[ARCHIVED THREAD] - The Long-John Thread (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 1/4/2014 7:29:52 AM EDT
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What works for you when you're working or hunting outside in these temps lately ? I havent bought any in quite awhile so Im out of touch with the latest - greatest remedies for the chilly willys . I had a pair of Damart (sp?) years ago in Michigan , but I think my GF at the time stole them . I had two pairs of mil polyprop that worked rather well ....but now,for some reason , Im down to one pair .The standard Hanes and Fruit of the Loom types really arent that great below about 20 or so.... Links to good bargains are a big plus  |
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I've been wearing Under Amour cold gear/scent shield stuff when out hunting in the cold. They're tight but not compression tight, so there's very little added bulk, and they work well at keeping the cold at bay.
They're even camouflaged if I ever decided to go stalking around in my undies. 
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Damart has changed quite a bit , but appears to still carry their basic , tried-and-true designs . http://www.damartusa.com/double-force-long-pants-p-O4269.html?cPath=1111_1127_1133  |
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Quoted: poly pros work good enough for me. Im wearing mine right now with a pair of flannel sleeping pants , here , inside , and I'm still kinda cold  |
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Quoted: wtf. 2 underwear threads today... bunch of homo's.  You're not sleeping over any more .ETA: I actually saw the other thread , but it was to do with boxers and briefs and such.....not what I needed . So I started this thread for answers regarding warmth . At least Im not smoking weed  |
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Hard to beat a wool union suit. Wool stays warm even when it's wet. So many of the new 'miracle fiber' designs have to be layered to try and prevent perspiring in them because they lose their insulating properties when wet. 'Wicking' my ass. A wool union suit under wool bibs and a wool shirt will keep you warm in pretty damned cold weather. Add a parka over the top and it'll take you down to extreme temps.  |
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$40-$50 for a pair of leggings aint that bad , to me at least ......something you'll have forever . Well......until they're ...uh...liberated by your S/O 
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I bought some underarmor 3.0 coldgear. They work really well, dry fast, etc. Expensive though. Well......until they're ...uh...liberated by your S/O
I like the Underarmor. They are spendy though... And for the love of your hunting gear, get a woman that's half your size to stay around! Then they don't wear your pants, but will wear your shirts around the house as dresses in the morning... And they won't leave with half your shit. 
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Quoted: I like the Underarmor. They are spendy though... And for the love of your hunting gear, get a woman that's half your size to stay around! Then they don't wear your pants, but will wear your shirts around the house as skirts... And they won't leave with half your shit. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I bought some underarmor 3.0 coldgear. They work really well, dry fast, etc. Expensive though. Well......until they're ...uh...liberated by your S/O I like the Underarmor. They are spendy though... And for the love of your hunting gear, get a woman that's half your size to stay around! Then they don't wear your pants, but will wear your shirts around the house as skirts... And they won't leave with half your shit.  |
| My son wore his cool looking camo UA Cold Gear this gun deer hunting season. I wore my plain, one color Cabela's Polartec long underwear. Opening weekend, It was 10 degrees with a -11 degree wind chill. He froze his ass off. I was nice and warm. Yeah.. He went out and bought the Polartech. |
| I wear mostly REI brand or Patagonia light to midweight undies. I do have some Smartwool (the best shit ever) and silk allso. Silk is really nice and usually thin so you can layer over it. But what do I know, I live in Alaska where it is about 30f, not where it is cold. |
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Quoted: Major Surplus n Survival has GI poly pro for 22 bucks a set, including the balaclava. They are pretty warm. My only gripe is you get rank fairly quickly. I've been wanting a set of Smartwool or Woolpower undies for a while. Too expensive. |
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Quoted: Silk is really nice and usually thin so you can layer over it. Many old timers swear by a silk base , then wool long-johns or union suit , then your rugged canvas-type pants (think original Carharts) And yes , I've heard many men talk of using women's pantyhose as a base-layer .  |
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Many old timers swear by a silk base , then wool long-johns or union suit , then your rugged canvas-type pants (think original Carharts) And yes , I've heard many men talk of using women's pantyhose as a base-layer .
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Silk is really nice and usually thin so you can layer over it. Many old timers swear by a silk base , then wool long-johns or union suit , then your rugged canvas-type pants (think original Carharts) And yes , I've heard many men talk of using women's pantyhose as a base-layer .
