Merino bass layer shirts

[ba5592]

Merino base layer shirts

What do you find as being the softest 150 +/- weight merino base layer tops? I have run some Kuiu, First Lite, Patagonia, and Smartwool and have found all of them itchy.

 

[motts]

I think my Icebreaker tops might be the softest, but they also tend to stretch out the most between washings. I've been very impressed with the tops I got from Black Ovis (they also regularly show up on camofire), they feel just about as soft as the Icebreakers but do a better job of retaining their shape.

 

[5MilesBack]

I think my Icebreaker tops might be the softest

I haven't found the KUIU or FL to be itchy at all, but I would agree.......my Icebreaker merino shirts are like wearing a soft cotton T-shirt.

 

[jolemons]

Blackovis on camofire is the way to go. I wish they had more colors bc they're perfect for hot weather everyday wear or working out.

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[cornfedkiller]

Blackovis on camofire is the way to go. I wish they had more colors bc they're perfect for hot weather everyday wear or working out.

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I recently bought a couple of the t-shirts and boxers, and I completely agree!

 

[JD619er]

I’ve tried all the brands mentioned and one that isn’t mention is ibex. They seem to be the softest.

 

[RockChucker30]

IME Minus33 is the best overall, icebreaker second, then the others.


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[fngTony]

From itchiest to softest of brands I’ve used. Marginal difference with the first three, Ice breaker, Kuiu, smart wool, Skre. I’m not bothered by wool and I still use an icebreaker shirt but the skre is extremely soft.

Interesting to see others rate icebreaker softer than I did. Is there something different about the stuff they make with the cabela’s label?

 

[5MilesBack]

Interesting to see others rate icebreaker softer than I did. Is there something different about the stuff they make with the cabela’s label?

My Icebreaker is the one that was Cabela's + Icebreaker branded that they discontinued. I bought 2 SS and 2 LS when they were clearing them out at $14.99 and $16.99. And they are super soft. I always found the Black Ovis and Patagonia just a tad scratchy.......maybe more like "grabs hairs". The FL just seems more course (not as soft) but still not itchy or grabby. The KUIU I just couldn't stand the smell of it when wet. Can't remember how soft or scratchy it was.

I also have Minus 33 bottoms, but my legs aren't very sensitive and they could care less what it feels like. But it appears to feel soft to my finger touch.