I thought I'd get Capilene 1's instead.
Aug 15, 2012 at 10:53 pm #1903135Me too so I use a pair of long silk shorts (85g – by Patra, UK) – bit heavy. They are (or seem to be two years in) hard-wearing enough.
I am on the lookout for something more versatile though (full length, probably synthetic, but lighter) as 3/4 pant boosters for early morn/evening….
Aug 16, 2012 at 6:35 pm #1903373Thank you everyone!
Sounds like they should fit the bill.
Which are lightest?
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