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Rohan Basis T (2012)

£35.00

A super-soft base-layer with a loose fit and a scoop neck. The fabric is so soft to the touch that you’d swear it has merino in it, although actually it's made from a blend of polyester and elastane. It’s been treated with Rohan’s Dynamic Moisture Control finish, so it wicks sweat away quickly and keeps you dry in warm, humid ...

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Sprayway Solstice (2012)

£35.00

This base-layer is made from eco-friendly Cocona fabric, made from the activated carbon of recycled coconut shells. It’s really soft to the touch, and the activated carbon wicks away sweat very quickly indeed. It makes the fabric very breathable too. The carbon doesn’t do a lot to prevent bad odours, though – so unless you’re one of those women that ...

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Ice Breaker Chakra Zip (2012)

£63.00

Simply the warmest, softest, best-looking, most versatile base-layer on test. It’s got a high zip-neck collar which locks in warmth when you need it, and allows a welcome flow of air if you get too warm. The fit is form-fitting but not tight, so it feels just as comfortable underneath outer layers as it does on its own. Made from ...

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Montane Bionic Long Sleeve Crew Neck (2012)

£60.00

A really lightweight base-layer made from Sportwool – a unique fabric that blends the best properties of merino wool on the inside, and polyester on the outside. Merino wool excels at trapping water vapour perspiring from the skin, whilst polyester transports moisture to the outside, spreading it out so the fabric dries extremely fast. So this base-layer works just as ...

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EDZ Merino Wool (2012)

£40.00

A warm, thick, 100% merino wool base-layer, which for the first few wears will probably feel a little itchy. It won’t win any prizes for style, but definitely scores high for practicality. The fit is super-tight to trap warm air, and allows the fabric to wick away sweat easily too. Also, the body and arm lengths are long enough so ...

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Peter Storm Merino Base Layer Crew (2012)

£30.00

A really lightweight merino base-layer, with a bit of added polyester. It feels great next to the skin – soft, itch-free and not too tight – and even though the fabric is quite thin, it does a great job of trapping warmth. As you’d expect from a combination of polyester and merino, it’s very breathable and wicks away sweat really ...

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Arc’Teryx Rho LT Zip 2009

£75.00

Arc’Teryx has long been known as a purveyor of quality kit: they put a lot of thought into the workmanship of their products, and keep their gear lean and nonsense-free. The Arc’Teryx Rho LT Zip base layer is supremely comfortable: its fit is on the close side, forcing the soft-feeling microfleece layer against the skin for excellent wicking action; and ...

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Helly Hansen Hybrid Top 2009

£65.00

The Helly Hansen Hybrid Top base layer is very ‘engineered’: it’s one of a new wave of hybrid tops that use a range of materials in various areas for various purposes. This includes Helly’s three systems – Cool, Dry and Warm – in one feature-stacked top. The merino wool component to this base layer (27 per cent) is good at ...

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Marmot Midweight Long Sleeve 2009

£44.00

The Marmot Midweight Long Sleeve is an exceptionally light yet weirdly substantial-feeling base layer. Put it on and it’s warm, yet it wicks well. This is down to the Polartec Powerdry fabric, which is warm, slightly stretchy and good at managing moisture. It uses an ecologically aware ‘Upcycle’ policy, which utilises industrial cast-offs. This base layer also uses Cocona technology, ...

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Páramo Cambia Base Layer 2009

£40.00

The Páramo Cambia Base Layer is reversible, so it’s great value. One surface is for use in cold weather, and is pocked with small indents designed to trap air next to the skin. The other is for warmer conditions and is a dense, silky-smooth surface, which pulls sweat away from the skin. The top is comfortable, looser-fitting and has no ...

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Howies NBL Light Long Sleeve 2009

£40.00

The Howies NBL Light Long Sleeve base layer is the surprise of the test. Howies has long been established as a funky eco-fashion brand, but it also has good technical credentials – as attested by the many mountain bikers who have picked up on it. I suspect this is due to the cut: this top is very long, with a ...

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Patagonia Capilene 2 Zip 2009

£32.00

The Patagonia Capilene 2 Zip is a fine base layer: very light, with a loose fit that provides plenty of airflow, a relatively open weave that allows plenty of breathability, plus a good cut and a generous zip that means you won’t be overheating. Patagonia has used its own Capilene synthetic fabric, which wicks especially well and is treated with ...

