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\n\nWhether you’re into snow sports or simply want to prepare for winter weather, base layers can help insulate heat while wicking sweat away from your skin. Those base layers can include thermal underwear, also known as long johns, as well as other types of apparel like shirts and accessories.
\n\nBelow you’ll find everything you need to know about base layers, including tips on how to shop for them, from Ashleigh McClary, a hiking enthusiast and Backcountry "Gearhead" (outdoor expert and customer service specialist), and Ben Clower, an outdoor enthusiast and marketing coordinator at JAX Outdoor Gear in Colorado.
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\n\nFormer NBC Selected commerce editor Jordan Bowman loves these affordable Uniqlo tights for their flexible stretch and wide size range. In fact, he says he can’t survive a winter without them. “These are a necessity when temperatures drop in New York City,” he says. “If I see a gust…
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