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Patagonia Merino 4 Classic Zip-Neck Top - Men's
What is the difference between the Merino 4 and the Capilene...
By jdi3237460
Ranked #407 - Men's Heavyweight Long Underwear - Tops
December 18, 2009
What is the difference between the Merino 4 and the Capilene 3? I am going skiing and I am looking for a shirt to go on top of my base layer.
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By Benjamin Herndon
Ranked #270 - Men's Heavyweight Long Underwear - Tops
December 18, 2009
They are both midweight base layers. The Merino 4 is made of natural merino wool (more warmth, but dries slower). The capilene 3 is synthetic material, which does better with wicking moisture (breathability) but maybe not quite as warm. Both are good baselayers. You should look into windproof fleece jackets, hardhsells or softshells for an outerlayer, depending on your skiing conditions. A pullover version may be the closest thing to a "shirt" though, if that's really what you want. Here's a link to BC's softshell buyer guide. http://www.backcountry.com/store/dc/650/Backcountry-Softshell-Jacket-Buyers-Guide.html
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