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Lowe Alpine Lightweight DryFlo Zipneck 2009

£30.00

Lowe Alpine has excelled at producing base layers for many years, and the Lightweight Dryflo Zipneck is a fine exponent of this high quality. It’s exceptionally good at wicking away sweat, utilising different grades of polyester weave on the inside and outside of the fabric to draw moisture to the outside surface. The garment has an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) ...

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Keela ADS Long Sleeve Zip Top 2009

£20.00

The Keela ADS Long Sleeve Zip Top base layer is a steal at the price; if it was a tenner more it would still be a bargain. Keela is very good at backing up its fine reputation for affordable quality, and this base layer is a great example of a basic yet does-the-job piece of kit which outperforms many comparable ...

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Vaude Thermo Base LS Shirt 2009

£70.00

The Vaude Thermo Base LS Shirt base layer weighs 189g (size 46); closer fit; light; excellent wicking; very breathable; antibacterial treatment; Bluesign ecological standards; perspiration zones aid moisture movement; good stretch; really durable. But incredibly expensive; cut shorter than some; only available in white or black (the former is not ideal for summer and the latter shows dirt). (01165) 510660; ...

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Salomon Merino II Zip Tech Tee 2009

£60.00

The Salomon Merino II Zip Tech Tee base layer weighs 159g (men’s S); closer fit; merino wool aids warmth, giving the best of both worlds in theory; good cuffs and close-fitting collar; very comfortable against skin; wicks well; light; quick-drying. But zip a bit short; shortish sleeves and hem; only 20% merino, so name could mislead; pricy. (01276) 404860; www.salomonsports.com

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Mammut Longsleeve All Year Base Layer 2009

£50.00

The Mammut Longsleeve All Year Base Layer weighs 148g (men’s S); closer fit; uses three fabrics (including merino wool) on key zones and vulnerable areas; rougher seams on outside; excellent wicking; quick-drying; feels durable; zip version £60. But closer fit than many others, and fabric has little stretch, so ensure freedom of movement before buying; styling may scare some off. ...

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Haglöfs 021 Zip Polo 2009

£45.00

The Haglöfs 021 Zip Polo base layer weighs 186g (men’s S); closer fit; excellent wicking performance so good for hot weather; thumb loops; Polygiene odour control; cut to prevent cold spots; excellent zip; comfortable collar; warm; longer cut. But it’s covered in visible seams (though they are off the main chafe zones); only available in black, so heats in the ...

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GoLite DryMove BL-2 Zip 2009

£35.00

The GoLite DryMove BL-2 Zip base layer weighs 181g (men’s M); closer fit; good use of fabric panels on back for moisture management; impressive performance in heat and cold; zip has comfort flap; no labels to rub. But shorter sleeves; seams running down back and over shoulder may annoy with a rucksack; synthetic fabric quite rough against skin. (01827) 60282; ...

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Highlander Bamboo Base Layer 2009

£18.00

The Highlander Bamboo Base Layer weighs 174g (men’s S); closer fit; superb price; excellent wicking abilities; very comfy; soft fabric with a generous cut at rear and plenty of stretch; bamboo fabric has natural antibacterial properties to reduce odour. But its simple styling won’t appeal to everyone; no zip; black colour (blue for women) not ideal in the sun. (01506) ...

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Haglöfs Oz Pullover 2008

£170.00

The Haglöfs Oz Pullover is an extremely popular jacket that is ideal if low weight is your main priority. It uses Gore-Tex Paclite fabric so high levels of waterproofness and breathability are ensured, while the simple design means there are fewer seams, which further improves breathability and makes the most of the weight advantage of Paclite. It is a smock ...

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Lowe Alpine Fairview Pant

£110.00

The Gore Paclite fabric used in these waterproof overtrousers is really lightweight (the trousers only weigh 175g), making them ideal for stowing in your rucksack in case of downpours. They will also pack down really small, so they won’t take up valuable space, which means you can use a smaller pack, thereby saving more weight! The waist is fully elasticated ...

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Haglöfs Oz Pullover

£170.00

This multi-activity jacket is incredibly lightweight and absolutely the only one worth having if you want to travel as light as possible. It is built around Gore Paclite fabric so high levels of waterproofs and breathability are ensured, while the simple design also means there are fewer seams, which further improves breathability. It is a smock design with minimal features ...