Brass Monkeys Long John Pant Base Layer for Men
Product Review & Walking Gear Test

	Long John Pant Base Layer for Men Vital Statistics: Colours: Black Sizes: S - 3XL Weight: 215gm², 19.5 micron, single jersey knit SRP: £65.00

Long John Pant Base Layer for Men

Vital Statistics:

Colours:
Black

Sizes:
S - 3XL

Weight:
215gm², 19.5 micron, single jersey knit

SRP:
£65.00

Brass Monkeys says:"We have incorporated the movements of the body in our designs. Special attention has been placed on our products resembling a SECOND SKIN effect. We are conscious of what the end-user expects in regards to functionality and we consistently test our products to the max. In fact our team is always exploring ways in which to enhance our products whilst retaining the 'Nature knows Best Philosophy'"

Features to Note:

100% Fine Merino
Elastic Waist
No Fly
Cuffed Ankle
Made in New Zealand
Thermal Base Layer
Perfect for Sport
Warm & Breathable
Soft & Comfy
Naturally Odourless
Moisture Wicking
Durable & Versatile
Eco Friendly

In-use Test:

I tried out the Brass Monkeys Long John Pant on some bitterly cold days in the peak district and was mightily impressed. These long johns are made from fine merino wool and feel extremely soft next to the skin, with no sign of itchiness. I was wearing my usual size (L), and I found it to be fairly tight on all parts of my torso. This is actually necessary for it to work effectively, so this was not an issue and something I would expect from this type of garment.

Incidentally, the nice people at Bars Monkeys also sent us a pair of XL Long Johns to compare. While the XL was slightly bigger, I could easily have worn either and been just as comfortable. The fabric has a built-in stretch, so the freedom of movement is very good all around. However, I could see issues with going down a size.

After a couple of similar trips to the Cambrian Mountains, these Long Johns continued to perform well and remained odourless (as far as I could tell). When it comes to laundering this base layer, the label says 'cool machine wash on a short gentle cycle using wool detergent' which makes a refreshing change from the often obligatory 'hand wash only'. This garment survived the process with no ill effects and quickly air-dried on a clothes rack.

There is a 15mm wide elasticated waist band that is wide enough not to dig into my midriff and no 'fly' opening, which is of little bother to me. You will have your own preferences.

Buying Advice:

Soft against the skin and an effective base layer - what's not to like? While the RRP is £65.00 at the time of writing the Brass Monkeys Long John Pant for Men was available from Amazon UK for £44.00 so it might be worth shopping around a bit.

For more details see: https://www.smartmerino.co.nz

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