It's nice to have a different base layer for every occasion. I'm not going to lie, I find a favorite one and I stick to it, so I'm glad that Terramar has pushed me this season to try new things. The TXO 2.0 Crew is the perfect base layer for chilly days, and warm enough so you don't have to layer up uncomfortably. The fleece interior is amazingly soft against my skin, but the exterior is smooth so additional layers do not get hung up.

This polyester base layer is quick drying, soft, and breathable. The advanced technology is an added bonus, with "heat generating carbon-based yarn retaining and radiating body heat back to the skin." All of the Terramar base layers I've tried have had the flat stitching which eliminates irritation. This layer is UPF 50+ and while I've worn it skiing multiple times, I think it would be a perfect layer for kayaking or hiking.

Terramar has a warmth scale of 1.0-4.0 and this base layer rates as a 2.0. The TXO 2.0 is a great midweight layer and would be an amazing gift for a special adventurer!

Links

The TXO 2.0 Crew: http://goo.gl/xZHPnx

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