10 Reviews: Best Base Layers for Skiing (Dec 2023)

Let’s start with this Smartwool merino base layer made specifically for men. To ensure your comfort, it was made entirely of merino wool, which has excellent properties such as breathability, thermoregulation, and odor resistance. What’s more, oh it has shoulder panels and a flatlock seam construction to reduce chafing. With multiple color options available, sure, you can pick the one you desire.

This is a great casual piece of clothing. It is extremely comfortable and looks outstanding. Merino wool is such a valuable fabric...soft, stretchy and warm.

by Thomas

If the previous one was designed for men, this one is for any woman looking for a set of base layer tops to keep her body warm while skiing. With 100% merino wool material, it ensures a better feel in such cold weather. Don’t worry, you can wear it with extra comfort since the back body seam wraps to the front for a body-enhancing fit.

Bought it for my wife. She loves it. Nice fit, great quality. She said it's warm.

by Jeff

As seen in the image above, it’s a ninja suit base layer that is specially designed to wrap around your entire body, keeping you warm every time you wear it. This suit is made to be soft against your skin, so you can wear it with ease. Furthermore, the material used is stretchy and naturally odor-resistant, so there’s no reason to pass this one up. Oh, and it has a long and convenient zipper to make it easier to put on.

Best baselayer I've ever used. The front and rear zippers are perfect. The merino wool version is the way to go.

by Jacob

Under Armour, a well-known activewear brand offers this mock-neck base layer made of dual-layer four-way stretch fabric to help you fight the cold. It even has a moisture transport system, so it will keep you cool if you wear it on a daily basis. You won’t have to worry about the odor bothering you since this base layer uses anti-odor technology, allowing you to do your activity with confidence.

Wear this on cold days skiing and love the mock turtleneck on it. Perfect baselayer to go under a thermal and a jacket. And as always with Under Armour, the material is top quality.

by Kyle Scagnelli

Then there’s this merino jersey fabric, which provides supersoft, next-to-skin comfort, incredible breathability, and natural odor resistance, so you can see how appealing this one is. Not only that, but this base layer has offset shoulder seams and flatlock stitching for your comfort, so you won’t have to worry about chafing skin even if you wear it for a long time.

Soft, warm and not scratchy, a perfect top for layering.

by Sheila99

This half-zip top base layer, which comes in three colors, can be your best friend when it comes to keeping your body warm in the winter. As you can see, it has a feminine cut that will definitely enhance your look if you wear it alone. You can’t deny the warmth and moisture-wicking properties of this one thanks to the merino wool material used.

It’s a low-maintenance base layer worth considering since it can be washed in the washing machine. This base layer is made of ultrafine 200g merino wool, which is soft to the skin, resists odors, and wicks away sweat, keeping you in good shape even after a long day of skiing. It has a tall neck that extends coverage and a zipper with a chin guard that you can adjust for better ventilation.

Fits great and keeps you warm! I am 6’2” and weigh 259# and found the xl fits perfect.

by Matt H

Providing extreme warmth without bulk, this base layer is perfect for skiing. Don’t worry, it is also breathable that also makes you stay cool with moisture-wicking properties. Specially designed for every active man, it gives you full freedom of movement that you can enjoy your skiing time.

I have several items and they are all warm and comfortable and worth the price

by Edward S.

Due to the extreme dry technology provided by Helly Hansen on this base layer, it is great for drawing moisture away from your body, allowing you to maintain comfort and warmth even during your activity in the cold. Choose your favorite color from the three options available, then wear it while skiing!

This is my go-to for skiing. I like the snug yet stretchy fit. It's pretty long, which is great because stays tucked into my bottoms. Like others have mentioned, it does run small. For most casual shirts, I wear a L. I've got this in an XL and it fits perfectly.

by Chris Smith

Last but not least, Patagonia’s base layer is here for you. As you can see, it has raglan sleeves, which give you a lot of freedom of movement. Furthermore, it has a diamond-grid pattern that provides warmth, breathability, and moisture wicking, thus you shouldn’t hesitate to pick this one!

Already love this shirt. Amazing technology. Runs a little tight as it should. Keeps you dry and warm but then doesnt make you sweat when you warm up. Highly recommend. Terrific quality. Designed extremely well.

by Stu