SmartWool Microweight Zip T-Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Men's - 2008 BCS

Smartwool makes a quality product. Microweight, like the name implies, is super thin but still does a good job regulating temperature. IMO it is a bit costly and thats why I rated it 4 stars. Consider Stoic and Backcountry base layers as well.

Took this 1/4 zip with the pants on my 25+ day thru hike of the Long Trail. Primary usage was to wear when I got into camp and in my sleeping bag at night. Preferred using long base layers to bug spray, extra layers for warmth, sun protection.

This shirt worked great. After cleaning up, I always looked forward to throwing on this shirt. If it was warm out, it helped keep me cool. If it was cool out, it helped keep me warm. And after day after day of usage, it barely has any smell. At night, I was able to be more comfortable in my sleeping bag, leaving it a bit unzipped to leave more freedom of movement without getting cold with exposed skin. Also protected me from the black flies and mosquitoes which can be bothersome.

It's also a great shirt to wear around the house, super comfortable. Pay attention to the washing instructions and you won't have any shrinking problems.

Great base-layer, I use it for cycling and skiing. I'm 6'4", 195 lbs., with especially long arms, but the Large fit fine. It's just a tad short in the arms (but longer than I expected) and nice and long through the mid-sections so it tucks in nicely. As others have posted, it doesn't get stanky at all. I've worn it 15-20 times now, have yet to wash it, and I can't smell a thing, nothing. Zipper is nice too. I only have a couple of minor complaints. 1) occasionally it feels slightly itchy, usually when I stop doing whatever I'm doing. I'm sensitive to other wool products, but this is not that bad at all. Once you generate a little perspiration, it seems to go away. 2) for a "mid-weight" layer, I thought it would be a bit thicker/warmer. These are minor complaints though as it's not that itchy and it is warm enough as a base-layer. Just make sure you have a nice warm mid-layer for skiing on those really cold days. These two minor complaints kept me from giving it 5 stars, but all in all, highly recommended.

I love Smartwool and it shows. I live in the Pacific Northwest and it is the best clothing for here. I have on SMartwool long john, t-shirt, zip turtle neck sweater,sock and hat. I have lots of Smartwool socks, shirts, sweaters and hats. Between backpacking, wildernes canoeing, camping and fighting wildfires, I spend between two and three months a year in a tent or under a tarp. I always am wearing something msde by Smartwool. It is great stuff.

This is one of the only things that lasted the entire East coast on my Appalachian Trail hike. I never had any issues with it, and it was comfortable and warm. When I wasn't in the freezing cold hiking, they made for great PJ's

SF has all these micro-climates that make layering a necessity, so these SmartWool pullovers are now an integral part of my wardrobe.

They make an amazing base-, second- or only-layer. The Small-size fits my 5' 8" / 120lb body like a beautiful glove.

SF has all these micro-climates that make layering a necessity, so these SmartWool pullovers are now an integral part of my wardrobe.

They make an amazing base-, second- or only-layer. The Small-size fits my 5' 8" / 120lb body like a beautiful glove.

I bought two of these back in December. I am 5'4" / 120 lbs and got them in the small size. I gotta say that these are unbelievable. You get what you pay for... so while these were a little expensive to me, it was well worth the price.

The primary reason why I bought them was to use as a base-layer for skiing. While they do the job and some when I wear them skiing, I can't wait to take them backpacking as well. These will be a welcomed companion for a hiking layer, especially because the warmth-to-weight ratio is great. I am sure I'll spend many nights in my tent wearing these to give me an extra few degrees to my 30 degree sleeping bag.

As with all Smartwool items that I own, I am very satisfied with this product.