If it feels like we’ve reached the point in winter where there’s simply not much more to be done about the cold, where it feels like you’ve exhausted all your options as far as the most rugged gear (and warm gear, at that), well… fear not, my friends.

The good folks at Filson are here to save the day — at least in terms of your base layers, in the case of today’s Filson review — with one of the best henleys for men, a staple piece from a retailer that’s become an institution in the world of dependable outdoor performance (and style, of course).

The Filson Cotton Waffle Knit Henley seems simple on the surface, and sometimes, that’s not a bad thing when it comes time to bundle up for brisk weather. It boasts a thick waffle knit meant to bolster its heat retention and warmth in the cold, as the iconic Pacific Northwest retailer notes that the waffle knit of the aptly named Filson Cotton Waffle Knit Henley “creates a layer of air between the body and fabric for thermal retention and moisture management.”

Its ribbed cuffs and collar provide further durability — no need to worry about a sagging collar or flimsy cuffs, at least in my experience wearing Filson menswear. The two-button placket is shorter than other henleys on the market, but perhaps for good reason — the Filson Cotton Waffle Knit Henley is meant to be worn mostly buttoned up in chilly temperatures, although buttoning or unbuttoning one or both buttons delivers more airflow and temperature regulation.

Out of all of the best henleys on the market, you might say that the Filson Cotton Waffle Knit Henley is the one most built for work, hunting or trekking far afield — or simply layering underneath a waxed trucker jacket to hit up your local bar. If any or all of those things sound of interest — and sound like the kind of place you could put one of the best men’s henleys to work — then the Filson Cotton Waffle Knit Henley deserves place of pride in your wardrobe.