Come rain or shine in a hikers paradise, base layers are the ultimate way to prepare for whatever weather the day may bring. Adapt Outdoors, as a leading retailer for outerwear, see the value in what a good base layer can bring to your outdoor adventures. As we move into a new season, we’re tasked with finding the perfect balance between staying warm during light downpours, and keeping cool in clear-skied spells. The Keela Merino wool base layer line equips outdoor enthusiasts to face all weather conditions head-on in true outdoorsy fashion.
This blog will discuss the Keela Merino wool base layer line for both men and women, highlighting the importance of a good base layer in achieving the highest level of comfort on your hikes.
Keela’s Merino Wool: The Perfect Base Layer
All hikers will be familiar with the heartache experienced when testing out a new piece of gear, only to be met with irritation and discomfort. Merino wool is a naturally produced fibre from merino sheep, prized on its soft, delicate touch. The Keela Merino wool line is an 80-20 blend, adding a welcomed durability that gets lost with pure Merino wool products.
This blend of merino wool and polyester ensures you’re comforted by the soft fabric of the base layer at all times, whilst relishing in a product that lasts and performs its job well.
The unpredictable weather of the British countryside makes base layers a crucial component for all avid walkers and hikers. The Keela merino line ensures you’re kept cosy and warm when the climate demands it, and makes for an easy layer to remove if you’re lucky enough to have a stroke of sun that lasts.
The Keela Merino Wool Line
Keela knows the importance of a good base layer like no other, their line on Adapt Outdoors consists of leggings, long sleeved tops, and half zips. The half zip provides a perfect option for access to ventilation, with all products naturally odour resistant, flatlock stitching for comfort, active fit, and temperature regulation to bring you maximum comfort.
Keela’s merino wool ensures you’re insulated when you’re hiking to mountain peaks, transitioning from cool spring climates to below freezing. Wherever your needs may lie in keeping warm, Keela’s range of base layers fits the brief.
Merino wool allows you to stay relatively fresh throughout your hikes through its moisture wicking ability, drawing sweat from your skin to the outer side of the fabric as well as being antimicrobial, meaning it doesn’t hold onto body odor like its synthetic counterparts.
Why Base Layers Matter
Base layers are the ultimate tool for preparation when it comes to plotting your hike. Being prepared for all weather conditions is a non-negotiable; getting your hands on the right base layer means you can enjoy your adventure wherever the wind (or rain) takes you. The benefit of a base layer is that, in the case of the Keela merino wool line, they’re easy to strip off and store in your rucksack if you find yourself warming up past the need of an extra layer as the hike goes on. As the saying goes, fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Incorporating good base layers into your outdoor getup means you’re prioritising the enjoyment of your adventure as you’re equipped for all potential weather outcomes.
The Benefits of Merino Wool
The intricate design of the Keela Merino wool base layers means they fit seamlessly underneath the rest of your gear, from trousers to coats to gloves. They work alongside the rest of your hiking getup, not against it, unlike bulky alternatives. The fine makeup of the merino wool used by Keela makes it soft and comfortable to wear, unlike other wools that are quick to cause an itch. The Keela collection of merino wool products is UV resistant, not only protecting you from harsh weather conditions, but from sunny ones too.
Merino wool base layers don’t just make sense from a functionality standpoint, but also from a sustainable one. As a natural resource, merino wool is a biodegradable, renewable fiber. The Keela merino wool line not only works in favour of your hiking adventures, but of the environment too.
Keela Merino Wool at Adapt Outdoors
Whether you’re looking for an under trouser lining, or a base for your top half, Adapt Outdoors has the Keela merino wool collection ready to browse. Don’t just take our word for it, enjoy your next hike with the luxury of a soft, practical base layer that keeps you comfortable from flat to peak.
