I bought the Cap 4, 1/4 zip hoody and bottoms last winter to beef up my winter clothing system. I have never been a fan of wearing long johns bottom, so over the years I just didn't. The bottoms are mainly for camp and sleeping. So here is my question, I was told the Cap 4 is meant to be next to the skin to work. When wearing the bottoms should I not be wearing Boxer briefs(I always have)? Should I be commando? As far as the top I had been wearing a synthetic t-shirt under it, does the same go for that as well? Skin to Cap 4?
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Find a system that works for you. Comfort and to a greater extent, efficiency, rule in these parts. Boxers may extent the life of some Cap4/thermal bottoms but these decisions often take the number of days out into consideration.
I think the Cap 4 works pretty well as a mid-layer. Where it really excels imo is as a base-layer in high aerobic activities during the winter- in those specific conditions, I like to have right next to the skin so it can move moisture better. If you're snowshoeing, skiing, trail running, etc, you might want to give it a try next to the skin. If the activity is less aerobic, then I think it works just fine as a mid-layer
Thanks guys, I so old I don't know how clothing works anymore.
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