Been so cold lately I'm going to pick a pair of these up.
Unfortunately they don't come in Ozbargain size XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXL, but I'm hoping they stretch to fit my voluptuous and full figure.
100% fine merino wool
Crew top or leggings with premium quality, silky smooth waistband
Machine washable
Mens sizes: S-XXL
Ladies sizes: S-XXL
And in case I ever meet Tightarse I'm going to grab a pair of these.
Beef thermal underwear, is it Wagyu?
McDonald's, takin' the G out of angus
Gourmet Anus with Cheese?
Most tender
Now now, that's not a nice thing to call your GF/wife/partner …
:P
(lucky those people who have "human heaters" instead of needing these; #foreveralone)
You sleep better alone.
Well it all comes down to the wording. They never said it was high quality stuff.
Merino wool = wool from a merino sheep.
Australian Beef = cow thats bred in australia….
As long as the product advertising Fine Merino has
18.6-19.5 micron in diameter it can be called Fine. Fine doesn't represent quality.
Fine.
What is this 100% Australian Beef issue that you refer to?
@Scab >Been so cold lately
Melbourne?
Scab's location NSW.
It will be itchy won't it being wool.
My son had merino thermals and stopped wearing them when hiking as they were itchy. Man made materials were much better.
A low micron merino wool (i.e. a very thin, smooth fibre) shouldn't be itchy. Other types of wool certainly can be. In saying that, some people seem more susceptible to the itchiness.
Bought expensive Icebreaker beanie - how I scratched. Will avoid this offer.
Infidel….are you sure you didn't just have fleas?
@slipperypete:
Some people can't stand Merino due to the itching. Unfortunately I'm one of them. Given the price, I've tried many times, but can't stand the itching. Store recommended tumble drier for abrasion to fibres - failed.
from what I see here it seems very subjective…luckily I don't itch and much prefer the merino to the artificial fibre. Some artificial ones are fine and I prefer them purely for warmth as they keep the heat in but are less breathable (just an opinion). However I find the good quality merino stuff far more comfy and really only use the artificial ones when inactive and in a really cold place.
I reckon the lesson here is try one before committing….not being a snob but I tend to buy better known brands and make sure the quality and fit is good. I have a stack of cheap thermals sitting in a bag because they fitted badly or just felt wrong!!
@slipperypete:
I don't have problems with coarse wool, just the very fine fibres. I'm a sensitive guy ;-) Had decided to upgrade to Icebreaker as got 40% off. Was looking forward to it after only good reports.
Tried on in store, but problem occurs after hours, sweating due to heavy exertion. Hard to replicate in store.
Finding thermals that fit your body (won't ride up or fall down with time), feel good on, keep you warm, work well with your activity, & last without stretching or seams fraying is a task. Settled on MacPac polypropylene as most suited to me. Discarded a few of other brands including much dearer ones. So it's personal.
I love my Icebreaker beanie! Perfect under my helmet over winter, gets damp from sweat but still feels nice.
Shame my carpet beetles love it too, full of holes now :(
Actually THAT'S a point not seen here….so many of mine have been attacked by moths or whatever and full of holes
It was an expensive thermal for hiking. Wouldn't buy merino wool for thermals again.
Some people's skin is sensitive to it, others aren't. You won't know until you try.
As for "better", they all have their strengths and weaknesses. Merino doesn't stink after wearing it a few days, polypropylene does.
There's a solution to the stink - washing (where possible). Even on a 12 day hike in the mountains of Tassie, I found time to wash. Polypropylene dries very quickly. Otherwise, just stick with other polypropylene wearers & stink together.
Good advice. I'm not that organised on long walks :)
Avoid polypropylene for the smell factor
Just wash - never been a problem for me. Depends on your level of sweating etc. Polypropylene are better value thermals & dry very fast. Been using them for over a decade in the outdoors. Wool Icebreakers have been an itching disaster - everyone differs.
I've got about 3-4 Merino base layers from Kathmandu. No problems with itchiness.
It's very fine and being wool, it doesnt smell after 2-3 uses.
Well, as far as I can tell anyways.
my personal vote for the thermalwear at Uniqlo. Reasonably priced and i find them of excellent quality
I tried their thermals last year and didn't like it. Was more like a compression top in that it was wicking the heat away from my body. Between the budget thermals from Kathmandu PolyPro, Macpac Geothermal and Uniqlo I rate the Macpac the best. Felt warm as soon as I put it on.
did you wear them inside out? :D
MacPac are my favourites of the cheaper thermals. Wait for the end of their sales when prices are further reduced.
How much do they go down to? I paid $40 for two last time, which is the current special price. I guess if I wait any longer they may be useless until next year lol.
