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11BravoAlpha
09-11-2010, 03:54 AM
I am currently looking for advice on base layers for a hot/wet weather environment. This is for a trip to Belize. Telling from my experience on Cuba, I'll stick to my Arcteryx Ether shirts, though other than that I would like to benefit from your experience. I don't care if it's issue (as long as I can order it online) or civilian off-the-shelf items. Thanks in advance.
para944
09-11-2010, 06:40 AM
My choice is the "X-Bionic Combat Shirt Long Sleeves"
Bro Jangles
09-11-2010, 06:42 AM
Hawaiian shirts. great breeze and look fabulous.

jesus, everything need to be tactical?
para944
09-11-2010, 06:44 AM
Hawaiian shirts. great breeze and look fabulous.

jesus, everything need to be tactical?

No, actually i would also go with a T-Shirt but the tactical stuff looks professional.
Bro Jangles
09-11-2010, 06:49 AM
No, actually i would also go with a T-Shirt but the tactical stuff looks professional.
professional

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm112/bravo-juliet/magnum-pi-hawaiian-shirt.jpg
para944
09-11-2010, 06:51 AM
professional

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm112/bravo-juliet/magnum-pi-hawaiian-shirt.jpg

I didn't deny that a Hawaiian shirt is professional.
B. Traven
09-11-2010, 07:07 AM
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FYI, these are authentic shots of Belize daily wear.

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Waterman
09-11-2010, 09:48 PM
I have long lived and worked in tropical climates, and I prefer the "quick drying performance poly" tops for day time/base layer wear. They dry quickly, aren't as heavy as a cotton T when wet and provide good sun protection.

There are a variety of companies making shirts that meet those criteria: Patagonia, North Face, REI, Under Armour, etc, etc etc

I am currently wearing the Patagonia Capliene 1 tops on a daily basis:

http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/patagonia-mens-capilene-1-silkweight-t-shirt-baselayer?p=45380-0-614

http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/patagonia-mens-capilene-1-silkweight-crew-baselayer?p=45350-0-803
James
09-12-2010, 12:00 AM
professional

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm112/bravo-juliet/magnum-pi-hawaiian-shirt.jpg

Amen. 12345
Bro Jangles
09-12-2010, 01:48 AM
Amen. 12345
plus he was a seal, so its a legit loadout.
trunk_munkey28
09-13-2010, 02:31 AM
What's the fire threat? As comfortable as underarmour type shirts are concerned, I wouldn't much fancy having that stuff melt into my skin when exposed to flash.
Ought Six
09-13-2010, 02:59 AM
These guys make base layer t-shirts and briefs that are lightweight, moisture-wicking and flame resistant.

http://www.drifire.com/lightweight-short-sleeve-tee-0

http://www.drifire.com/lightweight-boxer-brief-0

I have not tried them myself.
11BravoAlpha
09-13-2010, 03:38 AM
@ Ought Six: thanks for the link. I will go check them out. I wore Australian made Rammite merino baselayers, Smartwool merino and Potomac baselayers in Afghanistan + I had some issue fr underwear made by Liechtenstein (a small German company). I liked all of them though both Nomex and Merino tend to be very expensive.

@ Waterman: I purchased some Patagonia MARS capilene shirts (both long and short sleeve) as well as briefs/shorts. I figured they might come in handy in the jungle.

fr is not a concern this time so I want to go for extremely lightweight, fast drying moisture wicking. I found that most of my cotton t-shirts were too hot on Cuba + once they got wet it took a while to dry them.

i don't care whether it's "tactical" or just a regular joe civilian hiking gear. Either way I don't fancy bright colors.

Thanks so far.