Icebreaker

260 Tech 1/2-Zip Long-Sleeve Top - Men's

Great as a layer or alone depending on temps. Would be 5 stars if it had a zipper pocket on the chest for cell phone.

Warm, soft and great zip neck

Warm without being bulky, relatively soft, it zips up high enough on the neck and unzips pretty far down for warmer days. Would recommend

Excellent base layer

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Feels great against the skin - great for temps down to the 20s while doing moderate activity (running)

Much more relaxed fit than the 260 zone knit

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use this base layer when ice climbing and back country skiing. I love the 1/2 zip when you're working hard and then being able to close the zip to retain your heat. The fit of this top is much more loose than the fit of the zone knit top. I like a close fitting neck to keep my neck warm and this does not do that.

Like it

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Nice fit and feel. Love that the odor evaporates w/o the need for soap to wash.

Everything about the product is great except the durability

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] You cant not wash this garment more than a few times during its short life. Every top I have ever bought never lasted more than 11 months. The people at icebreaker refuse to reinforce those areas like elbows and under the arms which could extend the life of this garment. I imagine that they want to make people purchase this over and over again. So to make up for this they allow you to get a free sweater if you send them pictures of the one that has worn out in less than a year.

Perfect weight

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is lightweight, warm, super comfy and is my new favorite piece of.

Breaking the ice...

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

Large

A buddy an' I went for an ATV ride to Park Lake, MT in late November. With a lil anti-freeze on board and in the light of a full moon, I went for a walkabout over the frozen lake. Leg went through the ice an' down I went. The sounds of surrounding ice popping, I pondered my predicament as water seeped over the ice. With nothing to grab hold of to pull myself out, I decided to simply roll over, and voila! No more bait fishin'! Long story long, wool DOES insulate even when wet. Icebreaker 260 top an' bottom, the IB original sweater and some good laughs kept me warm enough for the 1hr ride back to Chubbies...

Great for winter cold

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I especially like the thickness of this top. It is great for the extra warmth desired during the cold winter days. I also the quarter zip that makes it easy on and off, and also can help to regulate the warmth.

Body fit

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent quality but looser fit than expected compared to similar products bought and used in past years