Smartwool base layers are a must if you live in a cold climate or vacation in snowy destinations. The brand's apparel and accessories are all made of 100 percent sustainably sourced merino wool, which ...

Like the socks this brand built its reputation on, the Smartwool Merino 150 base layer uses Merino wool – a material that's often used for outdoor apparel, being breathable yet warm, and naturally ...

Base layers are typically focused more on function than fashion — and rightly so. The clothing that provides warmth for wintertime activities is critical for your enjoyment of the outdoors. Smartwool ...

Earlier this fall, I asked a handful of runners, skiers, and other outdoor exercisers to recommend their favorite base layers, and I wasn’t at all surprised when Smartwool pieces came up again and ...

Hiking outdoors this winter? Here's why you should invest in merino wool base layers (Getty Images) Anyone who spends ample time outdoors in the winter, especially those partaking in cold-weather ...

Summer Michaud-Skog, 44, is excited to park her Sprinter 3500 cargo van outside of her sister’s house near Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the next few months. Her goal: to experience the “beautiful magic ...

A longtime favorite of outdoorsy people and knitwear designers, merino wool is a high-quality natural fiber that will keep you warm without getting sweaty or stinky. While it makes for gorgeous ...

One of the things we love about winter: getting outside means something different for everyone. But one thing uniting us is the quest for comfort. Whether your winter days entail hard-charging ski ...

A case can be made that base layers are the most important and underappreciated piece of a layering kit. Because it’s the layer that sits on your skin, it’s also the first line of discomfort should it ...