Layers, layers, layers. I normally wear synthetics - poly pro, fleece and then an outer coat/bib. If I was planning on being near fire, I'd go with the silk-wool-canvas layering. |
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Quoted: Layers, layers, layers. I normally wear synthetics - poly pro, fleece and then an outer coat/bib. If I was planning on being near fire, I'd go with the silk-wool-canvas layering. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Silk is really nice and usually thin so you can layer over it. Many old timers swear by a silk base , then wool long-johns or union suit , then your rugged canvas-type pants (think original Carharts) And yes , I've heard many men talk of using women's pantyhose as a base-layer . Layers, layers, layers. I normally wear synthetics - poly pro, fleece and then an outer coat/bib. If I was planning on being near fire, I'd go with the silk-wool-canvas layering. Good call . |
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I have tried them all. Literally have a trunk full since I do late season bow hunts in 0 degree weather. Edit- but yes layers and do not wear everything while walking or working. Peel layers off if moving and put extra layers on when stopped and your body no longer producing as much heat. |
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I take my base layers and heavy clothing off and carry them in a backpack or stuff them in my treestand when walking / carrying my tree stand through the woods. That way I don't sweat and soak my clothes. Then after I set up and begin getting cold from sitting still I put the dry and cozy base layers and heavy stuff back on. I hang the heavy clothing off the side of my treestand when climbing the tree so it goes up with me without needing to use a separate haul line than the one I use to bring my gun or bow and backpack up. One haul line is enough of a hassle to try to manage not getting tangled or hung up in branches.
When huffing it up a mountainside you can be shirtless and not be cold in below freezing weather. When sitting still for hours you can begin shivering in 50 degree weather. |
| When it comes to keeping warm in cold temps It's not so much about which long underwear when it comes to staying warm. Having said that, don't get anything with cotton. I like the ones that wash and wear easily so as good as a partial wool blend is it's a no go due to having to take special care when laundering. Polyester for me. Your outer layers have more to do with whether you'll be warm or not. Keep your head, hands, and feet warm and wear a neck gaiter if you're on stand. 1600 -2000 gram thinsulate boots are the ticket. Lots of different ways to layer, something with thinsulate and goose down are good to have as one of the layers. Get a big enough backpack to carry your warmest outer layers in to the stand and put them on after you are cooled off. |
| I have seen power crew workers (during our recent December outage) wearing full neoprene insulating gear. A worker was at the local gas station and was getting coffee...He had shorts on with the gear and I presume had not put on his coveralls/overalls yet. Neoprene would work in even in extreme cold. |
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Hard to beat a wool union suit. Wool stays warm even when it's wet. So many of the new 'miracle fiber' designs have to be layered to try and prevent perspiring in them because they lose their insulating properties when wet. 'Wicking' my ass. A wool union suit under wool bibs and a wool shirt will keep you warm in pretty damned cold weather. Add a parka over the top and it'll take you down to extreme temps. http://s.stpost.com/eccstorefront/product_images/13310/f_13310_1.0.jpg This man gets it. |
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I have the under Armour, 1.0,2.0 and 3.0 along with cabelas polartech. All have there place depending on how cold it is out, when it's freezing and I am steelhead fishing I wear the 2.0 with polartech over the top and fleece over that under my waders, stays warm all day in 30 degree water and air temps in the teens.
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Many old timers swear by a silk base , then wool long-johns or union suit , then your rugged canvas-type pants (think original Carharts) And yes , I've heard many men talk of using women's pantyhose as a base-layer .
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Silk is really nice and usually thin so you can layer over it. Many old timers swear by a silk base , then wool long-johns or union suit , then your rugged canvas-type pants (think original Carharts) And yes , I've heard many men talk of using women's pantyhose as a base-layer .
YEP on the pantyhose Fishing boats out of the Northeast aint no joke
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Hard to beat a wool union suit. Wool stays warm even when it's wet. So many of the new 'miracle fiber' designs have to be layered to try and prevent perspiring in them because they lose their insulating properties when wet. 'Wicking' my ass. A wool union suit under wool bibs and a wool shirt will keep you warm in pretty damned cold weather. Add a parka over the top and it'll take you down to extreme temps. http://s.stpost.com/eccstorefront/product_images/13310/f_13310_1.0.jpg This man gets it. Yes but the wool is itchy, the duo fold is wool with a cotton lining next to the skin. |
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Every couple of years my wife buys me new pajamas. On the 10-12 really cold (less than 20, with wind) days we have every year, I wear those pajamas under my cargo pants. I've never really needed more insulation that that, except for one windy day this time last year when I forgot my pajamas. Had some Stihl chainsaw chaps in the truck. Wore them all day, without a chainsaw in sight. Probably looked weird, but was relatively warm.
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