Bundeswehr FR Bottom Base Layer

To put it simply - these are some of the most comfortable underlayers we've ever put on. They're also not truly complete unless you get the set. The Bundeswehr hit it out of the park when it comes to a comfortable FR base layer — yes, Fire Resistant. It's an extremely soft blend of synthetic wool and FR-treated Viscose (an alternative to silk) that will wick sweat, stay cool, and prevent burns. If you haven't got the idea in your head already, the ability to have FR underlayers means that you don't have to worry as much about getting the rest of your gear in FR fabrics (read: expensive). If you're a surplus fanatic, this is huge — you can layer these underneath rest assured you're protected from open flames while still rocking your old gear. Hell, some modern gear doesn't even boast the same protection — your buddy who insisted on the multicam black tactical pants might have those melted to his skin since they weren't FR... Naturally, we put the FR rating to the test with a 3700 degree