DEVOLD & ICEBREAKER

Forget the cold trickles of sweat down your back. Discover the power of genuine merino from the icons Devold and Icebreaker.

Do you know that moment when you stop on the ridge after a steep climb, a sharp wind blows, and your sweaty synthetic T-shirt turns into an icy compress within seconds? With first-class merino thermal wear, that feeling remains just a memory. At Outdoorweb.cz we select the best of the world's functional clothing for you – the Norwegian legend Devold and the New Zealand pioneer Icebreaker.

Why choose merino wool from our range?

• Warm even when damp: Merino fibres can absorb moisture up to 30% of their weight, without feeling cold to the touch. Ideal for ski touring, winter crossings and autumn treks.

• No odour even after a week in the mountains: The natural antibacterial properties of wool prevent bacteria from multiplying. Simply air the T-shirt overnight and in the morning you can set off again – fresh in body and considerate to your bunkmates in the mountain hut.

• Softness that doesn't itch: Forget your granny's jumper. Fibres measuring 17.5 to 20 microns are so fine that they bend on contact with the skin and do not irritate even sensitive skin.

Battle of the titans: which brand suits you?

Both brands belong at the very top, but each has its own unique DNA. Choose according to what you expect from your first base layer:

• Choose DEVOLD if: You need uncompromising warmth in freezing conditions, you love cleverly engineered details (such as extended sleeves with thumb holes or the reversible Tuvegga knit), or you have sensitive skin and appreciate the Duo Active range with its inner layer of ThermoLite fibre.

• Choose ICEBREAKER if: You want a technically perfect, close-fitting cut, which works brilliantly under other layers, you are looking for an all-year all-rounder (200 Oasis) and you appreciate clean design, one you need not feel shy about wearing to sit down in a mountain restaurant straight after a hike.

Quick cheat sheet: which weight should you choose?

1. Ultralight (up to 150 g/m²): Summer hiking, running, cycling and high heart rate activity.

2. All-year classic (180–210 g/m²): The most versatile choice from autumn through to spring – hiking, skiing, ski touring and everyday wear.

3. Winter heavyweight (230 g/m² and above): Freezing days, winter bivouacking, downhill skiing or stop-and-go activities.

Choose your second skin at Outdoorweb.cz and enjoy the mountains warm and dry – whether you're heading to Sněžka or beyond the Arctic Circle.