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Base Layers

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SendyMcSendyface
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Anyone have any recommendations for a lightish base layer? I've got some heavy ass fleece pants for super cold days, but my merino long johns just got torn up. They're icebreaker, and dope asf, but I'm broke and can't drop 100 on em rn.
Nov 26 2021 1:07AM 1 0
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CatdickBojangles
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I have a pair of Under Armour base layer 3.0s that are are awesome. They are pretty reasonable cheap and super warm.
Nov 26 2021 10:37AM 1 0
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mnosbod
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SendyMcSendyfaceAnyone have any recommendations for a lightish base layer? I've got some heavy ass fleece pants for super cold days, but my merino long johns just got torn up. They're icebreaker, and dope asf, but I'm broke and can't drop 100 on em rn.


I've got a pair of rei synthetic base layers and their inexpensive as far as base layers go and real warm. I'm sure the Evo brand ones are similar. I just ordered some smartwool and mons royale merino blends from Evo too, all their base layers were on sale this week. Might still be?
Nov 26 2021 12:49PM 1 0
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SendyMcSendyface
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cheers guys, I'm gonna look into the UA stuff
Nov 26 2021 3:18PM 0 0
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muffMan.
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Check out stoic on steep and cheap. Got my gf a set for 40 bucks total
Nov 26 2021 8:43PM 0 0
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muffMan.
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https://www.steepandcheap.com/stoic-merino-blend-baselayer-bottom-mens?skid=SICZ2GF-FIRBRI-L&ti=UExQIFJ1bGUgQmFzZWQ6U3RvaWMgb24gU2FsZToxOjI6

merino and they have a normal one
Nov 26 2021 8:44PM 0 0
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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I use Helly Hansen lifa stripe crews because they were free when I instructed at Northstar. Also, I use a Halti base layer set I bought in Finland for like $30. Both are great
Nov 26 2021 8:58PM 1 0
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BrandoComando
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I have a question about base layer bottoms. Lots of people recommend full-length tights. Do y'all tuck your tights into your boots underneath your ski socks? That sounds super uncomfortable. I prefer 3/4 length because I don't want anything in my boots other than my feet and socks
Nov 29 2021 2:12PM 1 0
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muffMan.
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Yeah full length blows imo. Can’t always find 3/4 tho.

but 3/4 plus long socks is perfect
BrandoComandoI have a question about base layer bottoms. Lots of people recommend full-length tights. Do y'all tuck your tights into your boots underneath your ski socks? That sounds super uncomfortable. I prefer 3/4 length because I don't want anything in my boots other than my feet and socks
Nov 29 2021 2:13PM 2 0
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CatdickBojangles
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BrandoComandoI have a question about base layer bottoms. Lots of people recommend full-length tights. Do y'all tuck your tights into your boots underneath your ski socks? That sounds super uncomfortable. I prefer 3/4 length because I don't want anything in my boots other than my feet and socks


I just fold my full length ones up
Nov 29 2021 2:19PM 1 0
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SendyMcSendyface
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BrandoComandoI have a question about base layer bottoms. Lots of people recommend full-length tights. Do y'all tuck your tights into your boots underneath your ski socks? That sounds super uncomfortable. I prefer 3/4 length because I don't want anything in my boots other than my feet and socks


I usually put em on top of my socks. I don't mind cause I got skinny ass legs, so it helps add a little extra volume to my boots.
Nov 29 2021 2:19PM 1 0
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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No. I just bring them up above boot
BrandoComandoI have a question about base layer bottoms. Lots of people recommend full-length tights. Do y'all tuck your tights into your boots underneath your ski socks? That sounds super uncomfortable. I prefer 3/4 length because I don't want anything in my boots other than my feet and socks
Nov 29 2021 2:21PM 1 0
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BrandoComando
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Coleg55Yeah full length blows imo. Can’t always find 3/4 tho.

but 3/4 plus long socks is perfect
CatdickBojanglesI just fold my full length ones up
SendyMcSendyfaceI usually put em on top of my socks. I don't mind cause I got skinny ass legs, so it helps add a little extra volume to my boots.
BradFiAusNzCoCaNo. I just bring them up above boot

Glad we're all on the same page haha. I might find an old pair of full-lengths and experiment with cutting the cuffs to the perfect ski boot length
Nov 29 2021 2:25PM 1 0
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muffMan.
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If it’s worth anything I accidentally bought women’s leggings in store that were marked as men’s.

I just cut a dick hole and it worked
BrandoComandoGlad we're all on the same page haha. I might find an old pair of full-lengths and experiment with cutting the cuffs to the perfect ski boot length
Nov 29 2021 2:35PM 1 0
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