Tag
base-layers
4 articles tagged base-layers.
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Underwear · 11 min read
The Best Merino Underwear
Micron count, core spun yarn and why pure fine merino fails in underwear. The brands that build it properly, and the men who should buy something else.
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Underwear · 11 min read
The Long-Haul Flight Kit
What to wear on a long haul flight, from the skin outwards. Why cotton fails in dry cabin air, what compression socks really do, and a plan for a lost bag.
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Base Layers · 5 min read
The Vest Is the Obvious Choice
Should men wear vests? One protects shirts you paid real money for, adds warmth without bulk and costs little. The case for the undershirt, and the film myth.
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Base Layers · 4 min read
The Winter Base Layer: How to Be Warm Without Looking Like a Bin Bag
Warmth starts at the skin, not the coat. How a winter base layer works, which vest fabrics hold heat best, and the three purchases that fix being cold.