I melted my light base layer :( Suggestions for cheap replacement? - Snowboarding Forum

Jenzo · 12-04-2011, 11:19 PM

I loved this base layer, North Face Hypoglycemic with hollow noodle technology (something like that

). Anyways I got it off Steep n Cheap with a big order for, well, cheap and to replace it is 50$ CND. Any suggestions for a very light base layer that is not too expensive? In the future I shall read the tags before drying.

fattrav · 12-04-2011, 11:36 PM

Bonfire fusion base layer $25 on trusnow.

Maybe try backcountry, evo or dogfunk and see if there are any heavily reduced ones. I'm a big fan of Dakine base layers. They are warm and wick moisture well IMO. I've also got a button team base layer which is also pretty damned good as well.

Jenzo · 12-04-2011, 11:43 PM

Cool thanks, ya Trusnow has a big selection. I'll try out the Bonfires and buy some Dakine for the man.

fattrav · 12-05-2011, 03:07 AM

Two of the Dakine ones they have advertised for the guys, I already have, and am sure I got them for something silly like $10ea season before last...

I have a sessions lightweight as well, I wouldnt recommend it though, they pill fairly easy and feel cheap.

SimonB · 12-05-2011, 05:44 AM

Costco got merino wool top and bottom for 39.99 each. Bought some and they seem great for the price.

wrathfuldeity · 12-05-2011, 06:13 AM

There's base layer stuff all the time at thrift stores for $2-4

john doe · 12-05-2011, 06:35 AM

Walmart carries lightweight Polyester base layers for $9 a piece. Sams Club may have Omni wool base layers for ~$20. Merino wool and poly mix but they are more mid weight.

moondoggy · 12-05-2011, 09:07 AM

i have a couple of Under Armour base layer i wear for snowboarding. if it's not too cold, i would just wear a normal UA gym short sleeve shirt. if it's really cold, i wear the long sleeve cold gear compress (from the hockey section). both really lightweight and draws the sweat away from the skin.

Jenzo · 12-05-2011, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrathfuldeity

There's base layer stuff all the time at thrift stores for $2-4

Ya but probably cotton and basic polyesters from Walmart. I can live with that but I liked the amazingly light feel of the hollow noodles.

**HoboMaster** · 12-05-2011, 10:50 AM

Well, don't feel too bad, last week I melted the ass off my pants. I didn't think floor heater grills got that hot

12-04-2011, 11:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jenzo Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vernon, BC Posts: 819	I melted my light base layer :( Suggestions for cheap replacement? I loved this base layer, North Face Hypoglycemic with hollow noodle technology (something like that ). Anyways I got it off Steep n Cheap with a big order for, well, cheap and to replace it is 50$ CND. Any suggestions for a very light base layer that is not too expensive? In the future I shall read the tags before drying.

12-04-2011, 11:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
fattrav Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,057	Bonfire fusion base layer $25 on trusnow. Maybe try backcountry, evo or dogfunk and see if there are any heavily reduced ones. I'm a big fan of Dakine base layers. They are warm and wick moisture well IMO. I've also got a button team base layer which is also pretty damned good as well. __________________ Never Summer SL153 & Atomic Hatchet 159 Burton CO2 Nitro Teams

12-05-2011, 03:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
fattrav Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,057	Two of the Dakine ones they have advertised for the guys, I already have, and am sure I got them for something silly like $10ea season before last... I have a sessions lightweight as well, I wouldnt recommend it though, they pill fairly easy and feel cheap. __________________ Never Summer SL153 & Atomic Hatchet 159 Burton CO2 Nitro Teams Last edited by fattrav; 12-05-2011 at 03:09 AM.

12-05-2011, 06:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
wrathfuldeity Resident poet Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bham Posts: 2,701	There's base layer stuff all the time at thrift stores for $2-4 __________________

12-05-2011, 06:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
john doe Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,245	Walmart carries lightweight Polyester base layers for $9 a piece. Sams Club may have Omni wool base layers for ~$20. Merino wool and poly mix but they are more mid weight. __________________ 2011 Smokin Buck Ferton 155 2013 Flow NX2-SE 2013 Flow Hylite boa Burton Stagger pants/jacket Smith I/O

12-04-2011, 11:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jenzo Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vernon, BC Posts: 819	Cool thanks, ya Trusnow has a big selection. I'll try out the Bonfires and buy some Dakine for the man.

12-05-2011, 05:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
SimonB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Quebec, QC Posts: 326	Costco got merino wool top and bottom for 39.99 each. Bought some and they seem great for the price.

12-05-2011, 09:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
moondoggy Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 62	i have a couple of Under Armour base layer i wear for snowboarding. if it's not too cold, i would just wear a normal UA gym short sleeve shirt. if it's really cold, i wear the long sleeve cold gear compress (from the hockey section). both really lightweight and draws the sweat away from the skin.

12-05-2011, 10:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
HoboMaster Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sandpoint / Moscow, ID Posts: 2,301	Well, don't feel too bad, last week I melted the ass off my pants. I didn't think floor heater grills got that hot __________________ PowderHound and TreeNinja

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