Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Building that ski outfit begins, of course, with the base layer. You want the base layer—also called long underwear or thermals—to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In addition to moisture transport, these base layers help keep some of your body’s heat close, so you don’t have to bundle up like ...

Base layers are truly the unsung heroes of outdoor apparel. Although tucked away under layers of fancy Gore-Tex and Primaloft, these hidden soldiers play a critical role in trapping and regulating ...

Base layers for men often don’t get the same sexy headlines, bleeding-edge technological advances, or eye-bulging price points as their outer layers counterparts. But your next-to-skin layer is just ...

A longtime favorite of outdoorsy people and knitwear designers, merino wool is a high-quality natural fiber that will keep you warm without getting sweaty or stinky. While it makes for gorgeous ...

A good merino base layer might be an investment, but it's certainly worth it for its temperature-regulating, moisture-wicking properties that keep you comfortably warm and dry. Whether you're an ...

I am not prone to superlatives, but here’s one I feel confident dropping: If you ski, three-quarter-length base layer bottoms are an absolute must. I come by this strong belief not only from my own ...

Smartwool base layers are a must if you live in a cold climate or vacation in snowy destinations. The brand's apparel and accessories are all made of 100 percent sustainably sourced merino wool, which ...

Earlier this year, I took the trip of a lifetime to Lapland, a winter wonderland above Finland’s Arctic Circle. Most of my time was spent with snow crunching under my winter boots, the Northern Lights ...