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Which THIN tights?

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todd BPL Member
PostedAug 15, 2012 at 7:48 pm

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,
Todd

PostedAug 15, 2012 at 8:01 pm

I 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.

PostedAug 15, 2012 at 8:04 pm

I'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.

ed hyatt BPL Member
PostedAug 15, 2012 at 10:53 pm

Me 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….

todd BPL Member
PostedAug 16, 2012 at 6:35 pm

Thank you everyone!

Sounds like they should fit the bill.

Which are lightest?

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