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The North Face Flashdry Baselayer –Crew Neck - Warm

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The North Face Flash Dry Baselayer is a polyester baselayer designed for medium to high intensity activity in cool to cold conditions and treated with an evaporative treatment called “Flash Dry.”



June 2013
SmartWool Teller Tech Tee

94

Powderchaser Steve loved the features SmartWool fit into their Teller Tech Tee, but it's the performance that won him over.



August 2012
Craft Zero Extreme Concept

94

The Craft Zero Extreme Concept provided one of the lightest layers we tested and especially did well in active performance activities.



July 2012
Rab MeCo 250 Midweight

95

The Rab MeCo Midweight is a high performance midweight baselayer designed to increase wicking and moisture transfer from the skin.



July 2012
Ibex Indie Zip T

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Powderchaser Steve's full test of the Ibex Indie Zip T.



Saturday, 11 February 2012
Ibex Woolies Zip T Stripe

94

A versatile item that can be used during warm single layer days as well as cool to cold days on the slopes for use as a base layer.



Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Redington RediLayer Wool Crew

89

Redington's focus is on fly-fishing. But as Powderchaser Steve finds out, the people behind the brand know a thing or two about baselayers as well.



December 2011
SmartWool Midweight Funnel Zip

90

From Bhutan to Boulder, Powderchaser Steve gets up close and personal with SmartWool's Midweight Funnel Zip.



November 2011
Cabela's Mock T-Neck

91

Cabela's baselayer collaboration with Polartec gets a full workout, and results in a fully impressed reviewer.



October 2011
Stoic Breathe Composite

89

Fall is here. Which means Powderchaser Steve is right on time with his Stoic Breathe Composite midweight review.



September 2011
L.L. Bean Polartec Power Dry Base Layer

82

Powderchaser Steve goes skiing, mountain biking, and then to the lab with L.L. Bean's Polartec Power Dry Base Layer. Here are the full results.



September 2011
Rab's MeCo 165

90

Powderchaser Steve gives Rab's MeCo 165 high marks for its superior breathability.



August 2011
Columbia Omni-Heat Baselayer

82

Powderchaser Steve takes Columbia's Omni-Heat baselayer to extremes, and returns to tell the tale of just how well it worked.



August 2011

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