(Merino) Baselayers

rchp

Hi can one recommend some good base layers?

From basic reading and knowledge, I believe the best material is Merino but should it be 100% merino or a blend?

For 100% merino, I am tempted to buy these:
http://www.rapha.cc/base-layer-3-pack
http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/products.detail/code/19210102
On the pricy side but is there any cheaper alternatives that you can recommend?

I need it for cycling but alternative uses for multi-day trips and snowboarding would be preferable.

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Wrath Rob

100% merino. The Endura range is very good, my BaaBaa long sleeve got me through last winter with no problems. Planet-X are currently doing a sale on merino base layers. £15-20 for a top sounds good to me.

meanredspider

I have one BaaBaa and one Icebreaker. I think the Icebreaker is the better of the two & I think I picked it up at one of those sports discount stores (JD sports or Sports Direct or something) at "half price"

joelsim

Rutland Cycles often do Icebreaker at good prices, I like my long sleeved version.

rocksteadyeddie

I bought a Rapha one thinking I'd try and discover what all the fuss was about. I now own about a dozen for summer and winter. They are made of some sort of miracle fabric that keeps you cool when it's hot, and hot when it's cold.

MARKF

I use the Berglar & Submerio tops from these people,the submerino is a excellent base layer,been using them for 5 or 6 years
http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/products-MER.htm Great gear, never heard a bad word about them.Don't let the fact it's coming from the other side of the planet put you off,the delivery service is really good

MARKF

Oh yeah,I've also gone on snowboarding holidays with the submerinos,& I'll be taking the submerino on a long weekend motorcycle trail riding later this month TOP KIT!