100% Merino Wool - Men's Long Sleeve Crew Shirt - Thermal Base Layer

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The Minus 33 mid-weight, medium sized, long sleeve crew shirt is a wonderful layering piece.I like the fit for my medium size torso. I am 5’ 10” tall, 145 pounds and wear consistently, medium shirts.I have been using this this top layer over a Minus 33 Micro 1/4 zip T, which has been very functional while out snowshoeing in 24-40* temperatures. Yes, I have added a soft shell vest as needed along with my Minus 33 Ridge cuff beanie, Neck Gator, and fingerless gloves.What I like about the fabric of these shirts is, they have a smooth surface which tends to help them layer well. The arm lengths and body were comfortable. The pieces kept me warm and dry and for me, controlled Oder well.It’s worth noting that, I had also just bought a new Minus 33 micro 1/4 zip T to replace the one I had tested for Minus 33 well over a decade and a half ago and was still happily using. The new 1/4 zip T is functionally better especially with how well it layers-as is the medium weight mid-layer this review is about.

***This is my initial review after receiving the package and wearing the product. I bought this for hunting season in PA as well as skiing season here in NJ, and will be able to test it further and update this review by the end of the year.I bought this product because I am tired of looking and feeling like the Michelin Man during hunting season with my puffy down clothes and multiple layers. (Bought together with Katmai Men's Expedition Bottom). I want this to be my base layer, and then simply wear my hunting jacket over it. Skiing I've never had a problem wearing just a t-shirt and a jacket and actually wind up sweating because of the movement and I am always warm in general. But something about sitting in one spot while hunting really lets the cold seep in. I won't be able to update this review with how well it performs until the end of 2015, but here are my initial thoughts:Packaging: The packaging is simple, compact, and came with no issues.Fit: I'm 5'5, 140 pounds and have a waist size of about 29/30 inches. I bought a small, and both this top as well as the small Katmai bottoms fit perfectly. Tight fitting (how I usually like my clothing, especially base layers), but extremely comfortable and hugs the body well. The only thing you may have a problem with is that the sleeves (as other reviews have mentioned) run a tad short. If you stretch your arms out for example, your wrists may become exposed a bit. I love the fit, and this isn't an issue for me. Just throwing it out there for someone who may not feel the same.Warmth: I noticed as soon as I put these on, my entire body felt cooled down. This to me is a good thing, as it means instead of just trapping heat and moisture, the wool is allowing my body to breath while still retaining heat. To confirm this, I took everything off and felt the inside and they were very warm to the touch.Quality: The quality of the product is very good. The material feels good, looks good (good enough that you could actually wear this top in public with a nice pair of jeans and not feel strange about it) and even the tag is printed onto the shirt so there is nothing scratching at your neck.So far, I am very satisfied with this product. I will update when I can, and if it performs well I will be ordering more of different weights for the different seasons (even summer) because I really like the quality, fit, comfort, and breathability.

Know how foreign clothes manufacturers scrimp on length I ordered a 2X tall to insure that it would stay tucked in. Was I wrong! It would have worked for an NBA player. I ordered a 2nd one in regular and the sleeves and body length are superb. The material is soft, warm and the stitching is spot on.

A year ago I bought one of these. I had reservations because $80 can be a tough sell when you are shopping online and can't actually feel/try the item yourself. Well it turned out to be a good buy so I'm here to get another.Working on a flight line at an airport, so I can be outside for a few minutes or for hours on end so they make sure we have good outer layers other than base layers. For the longest time I had just regular tees underneath it all but I heard from friends and around the internet about how nice wool can be if it's the right type, and they're right!By itself the shirt is cozy but breathes enough to keep it from making it super hot. When it's cold you're supposed to avoid working up a sweat but if I do and then cool down again the shirt absorbs the sweat and mostly prevents me from getting chilly. We are usually stop and go so it's very nice for my use case.The fabric is stretchy so it never feels tight even when I'm in weird contorted positions. Be warned though it can be delicate so try to keep it away from hook parts of velcro, sharp metal/wires, cat claws, thorn bushes, etc. Take care of it and it will take care of you

This thing is incredible. I’m a skinny 6’5. Got the M tall. Fits like a hug. Just did a short walk outside with this and no other layers in 13 degree (-4 feel) weather. Was only a little cold. Handled it like a champ.

I never wool could be this soft. I never knew anything could be this soft. The clothes are impressive. They don’t shrink, fade, or wear out as quickly as cotton or anything else that I’ve worn. And they are COMPLETELY machine washable. I wash and dry them with all my other work clothes and they come out great. One more thing…they ‘wick’ moisture like no other. I sweat a bit when I’m working. I do tree work so it’s labor intensive work. These shirts are my favorite thing to wear (winter and summer) because it doesn’t feel like I’m wearing a wet rag when I’m working my tail off. I’m 5’7” tall and about 150-155 lbs most of the time and I can wear a small for a snug fit or a medium for a loose fit.