Why Mesh Base Layers Are Warmer Than Merino Wool
I learned about mesh baselayers from a recent video from @TheBearEssentials He does a much better job at explaining how and why mesh base layers work, so make sure to check out his video over here: • Why MESH is the WARMEST Baselayer pos...
Two other good videos about mesh base layers by @MidwestBackpacker and @GruntProof :
1. • Wool Mesh Base Layer
2. • Revolutionary Cold Weather Layering S...
Here is the Brynje Mesh Base Layer that I'm using (affiliate link) ➜ https://www.brynjeusa.com/ref/16/
In this video, I finally test my new mesh base layer. I've been testing it on and off since the end of November 2023, but in this video, I do a comprehensive test to compare it with synthetic and merino wool base layers. Not to spoil anything, but it turns out that mesh base layers actually are that good. I wonder why we aren't talking more about them?
Also, one point that I forgot to mention in the video, is that you should always wear them underneath another layer. So for example, if you wear a mesh layer underneath a merino wool one, you'll be able to deal with the lowest of temperatures.
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▼ TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - About mesh layers
00:55 - How they work
01:56 - Testing
02:51 - Synthetic test
04:40 - Merino test
06:08 - Mesh test
08:37 - Trail Goals
09:06 - Summary
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