Originally Posted by
Jarery
Wool feels the best, and has the largest temperature range in which it keeps you comfortable, but it retains moisture more.
Powerdry for base, wool for mid layer.
Oh and don't get the fleece version of powerdry for a base. Heres a sample of what I use.
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1191379498947
that's my choice also, but I usually save the zips for the midlayer, and use a crewneck next to skin, something like this.
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1191422675748
but zippered midlayers are great, the zipper let's you regulate temps a bit if you get too warm.
But the silkweight is perfect for the baselayer. it's light, and wicks and passes sweat on to the next layer quickly, keeping you from feeling damp, cold and clammy, which was the problem with other stuff I was using as baselayers.
then I use something like this for the midlayer.
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1191422466169
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1191422466175
or something like a midweight Smartwool.