Trail 11/08 Midweight LS Zip Neck Base Layer

One of the most underrated yet most important pieces of clothing is the humble base layer, which can wick the sweat away from the skin to keep the wearer warm and dry. There are plenty to choose from, but if you buy the right one, you can wear it all year, year after year. This Marmot option is made from Polartec Powerdry, like many other garments, and this is a proven performer. It benefits from Cocona, which is a natural environmentally friendly product made from coconut that controls odour and does not wash out. The material is also about twice as fast-drying as a standard polyester base layer. Stylewise you get long sleeves and a zip neck, making this ideal for year-round use. Also the seams are very smooth to prevent chafing. It’s just about perfect, and as these garments last for tens of years the price is a bargain. Nothing wrong here as this is a well-proven performer … just buy it! Verdict: An essential, quick-drying garment to keep you warm and dry while maximizing the control of condensation when wearing a waterproof.