Tell me about base layers
redvee
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Splashed out on a base layer from TK Maxx at the weekend. Should I wear directly on top of it?
I'm thinking base layer then LS cycling top then night vision jacket.
I'm thinking base layer then LS cycling top then night vision jacket.
I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
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The more layers the harder it is for the sweat to evaporate. no more than 2 layers on top imo.0
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Depends how hot you get. I'm a sweaty git so have been wearing a LS base layer and water resistant jacket which is enough for me. Baselayer in an Enduro merino which is great, it's a little expensive but doesn't smell, so I can wear it all week.0
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Base layer plus windproof jacket works for I, but I don't really get cold.0
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base layer + night vision windproof is my staple attire - did me fine in -30
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See, where's the humour gone chaps... Why did someone not start with Once Upon A Time there was a Layer who liked to be close the skin and he liked bangin tunes so decided to call himself Bass Layer, however the cretin in the council office when he went to get it changed by deed poll couldn't spell properly and Base Layer was announced to the world...Le Cannon [98 Cannondale M400] [FCN: 8]
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Canny Jock wrote:Depends how hot you get.
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I'm happy with SS base layer and night vision jacket even in the snow at about -8.
On the other hand, I rode to work this morning with my bro (its about 5 degrees) and he had LS base layer, SS DH top, LS DH top, night vision jacket and even a skull cap...!
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MonkeyMonster wrote:See, where's the humour gone chaps... Why did someone not start with Once Upon A Time there was a Layer who liked to be close the skin and he liked bangin tunes so decided to call himself Bass Layer, however the cretin in the council office when he went to get it changed by deed poll couldn't spell properly and Base Layer was announced to the world...
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Base layer and the jacket should be fine, it's the wind that really makes you cold so the jacket will sort that out. On exceptionally cold days I wear a short sleeve base layer over my l/s one._________________________________________________
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MonkeyMonster wrote:See, where's the humour gone chaps... Why did someone not start with Once Upon A Time there was a Layer who liked to be close the skin and he liked bangin tunes so decided to call himself Bass Layer, however the cretin in the council office when he went to get it changed by deed poll couldn't spell properly and Base Layer was announced to the world...
You're right, where's the humour gone. A sad day
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Canny Jock wrote:Baselayer in an Enduro merino which is great, it's a little expensive but doesn't smell, so I can wear it all week.
I know it doesn't get smelly but is it really hygenic? At risk of sounding like a bit of a girl, I hate the thought of putting on a b/l that is covered in dried sweat, regardless of how it smells. I still wash my Merino base layer after every day the same as I do my synthetic ones0 -
I see your point, but it just doesn't bother me. If it looks clean and smells clean that's enough
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