Articles related to "Base Layers"

Includes ideas on different clothing options for staying warm, as well as how to keep hands and feet warm.

Running in cold temperatures is safe and easy with the right running clothes. Invest in quality base, insulating, and top layers; running tights; and a hat and gloves.

Wool is the clothing of choice for many senior cyclists, hikers, skiers in all seasons, muggy or dry heat. It's not itchy and doesn't smell like microfibers do.

Next to the skin there's the option of wool, a natural fiber or, a synthetic such as Polypropylene recycled from soda bottles. The choice may be an environmental one.

Consider merino wool underwear, Soft Shell mid-layers and thin outer Gortex to create a clothing layering system for maximum comfort, performance and temperature control.

Looking for DIY gift ideas this holiday season? Learn to make beautiful homemade gift frames using easy-to-find scrapbook and craft supplies.

Choosing the proper type of running clothes can make the difference between an enjoyable running experience and a miserable run.

Scuba wet suits help a diver beat the chill while diving. Even in warm waters a diver needs a dive suit, because as a diver descends the water temperature drops.

Hiking and backpacking in the fall offers a view of the trails that can only be found in this cooler, less crowded time of year.

Knowing what to pack is the key to any great backpacking or camping trip. Almost all climates and terrains can be made comfortable by bringing the right equipment.

Outdoor enthusiasts can find great deals on outdoor equipment and gear, even during the current econmic climate as well as the holiday season.

Both Backcountry Access and Ortovx offer avalanche transceivers for those looking to travel in the mountains during winter.

Sand art is not just for children. Enhance the seashell theme in your home or make wonderful gifts with a little creativity.

For friends and relatives who enjoy hitting the trails, gifts that tuck easily into a day pack or backpack are perfect for Christmas giving.

Christmas tree crafts are fun and make great decorations for the holidays.

With the right gear and clothing, runners can avoid the gym and keep their running routine outdoors throughout the entirety of winter.

If you've got a box of amaretti in the store cupboard and aren't quite sure what to do with them, try making this delicious Amaretti Tart from the Venezia cookbook.

Asphalt roofing is one of the most utilized types of home roofing on the market. Durable and easy to install, an asphalt shingle roof can be installed on any style home.

The key to looking chic and sexy wearing red lipstick is choosing the right product and shade, and applying it properly. Here's how.

If you want a unique teddy bear theme centerpiece for the next baby shower you host, learn how to make diaper cakes.

The blacknose dace is one of the most popular and effective early-season trout fly patterns. Like most hairwing streamers, it is also a great pattern for beginners.

The Mickey Finn is one of the most popular trout flies in the world, and as an added bonus for those who tie flies, it also one of the easiest to create.

Collecting sea shells from the beach is a fun vacation activity. Here is a way to display all those beautiful seashells once you get home from the ocean.

Coddle will be available to order when eating out on a Saturday night in Dublin, Ireland. Here's a guide to coddle, a traditional Irish food.

Not sure what to do with that wasabi sauce you've been starting at in the pantry? Creativity in the kitchen can save you money while tantalizing your taste buds.

Quick, easy, and amazingly versatile, the flour tortilla makes for a tasty and trusty party favorite.

Unlike a blow to the body, frostbite is subtle with most people not realizing they're in danger. Here are some tips for avoiding frostbite by dressing properly.

Not for the faint of heart, the appeal behind the metallic fashion trend lies in mirror-like materials' ability to reflect light and put the limelight on curves.

Save money on outdoor gear this month at spring sales events.

A colourful and filling supper idea, the tricolour vegetable lasagne recipe is inspired by Italian travels and desires for a relaxed summer evening meal.

Early start, cold ambience, smells of the sea. It appears straightforward what to expect at a fish market. There is more to how to dress and set out for buying fish.

Enjoy the outdoors in winter by covering up, wearing layers, and utilizing backcountry shelters.

When preparing for a day hike, use this list to be sure you have all the essential equipment you'll require for a safe and successful day of exploring.

What mountain clothing should be worn on Mont Blanc? What should be carried in a Mont Blanc back pack? The answer to these questions could influence one's summit success.

Layers of insulating clothing are a hiker's key defense against the cold. Synthetic and natural fabrics such as wool and down have a place on a backpacker's gear list.

One of the challenges for marathon runners who live in northern climes is to keep up with training when the weather turns dark, cold and snowy.

The biggest challenge of the Chamonix to Zermatt ski tour is likely a physical one; but it shouldn't be the burden of weight on the ski mountaineer's back.

Backpackers and hikers who exercise hard in the outdoors need clothing that wicks sweat away from their skin. Fabrics like wool, polypropylene, and Capilene do the trick.

Winter can be magical. The leaves are gone from the trees exposing the landscape and snow blankets the countryside. Below are five tips for a great winter camping trip.

A beginning skier's first time on a ski slope will be easier with the help of fitness, warm clothes, rented ski gear, and ski lessons from professional instructors.