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Author Topic: Best Thermal Underwear ?  (Read 492 times)

Offline hickstick

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Re: Best Thermal Underwear ?
« Reply #20 on: November 03, 2014, 10:49:00 AM »
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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Offline Sam McMichael

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Re: Best Thermal Underwear ?
« Reply #21 on: November 05, 2014, 10:05:00 PM »
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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Re: Best Thermal Underwear ?
« Reply #22 on: November 06, 2014, 07:47:00 AM »
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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Re: Best Thermal Underwear ?
« Reply #23 on: November 06, 2014, 07:51:00 AM »
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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Offline Butchie

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Re: Best Thermal Underwear ?
« Reply #24 on: November 06, 2014, 07:58:00 AM »
Minus 33 merino wool for me.  UA and others like it can't compare IMO.
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Re: Best Thermal Underwear ?
« Reply #25 on: November 06, 2014, 10:38:00 AM »
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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Re: Best Thermal Underwear ?
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Offline mh2324

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Re: Best Thermal Underwear ?
« Reply #27 on: November 06, 2014, 10:11:00 PM »
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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Re: Best Thermal Underwear ?
« Reply #28 on: November 06, 2014, 11:19:00 PM »
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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.

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I just switch to First Lite this year and love it! In fact I ordered more today.
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Re: Best Thermal Underwear ?
« Reply #29 on: November 07, 2014, 01:28:00 AM »
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Cold weather underwear - something with merino wool absolutely!
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Offline cch

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Re: Best Thermal Underwear ?
« Reply #30 on: November 07, 2014, 08:41:00 AM »
I wear Kuiu merino wool are I wear nothing at all.

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Re: Best Thermal Underwear ?
« Reply #31 on: November 07, 2014, 05:59:00 PM »
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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Offline ermont

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Re: Best Thermal Underwear ?
« Reply #32 on: November 07, 2014, 06:02:00 PM »
First Lite is best in my opinion.

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Re: Best Thermal Underwear ?
« Reply #33 on: November 07, 2014, 11:18:00 PM »
Wool power is the ONLY options!!!
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Re: Best Thermal Underwear ?
« Reply #34 on: November 08, 2014, 02:38:00 AM »
Last year Costco had merino sweaters for 20 bucks.
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Offline Cootling

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Re: Best Thermal Underwear ?
« Reply #35 on: November 08, 2014, 02:01:00 PM »
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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Re: Best Thermal Underwear ?
« Reply #36 on: November 08, 2014, 02:09:00 PM »
I'm a big fan of the minus 33.   I haven't tried others, but haven't needed to.
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