Oasis Long Sleeve Crewe
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Best Merino L/S Crewe
The best merino wool undershirt. The Small fits me perfect. Form fitting under shirt. Perfect for layering during colder months with the Pursuit or the Cross Cut and solo during warmer months. Bought several of these in different colors. Bottom line you can't go wrong with your investment in this product. Icebreaker makes excellent quality products and this is one of them without question. Go and buy and you will not regret. Worth your investment and it will last for a long time if you take care instructions during washing.
April 30, 2013
Great product
This was my first merino layer I ever purchased. I love this as my first on. I wash it once every 2 weeks and wear it everyday. No odor, no itch and minimal pilling. Perfect for upstate ny in the winter.
The stitching on this is so well done. way better than products I have gotten from Ibex.
February 5, 2013
An essential top for all seasons. Go and buy it!!!
I've had this long sleeve top for almost a year, and i simply love it. From day one, it's been one of my go to tops. I've worn it last winter, spring and even in the summer. It's feels so soft and cozy to the skin that I even wear it to sleep. It's great to wear under any shirt or sweater, particularly on those cold days. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a dependable, breathable, comfortable and high quality top/base layer. It may be a bit on the pricey end, BUT I gotta say it's well worth the money. Please go out and buy it!!!
January 21, 2013
My favourite top
Design/ fit and feel of the top is excellent.
I have worn the Oasis crew during all seasons without complaint. I found it light and quick drying when tramping, fantastic base layer during winter as well as practical for everyday use.
This top encompasses everything I enjoy about Icebreaker clothing
October 21, 2012
Versatility At Its Best
I have used lots of Icebreaker items in various conditions and this has certainly proven to be the most versatile piece IB has to offer. As for the basics: it breathes incredibly well, can be worn multiple times out without building up an odor, dries fairly quickly, and does not itch. To add to this, it can be used in temperatures ranging from warm to freezing. Once I get active and moving in this top, I have used it alone in temperatures ranging from 30-35 deg. F, even when it is lightly raining or sleeting on and off; just this top has kept me plenty warm while breathing well, to the point where I haven't even had to put gloves on because my hands are just as warm. In addition, as you may have guessed, it still insulates when wet, and if sweat or rain builds up, it simply beads up on the shirt (not soaking in like cotton) and you can flake it off, almost like a natural DWR. Conversely if it gets really warm, to the point where I can't sleep at night, I can also just throw on this top and somehow it cools me down slightly to the point where it feels comfortable; how it does this, I have no idea. But you can use this top for any weather variations in between as well. Just keep in mind, if it's cool and windy, I would get a shell to go over it because the wind can get through it. Also, in terms of sizing, it is a tight Bodyfit so if you are in between sizes, you may want to size up unless you like it really tight. But just follow the care instructions and the top will be as good as new for a while. If you can't already tell, I highly recommend this piece!
June 22, 2012
My Most Worn Shirt
I use this shirt for everything, backpacking, rowing, running, skiing, and even just when it's cold out. This shirt has held up to everything I've thrown at it. I can wear it to a week of cold weather rowing practices and still have it smell fine to wear go skiing on the weekend or even just toss it on on Monday for another week of practice.
June 14, 2012
Amazing All Around Base Layer
Odorless for days, tough as nails, incredibly comfortable.
June 14, 2012
Solid design
This shirt performs wonderfully. The snug fit, along with the high neck, trap in body heat quite nicely. I wore this in Northern Vietnam in the winter, where it can be cold and damp. True to the claims, it never took on odor.
May 8, 2012
Nice base layer
This shirt is a real nice base layer. It fit's a little tight. I got an XL and I normally wear L shirts, but the XL fit pretty tight. I don't mind though as it's supposed to fit under a bunch of other stuff so the tight fit is better for layering while backpacking and hiking. It's not uncomfortable tight tho, just a very athletic fit.
April 2, 2012
Love this base layer
The feel is great, it is thin but densely woven. Pulling it out of the box I was amazed by the weight of the shirt.
I am 5'8 165 lbs. The large fits me perfectly.
January 29, 2012
Good product
Using this as a base layer for running and it's very comfortable. I got a medium and at 5"10 155 it fits well - not too tight but not hanging. Seems to be a quality product as well.
December 31, 2011
stay warm and comfortable
This is the second time that I have purchased this product. The first time i bought it to wear for a 10 day hiking trip. It is very comfortable, no itching, no uncomfortable seams, and it did not smell even after the 10 day trip. I now use this product and the leggings for ski trips as well. Got the second set even though the first set is showing no signs of wear, just wanted a backup set. The 200 weight is pretty warm and I considered getting the 150 for my second set but the 200 is a good compromise and works well with layers.
December 16, 2011
nice and fit
I have some Icebreaker shirts and love the long underwear BodyFit series. The Oasis shirts have good looking and warm for any cold day, it's close and fit to me. I use the shirts with my wind-stopper jacket travel to Mountains of China, It's so nice when the temperature is 0-10 degrees Celsius.
November 8, 2011
Love Icebreaker
I bought this shirt for my dad because he is often cold and he likes wool but often wears a cotton t-shirt underneath to keep the wool clean and because of itch. (Two problems you don't have with icebreaker! It's very soft and easily washed) I choose this shirt because I have many icebreaker shirts myself and particularly love the "bodyfit200" line both for wearing as a baselayer or for wearing on it's own. He's very happy as well! He normally wears a large in "regular" clothes but he found this large a bit too tight in the arms/shoulders. The extra large did fit well so maybe think about going a size up depending on how fitted you want the shirt.
