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Posted on 11/27/10 at 8:52 pm to bigolecatfish
I've decided to go the UA route. It seems to be the best option out there.
Posted on 11/28/10 at 3:59 pm to 4X4DEMON
Helly Hansen Poly/Wool blend google it and buy it. Best stuff for the price bar none,its what all of the commercial crabbers and fisherman wear up in the northheast. 
Posted on 11/28/10 at 7:34 pm to 4X4DEMON
Pull the trigger and buy the under armour! You won't regret it!
Posted on 11/28/10 at 10:23 pm to 4X4DEMON
Wet wicking material. Most of my outdoor gear is.
Posted on 11/29/10 at 7:28 am to 4X4DEMON
XPS brand from BPS is what I have and like it..
Posted on 11/30/10 at 10:58 pm to KLSU
I've been reading reviews and researching this topic as it interests me with all the different materials, properties and prices and the fact that I need something new to replace the pair of cotton long johns I've been wearing for 5 years.
The factors that seen most important to me are moisture wicking ability, warmth, comfort against the skin as a base layer and odor control. From what I've read from descriptions and reviews, most all materials, organic and synthetic handle the warmth and moisture wicking fine. But most, if not all synthetics, from my experience smell like shite after I sweat in them for only a short period, and since I plan on Hunting and skiing this year and in the future for days at a time this is important to me. I also hate the movement restricting feeling of form fitting synthetics, although I guess this could solved with ordering up a size.
The materials that I've read do the best job of meeting the above are polartec fleece and Morino wool. I've ordered a Pair of Sitka traverse base layer pants made of polartec fleece(got a good deal on camofire.com today) and will be ordering a patagonia or REI Morino wool base layer top tomorrow. Hopefully a good review will follow soon.
The factors that seen most important to me are moisture wicking ability, warmth, comfort against the skin as a base layer and odor control. From what I've read from descriptions and reviews, most all materials, organic and synthetic handle the warmth and moisture wicking fine. But most, if not all synthetics, from my experience smell like shite after I sweat in them for only a short period, and since I plan on Hunting and skiing this year and in the future for days at a time this is important to me. I also hate the movement restricting feeling of form fitting synthetics, although I guess this could solved with ordering up a size.
The materials that I've read do the best job of meeting the above are polartec fleece and Morino wool. I've ordered a Pair of Sitka traverse base layer pants made of polartec fleece(got a good deal on camofire.com today) and will be ordering a patagonia or REI Morino wool base layer top tomorrow. Hopefully a good review will follow soon.
Posted on 12/1/10 at 1:35 am to redfish99
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Helly Hansen Poly/Wool blend
I wear Helly Hansen gear quite a bit and you are correct, many commercial fishermen here in Alaska wear H.H.
Posted on 12/1/10 at 5:56 am to 4X4DEMON
For Saskatchewan Canada, sitting all day in 32 degrees below zero with snow and wind blowing in the face, this is what I wear:
Layer of silk, top and bottom
Cabellas Expedition weight PolyPros, thick with turtle neck
Layer of fleece
Hush Hide bibs and jacket, with Hot Handz in pockets.
Lacrosse Pac Boots, rated at 85 below, wool sock over liner sock.
Thick gloves over silk gloves
Couple of different face and hat combinations..
Never get cold, all week, UNTIL nature calls!
ETA: forgot about that white layer on outside.. I use the old sweat suit style in white..
Layer of silk, top and bottom
Cabellas Expedition weight PolyPros, thick with turtle neck
Layer of fleece
Hush Hide bibs and jacket, with Hot Handz in pockets.
Lacrosse Pac Boots, rated at 85 below, wool sock over liner sock.
Thick gloves over silk gloves
Couple of different face and hat combinations..
Never get cold, all week, UNTIL nature calls!
ETA: forgot about that white layer on outside.. I use the old sweat suit style in white..
