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Pretty much every backpacking gear list includes base layer bottoms, tights, pants… or whatever you choose to call them. A good set of baselayer pants are comfortable, keep you warm, wick moisture, prevent odour build up and dry quickly. These Altitude Tights by I/O Merino are all that.
Let’s take a look at the features and then slip them on to see how they perform.
Features:
- ‘Enigma’ fabric – 96% Australian Merino wool and 4% elastin
- 18.5 micro soft and lightweight 160 gsm Micromerino®
- Elasticated waist band
- Tag Free
- Flat-lock seams
- Fit: Tights
- MSRP: $79.50
Again, these are Merino wool, so they carry all the standard benefits of that natural material:
- Sustainable and Renewable (Good sheep!)
- Naturally Antimicrobial
- Resists Odour build up
- Great Thermal regulation with its naturally hollow fibers
- Moisture wicking – Quick Drying
- Insulates even when wet
- Super soft
- Machine Washable
What do we think?
We’ve tried our share of Merino wool baselayers and we’re happy to say that these are some of the best. The Fabric is really comfortable to wear with its micromerino threading.
The Flat stitched seams and wide waist band means you don’t get pressure points or sore spots when wearing them with other layers, or when active.
The absence of a sticky-out tag is a benefit. There’s really no need for those now-a-days with on-fabric printing.
Summary
All round the quality of these tights is great. The wool is comfortable, the attention to detail, the choice of merino, the comfortable elastic waist and the fit all add up to a great choice for a merino baselayer tight. The price is perhaps a bit high, but this is no doubt due in part to the high demand we’ve been seeing in merino wool.
Take a look at these quality merino baselayers by I/O Merino, as well as their other High-quality Merino Wool Products.
