Favorite Base Layers, Go...

[WaterGirl]

Hey do you still love ridge wool? What are you recent favorites?

I do! I still live in the Journey T's as a base layer for working out/hiking/skiing. I guess its called the Wander T now and is available in V neck or Crew. This time of year I also like the Crowley compression tights. They are thicker and are a good for sunny xc skiing (I wear a down skirt also) under a shell pant or around town. I did go up one size on the compression pants from my regular size. I need to try on the new dress.......

 

[sorcamc]

I must be very boring. My go to is under armour cold gear compression base layers or Nike pro. If the first layer is tight, I’m usually pretty good

 

[scandium]

I must be very boring. My go to is under armour cold gear compression base layers or Nike pro. If the first layer is tight, I’m usually pretty good

Not boring at all! I love compression layers as well but I'm a Skins, 2XU and CW-X fan.

 

[BonStarlet]

I know I'm starting to sound like a Backcountry ambassador (i blame them for putting a store within walking distance of my house) -- but I recently acquired the Tricot Peak Tech Hoodie and it is quickly becoming my favorite shirt / baselayer. Its' great when its cold under layers. As it has been unreasonably warm here - it's great by itself (and has some GoreTex in it somehow? It is waterproof enough that I made snow angels in it and stayed dry!) and it has vents for more cooling!

 

[skinnyfootskis]

Not boring at all! I love compression layers as well but I'm a Skins, 2XU and CW-X fan.

How do you wear the compression tights? They aren’t warm enough to replace my smart wool etc. I don’t want to wear a ton of layers…

 

[bsskier]

How do you wear the compression tights? They aren’t warm enough to replace my smart wool etc. I don’t want to wear a ton of layers…

I really dislike multiple layers too. I usually just wear my Smartwool PhD Run capris or UA ColdGear (made into capris by my scissors) and reserve my non insulated CW-X for warmer spring skiing. Recently I went to Taos for the first time ever and it got crazy cold. Since I'm not familiar with NM cold snaps, and was in Ski Week, I doubled up my leg layers to avoid any misery and uncomfortableness. The Smartwools glided over the ultra compression CW-X and was amazingly comfortable and functional. I never felt constricted and plan to use this duo again in plummeting temps.

 

[skinnyfootskis]

I really dislike multiple layers too. I usually just wear my Smartwool PhD Run capris or UA ColdGear (made into capris by my scissors) and reserve my non insulated CW-X for warmer spring skiing. Recently I went to Taos for the first time ever and it got crazy cold. Since I'm not familiar with NM cold snaps, and was in Ski Week, I doubled up my leg layers to avoid any misery and uncomfortableness. The Smartwools glided over the ultra compression CW-X and was amazingly comfortable and functional. I never felt constricted and plan to use this duo again in plummeting temps.

Are your tights really tight? I have a pair but I don’t feel they are tight, although if I size down…they may squish my stomach more than I want (fibroids etc).

 

[Sparky]

Bought most of my Sweaty Betty in London but found they have a US site on line and Nordstrom now carries it!

Cute stuff! There are a couple Sweaty Betty stores in SoCal. Had a favorite hoody that I was so bummed to have lost in Chicago somewhere :(

 

[bsskier]

Are your tights really tight? I have a pair but I don’t feel they are tight, although if I size down…they may squish my stomach more than I want (fibroids etc).

Yes, they’re tight! I’m an entire size smaller when I wear those things!

 

[scandium]

How do you wear the compression tights? They aren’t warm enough to replace my smart wool etc. I don’t want to wear a ton of layers…

I wear them under wool or insulator tights. I don't find that compression feels like layers until I need to pull everything up after going to the bathroom!