This post was edited on 12/1/10 at 7:03 am
Posted on 12/1/10 at 12:00 pm to tigerfoot
quote:
I just love the old fashioned waffle stuff you can get for cheap.
This.
Posted on 12/1/10 at 12:02 pm to Tchefuncte Tiger
I always liked duofold in really cold weather.
Posted on 12/1/10 at 1:27 pm to 4X4DEMON
Posted on 12/1/10 at 1:31 pm to 4X4DEMON
If you don't mind spending a little bit of money, between 50 and 120, Patagonia makes a product line called Capilene, some Polartec design. If you are interested, I would suggest Capilene 3 or 4, 4 being slightly more expensive. They are made for cold and freezing temperatures and trips such as expeditions. I've bought a few and I really like them. They dry real easily, are very breathable, and the ones that I have bought double as pullovers if it is a little cold outside. All around, I consider them worth what I paid.
Posted on 12/1/10 at 5:22 pm to Tigreat
Lot of good suggestions already, but I'll make my nomination, as well. Don't go cotton. Cotton is very comfortable and will keep you warm.....as long as you're dry. Wet cotton is no good. I don't know about you, but I commonly end up sweating walking in to my deer stand.
Synthetic is the best way to go. There are a gazillion different products out there. The differences are more marketing related than anything else. My wife gave me my first pair of UA last Christmas. It's is truly nice stuff, but if money is an issue, there are other alternatives. Someone already mentioned sierratradingpost.com. Before UA, I stayed warm for 20 years wearing factory seconds wicking tops/bottoms from Sierra Trading. Their factory seconds will save you a LOT of money. It's underwear...who cares if there's variation in the color! Buy 2-3 pair of thin polypro and one pair of thick polypro from Sierra Trading. If it's colder than mid 40's, use 2 layers of thin polypro or one layer of thick polypro. If it's near freezing or below, use a thin layer of polypro next to your skin and wool layer over that. Sometimes you can find wool long johns @ Sportsman's Guide for next to nothing. Now days, I frequently use long running tights as the base layer for my legs. The Zanaflex mentioned earlier makes some good tights and shirts at a nice price. You can find quality tops and leggings for good price at www.soark.com, as well. There's a lot of good stuff out there. Find you need at a price you can afford.
Synthetic is the best way to go. There are a gazillion different products out there. The differences are more marketing related than anything else. My wife gave me my first pair of UA last Christmas. It's is truly nice stuff, but if money is an issue, there are other alternatives. Someone already mentioned sierratradingpost.com. Before UA, I stayed warm for 20 years wearing factory seconds wicking tops/bottoms from Sierra Trading. Their factory seconds will save you a LOT of money. It's underwear...who cares if there's variation in the color! Buy 2-3 pair of thin polypro and one pair of thick polypro from Sierra Trading. If it's colder than mid 40's, use 2 layers of thin polypro or one layer of thick polypro. If it's near freezing or below, use a thin layer of polypro next to your skin and wool layer over that. Sometimes you can find wool long johns @ Sportsman's Guide for next to nothing. Now days, I frequently use long running tights as the base layer for my legs. The Zanaflex mentioned earlier makes some good tights and shirts at a nice price. You can find quality tops and leggings for good price at www.soark.com, as well. There's a lot of good stuff out there. Find you need at a price you can afford.
Posted on 12/1/10 at 5:39 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
Personally, I just wear a pair of sweat pants and regular pants on bottom. On top I will wear a long sleeve t-shirt, a pullover sweatshirt thick half-zipper pullover and my jacket. The key is to wear something on your neck and head, either a neck guard and warm hat or full balaclava.
If I'm duck hunting, just one pair of pants, tshirt and some type of pullover. It's hard to get cold in neophrene waders.
If I'm duck hunting, just one pair of pants, tshirt and some type of pullover. It's hard to get cold in neophrene waders.
Posted on 12/1/10 at 7:16 pm to TexasTiger34
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and will be ordering a patagonia or REI Morino wool
Order Icebreaker instead.
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