Icebreaker BodyFit 200 Zone Leggings

The slim-fitting leggings were a hit with testers who prefer to wear a tight base layer underneath a Gore-Tex shell while skiing and skinning in the backcountry. The leggings proved their worth (and warmth) on a 15-degree dawn patrol mission in Colorado’s Berthoud Pass backcountry that had testers shivering in the parking lot. Just a week later, testers were impressed by the breathability of the Zone Leggings when they unzipped their shell pants’ thigh vents at Copper Mountain’s sun-stoked opening weekend. 

All day comfort and heat-regulating proficiency became apparent when an Active Junky tester went on a solo backpacking trip high in Colorado’s Gore Range. He ended up wearing the Zone Leggings while hiking, fly fishing and sleeping as temperatures dropped from 60 to 20 degrees overnight and the Gore Range saw its first dusting of the season. Bottom line? This base layer will serve you well in a variety of conditions. 

Tester Quote: “They’re tight, but not too tight. Warm, but you won’t overheat—unless temperatures really sky rocket. The groin and inner thighs were breathable, the overall build is cozy and they are super comfortable. What more do you want in a base layer?”