Underwear and Undershirts, Perfected
The best new next-to-skin layers for a ramblin’ man
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Presenting seven well-made pieces that will make your base layer your favorite layer.
ExOfficio Classic Give-N-Go boxers ($26)
With a blend of quick-drying nylon and spandex, the Give-N-Goes breathe naturally and dry fast. Bonus: antimicrobial treatment fights funk.
Icebreaker Anatomica boxers ($40)
These shorts use one of Icebreaker’s lightest and softest merino wools, plus 4 percent Lycra in the weave for a stretchy, durable, body-hugging fit.
Mack Weldon Silver boxer-briefs ($34)
Silver antimicrobial fibers have been a core odor-fighting strategy in base layers for more than a decade. Mack Weldon brings that level of tech to everyday underwear.
American Giant Classic Pocket T-shirt ($25)
This versatile, layerable piece is crafted from sturdy 4.8-ounce jersey cotton. It’ll last longer than almost any other T-shirt out there.
Hugh and Crye White Pocket Tee ($20)
Use Hugh and Crye’s online fitting tool to find a 100 percent cotton top that slides on almost as well as a custom-tailored one.
Buck Mason Natural Crew Pima T-shirt ($28)
The lightweight, 100 percent cotton knit of this fitted crew is pillow soft and gets softer with every washing.
Patagonia R0 Sun shirt ($45)
It isn’t quite a tee and not exactly a rash guard. But with UPF-rated polyester, it works great as both.
