Winter clothes

[Egon]

Beenthere:

Silk as the first layer is undescribable. Can't beat it. Exspecially with socks.

Have you tried a good quality fleece instead of wool ? It really wicks moisture out. It also dries quickly just from body heat.

Fleece quality seems to have a very large varience in quality.

Just a reminder to those who use cotton. It works well when dry. When damp from sweat it is next to usless and takes forever to dry.

Down looses it's insulating properties when wet and is hard to dry. But terrific for warmth when no physical activity is engaded in.

And to those who beleive in Gortex; It's a wonderfull material when you are motionless. Work hard and generate sweat in cold weather and you will find layers of ice on the inner surface.

And of course the ultimate in cold weather is two layers of cariboo. The inner with hair side in. The outer with hair side out.

Egon
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[snorider]

Have you tried looking at a snowmobile coat. I wear one in well below 0 temps all day. with just t-shirt and a coat and bibs doing 60 mph and never get cold or wet. Has vents you can open if you are really working. two zippers to keep wind out and my favorite part insulated pockets. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif there do get cheper just seen this
Joe

 

[eee]

FRC's I wear them. its a requirement where I work. Hardhat/safety goggles/safety glasses/hearing protection/steel toe shoes....No beards allowed because of SCBA's, not allowed to wear rings.

EGON,
The only clothing you did not mention is the astronauts space suits.... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[frank_f15]

BRIAN : IF YOU ARE SET FOR 0 DEG. that is good enough, gets any colder than that stay in the house , unless u have to plow snow, but usually at that temp it don't snow much. when it gets that cold, i just add another sweater and turn the furnace up to 63 /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif and put on a fresh pot of coffee.

 

[bczoom]

Thanks Frank,

I don't know what it is but unless hospitalized, I spend time outdoors every day, 365 days a year.

I'm going to go through everyones suggestions and start selecting new/more clothing as needed. Thanks for everyone's help!!

 

[ronjhall]

<font color="blue"> turn the furnace up to 63 </font>
Add 10 degrees to that and I will be comfortable inside and outside the house! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[JimR]

Layers, layers and more layers is the way to go. Insulated pants work well with thermals when it gets really cold. Carhart and Dickies both make some decent lined workpants. Jumpsuits are great and you can always unzip the sides if you get too warm. The old wool hat and a hooded sweatshirt works wonders for keeping the old knoggin warm. My best choice for heavy gloves are the Thinsulate lined ones. I've been using these for years and carry a lighter pair in case the hands start to sweat too much.

 

[MossRoad]

When I go ice fishing and it is zero or lower, I usually wear pajamas under sweat clothes and a pair of Carhart coveralls. I then throw on an old parka that I've had since the 70's that was from Sears. It goes down to my thighs and has a snorkel hood with draw string. It is lined with some kind of soft fake fur and stops the wind dead. I wear a silk face mask under a knit face mask. I wear one pair of thin socks and a pair of thick wool socks. I usually wear wool gloves with the fingers cut off so I can handle the line. I use large mittens if I start to get cold. I also have some nice boots from Arctic Cat(the snowmobile folks) that go up under my coveralls all the way to my knees. They have removeble liners. With this setup I am comfortable. Coldest I've been down to is minus 22 and I was still comfortable.

The key is to stay dry. When I drill ice holes, it works up quite a sweat, so you have to be careful by taking off your coat and or hat as needed to avoid getting damp. I'm thinking of buying a nice set of winter underwear that wicks moisture this year.

Some folks that I ice fish with swear by snowmobile suits, but I outlast them time and time again, so I think the Carharts are warmer, but without testing, I can't say for sure.

 

[OkeeDon]

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[Varmintmist]

Layers, but it really depends on what the weather is like that day to determine what to wear.

I have worked outside all of my life so this is my recipie for normal +30 to -20 wear.

tee shirt, drawers, regular cotton.
Cabelas wool silk blend long johns. Not incredably heavy so you can still move in them, beat the snot out of poly anything.
3 button henly shirt.
flannel or quilted flannel shirt.
Jeans.
Carhart stocking cap.
Sorel pac boots, or Danner Ft Lewis boots.
Vest, insulated or fleece.

Add if needed,
Fleece hooded sweatshirt, or Carhartt hooded sweatshirt.
Silk Balklava
Carhartt bibs.
Heavy coat.

If that isnt enough, I roll up the window and say the heck with it /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif