400g Merino Wool Bottoms - Black

The wool is thick enough that I wore them as my only layer under waders fishing in freezing rain and stayed warm all day. The moisture wicking actually works, too—I wasn't clammy when I peeled them off.

I was skeptical about 400g weight being too warm, but these are perfect for sitting on cold bleachers during winter games. The merino doesn't itch at all, which surprised me since cheaper wool blends always do.

Wore these under my waders on a 30-degree river day and my legs stayed warm the whole time. The 400g merino is thick but doesn't itch at all, even after a full day against bare skin. Best base layer I've owned for real cold.