What are the best loose base layers for running and hiking?
- Base layers come in many forms, but some outdoors enthusiasts do not want tight compression tops
Base layers are great to stay warm without overheating on your run or hike. A thin long-sleeved top is just the thing when you’re sweating in the cold. But you do not need the latest compression under-top.
Sometimes a loose-fitting garment is all you want. So check out some of the ones on offer in a store near you or online.
Lapasa Men’s Thermal Long John
The top comes with matching long john trousers if you’re on a really cold mission. Both are a fitted, but comfortably loose, fleece material. Some reviewers noted that the bottom half fits well, though the top is tighter than expected, so perhaps order a size up. Many reviewers note how comfortable the long johns were and used them for manual labour in cold environments, showing that the top is versatile and comfortable whether you are just running or moving your upper body.
Woolx Explorer
The 100 per cent merino wool top fits comfortably on the upper body but is not as loose as some. At least one reviewer noted they cling to the body without feeling constrictive.