Brynje super thermo top

[noddy]

Have read good things about the Rab and often pondered a Buffalo, need to find a stockist in Aberdeen to try one.

G

I got one of them VRs second hand. Took several washes to get rid of the aftershave, but it works great. See if you can find the Rab Flash things on sale.

I'd like a hooded Buffalo. It'd be ideal here. Never seem to have the cash and inclination at the same time though. Expecting cold weather to return on Wednesday

 

[Fast but dim]

Have read good things about the Rab and often pondered a Buffalo, need to find a stockist in Aberdeen to try one.

G

Buffalo costs far too much now. Keep an eye on marketplace/ eBay for mardale....

 

[MaC]

A lot of folk have Buffalo kit that never gets used though. I you don't ask, you don't receive.....we could do with a Wanted section perhaps ?

 

[Templogin]

Have read good things about the Rab and often pondered a Buffalo, need to find a stockist in Aberdeen to try one.

G

The outdoors shop in Union Square next to Costa used to stock them. Not sure if they do now. I have certainly tried one on in there.

 

[Winnet]

That is Cotswold and they have moved slightly into the leisure market. I think Craigdon do them, need ro check. I prefer the Montane Extreme smock but my son swapped it for his Snugpack one, I didn't get on with it. I do like the Buffalo active shirt but the price and not being able to try one has stopped me so far.

As per normal, I more than likely have jackets that would do the job nicely but that is not the point.

G

 

[Fast but dim]

Is there much benefit of the byrnje over any other cheap plastic based mesh top?

Not really. The brynje mesh tops have a slightly furry texture to the fibre, which I'm guessing helps with wicking. I've got a few cycling mesh base layers that are 90% as good.


https://www.tradeinn.com/trekkinn/e...UPR5Wiu9FeNw7Pbp7YwaAqIrEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-c...bfaEkhPnIAm9jTb9K-oaAl1VEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Here you go...I've got both. The Castelli one is the better of the two. More of a summer layer though.

As long as you have a fully open mesh you'll ge the benefits

 

[noddy]

The thing that puts me off about pressing Pay Now for a Buffalo is the sizing yarns I hear. Any number of diverging opinions on what size to get. Size up. Size down. Regular size. All with perfectly rationalized arguments and real life experiences (well, maybe). But, all contradictory. Never seen cheap shipping for one. Usually between £40-£60. Don't want to have to do that twice.

 

[Stew]

I have the alpkit version of the buffalo. Got a few bits of other alpkit and I’m a medium in those and everything else in life. The buffalo-esque top from them had to be sent back and switched to a small!

 

[Fast but dim]

IMO buffalo etc tops have to be tight to work, plus worn next to skin, or over a mesh base...
https://www.andy-kirkpatrick.com/articles/view/the_best_softshell_in_the_world

 

[bushwacker]

String vests and airtex make my nipples sore. I'll never breast feed again.

 

[Saint-Just]

Never seen cheap shipping for one. Usually between £40-£60. Don't want to have to do that twice.

have you looked if Amazon sells them? If yes, buy a couple (2 sizes), return the one that doesn’t fit or both if you know where to get a better price. Returns are free.

 

[Gower Ranger]

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.

Yeah, I have two of the Brynje "gay bar" polyprop tops. I got them fairly well discounted via a mate.

I find them superb in every respect other than the aesthetic: my wife finds it hilarious.

Since I am apparently not smelly (I'm not Prince Andrew or anything, I just don't get too whiffy) there has been no issue with odour, so I can't comment.

They work very well for me under zip-fronted layers. Too hot? Unzip, show the world my gay Rab look and I cool off in no time.

 

[Stew]

Not really. The brynje mesh tops have a slightly furry texture to the fibre, which I'm guessing helps with wicking. I've got a few cycling mesh base layers that are 90% as good.


https://www.tradeinn.com/trekkinn/e...UPR5Wiu9FeNw7Pbp7YwaAqIrEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-c...bfaEkhPnIAm9jTb9K-oaAl1VEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Here you go...I've got both. The Castelli one is the better of the two. More of a summer layer though.

As long as you have a fully open mesh you'll ge the benefits

i think I’m going to give this a try for the bottom layer of paddling kit under a drysuit.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07GBZSP1C/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A399GLLFWVVGAL&psc=1

Gets a bit damp from sweat and while it’s not going to go away completely as mine isn’t breathable, it might be more comfy.

