As one of the most well-known outdoor channels in the United States, GEARLAB selects a batch of Best Equipment of the Year every year. Here, we share the 2024 Best Intimate Layer for readers' reference.
The main evaluation criteria are: warmth retention (25%), breathability (20%), comfort and fit (20%), durability (15%), drying speed (10%), and whether it can be worn externally (10%)
The ranking is as follows:
one -Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino 1/4 Zip
two - Black Diamond Solution 150 Merino Half Zip Hoody
three - Smartwool Classic All-Season Merino 1/4 Zip
four - REI Co-op Midweight Half-Zip
five - Patagonia Capilene Midweight Crew
As can be seen, there are quotas for synthetic materials, 100% Merino wool, and wool blends, each with its own advantages. When choosing an outdoor base layer, we need to consider our own usage, budget, and needs comprehensively.
In addition, although all the brands on the list are international big names, there are actually many excellent domestic base brands, such as UTO, OUTPIA, Matsuno Pai, Grey Shell, etc., which are worth trying.
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