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Cold weather clothes - Advice (1 Viewer)

TheIronSheik

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This will be my 3rd full winter back up north. The first winter, I was ill prepared and froze. It wasn't until the beginning of that spring that I was going through some old clothes and found my long johns that I had bought for when I went to Siberia.

They worked perfect last winter. Only problem was that there is no label on them, so I have no clue who made them. I do know that I ordered them online after the good people of the FFA told me where to buy them. The kind I got are like silk. Not very thick, but surprisingly, very effective. But alas, after wearing them almost every day during the winter vortex of last season, they eventually ripped, got runs, or just fell apart. By the end of the season, they looked more like garbage than anything that would keep me warm.

I eventually bought some new ones online. They're OK, but not as good as my original pair. So I come back to the FFA to see if anyone can point me in the right direction. I'd like to get a pair that is silky like the ones I've had (for wearing to work and indoor places) and another pair that is slightly thicker (for being outdoors all day).

Any suggestions on long underwear for the upcoming winter?

TIA
TIS

 
Was looking for something a little thinner than old school flannel long johns. Maybe something that skiers wear?

 
HellToupee said:
Layers Sheikie baby , layers. Buy some UA or knockoff tights
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Not sure what that last part is, but yes, layers seem to be the way to go. That's why I love the silky long johns. They seem to work great for cold weather when you spend a lot of time indoors, as well.

 
trogg78 said:
TheIronSheik said:
trogg78 said:
TheIronSheik said:
Was looking for something a little thinner than old school flannel long johns. Maybe something that skiers wear?
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You may want to try yoga pants.
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Are you implying you want to see me in yoga pants? :confused:
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They are exactly what you're looking for based on your descriptions.
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Pantyhose...Knew a construction worker who wore them on cold winter days, swore by them....I don't think he was gay or a cross dresser.

 
Sheik - if you're going base layer go with the light stuff. You'll overheat wearing midweight indoors.

For outside, get a good mid-layer fleece - wind blocking preferable (more expensive). You can then tailor your top layer to the elements from nothing to adding a shell to adding something substantial with insulation for the really cold days.

 
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Drifter said:
Sheik - if you're going base layer go with the light stuff. You'll overheat wearing medium indoors.

For outside, get a good mid-layer fleece - wind blocking preferable (more expensive). You can then tailor your top layer to the elements from nothing to adding a shell to adding something substantial with insulation for the really cold days.
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Yes, the ones I have currently are like see through. Very silky looking. But they are the bomb when it comes to comfort in the winter time. They provide nice warmth when I venture outside, but I don't overheat in them sitting at my desk all day. I'm just looking for another pair of them.

 
TheIronSheik said:
Drifter said:
Sheik - if you're going base layer go with the light stuff. You'll overheat wearing medium indoors.

For outside, get a good mid-layer fleece - wind blocking preferable (more expensive). You can then tailor your top layer to the elements from nothing to adding a shell to adding something substantial with insulation for the really cold days.
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Yes, the ones I have currently are like see through. Very silky looking. But they are the bomb when it comes to comfort in the winter time. They provide nice warmth when I venture outside, but I don't overheat in them sitting at my desk all day. I'm just looking for another pair of them.
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You might also consider actual Silk. It has many properties that are superior to the poly stuff including better breathability. For outdoors people go with poly on cost and because it dries faster but for your purposes a silk base layer might be exactly what you want.

 
HellToupee said:
Sheikie what are you going to be doing wearing these? How long outside?
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The ones for outside would be for days I'm shoveling snow. Or hiking. I walk a lot, and it would be nice to have a lightweight layer underneath my jeans or sweat pants. I probably won't use them a huge amount, so I don't want anything crazy expensive. As for the lighter ones, I'd be using them to wear to work every single day the high temperature is below 45.

 
I have a Patagonia capeline 3 base layer that I absolutely love. Not overly warm, but fights off any chill in all but the coldest conditions (that I encounter anyways... I shy from the arctic region).

It's not cheap, but it's very high quality stuff that won't implode after one season.

 
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TheIronSheik said:
HellToupee said:
Sheikie what are you going to be doing wearing these? How long outside?
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The ones for outside would be for days I'm shoveling snow. Or hiking. I walk a lot, and it would be nice to have a lightweight layer underneath my jeans or sweat pants. I probably won't use them a huge amount, so I don't want anything crazy expensive. As for the lighter ones, I'd be using them to wear to work every single day the high temperature is below 45.
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Christ what a #####. 32 is a nice winter day. If you just get a pair of running tights you'll be fine. The extra layer even though its lightweight will help a lot.
 
HellToupee said:
TheIronSheik said:
HellToupee said:
Sheikie what are you going to be doing wearing these? How long outside?
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The ones for outside would be for days I'm shoveling snow. Or hiking. I walk a lot, and it would be nice to have a lightweight layer underneath my jeans or sweat pants. I probably won't use them a huge amount, so I don't want anything crazy expensive. As for the lighter ones, I'd be using them to wear to work every single day the high temperature is below 45.
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Christ what a #####. 32 is a nice winter day. If you just get a pair of running tights you'll be fine. The extra layer even though its lightweight will help a lot.
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I don't like cold weather. I'm used to Houston winters. :shrug;

What are running tights?

 
Uniqlo has a whole line of thermals, IIRC. probably good price and decent (not great- or Patagonia) quality.

 
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