Eskeez Men’s Super Thermal Base Layer

Warmth Without the Fuss
If you’re the sort of outdoorsy type who enjoys mud, rain, and the occasional biting wind, you’ll know the importance of a decent base layer. Enter the Eskeez Men’s Super Thermal Base Layer – a kit that promises to keep you warmer than a cup of Bovril on a bleak January afternoon. But does it actually deliver, or is it all clever marketing and fancy stitching? I’ve had mine for 12 years, and the answer is clear.

Fit and Comfort
First things first, slipping into the Eskeez Super Thermal feels like getting a warm hug from your mum – snug, supportive, and oddly comforting. The material is soft against the skin, without that scratchy itch you sometimes get from cheaper thermals.

The long body is designed to cover below the waistline and avoid ‘riding up’, especially if you’re kneeling checking your tyre pressures or tying shoelaces, and the four way stretch makes them incredibly comfortable.

Sizes are true to standard UK measurements, hugging just enough to trap heat while letting me move freely. Bonus points for flat seams, which prevent that annoying rubbing under long days behind the wheel or trekking through brambles.

Warmth Factor
The claim of “super thermal” isn’t just puffery. Even on a frosty morning inspecting muddy trails, the layer keeps me comfortably warm without overheating. Its moisture-wicking fabric does a cracking job pulling sweat away, meaning you stay dry even when tromping about in wet conditions or crawling under your 4x4 to check the diff.

Sometimes, even in cold and miserable Bolton, I’ll wear just my Eskeez Thermal Base Layer and a coat, nothing else required. That’s how good they are at keeping the chill at bay. Layer it under a fleece or jacket and you’re sorted for pretty much anything the UK weather throws at you, without ending up in a sauna of your own making.

Ease of Use
Putting it on is straightforward. It stretches nicely over your shoulders and torso, so no awkward wrestling. Washing is equally simple – they’re machine washable at 40°C, air dry, and it’s good to go. No special detergents, no tumble dry warnings that you inevitably ignore and then regret. For a busy outdoor enthusiast or 4x4 fanatic, that’s a godsend.

Longevity
Here’s where the Eskeez really shine. I’ve had mine for 12 years, and they’re still going strong. They’ve been through muddy trails, wet walks, and freezing mornings, and they still keep me toasty warm and dry. That kind of longevity is rare in outdoor gear and makes these thermals a proper investment. You buy it once, and it’ll last a decade plus with zero faff.

Verdict
Overall, the Eskeez Men’s Super Thermal Base Layer is an absolute winner for UK 4x4, 4WD, and outdoor adventures. It’s warm, comfortable, easy to wear, and washes like a dream. The longevity is genuinely outstanding, with my own pair lasting 12 years and still performing brilliantly. Minor pilling is the only blemish on an otherwise top-notch base layer.

It’s the kind of kit that quietly does its job, letting you focus on the fun stuff – crawling through muddy tracks, climbing hills, and cursing your mate for suggesting that “short cut” across a boggy field. Wrap yourself in one, and you’ll wonder how you ever braved a northern winter without it.

Website: Eskeez.co.uk