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Julia Clarke

What is thermal underwear and do you really need it?

girl in thermal underwear with trekking poles walks along the trail among the snow-capped high peaks of the mountains.

Gearing up for a winter outdoors requires a whole slew of insulated clothing that you might never have needed before, all the way down to your skin where you’ll want to wear thermal underwear beneath those thick, outer layers. But wait, does that just mean a fleecy pair of boxers or a G-string made using goose down? 

What is thermal underwear and do your nether regions really need that much protection from the cold? In this article, we answer all your common questions about thermal underwear, including what to look for and how to wear it to stay warm and dry all winter long.

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