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Comparing Long Underwear for Women

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Price $165 List
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$99.00 at REI
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$75 List$79.93 at REI
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Pros Warm and cozy, body-mapped technology improves breathability, gusseted crotch for increased range of motion, feminine fit that's true to size, odor resistantSupersoft Polartec fabric, superior breathability, excellent warmth, great fit that enhances mobility, recycled fabricAffordable, high waist adds extra warmth, solid thermoregulation, very flattering fit, easy to layer, full coverage, odor-freeLightweight, versatile, ample warmth, great fit and waistband, soft synthetic fabric, thigh pocketExcellent warmth, soft elastic waistband, odor-free, high waisted design for additional coverage
Cons Expensive, perforated fabric subject to durability issuesQuestionable durability, fabric holds odorMerino blend lacks comfort and softness of 100% Merino Wool, light-colored fabrics can show sweat and moisturePricey, merrow seams accumulate fuzz from frictionThicker fabric doesn't breathe as well in warm climates, fabric shows signs of wear after minimal use, longer drying speed
Bottom Line 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 skinA high-performing long underwear bottom that traps a ton of warmth while releasing any excessive moisture created during cool to cold weather activityAn 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 ownThis lightweight synthetic long underwear bottom can do it all, thick enough to perform on its own or within your cold weather kitThese heavyweight 100% Merino wool bottoms offer superior warmth and comfort at a fraction of the cost
Rating Categories Icebreaker 260 Zone... Patagonia Capilene... Ridge Merino Aspect... Arc'teryx Rho Bottom Ridge Merino Invers...
Warmth (25%)
9.0
8.5
7.0
7.5
9.0
Breathability (20%)
9.0
9.0
8.0
8.0
7.0
Comfort and Fit (20%)
8.5
8.0
9.5
9.0
7.5
Durability (15%)
7.0
6.5
7.0
6.5
7.0
Drying Speed (10%)
6.0
8.5
8.0
8.0
5.5
Layering Ability (10%)
8.0
7.0
8.5
7.5
8.0
Specs Icebreaker 260 Zone... Patagonia Capilene... Ridge Merino Aspect... Arc'teryx Rho Bottom Ridge Merino Invers...
Material 100% Merino wool 92% Recycled polyester, 8% spandex 80% Merino Wool, 14% nylon, 6% spandex 84% Polyester, 16% elastane 100% Merino wool
Listed Fabric Weight (g/m²) 260 g/m² 129 g/m² 240 g/m² 190 g/m² 270 g/m²
Weight Class Midweight Midweight Midweight Lightweight Heavyweight
Measured Weight (size Small) 6.69 oz 4.90 oz 6.74 oz 4.80 oz 7.36 oz
Cuts Avaliable Full length Full length, boot length Full length Full length Full length
Smelly Over Time? No Yes No Yes No
Odor Control Fabric Naturally odor resistant HeiQ Fresh Naturally odor resistant Yes, Torrent Naturally odor resistant