Patagonia Capilene Underwear

Pros: It keeps you very, very comfortable.
Cons: Expensive but worth it.

(Okay, I saw that some other folks were having an "underwear write-off," and though I didn't get an official invitation to the party, I thought, "Hey- I wrote about underwear once- and it was about a very practical kind too- the kind your need for...

Pros: Lightweight, moisture wicking fabric that looks good and feels great
Cons: Pricey, holds mild odors, can be itchy to sensitive skin

So, you really did it, eh? You completed the application, filmed a 3-minute videotape, applied for a passport, and searched through dozens of photo albums to find that perfect 2” x 2” picture of your sporty-lookin’ self. Tell me you laid down 16 Big...

Pros: light weight, warm, good looking
Cons: none

My wife got me a Patagonia Capilene long underwear top for Christmas, and I am very pleased with this gift.

-- It's lightweight and flexible. You don't even realize you have that extra layer on. I've owned cotton long underwear before and it...

Pros: Great First Layer
Cons: Lots of $$$$

I normally don't get very excited about long underwear but Patagonia's Capilene is a longstanding staple in my outdoor wardrobe. Essentially as I understand it, according to their literature in their catalogs (btw, these catalogs are worth getting for...

Pros: Keeps you dry and comfortable
Cons: Patagonia leans towards the expensive but always well worth it.

I do quite a bit of snowboarding and outdoors
work and know the necessity of keeping dry and
warm. There is nothing worse then standing in a
pair of wet underwear for hours on end. These
capilene underwears from Patagonia are...

Pros: Durable, great for long hikes
Cons: how much does that shirt cost? $$$

I realize not everyone out there is as crazy about the outdoors as I am. All my friends think I am going to start living outside with the birds and the snakes soon. Well, at least I will be prepared. If you are skiing or hiking, capilene is the way to...

Pros: Lightweight, excellent wicking, toasty warm, and fantastic durability.
Cons: Hmmmm... that's a toughie. I really can't think of any!

Up above the Arctic Circle is no place to end up with chilled buttocks... but since I was headed for North Norway (and because I do not find military issue cold weather underwear comfortable, although it does the job), I purchased several sets of...

Pros: Excellent base layer for cold weather running, excellent wicking ability
Cons: High price (but it is worth it!)

About ten years ago my sister gave me a mid-weight capilene top as well as a lightweight top. They are excellent garments for active outdoor activities.

I especially enjoy wearing my capilene when running in cold weather. Here in Mississippi...

Pros: Patagonia products are unsurpassed for outdoor performance.
Cons: Capilene and other synthetics cause and attract offensive body odor. Pricey.

I own Capilene tank tops and Patagonia expedition weight long undershirts which may or may not be made of Capilene (can't remember). The long undershirts are THE BEST for keeping warm on cold days, keeping moisture from accumulating against your body...

Pros: all in all, the best performer of them all
Cons: could wick moisture a little better...

Everyone knows a good base layer is essential for proper layering. It has to be fast drying, comfortable, durable, fast wicking, and have appropriate insulating characteristics.
As an avid skiier I have gone through many brands of midweights:...

Pros: wicks sweat off body, great first layer
Cons: holds in your body odor

I am a hiker. The biggest problem that we as outdoorsmen/women have is proper layering. Starting off your hike cold and somewhat motivated then as you get moving your body temp rises and you need to shed those layers to keep comfortable. The...

Pros: light, warm, comfortable, durable
Cons: expensive

I own a wallace berry three button heavyweight Capilene shirt. I bought it five years ago and continue to wear it almost every week. From a performance aspect, it is very warm, light and comfortable. It is still soft even though it is so old. When it...

Pros: Warm and lightweight base layer for skiing
Cons: None

I bought a midweight capilene top for skiing on patagonia's web site (www.patagonia.com) and it worked very well as a base layer for cold weather skiing in Utah. I didn't get sweaty when working hard and found it to be very comfortable close to my skin....

Pros: lightweight, durable, wonderfully eco-responsible company
Cons: the stank is somethin' awful!

i LOVE patagonia - it is a great company making great tried-and-true products. its hard to go wrong when buying something from them.

that said....i own several items of capiline and let me say that these undergarments seek and covet body odor!...

Pros: Lightweight, very soft to the touch, excellent wicking, quick drying
Cons: Cost (get them as gift), your girlfriend will want a set

It was mid-January in Michigan's Upper Peninsula when two of my friends had the bright idea of going camping near Copper Harbor. For those of you who have never been there, let me tell you about the place. There are only 30 year-round residents who...