To vest, or not to vest

I prefer au natural. Theres something about mesh vest base-layers that just look uncool and grandadesque. I like to unzip my top and show off my sweaty, manly chest.

Yep base layer for me, I have two Sportful mesh ones and swear by them.

I used to swear by the craft mesh baselayers. Recently I had bought me one made by Rapha. Its a cracking bit of kit and wicks beautifully.

Yep, had similar questions in my head recently about baselayers... however for me last night proved that a 'string vest' base should be worn in hot weather, seems to get the sweat off and away quicker.

I am not however daring to try anything other than a string vest and would welcome experience on lightweight merino base layers in this weather...

I've just started this week and I feel a fair bit cooler than I did with a wet top on

I always wear a base layer too.

I seem to get more wear out of my jerseys as it wicks the sweat away so I won't have a bad sweaty smell even when it has been washed.

Agreed it might not make a difference but it seems to be doing the trick for me.

Just a jersey for me. Maybe a vest is one of those try-it-and-you-won't-go-back things but at the moment a base layer in summer seems like a solution to a problem I don't have.

live in a cooler part of Aus' only 12 degrees today

but 30 degree plus days are the norm in summer with some days 40ish and high 20's common in spring and autumn

Craft mesh vest, an excellent bit of kit I'd replace immediately

I always wear a vest, not because of the wicking effect, but because I find bibs more comfortable with something underneath them. That said, I very quickly forget if I'm not wearing one.

Always with a vest. String type if it's hot.

I always wear one just out of habit I think....also we have to wear one on the track and therefore it makes sense to train in the same kit.
I don't think it makes me any hotter but definitely reduces sweat build up.
Sportful mesh string vest thing btw