Icebreaker Skin Oasis Crew - Men's |
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| The Icebreakers Oasis Crew is a great all-around lightweight base layer made from the ultimate breathable insulation: Merino wool. Merino isn't your average wool, which means the Oasis Crew isn't your average base layer. The Oasis will give you the best breathability you've ever felt, and will resist getting stinky for days, thanks to the unique properties of Merino. The Oasis is soft and unfailingly warm against your skin, so effective at maintaining your temperature you'll think you're a mountain sheep of some sort. The Oasis lets you move freely and is cut long so it won't ride up and expose your skin to the air. |
Icebreaker Skin Oasis Crew - Men's |
Bottom Line: A kinder, gentler wool. |
Reviews:
Icebreaker Oasis Crew
I bought a Icebreaker Wingzip on a trip to Oz a few years back. Though it cost me nearly as much as my belay jacket, I have been VERY thankful I got it. I broke down and bought an Oasis Crew and another Wingzip this year. The Oasis seems even softer than the heavier shirt, yet gives a lot of warmth for the weight. The hype about wool not stinking is so true, and this quality is wonderful!
Wool in the hot summer
Who would have thought that one could wear wool in the heat of the summer and be comfortable? I used this merino wool top on a 4-day excursion into the eastern High Sierras above 10,000 feet. The sun was warm and the air temp was in the mid 80's even at altitude, but this top kept me comfortable, absorbed the sweat and was relatively sun protective. What really impressed me was that I did not stink after wearing this top day and night for 4 days. A further benefit occurred each time I hit a pass and wind picked up. I would don my Patagonia Dragonfly Windshirt, and, between the Oasis top and the windshirt, I was able to stay warm and avoid the wind chill factor. I am sold on wearing wool even in the summer, especially in the Sierras.
classy all-purpose crew
I've worn this crew on Southern California desert hikes, in the gym, as a night shirt, around town, and as a base layer downhill skiing in Colorado. It feels great, dries almost as fast as poly, and stays odor-free. The ingenious sewing pattern completely avoids any under-arm seams, so there's no chance of chafing.
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