Men's Long Sleeve Atlas Shirt
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Great Shirt Fitted or Oversized
I buy a lot of Icebreaker--I have about 10 different models/shirts. I bought this again after almost always going back to my first Atlas instead of choosing to wear my Bodyfit 200 shirts. The 150 is light enough to not feel a bit too warm on the slightly warmer days. I tend to wear a medium and sometimes I prefer to not be "bodyfit" and thus order a bit larger for more casual wear than a tighter baselayer. I also prefer the lighter weight/feel of the 150 on my body. Merino wool has some advantages to synthetics but wool is a heavier material. Anyway, I oversized to an XL on my first Atlas and did so for my second Atlas. I use the dryer with these shirts so the oversizing helps a bit in this respect, too. For casual everyday wear with cargo shorts, you'd have no idea that this shirt is an XL in either the length or sleeve. I'm 5'10 with 39 chest and 31 waist with 33 sleeve. Durability has been even better than some of my GT150s, which is surprising because the GT adds Lycra for a more retained fit and durability; however, the GT is woven a bit more airy with breathing panels, etc. The 150 is a solid weave and hasn't shown as much wear as the GT. I tend to prefer 150 weight and forgo the 200 almost all of the time. When I need warmth I go up to a 260. With the logo on the front the 150 looks a little less like a plain/athletic shirt for everyday use.
February 4, 2012
Death to PolyPro
After I purchased an Icebreaker Atlas I dumped all my old poly pro shirts - this stuff is great. I use the Icebreaker Atlas when bike commuting as a base layer. Very comfortable, warm and best of all it does not stink. I literally did a side-by-side test with Patagonia Capilene - I could rock the Icebreaker Atlas all week, no stink, the Patagonia - one day and it was done.
Icebreaker did a great job with this piece - perfect weight, fits close to the skin and the wool is super soft. A must buy base layer.
April 2, 2011
Great shirt, great temperature control
This shirt is magic. It keeps you warm on cooler days and cool on warmer days. The fit is snug and has longer sleeves than most long sleeve t-shirts. Kind of pricey, but if you catch a sale it is weel worth it. Washed it a few times, but you have to remember to pull it to hang dry.
I highly reccomend.
March 25, 2011
Great for hiking, biking and running
I love these! I use them for running, biking and hiking in Chicago's brutal winter weather. They fit great, don't develop odor like my Under Armour, and wash and dry easy. I would definitely recommend these.
January 2, 2011
Okay merino shirt
I love merino wool products, this shirt is a good shirt. I would have liked it to be a bit more form fitting around the midsection because after a good workout the material will move too much from the sweat. The quality is good and during general wear it holds and regulates heat very well. Fits tight around shoulders and arms.
November 23, 2010
Ice Breaker
This top fits like a glove. It's warm and stays in place while hiking, skiing or running. You can wear it for an extended amount of time and it still smells like you just washed it.
November 11, 2010
Great warmth in Norway
Bought my first Icebreaker longies to use in Norway and in -10 C I am warm and toasty.
December 22, 2009
fits well, great base layer
Great to wear in the office where our HVAC doesn't heat very well.
December 21, 2009
