Silk longjohns??

[bluemoonrising]

Do any of you wear silk as your base layer, and where can I buy some (recommendations)? Peace!

[threeunder]

I wear them almost religiously.   I get mine from Cabelas.

[MCS]

My wife just gave me a pair for Christmas. I'm hoping to use them this weekend. It's going to be in the 20's.

[Biggamefish]

Are these are suppose to be warmer than others.  I  have some poly pro long-johns that are great but always looking to be warmer

[lablover]

I love mine, they are warm without the bulk. when its really cold I put them under a pair of wool,ya stay toasty and don't even know they are there.

[Matty]

REI

[S. Brant Osborn]

I saw this years ago  on my only Colorado elk/ muley hunt.  My soon to be paw in law wore them under jeans.  I just knew he was freezing.  I was wrong.  He wore them for years like that.

[calgarychef]

You could try with the wife's stockings and if they feel nice then buy your own silk pair.    

[easyup]

Silk works well for me and is very comfortable with the least amount of bulk of all my base layers, but when it's really cold I switch to heavy poly and when very cold I go with quality merino wool, Icebreaker or Ibex.

[ripforce56]

Company called Terramar makes great silk U-wear, priced good too!

[NoCams]

Had a pair from Cabelas for years now and love them. Bought them to wear under my dress clothes in Jan-March since I am in and out of the car all day walking across large parking lots. On a 20 degree windy day they make a HUGE difference by the end of the day.

I wear them for hunting if it is less than 15-20 and love how thin they are under my Ulffrotte' wool long johns. Don't even know you have them on and gives you another layer that is not too bulky. JMHO

[Orion]

Silk feels good next to the skin and wicks away moisture.  Doesn't retain odors like the polys. I get mine at Wintersilks. They have a web site.

[Stumpkiller]

I get Terramar silk from Sierra Trading Post.  If you watch for sales the prices are very good.  Even at regular prices it's less than REI, LL Bean or Cabelas.

[bluemoonrising]

Thanks Guys! Peace!

[Sam McMichael]

I wear them a lot. Also, try Sportsman's Guide. They sometimes have them fairly cheap. I like silk under wool both for warmth and comfort.

[kuch]

i have used Wintersilks . pricey but they have sales and their garments come in different weight silk , I get the  heaviest and wears pretty well.

[Moots]

Check out Sierra Trading Post (online).   They sell overstock items that they buy from companies like Mountain Hardwear, Marmot, etc. . .  I see silk long underwear listed for 40 - 50% off retail price.  I have been buying outdoor gear from them for years.

[Onions]

X2 on the Terramar Silks. I bought my mine from Sierra Trading Post 10+ yrs ago and still in great shape.
Do not buy the Silk Skins from Sierra Trading Post, I never got more then 1 year of wear from those.


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[PASQUINELL]

I am sooo confused on the different types! Cabelas only has MTP TECH silk used in the military both tops and bottoms and only straight silk in a 2x size but bottoms only (white)

Terramar has light weight and the critics say are paper thin and used on cold days under regular clothes around the office.(but keep them warm)

[manfromthepast]

Winter silks sells a silk/spandex envelope closure balaclava that is excellent. Makes a huge difference in keeping your neck and face warm and is thin enough that you can wear your preferred hat over it.