Organizing this list was no easy task, as our contributors had to sort through many base layers, armored and not, before making our top picks for 2023. One of the most often neglected things when ...

Every hunter has shivered their way through a freezing day in a tree stand or a duck blind at some point. It’s almost a rite of passage. And then, in hopes of never suffering like that again, you ...

There are two main reasons that riders choose to wear a base layer when riding and both are related to the climate in which they will be riding. The most popular reason for a base layer is to fend off ...

A couple of weeks ago, I showed up in dusty pink Kari Traa thermals for a ski date with outdoor writer Stacy Gold and laughed as we tried to explain their appeal to her perplexed 70-year-old neighbor, ...

Base layers typically fall into two buckets: those woven with merino wool and those made from synthetic fibers such as polyester. I wouldn’t blame you if you strongly prefer one over the other, ...

It's a little on the expensive side, but the Maap Thermal base layer will keep you really dry and warm. It may be a perfect option for harder efforts or to keep things light if you want to avoid ...

Joe Jackson, Outside online's Gear Guy, never thought that the ten years he spent as a raft guide, outdoor retail employee, and vagabond would turn into a career. Base layers are damned important.