@eciuj:
I usually buy around $12ea in store, but haven't bought for about 2 years as I stock up for travels, replacing older ones. Different brands will fit differently. I like the feel, fit, & price of my Macpac ones.
out of wearing thermals from Anaconda (polypropylene), Kathmandu (polypropylene) and Icebreaker (merino wool), the most satisfying wear has been the Icebreakers.
Icebreaker was the most expensive out of them all, but i found that i could wear the thermals longer (without washing and not smelling), the body would breathe better, overall comfort and warmth.
sure, the polyproylene can dry quicker,…but most of the reasons to wear, are to keep me warm,..and not to do strenous activities where it will get wet from sweat, or even wet from rain (e.g. hiking)
Just take more than 1 set of underwear, wash & change. They're light & warm.
I take 3 sets of polypropylene for many hikes up to 12 days. In the cold, I wear 2 layers with the 3rd spare in dry sack or quickly drying from my pack. Just rotate layers each day & wash when I can. Works well.
Smell has never been an issue. Heating a small amount of water to wash myself & 1 set of thermals each time was a great treat in the snow.
Merino Icebreaker was an expensive itching disaster for me. Selecting good fitting thermals that suit you is vital in harsh conditions. I gave up on Kathmandu & Anaconda years ago.
@Infidel:
i never had itching issues from Icebreaker and i bought several thermals from them, hooded jacket and overcoat too.
they served me well, in Iceland.
( Kathmandu is everyone's gateway to other brands as they start to know what is better. nowadays, Aldi is the gateway to Kathmandu ! )
@whyisave:
Icebreaker - Love the look, & feel in my hand, but not against my skin. Pity.
Worrying thinking about Aldi being a gateway to anything. Kathmandu is cheap on sale (generally not good quality), with little if any good advice. Reputable outdoor stores employ people experienced with good gear, so advice is generally good but prices are higher (look for sales). Trouble is being advised to buy pro gear when starting out may not be the best way.
@Infidel:
nowadays, with Aldi or AliExpress, and from a financial perspective, it's just cheaper to buy any gear…starting out.
it's better Return On Investment to buy pro-gear, because of 'planned obsolescence' but not everybody has the ca$h to drop on an Hilleberg or Exped tent, when they can just get "the job done" with a Caribee or Black Wolf tent.
everyone has their own price point, but what i have noticed is, people learn soon enough to upgrade, when they use that item a lot and seek more comfort, durability, servicability (and even social status)
Love Uniqlo's HEATTCH thermals. Great price too.
These are pretty good, bought some last year and wear it under my motorcycle jeans when riding in winter. Would recommend
INHERENT NATURAL PROPERTIES OF MERINO WOOL INCLUDE
Softness and elasticity
Resistance to static build-up
Breathable
Ability to absorb and transport moisture
Absorption of odours
Stain release properties
Natural insulator
The natural inherent properties will keep the wearer comfortable and dry, warm when it’s cool and cool when it’s hot. Merino wool has the ability to absorb odours, which means that the garment can be washed less frequently, thus reducing its impact on the environment in terms of water, detergent and energy usage.
Man, been waiting forever to be able to absorb and transport moisture. Win!
You don't drink and wee already?
Thank ewe, very sheep price! Going to have to pick up a pair.
Don't pay any extra or they'll fleece you.
So ewed better go on the lamb and buy some, if they're out of stock just tell them to flock off.
And don't worry about the price, just because they're cheap doesn't mean mutton.
omg hahaha
🎤 Savas you've now passed the 4000 comment, what are you going to do next?
it's enough to make a ewe turn
Upvote for XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXL
Me too. I don't get it. Everyone complains 90% of the population is overweight or obese, yet they stop bringing in sizes at 2XL. You'd think they could make twice as many sales f they brought in big sizes!
As someone who is 6 foot and used to be obese I never got above a 2XL even at my fattest (and I was definitely obese). It's still relatively uncommon for people to be above a 2XL so you have to start making choices about how much stock of each size you want to produce and then carry in your finite space.
Don't worry, as someone who is now 6 foot and muscular I still feel the pain of uncommon sizing. Nothing really fits me now either but for different reasons.
You must be popular with the ladies now
I bought the Aldi merino ski thermal underwear a couple of weeks ago and I can tell you that they have excellent thermal insulation properties. So much so that I could sleep in them as they were just too warm.
Its $30 a piece isn't it? so top and bottom would cost you $60?
Bought them last year when they went on sale. Having used them extensively, they are not perfect:
1- sizing is on the small side. So get the next size up.
