Mountain Hardwear

AirMesh Long-Sleeve Crew Top - Men's

Better Than Alpha Direct 60

Size Bought:

XXL

Bought this top to be part of my backpacking sleep set. Amazing material. Snag resistant outer shell with a superfine fleece liner. Super light but so comfortable I’m now wearing it around the house when relaxing. Exceeded expectations. Could wear as a base layer or standalone with jeans. Highly recommend.

Perfect base layer

Confortable&light and warn the perfect base layer for any température exept summer

Great outdoor layer

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Size Bought:

Medium

It's great for outdoor activities. But it's too warm for indoors.

Good base layer

Fantastically warm and comfortable, especially under a shell. 4 stars as it’s not as odor preventing as other base layers and I wish the cut was a bit longer to keep the back from riding up

Not MHW worthy as a product

Material is not up to MHW standards, returned as it was very scratchy as a base layer.

Very unique fabric. Works as a base layer should.

Reviewing this from the POV of an end user & tech fabric geek. Love the materials of the MH AirMesh. Already have the hoody; just bought the crew. Agree w/ those who say it's very warm when at standstill or w/ a wind layer over top, yet while moving or with wind and no wind layer it's like being naked. To me that says the fabric is functioning precisely how a base layer shoulder. Only con is hypothetical: delicate fabric. I've had no issues with snags, pilling, abrasion, etc. But I wouldn't be surprised were I to, given the softness of the fibers and the openness of the fabric they're arranged into. Cut/fit are unremarkable w/ exception of the somewhat high neck hole and the different accent fabric used there. Packs tiny, resilient fibers bounce back into shape immediately. Most comparable to the Patagonia Cap Air wool base layer, minus the itchiness/roughness and the ultra premium price point. Also, like Polartec Power Stretch pro, but much lighter and more airy fabric, fwiw.

Packs down to nothing

I recently purchased a red version of the AirMesh. I find it incredibly warm for its weight. Packs down to nothing which is very helpful.

Excellent fabric

Hands down the most versatile piece of technical apparel I own. Like owning a base layer of polartec alpha.

Amazing baselayer!

Super lightweight, super warm and breathes beautifully!

Insane Comfort

Love this shirt. Wear it all the time and have already ordered another one - so comfortable. If they eventually make a short sleeved version I'll buy that, too. It's a great base layer and good for cool/cold weather chillin'. Be aware that there is zero wind blocking - it's a mesh fabric - you must have a shell if you're hiking/skiing/walking to mailbox. That said - I've hiked in 15-20F with wind and just this base and a heavy shell no problem. Note: It's very "roomy". Great for me, but if you're a bean pole you may be swimming in it - think about that when selecting sizes.