(Part 2) Best base layers for men according to redditors

Seconded. I used them all the time. Helps with two things:

1. Fat doesn't bounce as much so you can go harder
   
2. Wicks sweat pretty well so I've found I feel cooler.
   
   I like these ones because they're not super thick/tight but give enough compression that you aren't bouncing everywhere. They seem to last just as well as the much more expensive Nike ones. They're also cheap enough to own a few. I like using them as daily undershirts because they're super comfortable.

http://www.amazon.com/Generic-Universe-Illusion-Pattern-T-Shirt/dp/B00ELCYA0E/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1417739430&sr=8-4&keywords=space+shirt

shhhh I was never here...

32DegreesHeat (Edit: Minus33 (EditEdit: Merino Blend by Paradox)) has some nice merino wool baselayer thermal bottoms. Got them at a really nice discount at Costco 4 years ago and they're still going strong. No tears or bad wear and tear.

Terramar makes a nice product too. These are awesome and heavier than the 32DegreesHeat thermals that I own but the Terramar pull on my leg hairs sometimes. https://www.amazon.com/Terramar-Sports-Thermawool-Bottom-Heather/dp/B00P1P3NYY/ref=sr_1_4?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1482216300&sr=1-4&nodeID=2211975011&refinements=p_4%3ATerramar&th=1

I don't have a car, and I've lived here for 3 years. It's very livable, but you do make certain concessions based on where you want to live. I now live a 10 minute walk from the train, and a mile from the closest grocery store. I use peapod to have my groceries delivered and it's very convenient, but I do have to spend more money per "trip" than I would if I went to the store myself.

Winter is not bad. Get some longjohns for layering under your pants (something like this tends to be less bulky than hanes waffle patterned longjohns). You'll need a winter coat as well, and a scarf, and I really like the 180 ear warmers, as well as any glove by Kombi. I also have a pair of touchscreen gloves from Lord and Taylor (the only ones I could find where the entire glove works on the screen instead of just one finger).

On the really cold days I'll wear my longjohns under flannel-lined pants. Let me tell you, on those days only my eyes are cold because they're the only thing not covered.

Working near Prudential I'd say living on the green or orange lines would be most convenient, though personally after living on the green line my first year here that should be your last resort. This might mean living in Allston/Brighton/Brookline/Fenway (green line) or Jamaica Plain/East Somerville (on the Orange line). JP is more conveniently located around the orange line than East Somerville and rents tend to be cheaper in JP, plus it's a beautiful place. Red line isn't bad if you don't mind a transfer to the green or orange lines to get to the back bay, though the areas the red line serves tends to be super expensive (see: hipsters, students, and gentrification).

Things to do? I have been learning salsa since June and there are a bunch of clubs you can go salsa dancing in on the weekends. There's also a great site started by some redditors called TheBostonCalendar as well as /r/BostonSocialClub which is always full of things to do too. There are a lot of gaming meetups here too (board games as well as video games at a bar).

Good luck!

I found the one i got on amazon its definitely a blend but machine washable with no shrinkage. (The amazon reviews may help)

Edit: there are more options on amazon than i thought. some Paradox shirts for under $20.

I just bought this and wore it for the first time this morning because it was in the low 50's.

http://www.amazon.com/Smartwool-PhD-SmartLoft-Divide-Full/dp/B006VYY5XW

It's fucking amazing. I got it from REI for around 100 because of a sale they had, it's a little steep for 200 though.

But really though, it's mostly made of smartwool, so anything like that should be perfect. It breathes and also wicks sweat off of you to keep you dry (dry-ish in my case since I sweat like a fucking monster even in low temp). Then get something like a shell to put over that to keep the wind from taking away all of the heat you build up.

I usually do the clothes shopping in our family. My fiancé and my son. This isn't really their style so it's kind of new to me, but here are a few items. Hope it helps (:

Hat

Hat 2

My brother picked this one out

DC shirt

DC Shirt 2

DC Shirt 3

$7 Hurley shirt

Hoodie

Hoodie 2

DC slip ons I have the girl version of them. I've had them for about 4 years. Very comfortable.

DC Shoes

naptown

I ended up getting one of these and I think it looks pretty slick.

For under gi the Nike Pro combat shirts are great, my absolute favorite.

https://www.amazon.com/NIKE-Compression-Heather-533329-022-X-Large/dp/B00VMLB294/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1538153420&sr=8-10&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=nike+pro+combat+compression+shirts


For no gi, I’ve been using Venum rash guards. Really strong and durable. Fit really nice, they have the rubber grip thing in the inside of the seams in the sleeve and bottom. Always have them on sale in the outlet section of the site.

https://www.venum.com/outlet.html

One of these maybe?

http://www.amazon.com/H2H-SPORT-Turtle-Neck-Various-Compression/dp/B00WHMBE5O/

Is this like the Merino base layer you'd suggest? Right price? https://www.amazon.com/Merino-365-Longsleeve-Thumbloops-Large/dp/B015P8Y3JK/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1536771103&sr=8-9&keywords=merino+wool+base+layer+mens

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Thanks!

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This one?

Yeah it's a ranked. While very likely no one notices or even cares, they do sell ranked versions so while the odds of it upsetting anyone are astronomical, I can see while you bailed. Honestly if you're not comfortable with it thats all that matters.

My wife got me this Army of Darkness rashguard for Christmas because I like the movie: https://www.amazon.com/Fusion-Fight-Gear-Darkness-Compression/dp/B01A19VLO8/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=army+of+darkness+rashguard&qid=1571433091&sr=8-1

Hopefully she didn't pay that much for it, but I've been wearing it this month.