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Winter-weight base

Patagonia Capilene Thermal Weight

Patagonia · Mid · About 8 oz

A thicker synthetic base for cold starts and for sleeping if your bag is marginal.

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Do not hike uphill in this unless the air is actually cold. Sweat in a thermal layer is how you get cold later. It is a good sleep shirt if the bag is a little light and you keep it dry.

Who should buy it. Cold sleepers and shoulder-season starts.

Best for. Cold mornings and camp under a puffy

Standout limitation. Too warm to hike hard

A grid-fleece winter base layer folded on a granite slab

Specs

Fiber
Synthetic
Weight
Thermal
Use
Cold

Pros

  • Warm
  • Fast dry versus merino
  • Usable as a sleep layer

Cons

  • Too hot for mild days
  • Odor

Not sold on Amazon US. Check the maker's own site.

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