Over at REI, there's a huge winter sale happening on all the best merino wool gear from Smartwool. Right now, you can pick up the top-rated Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Quarter-Zip Base Layer Top for just $89.99 at REI. That's a healthy savings of 25% off the regular asking price for this winter base layer, which hikers give a very rare perfect 5-star rating.
I received this base layer as a gift 15 years ago when I first moved to Vail, Colorado, and I've been wearing it for hiking and skiing ever since. It's soft against my skin and though the slim fit makes it ideal for layering, it's not too tight.
