Scouting, Volume 97, Number 5, November-December 2009 Page: 40
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© GREAT GEAR
BY STEPHEN REGENOLD
Early Warming Systems
Base layers so cozy you'll think you've grown fur.
YOUR GRANDPA CALLED THEM "long johns!' Or maybe he wore one of
those button-up outfits known as a union suit. Your dad referred to his
thermal cotton skivvies as simply long underwear.
But today you—oh, 21st-century hiker—wear next-to-skin technical
base layers. They wick sweat. They breathe. They serve as your second skin
and your first layer of defense from the worst chill winter can blow your way.
And, no, your base layers don't have a flap that buttons shut on the butt.
The base layer collection here, made from polyester, merino wool, and
fibers laced with volcanic minerals, includes some of the outdoor industry's
most innovative pieces of apparel to date.
These tops and tights insulate against the cold. When you're active, they move
sweat and moisture away from the body to keep you dry.
One of the items, the Helly Hansen One top, features fibers made to mimic
polar bear fur. It's a mix of technology and nature even grandpa would admire.
STEPHEN REGENOLD writes "The GearJunkie?a column on outdoors equipment
that can be seen at gearjunkie.com.
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ER*DECEMBER 2009
GOLITE DRIMOVE BL
GOLITE.COM
New for fall 2009, the DriMove Baselayer
("BL") line employs a cutting-edge fabric
that embeds volcanic minerals in its thread
fibers. Called Cocona Minerale, the natural
additive is touted to increase everything
from wicking and UV protection to odor
control. Bonus: Because Minerale is
embedded in the fabric, it won't wash off or
wear out. The GoLite DriMove BL line comes
in three levels of warmth and has products
like the BL-1 short-sleeve top that start at
$38. The warmest top, the BL-3 (pictured),
adds synthetic fleece on the inside to bolster
heat retention for your core. The company's
corresponding BL tights feature the same
volcanic-mineral fabric and cost $45.
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