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Men's Base Layers: How to Choose Weight, Warmth, and Fit

Warmth Factor, GSM, fit, and sizing explained for men, plus what to actually wear underneath. A practical guide to choosing a Hot Chillys base layer.

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Women's Base Layers: How to Choose Warmth, Fit, and Fabric

Four decisions get you the right women's base layer: Warmth Factor, fabric weight, fit, and size. Here is how Hot Chillys rates each one, plus full size charts and why GSM alone will not tell you how warm a base layer really is.