Endura Baa Baa base layer

Features:

• Naturally insulating and low odour properties of fine gauge Merino wool
• High warmth/weight ratio even when wet
• All seams flatlocked for comfort
• Athletic fit
• Machine washable

I’ve not really been a fan of wool stuff in the past, it always seemed to be itchy and just required too much care and attention when getting it clean. The Baa Baa has had good reviews elsewhere so I figured I’d give one a go and see if wool had improved.

Those who know me will tell you I’m always the first to complain about being cold, even if we stop for a nanosecond and as I always seem to overdress I usually end up too hot, too sweaty then get cold quick as a result. This top was a bit of a revelation to me. It’s warm, certainly warmer than your usual lycra tops, and it does a fantastic job of wicking sweat away from the body. Even when I had got pretty sweaty and the top was a bit damp it still managed to keep me warm whilst standing around.

I’ve used it as a base layer under a long sleeved jersey and also under my gore jacket and although it can be a little hot for that I found that it did still keep me warm even when a bit damp.

Comfort wise it’s been fine, none of the itchiness I used to associate with wool. The only downside I can say with it is you have to watch for getting hooked on the shrubbery. My shoulder got caught by a bramble and pulled a small hole in it and, being lazy, I didn’t do anything about it. Now it has opened up into a hole the size of the ‘O’ on your keyboard. So I guess I need to sort that before it gets any bigger.

All in all though it’s a great top that I would thouroughly recommend to anyone who likes to stay warm!