whats the best material to wear as a base layer when hiking?

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whats the best material to wear as a base layer when hiking?

2007-10-08 03:31:59 · 3 answers · asked by taz17milo 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation

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Silk is nice and light and warm - the only natural fiber I'd recommend.
Polyester (in the form of Polypropylene, for example) wicks well.
No cotton. No wool.

The best would be a silk-weight polypropylene.

2007-10-09 08:16:21 · answer #1 · answered by KristenCO 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Trekmates mens vapour tech base layer t-shirt
Trekmates mens vapour tech long johns
Trekmates mens vapour tech long sleeve base layer

you also can get ladies wear has well

2007-10-08 03:43:44 · answer #2 · answered by Leo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

polypropylene is good so is silk just avoid cotton.

2007-10-08 10:00:14 · answer #3 · answered by snow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