I've stopped wearing merino base layers. The change wasn't deliberate, sudden, or driven by a deep concern for the wellbeing of rare sheep. Instead, it happened naturally over time, because the latest ...

It’s officially cozy season, so it’s the perfect time to shop for a new pair of the best base layers to wear under your ski clothes or winter hiking outfits. But with so many darn options and a huge ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more When I moved from the east coast to the Rocky Mountains years ago, I simply did not understand how to ...

A case can be made that base layers are the most important and underappreciated piece of a layering kit. Because it’s the layer that sits on your skin, it’s also the first line of discomfort should it ...

There’s no doubt that merino wool is an insulating rockstar among outdoorsmen and women. Thanks to its warmth, breathability, moisture-wicking, and odor-repelling performance, it has a massive fan ...

Picking the best long johns means finding base layers that match your activity and temperatures. Long underwear is ideal for long sits in a deer stand or over an expanse of tip-ups, and a decent base ...

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.

Cold? I bet we can fix that. Staying warm in any condition — the office, the commute, a ski slope or in the outdoors — starts with a good base layer. Here’s how to find the best ones for your ...

After a brief stint of allowing indoor dining with reduced capacity, New York City has once again limited restaurants to outside service, takeout, and delivery in response to rising COVID-19 rates.