Which merino base layer?

Considering Endura Baa Baa but any other recommendations before I order?

Cheers

I’ve got two arc’teryx ones which are ace.

Howies are good but pricey (got all mine in sales) don’t like my BAA Baa as it seems to hold smells and is itchier and generally not as good quality.

Got a DHB one for christmas, I was a bit meh when I opened it (i’d given the buyer a list of “acceptable” product at various price points) but I must say I’m really impressed, very “athletic” cut though.

Icebreaker = nice

Another vote for arc’teryx here, expensive but they really are superb

It’s tricky to beat the £20 Decathlon long sleeved ones… 🙂

Smartwool are excellent far better quality than anything else I have tried (baabaa and icebreaker), the sport ones are pretty thick though nice for just wearing but too warm for high output activities. They do do thinner ones as well.

I’ve got a baa baa, Feels nice, warm as well. Maybe a bit shorter fit in the body than some but probably ok for most people.

I’ve had two BaaBaas, I’ve been very impressed with their non-smelliness, wearing them for days on end for camping trips etc.

I was unsure about the quality, they do tend to fall apart after a while, but I think thats down to excessive washing and an enthusiastic labrador with sharp claws…

Was prepared to buy icebreaker to see if they’d last longer, but someone told me they weren’t worth the extra.

I got my dad some from Blacks for christmas, he’s a groundsman outside in many weathers and he said he wishes he had them 20 years ago.

I’m with Diane on the icebreaker shout

I’ve got a baa baa, two Howies ones and a spokeshirts bamboo top too.

I like them all, although I’d agree that the baa baa are a shorter fit and slightly less comfy than the others.

I’m very impressed with the bamboo top. For the money, it’s similarly comfortable, warm and smell-less.

Embers merino love their stuff and got a sale on at the minute!

Rapha!

Expensive for sure and perhaps a bit poncy but they are such good quality that it’s worth the extra coin and rolling of eyes from riding pals!

does any one else find with endura baa baa long sleeve, the cuffs give you an itching rash? literally just the cuffs on my skin, its like i have eczma on both of them now ive itched that much 🙁 i wash it quite often…

thinking im going to have to add some arm warmers underneath to stop it 🙁 it can only be the baa baa, as i dont get it through the summer….

I have got BaaBaa, Icebreaker, Smartwool and Embers

Not keen on BaaBaa as too short and a little itchy.

Icebreaker was my favourite but now prefer the quality and fit of Smartwool and Embers, they are both really comfy and good quality, if I could only have one it would be Smartwool, won’t be buying anymore Icebreaker

http://www.tamarackgroup.co.uk/acatalog/Woolpower.html#a1136

http://www.woolpower.se/uk/asp/info_uk.asp

Using the zipped 200gm base layer at the moment. Very, very good 🙂

Expensive yes but quality is superb and they are built to last 🙂

Does anyone know what the equivalent ‘weight’ of the BaaBaa is in Icebreaker? I’m assuming it would be the 120 or the 180, wouldn’t want anything warmer than the BaaBaa certainly.

Rapha Merino wool ones. I’ve got long sleeve ones for winter and long sleeve for summer. Not bad value if you buy the 3 pack deal. They really are excellent quality, fit and work well!