base layers for the skinny and sweaty
I'm in search of a new lightweight base layer.
I tour mostly in Washington where it's damp and not that cold, and I seem to run hot, I especially sweat a lot on the way up. For the climb I generally wear a base layer with a BD Alpine Start hoody on top (fantastic jacket for this purpose). I have at times used a thin merino base layer, but I think it's not breathable enough. I also use an ancient Helly Hansen Lifa polypro top which breathes well, will apparently never die, yet may someday kill me as it's stench continues to gain power over the years.
I've heard good stuff about Patagonia's modern capilene, including their lightest "cool daily" or whatever. But it seems everything Patagonia makes fits me like a garbage bag. I'm 6'2", 170 lbs, and usually try to fit into a medium. Patagonia's limbs are too short and the rest of the garment flaps around.
So I'm looking for something that fits well and preferably minimizes stink. Can anybody recommend a top with both the fit and fabric I'm looking for? Has HH Lifa improved in any way in the last 20 years?
that's all i can think of, but i'm sure there's something else...
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