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Howies Merino Base Layer

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Howies Merino Base Layer
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Average Rating: 5 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 4
RRP: £29.99
Year: 2006

Description: *Made from merino wool. *Cut of the top is designed to hug your body to provide a good, comfotable fit.

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David Davies

Posted: 17/12/07

'ANOTHER QUALITY HOWIES PRODUCT'

Strengths:
Like silver thread, merino is pretty much pong proof.
Warm (it's wool, duh)
Comfy & snug & light.

Weaknesses:
Snags? Mine developed a hole in the back within a few months. I don't remember crawling under any barbed wire, but who knows, maybe in my sleep.....

Overall:
Along with my North Face zipped waffle top, my shaggy Berghaus fleece, this is one of those items that you wear until... you can't, wash it and then put it straight back on. Supreme clothing from a totally lovely bunch of people (read their Howies vs Levi story, it'll have you in creases).

Performance		100%
Reliability		100%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

93%

Les Porter

Posted: 02/01/07

'EXCELLENT'

Strengths:
no pong
wicks very well
soft and comfortable next to the skin

warm in winter but can be worn on it's own in summer

Weaknesses:
none

Overall:
I have the zipped version which makes it better to cool down in hot days.
I've worn it for 2 years now and it still looks and feels like new.
Highly recommended

Performance		100%
Reliability		100%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

100%

Kev Ster

Posted: 08/12/06

'TOP NOTCH'

Strengths:
Warm
Well priced
Very breathable
Doesn't smell

Weaknesses:
Bit itchy at first, but wears off after a few washes.
Tend to have to stretch it a bit whilst damp after washing, as it tends to shrink a tad.

Overall:
Great to wear on cold days, doesn't get wet when you work hard and doesn't stink either, I've actually worn it 3 days on the trot before having to wash it!
You will only need a windproof on top on the coldest, windy days to keep cosy.