[Tyler]

I was wondering what brands you guys would recommend buying from for winter clothing, and for when it's really cold what is the proper way to dress for being outside. I was looking at under armours Under Armour | Men's ColdGear Base 1.0 Legging | 1004601 | $39.99 For the legs, and the same version for the torso/chest area. I was also looking for some nice cargo pants with lots of pockets thats waterproof and not made of cotton? Cause I know cotton is bad in wet conditions (For example jeans :P)

Comments/Suggestions?

[garret]

a cheaper alternative to longjohns are ladies tights (i used to wear them under my leathers when i was a motorcycle courier) absolutely brilliant at keeping you warm and pack away tiny.

[kevin]

I have a collection of no-name walmart layers (no - cotton) topped w/ this

Mountain Hardwear: Down : Sub Zero SL Hooded Jacket

which is awesome. basically like a sleeping bag you can wear!

[Celticwarrior]

Silk (longjohns) is good as a base layer, as is a wicking layer of thin polypro. A heavier layer above that can be cotton if you want, but I would opt for another poly layer as it is light, and doesn't absorb much moisture. If it does, it can be wrung out and dried on the body quickly. Wool is heavy, but good lanolin-coated wool will keep you dry, warm (even when wet) and protect you from most of the brutal elements in winter weather. I use wool pants, sweater, glove liners, scarf and socks (poly-blend to avoid itching and make them machine washable) to round out my layers. On the outside, IF I know I am not getting drenched (like a downpour or a river crossing) a down-filled coat is terrific, and usually in the coldest weather, I have a windstopper 300 wt. Polypro liner jacket as well. If it's going to be wet and cold, I opt for the same liner, but one of those cheaper ghetto "bubble parkas", that are filled with poly, not down. Warm as all get out and immune to water. Too bulky for my liking, but if warm is more important than mobility and silence, it's pretty decent. Good for ice fishing, for example. I'd hate to be in a down coat if I went through the ice! For footwear, I will wear 600 thinsulate low-top boots day to day (good to about -40), but in extremes or when sedentary in a stand or ice-shack, I wear my 2000's, good to -100 F. I just bought insulated NEOS overboots too, which go on over your existing footwear. They add another 20 degrees to your comfort level, are waterproof, and have Vibrum traction soles for walking on ice or snow. If it is wet or I expect to be sitting in an area where it will be snowy or icy, I have overpants that are coated nylon, and are waterproof. They are decent as raingear as well and are a good wind barrier. I haven't seen any cargo or BDU pants that are NOT made of cotton. I would check Cabela's, Bass Pro, or Gander Mountain and see if they have coated or poly hunting pants that fit that bill.

Hope that helps.

[snowshoe67]

Big Fan of Coldgear from UnderArmorand LL Beans. Pants I wear double Knee Carharts.
Layers are the way!

[shorthair]

I have been a railroader for longer than I wold like to admit. Saying that I'm out in the weather a lot. I had very good luck with Patagonia, inner layers they have been my main stay for many years, they are pricey but guaranteed for life no B/S! Send them in they will replace them or give you a credit no questions asked. I also work in a dirty environment which means you need good wash and wear outer layer, I prefer Charharts. Although when I'm playing or hunting I sometimes go with Filson very rugged put not as good wash and wear. Base, insulating, exterior. I do have some Cold gear it's good to. But when the going is tough I'm grabbing Patagonia.

[robsdak]

Being an electrician and having worked in some very cold places. My best friends are Carhartt Insulated Overalls and matching Hooded Jacket. Underneath the layers started, pantyhose, jeans, long sleeve Carhartt pocket T-shirt and a regular T-shirt. Everything is Carhartt, it is easier to buy that why, just make the order and it ships the same time. Redwing Boots

Have been laughed at by many, but never missed a day working on the road, cause I was sick... Dad and Uncle's wore them hunting and working when I was a kid, so it just rubbed off.

[shorthair]

I also would highly recommend Red Wing Boots various weights to work in. I wear La Crosses and Kenetrek's to play in. Always merilina wool socks winter or summer different weights and heights

[Gopher]

brand dosen't matter, The material does.


Polypro or merino wool has been my best base layer followed by thick polar fleece and topped with wind proof gore-tex.

Merino wool can be itchy though.

[sean]

Originally Posted by Celticwarrior

Silk (longjohns) is good as a base layer, as is a wicking layer of thin polypro. A heavier layer above that can be cotton if you want, but I would opt for another poly layer as it is light, and doesn't absorb much moisture. If it does, it can be wrung out and dried on the body quickly. Wool is heavy, but good lanolin-coated wool will keep you dry, warm (even when wet) and protect you from most of the brutal elements in winter weather. I use wool pants, sweater, glove liners, scarf and socks (poly-blend to avoid itching and make them machine washable) to round out my layers. On the outside, IF I know I am not getting drenched (like a downpour or a river crossing) a down-filled coat is terrific, and usually in the coldest weather, I have a windstopper 300 wt. Polypro liner jacket as well. If it's going to be wet and cold, I opt for the same liner, but one of those cheaper ghetto "bubble parkas", that are filled with poly, not down. Warm as all get out and immune to water. Too bulky for my liking, but if warm is more important than mobility and silence, it's pretty decent. Good for ice fishing, for example. I'd hate to be in a down coat if I went through the ice! For footwear, I will wear 600 thinsulate low-top boots day to day (good to about -40), but in extremes or when sedentary in a stand or ice-shack, I wear my 2000's, good to -100 F. I just bought insulated NEOS overboots too, which go on over your existing footwear. They add another 20 degrees to your comfort level, are waterproof, and have Vibrum traction soles for walking on ice or snow. If it is wet or I expect to be sitting in an area where it will be snowy or icy, I have overpants that are coated nylon, and are waterproof. They are decent as raingear as well and are a good wind barrier. I haven't seen any cargo or BDU pants that are NOT made of cotton. I would check Cabela's, Bass Pro, or Gander Mountain and see if they have coated or poly hunting pants that fit that bill.

Hope that helps.

I agree, Celtic Warrior. When I travelled from kentucky to the White Mountains, I inquired as to suggestions for minus 20 degree weather and was advised SILK. The best price that I could find was at Search: terramar silk underwear at Sierra Trading Post

You're right . . . it works as a great baselayer and I stayed warm in the White Mountains which is where our famous leader, Ron, lives (infamous?)
j/k