Despite costing less than a fancy T-shirt, this lightweight base layer has as its main ingredient Polartec’s classic Power Dry, one of the best wicking fabrics around. The only downside ...

Colorado-based apparel brand Artilect has focused on making a full system of technical outdoor apparel, beginning with their A/SYS-1 base layers. Mid-weight quarter-zip base layers like Artilect’s ...

Smartwool’s men’s quarter-zip crew is a handy piece to have in your base layer collection as you can wear it on the trails and go straight to the lodge for après-ski lounging. It features a ...

"They are, far and away, the most versatile quarter-zip I own.” Another kept the compliments coming, saying “I’ve bought many REI base layers over the years, but these are absolutely the ...

My midlayers are often quarter-zip for draft protection, but I like my base layers to be more low profile. For running, what do you consider to be base layer weather? For me, base layer running ...

An easy way to insulate yourself from the cold is by wearing some great base layers—a.k.a. thin ... Both Kreis and Peikon suggest a half- or quarter-zip top if you want more temperature control ...

Mid-weight quarter-zip base layers like Artilect’s Boulder 125 Quarter-Zip Nuyarn top are a great option for skiers looking for versatility in their garments, no matter the temperature.