Re: Re: Ultralight synthetic base layer

Thanks Douglas for the lead on the HeatTech and Uniglo!

http://www.uniqlo.com/us/womens-clothing/collections/womens-heattech-collection

The entire store looks interesting!

Ronda



On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 9:01 AM, Douglas O'Heir <[email protected]> wrote:

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> I was recently in NYC and stopped by a store called Uniqlo where they sell
> a type of synthetic long underwear called "HeatTech".  So far, I've worn it
> cycling on about a 40 mile trip in 40 degree weather, and I found it
> comfortable.  It's been odor free, and it dried remarkably fast.  I usually
> have to change my inner layer fairly quickly once I stop, but the HeatTech
> was OK to leave on once I changed the outer wool layer soaked with sweat.
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> I'm also planning on trying it with my VBL system over the next few weeks,
> and I'm encouraged that it may work better than the thin merino that I used
> previously.  It's also relatively affordable - $20 for a long sleeve top
> and the same for long johns.
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> Doug
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Ronda Nelson