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    dirtbag
    BPL Member

    @dirtbaghiker

    Where can I buy a great set of silkweight baselayers. I see REI has them, is that my only choice?

    #2005966
    Hoot Filsinger
    BPL Member

    @filsinger

    Locale: Pacific Northwest
    #2006047
    Jeff M.
    BPL Member

    @catalyst

    I got some from winter silks. I like them so far.

    #2006050
    Brad Rogers
    BPL Member

    @mocs123

    Locale: Southeast Tennessee

    Are you looking for silk baselayers or silkweight synthetic baselayers?

    #2006053
    Max Dilthey
    Spectator

    @mdilthey

    Locale: MaxTheCyclist.com

    I'd be interested in silk, specifically, if anyone has more choices

    #2006190
    dirtbag
    BPL Member

    @dirtbaghiker

    Good question? Which one would be the better option?

    #2006196
    James Marco
    BPL Member

    @jamesdmarco

    Locale: Finger Lakes

    One of the problems with silk stiff is that it will wear out after a few years. This seems like a huge investment when prorated over that time. I have found that for long john bottoms, womens nylon stockings work as well and are far less expensive. You might feel a bit embarrased about checking them out in the store isle.

    #2006201
    Eric Brigman
    Spectator

    @engine386

    Locale: Central Florida

    But will the nylon stockings be enough to keep your bag clean from dirty legs/ feet etc?

    #2006285
    Desert Dweller
    Member

    @drusilla

    Locale: Wild Wild West

    Tights might work but the minute you snag them they are basically goners.
    Silk requires care in use and washing, shouldn't just throw any fine silk in the washing machine and dryer if you want it to last. Winter silks are expensive work great but cannot take the abuse of backpacking for long unless you are prepared to care for them. I use the silk cashmere combination long underwear but they are delicate.
    REI silk underwear has good ratings and can be machine washed and dried. And the prices are reasonable.

    #2006290
    Ian
    BPL Member

    @10-7

    ..for this thread as I'm in the market. Sounds like REI is the best bet for me based on what I've read here.

    Thanks all for the input.

    Edit so not to bump: Thanks Barry! That's a great price.

    #2006332
    Barry P
    BPL Member

    @barryp

    Locale: Eastern Idaho (moved from Midwest)

    Silk or synthetic?

    Like others noted, my synthetic way outlasted my silk— is cheaper, warmer, dries faster, lighter, and smells less after a week. I use Terramar. The bottom is 3.9oz http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___75186

    And the top is 3.9oz http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___75185

    Good luck in the base layer,
    -Barry
    -The mountains were made for Tevas

    #2007956
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I would like to try a blend of silk and poly or nylon. Something like 60% silk to 40% synthetic.

    Barry, i can believe all of the above except that i have a hard time believing that the synthetics smelled less than the silk. I don't have a lot of experience with silk, but my general experience is that natural fibers tend to inhibit bad smell much better than synthetics.

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