Comparing Long Underwear for Women
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Price | $150 List Check Price at REI | $165 List | Check Price at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers | $80 List $79.99 at Amazon | $75 List |
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Pros | Efficient breathability, body-mapping technology for excellent thermoregulation, gusseted crotch for increased range of motion, stylish, great fit with high waist, soft and cozy, year-round use | Warm and cozy, body-mapped technology improves breathability, gusseted crotch for increased range of motion, feminine fit that's true to size, odor resistant | Supersoft Polartec fabric, superior breathability, excellent warmth, great fit that enhances mobility, recycled fabric | Affordable, super warm, wool is super soft and odor free, loose fit is true to size, no durability issues or pilling | Affordable, high waist adds extra warmth, solid thermoregulation, very flattering fit, easy to layer, full coverage, odor-free |
Cons | Expensive, perforated fabric subject to durability issues, not the best choice for mellow winter activities | Expensive, perforated fabric subject to durability issues | Questionable durability, fabric holds odor | Wool stretches out and loses structure, thick bottoms require more room beneath outer layers and in ski boots | Merino blend lacks comfort and softness of 100% Merino Wool, light-colored fabrics can show sweat and moisture |
Bottom Line | This outstanding 100% Merino wool design is the perfect layer for high-output cold-weather mountain pursuits | Designed with high-intensity winter sports in mind, these 100% Merino bottoms offer a ton of warmth, an emphasis on breathability, and ultimate comfort next to skin | A high-performing long underwear bottom that traps a ton of warmth while releasing any excessive moisture created during cool-to-cold weather activity | Though not the most breathable or fastest to dry, these bottoms prioritize warmth and comfort above all else | An excellent Merino Wool long underwear bottom that is versatile enough to be layered into your cold weather kit and stylish enough to be worn on its own |
Rating Categories | Icebreaker 200 Zone... | Icebreaker 260 Zone... | Patagonia Capilene... | Minus33 Franconia M... | Ridge Merino Aspect... |
Warmth (25%) | |||||
Breathability (20%) | |||||
Comfort and Fit (20%) | |||||
Durability (15%) | |||||
Drying Speed (10%) | |||||
Layering Ability (10%) | |||||
Specs | Icebreaker 200 Zone... | Icebreaker 260 Zone... | Patagonia Capilene... | Minus33 Franconia M... | Ridge Merino Aspect... |
Measured Weight (Size Small) | 5.63 oz | 6.69 oz | 4.90 oz | 7.52 oz | 6.74 oz |
Material | 100% Merino wool | 100% Merino wool | 92% recycled polyester, 8% Spandex | 100% Merino wool | 80% Merino wool, 14% nylon, 6% Spandex |
Insulation Weight Class | Lightweight | Midweight | Midweight | Midwewight | Midweight |
Smelly Over Time? | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Odor Control Fabric | Naturally odor resistant | Naturally odor resistant | HeiQ Fresh | Naturally odor resistant | Naturally odor resistant |
Cuts Avaliable | Full-length | Full length | Full-length, boot-length | Full-length | Full-length |
Listed Fabric Weight (g/m²) | 200 g/m² | 260 g/m² | 129 g/m² | 235 g/m² | 240 g/m² |
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