Brynje super thermo top
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Fast but dim
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Yes! Just don't expect to look anything but rediculous.
I've got a long sleeve, a short sleeve and some long John's on polypropylene, and a short sleeve in merino.
The polypro works better, doesn't shrink, but does get smelly after a couple days.
I've got a couple hats too.
I've got a castelli mesh for summer cycling...super thin and mainly holes.
For high activity levels they're amazing under a thin windproof. Unzip and vent heat instantly. Zip up and you're warm again.
If it's colder you're always going to feel dry next to your skin. They wick amazingly well.
If you've not read the Andy Kirkpatrick blog I'll try and dig it up.
I've got a long sleeve, a short sleeve and some long John's on polypropylene, and a short sleeve in merino.
The polypro works better, doesn't shrink, but does get smelly after a couple days.
I've got a couple hats too.
I've got a castelli mesh for summer cycling...super thin and mainly holes.
For high activity levels they're amazing under a thin windproof. Unzip and vent heat instantly. Zip up and you're warm again.
If it's colder you're always going to feel dry next to your skin. They wick amazingly well.
If you've not read the Andy Kirkpatrick blog I'll try and dig it up.
Fast but dim
Adventurer
Beachlover
Moderator
My grandad used to swear by the original string vest ones… 
Seriously though, I recall @Fast but dim singing their praises some time back.
Edited to say @Fast but dim was quick out of the blocks with that reply!
Seriously though, I recall @Fast but dim singing their praises some time back.
Edited to say @Fast but dim was quick out of the blocks with that reply!
Fast but dim
Adventurer
Sometimes the old ideas are the best.
ElThomsono
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£50 for a polypropylene string vest?
MaC
Moderator
DIY.
Airtex is the kind of name to search.
Between five and eight pounds a metre delivered.
Like this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/27254998...5xMHGDj/w3wUmzERS3kO3HyyWsMM|tkp:BFBMruis9sth
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/27290918...CROrTbbJO0ONNzOmo%3D|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2047675
There is also a version that has no real 'holes' in it that is sold to make leotards for the girls doing gymnastics, swimming, etc., That stuff looks fine as Tshirts.
Airtex is the kind of name to search.
Between five and eight pounds a metre delivered.
Like this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/27254998...5xMHGDj/w3wUmzERS3kO3HyyWsMM|tkp:BFBMruis9sth
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/27290918...CROrTbbJO0ONNzOmo%3D|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2047675
There is also a version that has no real 'holes' in it that is sold to make leotards for the girls doing gymnastics, swimming, etc., That stuff looks fine as Tshirts.
Fast but dim
Adventurer
Not if you shop around 😉
That is a good article.
Planning to run a section of the Pennine way in March and I sweat like a pervert when running. I then start to chill off quickly when I stop so I need to sort my layering system out.
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Beachlover
Moderator
Apologies, but someone had to post this.
MaC
Moderator
Thon's a semmit
Well it's a semmit on a weejie.
Well it's a semmit on a weejie.
Saint-Just
Administrator
I heard from a reliable source that you don't sweat if you're a Royal pervert :devilish:
Oldtimer
Explorer
Colin Fletcher, (The Complete Walker, Thousand Mile Summer etc) used to tell a story of being issued with a string vest when a Commando in WW2. According to him, they were knitted in Cornwall by people experienced in net making. They acted under the official secrets act and knew that they were ma!ing a valuable contribution to the war effort but none of the knitters made any connection with what they were making and wearing apparel.
I inherited a couple from my father but found they sawed my nipples off.
I inherited a couple from my father but found they sawed my nipples off.
you could have made bigger circles around the nipple - it’s not like it would make it look worse!
I got the wool ones. Use them most of the winter with one or another merino base layers things over it. Very, very, very comfortable.
Got no evidence, as I've never tried one, but I suspect I'd make the polyprop ones pong a bit. I think Gower Ranger mentioned getting a polyprop one recently.
Got no evidence, as I've never tried one, but I suspect I'd make the polyprop ones pong a bit. I think Gower Ranger mentioned getting a polyprop one recently.
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Beachlover
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I have a feeling that there are shops, albeit not outdoor oriented ones that sell pre-cut items like this.
I have one of these and quite like it:
https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/product/view/id/1840586
I like to think the air gaps help in that string vest way and also the good length sleeves with thumb loops help!
I do have an old Lowe alpine dryflo long sleeve thermal and still think it’s the best though. I regret not buying more.
https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/product/view/id/1840586
I like to think the air gaps help in that string vest way and also the good length sleeves with thumb loops help!
I do have an old Lowe alpine dryflo long sleeve thermal and still think it’s the best though. I regret not buying more.
I do have a couple of merino ones but not being a royal means they don't work that well with running. I know folk use them but I don't like a soggy semmit. I have long sleeved nylon tops but they lack the warmth element.
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Fast but dim
Adventurer
Fast but dim
Adventurer
I'd go mesh base layer, shelled micropile zipped top... Rab vr, thin buffalo, or maybe just a windproof if it's warmer.
Really works. Easy to dump heat almost instantly.
AK has a few articles in the clothing section that cover it.
BorderReiver
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You could give BAM a try, bamboo viscose sports wear. Warm and comfortable, but as I can't run anymore I don't how it handles that kind of sweating.