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By The Numbers: Testing the Performance of Mountain Hardwear AirMesh Garments
Is Mountain Hardwear AirMesh a breakthrough product or a prisoner of wicking base-layer physics?
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Patagonia Capilene Lightweight Bottoms – Men’s Large (L)
Looking for Patagonia Capilene Lightweight bottoms in men’s large. I’ll also consider something else pretty close that is synthetic and not midweight or thermal weight (I run pretty hot and…
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Macpac Nitro – New Colours
This is still my favorite baselayer and I thought that like me, some of you might want a second one and take advantage of the new colours Macpac is now…
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Icebreaker Men’s Merino Wool 200 Oasis Long Sleeve Half-Zip Thermal Top – Small / Black
I have a very gently used Icebreaker Men’s Merino Wool 200 Oasis Long Sleeve Half-Zip Thermal Top for sale. Size: Men’s Small Color: Black Condition: Only used a few times…
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Why is my base layer soaked?
Sometimes a wet base layer just can’t be avoided. Soaked-based layers happen. Here is why it will happen to you.
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Icebreaker Men’s Merino Wool 200 Oasis Long Sleeve Half-Zip Thermal Top – Small / Black
I have a very gently used Icebreaker Men’s Merino Wool 200 Oasis Long Sleeve Half-Zip Thermal Top for sale. Size: Men’s Small Color: Black Condition: Only used a few times…
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Patagonia capilene boxer briefs & bottoms (long underwear)
Three pair of boxer briefs, men’s Medium. One pair has a wrinkled waistband but the elasticity is not affected. Otherwise, they are in good to excellent condition. $18 for all….
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Senchi Designs Merlin hoodie, size large, teal
Selling a Senchi Designs Merlin hoodie, size large, teal. 7.4 oz on my scale. Includes the wash/stuff sack. $85 shipped via PayPal goods and services.
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Montbell Merino Wool Plus Action T Shirt Men’s Medium (Asian)
Montbell Merino Wool Plus Action T Shirt Men’s Medium (Asian) Blue/Dark Blue side panels Short sleeve $25 + $5 shipping Size Men’s Medium (Asian) New with tags Whether…
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Patagonia Baggies Mens XS 2 Pair Black
Two pairs of baggies, mens XS, black, in good condition. One is insect shield treated. They’re just too small on me. Price is for both shipped.
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Mountain Hardwear Long-Sleeve Base Layer Top – Black – Men’s Large
Mountain Hardwear black long-sleeve base layer top. 50% recycled polyester/ 50% polyester. $10 OBO Men’s Large: chest 46″; shoulder seam to shoulder seam width 19″; middle back length 29″. Nice…
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Arcteryx 1/2 Zip Short-Sleeve Performance Pullover Top Shirt – Red – Men’s Medium – Chest 42″
Arcteryx 1/2 Zip Short-Sleeve Performance Shirt Pullover Top. Red Color. Polyester. Made in Canada. Men’s Medium – chest – 42″; middle back length – 27″. Great preowned condition with no…
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Patagonia capilene bottoms, men’s XXL
Used very few times. Thin and light base layer. Black and in excellent shape. $22 shipped CONUS. Paypal only. [email protected]
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Patagonia Capilene Light Gray Base Layer Bottoms Long Johns Men’s Size Large
Vintage Patagonia Capilene light gray base layer bottoms/long johns. Men’s Large – Wide elastic waistband 24″ (stretches to 36-38″); Inseam 30″. Almost like new preowned condition. To purchase (or if…
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Patagonia Capilene Men’s Large Blue Fleece Base Layer Bottoms Long Johns
Vintage Patagonia Capilene navy blue fleece base layer bottoms/long johns with fly. Men’s Large – Elastic Waistband 27″ (stretches to 40″); Inseam 30″. Great preowned condition with no stains, tears…
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Montbell Super Merino Wool Action Long sleeve Men M (US) -New
SUPER MERINO WOOL ACTION T-SHIRT LONG SLEEVE MEN’S Medium (US) Evergreen with Grey/green side panel $45 + $5 shipping New in bag Whether the duration of the road trip…
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Montbell Merino Wool Plus Action T Shirt Men’s M (Asian) – New in bag
MERINO WOOL PLUS ACTION T SHIRT MEN’S $40 + $5 shipping Size Men’s Medium (Asian) New in bag Dark blue Whether the adventure is measured in hours, days, or…
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Base Layers, Wicking, and Backpacking (Member Q&A)
Learn how to choose a base layer for backpacking, base layer material performance differences, and how base layers impact moisture transfer in the broader context of a clothing system.
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Patagonia Capilene Thermal Zip neck Hoody – Mens Large
Looking for either a Patagonia Capilene Thermal Zip Hoody or earlier Cap 4 w/ chest pocket 1/4 zip Hoody in good condition – mens L.
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Do moisture-wicking fabrics work?
Moisture-wicking fabrics (base layers and underwear) are designed to move sweat away from the skin. In this study, we test if Polartec and other base layer fabrics meet manufacturer claims.
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