Your first layer for hiking is a very personal choice. Some of us prefer the natural fabric of while others like high-performing . Those of us who love the feel of haven't historically had much to choose from, since it's not ideal for hiking – until this came along, that is.
This base layer has the soft feel of cotton making it extremely appealing to wear against your skin when you're out for a long day in the mountains, so you'll be astonished to learn it's actually made from polyester. That means hikers can enjoy all-day comfort and work up a sweat while staying warm and dry. This long-sleeved top has a casual fit and lots of stretch, which means it's extra comfy and still easy to layer when it gets cold out.
The graphic on the back makes it fun to wear with jeans as well as your favorite hiking pants. Add to all that it's very budget-friendly and made using 78% recycled content for a lighter footprint on the trails. All we can ask for is a men's version soon.
I received this base layer to test out on a trip to the Swiss Alps with Columbia and when I pulled it out, I had two thoughts: "It's so pretty!" and "Wait, is this made from cotton?" It isn't cotton, so I wore it in the Alps and have been wear it on every hike here in Scotland for the past month. Here’s how it performed: I tested a size small which is my usual size. Compared to my other base layers, it's a little loose so I thought it might run large, but looking at the pictures of it on the model at Columbia's we.
