thermals

Gear review – Lightheart Gear Base Layer Shirt

Posted onJanuary 17, 2023January 17, 2023AuthorJoanLeave a comment

Joan looks at a base layer shirt designed by a woman for women and made in the USA. Read More …

Five year review – Silk weight surplus bottoms

Posted onDecember 5, 2022AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

At $20 a pair, 4.75 oz, made with Polartec, the surplus thermals make an excellent bang for the buck for active use in cool weather. Read More …

Gear review: TSLA 1/4 Zip HyperDri shirt

Posted onDecember 20, 2019December 4, 2022AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A light layer excellent for cooler three-season conditions. And only $17. A women’s version is also available for $14. Read More …

Long Term Review: ExOfficio Give-N-Go Boxer

Posted onMarch 15, 2019March 19, 2019AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

A look at a mundane, but important, article of clothing. Read More …

Gear review: LWCWUS Thermals (MilSurplus)

Posted onDecember 18, 2018December 4, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A mere $22 for cold weather tops and bottoms comparable to midweight layer offerings from mainstream outdoor companies. Read More …

Gear review: Paradox DriRelease thermals from Costco

Posted onFebruary 16, 2016January 3, 2021AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

A review of the Paradox DriRelease thermals. Well made, affordable and effective base layers typically found at Costco. Read More …

Review: Minus 33 midweight merino wool layers

Posted onFebruary 3, 2016July 1, 2020AuthorPaul Mags10 Comments

A long term review of the Minus 33 midweight merino wool layers. They breathe well, they adapt to different temperatures…they just don’t last long. Read More …