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For me, sweat-absorbing and quick-drying underwear is a "must layer"
You may be asked, "If you start climbing from scratch, what should you start with clothing?"
Rainwear (outer layer) is a must. Of course, you will also need clothing that is quick-drying and heat-retaining depending on the season and location (T-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, down shirts, fleece, vests, etc.) and pants. Recently, relatively inexpensive and high-performance products are available at Workman and large outdoor shops.
You might think that all of these things are OK, but the item I would like to say is that you should add that is highly sweat-absorbing and quick-drying drying (hereinafter referred to as underwear).
previously discussed the need for this on this site, but simply put, underwear is "underwear that focuses on keeping your skin dry." This is so important that it can be said that underwear can influence comfort while you are on the move when mountain climbing where environmental changes are experiencing rapid changes in environments such as weather and sweating. As an aside, underwear is also a versatile player that can be used as an underwear for everyday wear.
So, the first thing I'm particular about underwear is that I was sweating a lot and experienced a strong sweat and cold in every season.
Next is UV protection. The underwear we will be featured this time is long sleeves. Worn long sleeves even in the summer, regardless of winter, can protect against UV rays. I don't want to get sunburned, and sometimes my stamina is deprived of my strength, so I wear long sleeved underwear. Long sleeves prevent scratches when touching sharp rocks or branches, and long sleeves are essential for those who act in a sloppy manner.
So this time, I compared four dry underwear pieces that are intended to be worn all year round and looked into what I would say, "Which one is the best for me?"
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Top 4 items for long-sleeved dry underwear with excellent sweat absorption and quick drying properties
Whether new or old, we chose candidates based on the following conditions and personal preferences, mainly based on the following conditions.
- High comfort (touching against the skin and fits the body but not tight)
- Quick drying
- Easy to move
Furthermore, we have not taken much into consideration for odor-resistant properties this time. There will always be an odor regardless of the number of days you wear it. I didn't mind using mint spray (make your own) so I usually get rid of it, so I removed it from the conditions.
After considering this, the following are the four candidates:
- finetrack Dry Layer Basic Long Sleeve (Women's M Size)
- mont-bell Geoline LWU neck shirt (women's size M)
- THE NORTH FACE Long Sleeve Dry Crew (Women's L size)
- ONYONE High Greater Stretch Mesh Free Neck Long Sleeve (Unisex S size)
Test environment and field test results
Test environment
[Period] November - December
[Mountain area] Tengu-dake (Nagano Prefecture) - Low mountains in southern Kanagawa Prefecture with many ups and downs
[Weather] Sunny, cloudy, light rain
[Layering] Underwear + Merino wool base layer + windbreaker or rainwear
[Tester's body type] Height: 160cm, weight: 53kg
It was the best environment to test, with low mountains and alpine mountains, steep climbs and ridge walking.
Field test results
| type | Comfort is important | Fast drying | Balance focused (for light outdoors) | For sports in the cold season |
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| item | finetrack dry layer basic long sleeve | mont-bell Geoline LWU neck shirt Women's | THE NORTH FACE Long sleeve dry crew | ONYONE High Greater Stretch Mesh Free Neck Long Sleeve |
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| Comfort | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Quick drying | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ease of movement | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| weight | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
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| material | 100% polyester | Geoline® 100% polyester |
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| Official weight (g) | 47 | 89 | Approximately 100 | ─ |
Impressions of wearing each item actually
My Best: mont-bell Geoline LWU Neck Shirt Women's
Until I tried on this time, I climbed the mountain using the Fine Track choice (perhaps I think the previous model is skin mesh), but once I experience the soft feel of the Geoline, this one is the best. Since it is directly touching your skin all day long, the goodness of your skin is important for you. The fabric stretches well, so it's easy to move around.
The color variations are blue, purple and black, and the fact that gnats and mosquitoes are not easily accessible (black) is a great feature. I also like the wide collar so that it doesn't interfere with the clothing I wear on top.
My back, which is the most sweating, dries a little and feels cold, so I think it would be nice if the sweat was released a little earlier...
THE NORTH FACE Long sleeve dry crew
The back of the fabric is a uneven grid, so I was hoping for it to be breathable, but when I sweated I felt the fabric was in close contact with my back, armpits and around my chest. I was feeling cold on the ridgeline, where the sweat didn't dry out easily and my back was cold and the wind blowing.
It's a shame that only black colors are available. I like the soft and smooth feel that it fits comfortably except when sweating, and the soft and smooth feel of synthetic fibers doesn't feel the stiffness or hard texture. There was room between the fabric and the skin, and the fabric stretched well and it was easy to move around. Although it can be worn loosely, the fabric is thin so you don't have to worry about it getting in contact with the base layer.
finetrack dry layer basic long sleeve
It dries faster than any of the underwear I tried on this time. The design makes it hardly feel cold when you sweat, which is a very important point, and this is a valuable performance that can be said to be a fine track specialty.
I've previously worn black and have had the pain of being stuck in a flesh or gnat through round holes lined up on thin fabrics, so I'm grateful that there are other colors other than black. It doesn't feel heat retention and the texture of the fabric remains stiff.
I chose the perfect size on the Size Finder, a FineTrack online shop, but the new cutting called "Tornado Sleeve" seemed to be difficult to wear and didn't suit me from the time I put on the sleeves. Compared to other clothing, the fabric stretches less when you go around, and it was a shame that it felt a bit difficult to move around.
ONYONE High Greater Stretch Mesh Free Neck Long Sleeve
I was hoping it would be a dark hose for trying on this one, but unfortunately I didn't really feel the goodness of the "air conditioner effect" that the clothing claims to be.
baseball? Perhaps because it was a product for use, it didn't suit the outdoors where you sweat a lot in the winter. Baseball is a sport where you should not sweat a lot other than summer, so it's definitely a different purpose.
Perhaps the function of "absorbs moisture from sweat during the early stages of exercise and generates heat, and when the amount of sweat increases, it actively releases and cools" was excessive, and when I started sweating, it became too hot, and when I stopped acting it suddenly got cold. I chose the S size because the size is probably men's, but it was a bit difficult to wear because it was so tight that it felt like it was being compressed throughout and it made me want to take it off quickly. I first became interested in the "air conditioner effect," so I regret that I should have chosen the company's "Brestic PP," which I had missed out on the lineup. As it was designed for baseball, it was easy to move around. If you were to use a High Greyr when climbing, I think it would be recommended to use it as underwear when resting or stagnating after a while.
summary
The above clothing is divided into recommended people, and Montbell is for those who walk at a speed around the course time, those who sweat moderately, and those who are concerned about the comfort of their underwear. A fine track for trail running, climbing for people who walk at a fast pace, climbing with high intensity, and those who want to dry their sweat quickly. I think it will be the North Face for low-intensity climbing, traversing, light hiking, and those who don't sweat very much.
When you read the product description and try wearing it, for better or worse, you might end up thinking, "Huh?" It's something you won't know until you actually try it.
Underwear is an important item that also helps prevent hypothermia, which is often referred to as the term. I would be grateful if I could take this opportunity to pick it up with interest and help you find the perfect photo for you. Everyone, have a fun mountain trip!
Matsubara Mitsuoko