 

[Stew]

i think I’m going to give this a try for the bottom layer of paddling kit under a drysuit.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07GBZSP1C/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A399GLLFWVVGAL&psc=1

Gets a bit damp from sweat and while it’s not going to go away completely as mine isn’t breathable, it might be more comfy.

Turned up the other day. Bit tight on the neck but a bit of stretching seems to have settled it to a better fit. While I’m not using it as a visible layer, it’s made in a way that it doesn’t look as obviously string vest which is nice! Haven’t had chance to try it paddling yet but wore it on a walk and it was promising - noticeably warmer without feeling stuffy.

 

[Gower Ranger]

Yesterday, for the first time, I went "double Brynje"!

Two day shooting comp on a high, exposed Welsh hillside.

We had some pro-shooters from Canada and they were complaining about the cold (I think mainly because they assumed it would be warm compared to home so not the right clothing.)

I was cold but OK on the Saturday, wearing one Brynje mesh top and three thin thermal layers over the top. Fleece on top of that and then Ridgeline waterproof/windproof layer. Added extra Brynje yesterday (and another layer of thermal leggings) and I was comfortable.

It's a balancing act between enough layers and flexibilty to get in "yoga positions" for some stages.

Lugging pack and rifle between stages gets you overheated quickly so the unzip/shed heat option is vital.

I got home on Saturday and looked online for the Brynje mesh leggings but decided I can't justify the expense right now.

 

[Winnet]

I still have to try mine in anger but the weather is meant to turn soon.

G

 

[Nice65]

Yesterday, for the first time, I went "double Brynje"!

Two day shooting comp on a high, exposed Welsh hillside.

We had some pro-shooters from Canada and they were complaining about the cold (I think mainly because they assumed it would be warm compared to home so not the right clothing.)

I was cold but OK on the Saturday, wearing one Brynje mesh top and three thin thermal layers over the top. Fleece on top of that and then Ridgeline waterproof/windproof layer. Added extra Brynje yesterday (and another layer of thermal leggings) and I was comfortable.

It's a balancing act between enough layers and flexibilty to get in "yoga positions" for some stages.

Lugging pack and rifle between stages gets you overheated quickly so the unzip/shed heat option is vital.

I got home on Saturday and looked online for the Brynje mesh leggings but decided I can't justify the expense right now.

The Canadians probably didn’t realise the effect of humidity. Damp cold air feels really cold, it’s much drier in parts of Canada.

I met a Polish bloke the other day, we were both shivering waiting to pick up grandchildren from school. He left Gatwick fully togged up in British 2° damp cold, to arrive in dry Poland at -7° and had to strip right down.

 

[benp1]

Of the MANY base layers I have, and I wear them regularly, the Brynje is comfortably the most functional. It looks terrible so you have to wear it under something, I sometimes wear it under another base layer, but it works brilliantly. I use it for watersport too. Have the LS and SS versions

 

[Winnet]

Used it once so far for a run and like it.

G

 

[ElThomsono]

Is anyone else being drawn in by the mystery of a £50 plastic string vest?

 

[Nice65]

Is anyone else being drawn in by the mystery of a £50 plastic string vest?

I‘m pleased to say I’m not. I have been whisked off too many times by sheer () excitement and hype, and spent unnecessarily large sums on things I don’t really need. This I don’t really need.

 

[noddy]

I remain Bry-curious

 

[benp1]

I had an interesting evening in a cheese fondue place in Chamonix. I'd been mountaineering during the day and I didn't bother getting changed. I was wearing the brynje LS top and a softshell jacket over the top. I spent the whole evening absolutely roasting because it was rather warm inside and I couldn't risk taking my jacket off!

Seriously though, it's the best baselayer I have in terms of functionality

 

[Greg]

I wish I had known about these sooner. I am prone to over heating and this kind of thing sounds perfect to combat that.

A bonus that extends the period of the year where people can see my nipples :ROFLMAO:

 

[Fast but dim]

I had an interesting evening in a cheese fondue place in Chamonix. I'd been mountaineering during the day and I didn't bother getting changed. I was wearing the brynje LS top and a softshell jacket over the top. I spent the whole evening absolutely roasting because it was rather warm inside and I couldn't risk taking my jacket off!

Seriously though, it's the best baselayer I have in terms of functionality

I thought you were going to say you got shitfaced and spent the night dancing to right said Fred in saloppetts and a string vest