Thermolite vs Merino

jajaja!

then give up.

I want some armwrners, period. it is not a discusssion.
I will buy also some base layers, I think there is differnet situation for use both of them.
I have read and make my mind don't worry
I prefer eVent rather tham Gore.
thanks a lot James, seriously

Yeah I guess there are other times when you could use armwarmers, just never seen the need for them myself, but that is personal preference.

Base layer wise I think i've clarified as much as I can, that different materials really should be used for different purposes, its never a case of one does it all.
Its an area of clothing where you really will not regret spending that little bit extra, the Helly Odin is an amazing base layer for winter use, i'm even tempted to get one myself despite already owning a million other base layers, and a helluva lot of other technical clothing!
Let me know what you go for in the end, i'll be interested to know, and you're welcome.