I'm looking for recommendations for summer base layers please.
i usually wear a normal cotton T-shirt, but it quickly becomes wringing wet through.
What do people recommend for wearing under a textile jacket?
Cheers in Advance
Base Layers
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Re: Base Layers
I'd go for anything from other sports - cycling or running mainly as the kit sold for these wicks the sweat away rather than holding it like cotton.
Maybe something like this
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/polaris-nomad-shirt-p200791
Happy hunting
Harv
Maybe something like this
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/polaris-nomad-shirt-p200791
Happy hunting
Harv
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I wear stuff from Proskins - they're a good thermal layer in the cold and they wick the sweat away, keeping you cool, when its hot. It's quite figure hugging though - just a warning as all the ladies will be going wild, oh yeah that happens all the time to me :laugh:
https://proskins.co/men/moto/
I think there are plenty of similar stuff out there though.
Just a note, when you wash them make sure not to use fabric conditioner as it clogs the micrpores which stops them being able to wick the sweat away.
https://proskins.co/men/moto/
I think there are plenty of similar stuff out there though.
Just a note, when you wash them make sure not to use fabric conditioner as it clogs the micrpores which stops them being able to wick the sweat away.
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Re: Base Layers
Helly Hanson. Keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter. Take it on tour, after a days riding, hop in shower, rinse in shower with shower gel. Be dry by morning as it dries fast ( you can put it straight back up on if you like after a squeeze) and wear it on the bike the next day. Saves space on clothing and more room for beer.
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Re: Base Layers
Mountain Warehouse t-shirts do the same as more expensive t-shirts,wicking,quick drying for only £6 each.I wore them in 39c last year and they were fine.They even last well,I've worn mine regularly for a couple of years now for hillwalking as well as on the bike.
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Re: Base Layers
+1 you can wear it for days and it will not smell,i have washed mine in a stream and bungeed it to the rear rack and it was dry by the next drink stop. If you are a big lad like me they are snug fitting and i end up looking like a michelin man as they are designed for "sport billys" great bit of kit. I have the thermal leggings which work as well in summer as they do in winter too.
Agent Orange wrote:Helly Hanson. Keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter. Take it on tour, after a days riding, hop in shower, rinse in shower with shower gel. Be dry by morning as it dries fast ( you can put it straight back up on if you like after a squeeze) and wear it on the bike the next day. Saves space on clothing and more room for beer.
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Re: Base Layers
Oohhh
I love Curry and steak. Not too mention Chinese plus cheese and biscuits :whistle:
I would also recommend wearing the leggings all year round too. Stop your legs feeling clammy.
I love Curry and steak. Not too mention Chinese plus cheese and biscuits :whistle:
I would also recommend wearing the leggings all year round too. Stop your legs feeling clammy.
Re: Base Layers
Cheers everyone!
I will have a look at your recommendations.
Got to be a bit careful as some of the stuff can be a bit revealing :laugh: and I don't want ladies passing out at my amazing physique
I will have a look at your recommendations.
Got to be a bit careful as some of the stuff can be a bit revealing :laugh: and I don't want ladies passing out at my amazing physique