Merino wool underlayers at Aldi

[DrDonnyBrago]

Noticed these when looking at G's post - merino wool underlayers for £15.99 (normally anywhere from £50+) in Aldi. Merino wool is awesome stuff, very warm, breathable, you don't sweat as much, thin, non itch, hypoallergenic etc etc. Perfect as a baselayer on the bike this winter. Only pain in the ass is it is a bit awkward to wash.


I have a few merino wool jumpers, lovely stuff.


I will be getting some wool long johns


https://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_22162.htm

[Vincent]

Not as Posh as Merino wool but cheapo long johns here:-

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAND-NEW-Mens-Heat-Trap-Thermal-Long-Johns-Comfort-M-XL-3-Colours-/130589561327?pt=UK_Men_s_Underwear&var=&hash=item6420125efc

If you've never tried long johns, forget that they're pasion killers and get a pair I've used the same 1-piece carhartt union suit for the last five years. It goes on as soon as it get's cold and taken off when it starts to get warm - wether it needs a wash or not
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[Rogerborg]

Crikey, that is a good price for 100% merino, it's just a shame that the tops are short sleeve.

Wool's an amazing material, vastly under-rated these days. Indeed, in the 12th century, the English wool industry [...imagine Teflon-Mike style dissertation here...] which is why you should always buy a sheep dinner before you pin it down and give it a damn good shearing.
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[Villers]

+1 for Merino, I use it when I go Snowboarding. It doesnt matter if you sweat like a beast, I normally stop for a beer and take my jacket off for half an hour and its bone dry. Doesn't stink ever. I paid about £45 for my last one so if these are any good its a top price!
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[pits]

Either Aldi or Lidl did something similar in I think a lycra form long sleeve, makes you look like the blue guy from Tron, these were £8 for bottom, £8 for tops (£16 all in) I find them quite good, although I may have to get a set of those, do prefer long sleeve if I am honest.
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[Reppyboyo]

These were going fast in my local Aldi.

Already have a long sleeve merino top that cost me £25 elsewhere so got a couple of pairs for long johns.

[Rogerborg]

I got one of the last pairs of long johns in my local place. I won't say that I had to beat a pensioner with my chain until he released his grip on them, because one doesn't like to boast.

I've had a feel and a sniff, the quality seems OK. Fairly thin, but that's what you want in a base layer and I am optimistic they'll perform better than my current cotton ones.
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[Pete.]

Got a top&bottom set, will try them out presently.
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[Clanger]

Can the peeps who buy the long johns, tell me what size they got and how long the legs are (please measure them, and tell me in inches), ta?
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[Bike Bunker]

only had L when i went into day though ...still braught it just means ill have to get a bit more muscle :')

[Namso]

I went down to the Aldi in selsdon and didnt find any there, got there about 30 mins after it opened this morn and the staff had no clue about it.

[Rogerborg]

That's the way they roll, some stores just get no stock.

Can't speak to the length, they're quite stretchy so it's difficult to measure accurately. The "Large" fit my 34" waist just fine, and aren't too baggy on my stumpy 29" inner leg. They'd probably do a good few inches more on the leg, but they'll by covered by socks anyway, right?
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[Clanger]

[Rogerborg]

[phillyctr]

aldi bilston west mids have a load left.

[Clanger]

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

Picked some up tonight. *Mens medium bottoms and Ladies large top.
Fit good.

Also got some salopettes. They say they're waterproof.... tested in the shower and they let water in the main zip, ok everywhere else. Might come in handy.

*measured 30" inside leg, i'm a 32" leg and they're fine.
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[Rogerborg]

I wore mine all day today, in snow, wind and hot office under a pair of light linen trousers.

I'm genuinely impressed, they did a great job of insulation against the cold and wind, but were comfy and cool indoors. They're significantly better than my cotton ones, well recommended.
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[Pete.]

Strange because I wore mine all day on Friday and by lunchtime all they did was itch.
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132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good