October 9, 2011
Great shirt, but pricey
I love this shirt! I'm 5-11/150lbs and the medium is loose enough for me to be comfortable wearing it as an outer layer when it is not too cold. It is a bit looser than other base layers (I like the looseness, but others may not). Note that the sleeves are quite long, and may be annoying for people with shorter arms.
This shirt is very comfortable, though like many other reviewers have said, running it through the wash a couple times really helps with the scratchiness. After 2-3 washes, it feels soft as cotton.
Warmth is only average but moisture wicking is great, as you would expect from wool.
Overall a good buy, IF you're in need of a performance base layer. It's certainly expensive for a shirt, but worth it if you need it.
July 3, 2011
baselayer or alone
Love this shirt. Excellent value for someone who loves merino. I have some of the more expensive styles in the Icebreaker line as well, but find that the Oasis pretty much gives me the same functionality, although less styling than the GT series.
I have about 10 icebreaker shirts in various styles both short and long sleeve. I use most of them for active wear in high endurance running or cycling. I used to use synthetics and completely abandoned them because of their short lifespan (too stinky). I can't remember the last time I wore something other than merino for training.
As far as fit, this shirt is on the snug side. I like a next to skin fit to take advantage of the wool's 'tech' properties. In general, I have not found better fitting clothing for active wear than in Icebreaker. I'm 5'9" and 150lbs and usually go with medium, but for the Oasis crew, a size L gives me a little more room and still fits next to the skin. Sleeves and torso will run a little long in Icebreakers (good for my body measurements). (Large in the GT series is slightly too big for me.) Pay attention to fit description in Icebreaker, as some styles are meant to be more form fitting.
As for weather conditions: For cycling at about 15-20mph for 2 hours, this shirt alone works well for me in the 45 to 75 degree temperature range. Any colder and I put another layer on top. Any warmer and I go with short sleeve.
Color stays amazingly vivid on wool (wash after wash) so the brighter colors work great for visibility.
I wash these shirts in a machine at warm/cold with liquid woolite and they come out smelling great. Always hang dry unless you want to shrink it. I can get 2-3 uses in-between by just rinsing with water. Icebreakers are very durable at the 200 weight (150 is a little more prone to wear and tear).
May 10, 2011
Excellent base layer
I own several Icebreaker products and find them to be excellent for outdoor activities. The wool packs small and regulates body temperature very well, without having the odor problems that synthetics can have. The Oasis 200 can be worn by itself for hiking in 50-60F degree weather, or layered for hiking in colder weather. Wool does a much better job of keeping me at just the right temperature when I'm doing anything aerobic compared to synthetics.
March 11, 2011
Best Base Layer
Like every other Icebreaker piece I have purchased, it is outstanding. A great base layer during this colder-than-normal winter we're having here in Ohio. I've worn it under a single outer layer of spun polypro and it's been more than warm enough in temps down in the teens, even in brisk winds. It insulates well even when I've worked up a good sweat. And it's absolutely true what they say about merino wool - it simply does not carry the odors I've found in synthetic base layers. I'm 5-10 and 175 with longer than average arms, and the XL fits me perfectly in both the body and sleeve. I'm absolutely hooked on merino wool and especially Icebreaker. Top quality in every way.
February 8, 2011
I first came across icebreaker being in Australia. Amazing products. I got my longsleeve in 3 days from Altrec at great value and free shipping. You can't ask for more.
February 5, 2011
Men's Icebreaker shirts
This is my fourth Icebreaker product . During the past two years I've purchased; 2 short sleeve shirts, a long sleeve hoodie, and now this body fit crew. The high quality, un wooly comfort and how well these shirts maintain their appearance after repeated washing justifies,for me, spending the $$.
A note on sizing. This is the first Icebreaker shirt ordered based on the sizing chart. My other shirts are size large.
My size of-5'9'' height ,40"chest, and 33" waist, just fits the medium size recommendation. The body fit is a definite body fit . Consider ordering the next size up if you are on the sizing cusp or you intend to bulk up.
February 6, 2011
The baselayer fits well but there is a prickly feeling were worn maybe its the tropical humid weather I live in..overall the quality is good. I have not worn for trekking long distance therefore cannot comment on whether it smells after prolong usage.
January 16, 2012
Bitterly disappointed
I had read lots of reviews about this product and bought one hoping that it would become an essential part of my camping equipment. I found it incredibly itchy against my skin and deeply uncomfortable when worn with a rucksack. Around the upper back and shoulders was especially unpleasant. In the end I could not where it for anymore than an hour before replacing it with an ancient synthetic t shirt which cost me pennies years ago.
I was really hoping that this garment would be something I could wear for a week comfortably, in the end I lasted 4 hours maximum before feeling discomfort.
What rubs salt into the wounds is the high price. I suggest that you try one of these on before purchasing.
August 21, 2012
150 g/m² UltralightUSD $69.99
200 g/m² LightweightUSD $59.99
260 g/m² MidweightUSD $89.99
200 g/m² LightweightUSD $79.99
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