Recommendations for light, warm, very comfortable women's long underwear?

[gatorsmom]

I'm asking for myself and another mom in our BSA troop. It appears our troop is going to be doing quite a bit of winter camping & hiking this fall and winter. Can you recommend your super light weight but warm and comfy under layers? I know there are quite a few ski moms and hiking/backpacking moms here. Your recommendations are greatly appreciated! The more comfortable i am, the less grumpy I will be about doing this stuff (what won't we do for our kids??). It's just not my cup of tea. TIA!

[trales]

I really like the newer wool blend ones more than my Patagonia ones. I have both smartwool and Kara Traa.

[gatorsmom]

I really like the newer wool blend ones more than my Patagonia ones. I have both smartwool and Kara Traa.

Smart wool and Kara Traa? Where do you buy them from?

[candaceb]

I live in the 32 Degrees ones from Costco all winter. I wear the shirts almost every day and the pants when I'll be outside for an extended time.

[o_mom]

The Costco ones (32 deg?). Also, you will need 2-3 sets for a weekend campout. You need to change into completely dry stuff every night before bed or you will get chilled. I typically will wear a set during the day, then change into a new set for sleeping and wear that set the next day. Change back to the original ones (that have been hanging in my tent) the next night.

I have a slightly thicker set that are C9 brand from Target as well.

[pakin]

Smart wool and Kara Traa? Where do you buy them from?

You can buy Kari Traa stuff at Amazon and Sierra. https://www.sierra.com/kari-traa~b~33702/

[Myira]

I live in the 32 Degrees ones from Costco all winter. I wear the shirts almost every day and the pants when I'll be outside for an extended time.

Same here!


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[lizzywednesday]

I used to really love silk thermals from Lands' End and LL Bean as a base layer, but agree you'll need multiple sets to stay warm - tech fibers, wool, and silk are great, but any retained, wicked sweat will freeze overnight and you won't be happy.

I have a lightweight wool blend base layer top from CuddlDuds that I like, but it's itchy so I've replaced it with a synthetic one with thumb-holes in the cuffs. (Thumb-hole cuffs are frickin' amazing, BTW.)

[lizzywednesday]

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[NCGrandma]

I used to really love silk thermals from Lands' End and LL Bean as a base layer, but agree you'll need multiple sets to stay warm - tech fibers, wool, and silk are great, but any retained, wicked sweat will freeze overnight and you won't be happy.

I have a lightweight wool blend base layer top from CuddlDuds that I like, but it's itchy so I've replaced it with a synthetic one with thumb-holes in the cuffs. (Thumb-hole cuffs are frickin' amazing, BTW.)

Interesting that silk has lost out to other fibers/blends. That has been my family’s go-to for years (especially for the especially sensitive family members).


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