Base layers are lightweight, breathable, and moisture-wicking clothing—perfect for adventures in the great outdoors! 

You're probably used to wearing base layers during winter, but it's not silly to think that a base layer might be a good clothing item during the summer too! Base layers are made of breathable, moisture-wicking fabric designed to act as a second layer of skin when you're having fun outdoors. Most are made of 100% quick-drying polyester, allowing your body to regulate its temperature better. While it may not be necessary to wear one in the summer, a lightweight, moisture-wicking hiking base layer can help you feel cool and comfortable in humid conditions. It can even help prevent a nasty sunburn when fishing at the lake or surfing at the beach!

Polyester is one of the most common fabrics for base layers. Polyester is an excellent material for base layers because it holds up in the great outdoors as the fabric's fibers are strong and don't tear or stretch like cotton or other natural fabrics. Other synthetic fabrics you might find are nylon, rayon, or some blend of these fabrics. Synthetics are moisture-wicking, ultra-durable, and even help retain body odors by inhibiting the build-up of odor-causing bacteria, which as anyone who has gone on a weekend campout can tell you, is an absolute win! 

Benefits of Polyester:

• Moisture-wicking
• Strong, durable fibers.
• Inhibits odor-causing bacteria.
• Doesn't stretch.
• Keeps you dry outdoors.

Base layers are perfect for hiking, camping, bicycling, rock climbing, and more! Whether cold or hot outside, the right base layer can increase heat retention to keep you warm or wick-sweat and keep you cool. The most important aspect of a base layer is that it helps you to feel comfortable outdoors! 

Base Layer Wearing Activities:

• Hiking
• Camping
• Rock climbing
• Bicking
• Skiing
• Fishing
• Kayaking
• Rafting
• Canoeing

Whether you want to ditch the goosebumps by adding an extra layer without the bulk or hate the icky, sticky feeling of hiking in the heat, a base layer is the perfect piece of outdoor clothing for any occasion! Luckily, Scout Shop carries long-sleeve base layers for men, women, and youth from extra-small to double-extra-large so that anyone can stay relaxed and comfortable on any adventure!

LizardHead Base Layers are made from polyester. Whether you're gearing up for a weekend campout with friends and family or a hike with your Troop, these base layers help you stay cool and comfortable in the great outdoors. 

The Advantages of a LizardHead Base Layer:

• Fabric is breathable and moisture-wicking, not to mention quick-drying!
• The perfect hint of a scale pattern sublimated under the arm gussets.
• Made from a 100% polyester single jersey knit.

Find out what other customers think of these Cub Scout Base Layers!

Find base layers, hiking gear, camping equipment, and much more at ScoutShop.org—the official online retail store of the Boy Scouts of America!