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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Stykbow62 on November 02, 2014, 02:44:00 PM
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Opinions on the best cold weather thermal type long johns ?
I am using Under Armour Cold Gear for my base but I need something really good over that.
Thanks for any input !
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I like merino wool as a base the cabelas ecws polar weight over that. Was never impressed with anything from UA.
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Under Armour is the best I've tried. I have some cheaper heavy weight polypro stuff from Bass Pro that works well, too. It's hard to pay the UA asking price, but it does work, in my opinion.
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UA Cold Gear or the Endura Skin Heavyweight from BPS. Then a layer of fleece over that if it drops down into the teens.
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First Lite merino wool is great. I just switched to it this year after using all the other stuff and have finally found something that keeps me warm without having to add bulky layers. Its also washable so that is a plus.
Ron
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WOOL IS GREAT BUT EXPENSIVE...i BUY IT BUT ALSO HAVE POLAR FLEECE ARMY ISSUE i BUY AT ARMY SURPLUS STORES...THEY ARE GREEN AND WERE 14 BUCKS..VERY WARM AND REINFORCED IN THE KNEES...GREAT BUY
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For the cheaper end but was what my dad bought me when I started hunting and I have used it ever since but I like duo fold long underwear ...they do the job for me
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WebFoot Body Sock. A modern day version of the Unionsuit, made with Polarfleece. I love mine.
Ray
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I'll second the duo fold, poly on the inside and wool on the outside.
Denny
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Merino wool as base and mid layer. Lots of good places to choose from: Sitka, Kuiu, Filson, Minus33, Smartwool, First Lite, etc, etc...
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I always base with silk then layer wool or thick fleece for cold weather. Then top off with Goretex. Its breathable and impervious to wind, rain or snow.
I use to use UA Cold Geat, but couldn't get past the compression it provides.
Ken
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I really like Patagonia capeline underwear. I have a couple tops and bottoms in the expedition weight... some of them I've had for 25+ years. Their stuff is not cheap, but it does have an unconditional lifetime warranty, and in my experience seems to wick moisture away/dry faster than the merino base layers I have.
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UA is over rated, you are paying the name. I have the underwear and a heavy sweatshirt and they are no better than using nothing in fact I think the underwear makes me colder because it is so tight.
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Thanks for all of the input !
So...which wool is the best value or which wool do
You get the most bang for your buck ?
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For wool tops, lightweight merino wool sweaters from the thrift stores are pretty awesome, esp for the price. Surplus mil polypro is very good, too.
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I am fixin to be leaving on a trad hunt in Illinois and I'm afraid this Texas boy is going to freeze :)
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Originally posted by Ron Vought:
First Lite merino wool is great. I just switched to it this year after using all the other stuff and have finally found something that keeps me warm without having to add bulky layers. Its also washable so that is a plus.
Ron
X2 - absolutely the best clothing product I have purchased in many years. This stuff is fantastic.
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Patagonia Capaline series or their R1 layers
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Minus30 Merino Wool.com. Check it out.
Grouse
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I have some older smartwool and it was nice stuff. I tried some minus33 last year and was not impressed with it as much as my smartwool.
This year I picked up some firstlite( I like the ASAT camo) and boy do I like it. I got the lightweight. It feels alot like my smartwool but the thing thats real nice is the thumbhole cuffs. and if you don't use the thumbhole cuffs you don't notice anybulk in the cuff area.
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merino base (smartwool, koombi, whatever) then fleece over that. just bought a columbia wind proof jacket at a local sporting goods chain that was on clearance and tried it on under my asbell wool and it worked like a charm quiet and warm on and cold windy saturday here in MA
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I agree with threeunder. Silk under wool is very effective but not bulky. It does not get especially cold here in Georgia, but with my diabetes, moderate cold is a severe problem. These undergarments are a great choice.
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Merino wool or the heavy weight fleece is great for on stand. A couple years back my sister got me that polartec powerstetch and its probably the best I have used if your on the go.
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Merino wool or the heavy weight fleece is great for on stand. A couple years back my sister got me that polartec powerstetch and its probably the best I have used if your on the go.
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Minus 33 merino wool for me. UA and others like it can't compare IMO.
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This year I have used a lot more wool and have been a lot warmer.
I like to start out with the silk if it is truly cold.
Then add a Merino long underwear.
Lots of good brands already mentioned.
I first got bought some thinner Smart Wool and it's good. I have used the Minus 33 in a thicker base layer and its very good. I must say the First Lite with the thumb holes is great.
I have one of the Web Foot body stockings (union suit fleece) but it is made by a different company...can't recall the name.
Using that over the Merino base, it is too much if you are moving, but great in the stand sitting still.
I do not like the tight clammy feeling of Under Armor. Their Cold Gear just isn't warm for me.
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I got the LL Bean Cresta Wool top last year and used it all season and it's fantastic. Going to get the pants soon. Super comfortable and warm and has the thumb hole cuffs as well. I think it's on sale now too.
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Originally posted by DaveT1963:
Originally posted by Ron Vought:
First Lite merino wool is great. I just switched to it this year after using all the other stuff and have finally found something that keeps me warm without having to add bulky layers. Its also washable so that is a plus.
Ron
X2 - absolutely the best clothing product I have purchased in many years. This stuff is fantastic. [/b]
X3!
I just switch to First Lite this year and love it! In fact I ordered more today.
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Cold weather underwear - something with merino wool absolutely!
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I wear Kuiu merino wool are I wear nothing at all.
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X2 on what Fletcher said on thrift stores. Picked up a 100% lambs wool pull over sweater at the salvation army family store this past weekend. It will make an awesome mid layer. And it was $3 bucks!
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First Lite is best in my opinion.
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Wool power is the ONLY options!!!
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Last year Costco had merino sweaters for 20 bucks.
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I found some Justin Charles merino wool on sale a couple years ago. No synthetic I've tried has come close. Merino is amazing!
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I'm a big fan of the minus 33. I haven't tried others, but haven't needed to.