2- one piece developed loose stitching after just 2 uses (and yes I wash them on wool cycle), while 2 other pieces got tiny holes that grew over time.
For the occasional use they're good value, but if you plan on using them a lot then get German ones likes Engel (they're twice as much but have silk in them and are much more durable).
That's not good.
Quality control is an issue with Aldi Special Buys™. They rely on their 60day returns policy instead of quality control. That makes the customers their quality control :-(
Manufacturers may be different between sales. Aldi adds it's own trademark.
do they sometimes put stuff on sale earlier than advertised? could i buy some today maybe?
No x2.
I picked a pair in the last Ski sale at Aldi. I wear them under the riding gear on cold day rides or hikes. I have found them to be warm and the material does feel like wool. I cannot say for sure if it is Merino or not, but I'd recommend them if you are in the market for merino thermals.
During my trip to NZ last year, I found myself wearing my Aldi Merino gear more than my Icebreaker or Macpac, at the time I found the Aldi stuff more comfortable and warm.
Also picked up one of the LS Merino tops from the recent snow sale and found it better again - heavier construction and wish I had purchased more at the time.
Maybe I am lucky but I find merino super-comfortable to wear day/night.
While the quality of the gear in this sale can't be judged until seen/worn the merino underwear is about 1/2 the price that can be purchased anywhere else including Ebay or AliExpress:
https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-8-j…
Typically merino underwear is great in winter but also fantastic in hot humid climates/places.
I bought these last year, don't expect a thick layer like Mountain Design quality they are quite thin - as mentioned you do get what you pay for here. Price wise its cheap as chups
I also purchased the Thermal underwear in their synthetic range - much thicker and in my opinion much better
FYI I used them for Mt Buller & sleeping in freezing nights
I have two Aldi merino tops bought during a previous once a year motorcycle gear sale. Simply - they are excellent! They are warm and don't itch and make a great base layer.
Also have a similar merino top by Katm^^^u which cost more than twice the Aldi product. Would rate them the same. :)
Does anyone have any experience with the Down Sleeping Bag being sold as part of this sale? I bought a non-Down Aldi sleeping bag at their last sale and have been pretty happy with it, the only negative is that its a bit bulky.
These are good. I have a set. Infact wearing the leggings rivht now underneath my suit pants
My set last year were stolen from my unit balcony (we don't have spaces for handing clothes).
Gonn get another set this time
My set last year were stolen from my unit balcony
Must be that good aye?
Looks like I'll be lining up this Saturday mate
The past week have been quite cold. I try to sleep without using the heater. Is the thermal underwear top really warm?
You sleep with a heater on? That could be a recipe for disaster! I use a silk blanket, wear warm (not thermal or wool just fleece) and bed socks. No need for heater. Insulation and double glazing helps too.
Ahaha nah I don't, but thanks for the tips. Feeling too cold these days
Wearing any type of thermal underwear will keep you much warmer. It keeps the heat in, closest to your body.
I travel with light weight thermals - you never know when the temperature will drop. On trips to Hobart, I carry thermals just to go out shopping & change into them when the day gets cooler. (Got caught in a small blizzard in Tassie mountains. Rescue party was setting out as I returned. Didn't take extra thermals in a drysack - so now I am more cautious.)
Just back from Spring in Japan for a month - happy I took my thermals on some cool nights. Meant travelling with lighter clothes & only taking carry-on bag.
When in snow country in a sleeping bag, wearing thermals (more than 1 layer when necessary) keeps me much warmer. Carrying thermals means taking a lighter, smaller sleeping bag for same level of warmth. I have then fitted everything including camping gear on carry-on flights & saved more than the cost of the thermals.
So around the house & in bed you should be toasty warm 🌞
Thermals are great under everyday clothes - no one will notice & you keep warm. Google thermals & layering.
I love thermals, despite living in a much warmer place than you. I like keeping warm. Now, back to sitting in the sun like a cat.
I found myself wearing woolen thermals while visiting Alice Springs at Christmas time!
It gets cold sleeping in a tent in the desert at night time.
Sitting up and attempting to getting out of bed could be a disaster too. It's a surprisingly high ranking cause of serious injury and mortality.
If you are in Melbourne, one of the generic cheapo Asian shops near Safeway in Springvale sell 'wool' thermals for $7.90/piece, have both mens and ladies in a large range of sizes (they can also be found on Ebay but are a little more expensive).
While I'm not sure if they are 100% wool it does make for great (cheap) sleepwear for these cold nights.
I'm starting to get skeptical at all of the 'fine Merino wool' I've never seen seen a store admit to using the crap stuff. It's '100% Australian Beef' all over again.