Thermal base layer

[Jody]

My partner got me a base layer last year which I think was from Aldi. I have the polyester type base layers from Decathlon etc but find them a bit sweaty and was wanting to find something like the one I was gifted. It is a Crane bamboo base layer. Its quite a heavy material but is very absorbent and comfy/soft to wear.

Anyone got any recommendations?

 

[Mrs M]

I always wear Canterbury cold gear, nice and light, not a bit sweaty, washes up well and dries fast .
Downside is they are pricey at around £30.
I did buy 2 last winter online for around £14 each though, just got to shop around.

 

[Milkfloat]

Merino wool sounds like the answer. Coincidently also found in Aldi, Decathlon etc.

 

[Jody]

Wool sounds like it will be itchy.

 

[MichaelW2]

Wool sounds like it will be itchy.

Merino wool comes in different grades. Superfine grade is not itchey, but pure superfine is hard to find. Chinese manufacturers usually dilute it with coarser grades or synthetics.
Chocholatefish have ceased their excellent superfine T-shirts because of poor supply from NZ, and seem to have closed shop.

I have used bamboo (from Bam). It is really comfy and has a nice feel, but takes ages to dry when wet. I would not recommend it for sweaty, outdoor winter use, but many people do.

 

[steveindenmark]

Marino wool base layers are not itchy in my experience. But I find if it is pure marino, it becomes pretty saggy. I like to have marino mixed with a synthetic.

 

[Citius]

My partner got me a base layer last year which I think was from Aldi. I have the polyester type base layers from Decathlon etc but find them a bit sweaty and was wanting to find something like the one I was gifted. It is a Crane bamboo base layer. Its quite a heavy material but is very absorbent and comfy/soft to wear.

Anyone got any recommendations?

Aldi base layers are probably about the best VFM base layers out there. I have 7 or 8 of them and wouldn't bother spending more on anything else. So, no other recommendation from me. The only downside is that they are only generally available during the cycle promotions and sell out pretty quickly...

 

[derrick]

Endura Ba Ba

 

[vickster]

High quality merino not itchy. I have one from rohan. Icebreaker I think are v good too

Depends on the depth of your pockets

I'd avoid mountain warehouse, their ones are itchy

 

[midliferider]

I am not the best person to answer this type of question as I am very conscious about the cost.
I bought 5 base layers, Campri, from Sports Direct for £10. Yes all 5 is £10.
It works fine for me. I only cycle about 30-50 miles on one day. On tours I only do about 600 Km over 7 days. Wash well. Dry in couple of hours.

 

[Mo1959]

I am not the best person to answer this type of question as I am very conscious about the cost.
I bought 5 base layers, Campri, from Sports Direct for £10. Yes all 5 is £10.
It works fine for me. I only cycle about 30-50 miles on one day. On tours I only do about 600 Km over 7 days. Wash well. Dry in couple of hours.

The Campri stuff is surprisingly good even although cheap. I bought a cheap (£5.99 if I remember correctly) padded jacket for walking the dog in the winter and it is the cosiest jacket I possess. Bit off topic I suppose, but just thought I would mention as cheapness doesn't always equate to poor quality.

 

[SavageHoutkop]

We have ChocolateFish (they have closed due to supply issues) and hubby's trialling BAM bamboo stuff.
For a very fine merino/polyester blend we found some Patagonia stuff ages ago.

 

[Jody]

Thanks for the advice. I called in at Aldi over the weekend but all I could find was Marino in large or above so going to check some of the other alternatives over the weekend.

Checked the ones your recommended Vickster but my pockets aren't that deep .

 

[sanddancer]

Aldi base layers are probably about the best VFM base layers out there. I have 7 or 8 of them and wouldn't bother spending more on anything else. So, no other recommendation from me. The only downside is that they are only generally available during the cycle promotions and sell out pretty quickly...

I have a few from lidl and aldi.
their ski, running, motorbiking, and other specials tend to have them too and all much similar

 

[raleighnut]

I've got a couple of Helly Hanson base layers left over from when I could hillwalk, seem fine on the bikes too.