Listen "38: Baselayers - Tight Fit with Stu Smith"
Episode Synopsis
Get in touch!Cathy and Wayne are joined once again by the brilliant Stuart Smith to discuss undergarments.You'll hear all about why a baselayer should be close fitting to work effectively in our climate, how they work, why some niff more than others, how to make a stinky baselayer smell better (and last longer), the difference between natural and man made fibres and what is good merino vs bad merino. There are tales a-plenty (including vanishing underwear) but beware - you may never be able to eat a Polo mint again!Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton is swimming the coastline of Cumbria for Brathay TrustBuy Men's Baselayer is available here:Men's Baselayers (climbers-shop.com)Buy Women's Baselayer here:Women's Baselayers (climbers-shop.com)Buyers Guide to Baselayers:Buyers Guide To Baselayers — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Need to wash those stinky baselayers?Proofings Clothing Care & Proofing Essentials | The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops (climbers-shop.com)Learn more about technical clothing here:Clothing — The Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyListen to Stu Smith discuss Stoves:Episode 8: Stoves - Burning Ring of Fire (buzzsprout.com)
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