TOBE Women's Hipsters Base

Women's Merino Hipsters Base

Everything you wear on the mountain can make a difference, from the shell on the outside to the undergarments. So when it comes to keeping yourself warm through layering make sure you start at the right place. TOBE's Merino Wool Hipsters are a great way to control perspiration and wick it away from the skin for a comfortable ride.

The Base Layer

The base layer is the next-to-skin layer, which means that more than any other layer, the base layer helps regulate your body temperature by moving perspiration away from your skin. Perspiration trapped inside your clothing can leave you chilled and damp regardless of how well your shell layer fends off the rain and snow.

Keeping dry is important to maintaining a cool body temperature in the summer and avoiding hypothermia in the winter. If you've ever worn a cotton T-shirt under your raincoat while hiking, you probably remember feeling wet and clammy, even though you weren't getting wet from the rain itself. Cotton is an example of a fabric that retains perspiration and leaves you wet and uncomfortable with the chills.

For outdoor comfort, your base layer should be made of merino wool. Rather than absorbing moisture, these fabrics transport (or wick) perspiration away from your skin, dispersing it on the outer surface where it can evaporate. The result: you stay drier even when you sweat, and your shirt dries faster afterwards. Base layers in conjunction with TOBE's Sympatex outer shells keeps you dry inside and out.

Performance:

• Perfect for high-level activity
• Great moisture regulation
• Flat-knitted
• Optimized design with few seams
• Year round application
• Smooth elastic waistband