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Posted: 1/3/2012 6:39:39 PM EDT

Its that time, I am a Mechanic and my shop is outside, In the morning it is going to be 9 degrees when I leave and not much warmer when I start work, I got my best thermals ready and I am hoping they will suffice,

So whats the best you have tried, and I dont want hundred dollar pairs either, just what I can order online or get at wally world or the like

thanks,

Posted: 1/3/2012 6:44:34 PM EDT

[#1]

The cold weather gear the Army issues is nice, but I prefer going with removable coveralls that are easy to take on and off. I like carhartt, but it's hard to find around here if you waited this long, fucking hunters

ETA Army stuff is called polartec but I'm not seeing the thermals online, it has a waffle pattern to it.

Posted: 1/3/2012 6:45:11 PM EDT

[#2]

I bought some underarmor knock-offs from the Sportsmans Warehouse and they have been awesome. ColdPruf is the brand name, not the most expensive but they have worked great for hunting this year.

Posted: 1/3/2012 6:45:59 PM EDT

[#3]

Two girls I was giving a ride to, on a scooter, in the cold.

It worked real good. Highly recommended.

Posted: 1/3/2012 6:46:22 PM EDT

[#4]

This
I have several pairs of these top and bottoms. Love 'em

Posted: 1/3/2012 6:47:06 PM EDT

[#5]

UnderArmour base layer.

Posted: 1/3/2012 6:47:17 PM EDT

[#6]

Polypropylene, or any synthetic fleece.

Remember, cotton kills. Even cheap Walmart fleece is better than anything with cotton in it.

Posted: 1/3/2012 6:50:01 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
This
I have several pairs of these top and bottoms. Love 'em

That's the polartec, good stuff.

Posted: 1/3/2012 6:51:02 PM EDT

[#8]

I have one of these. It is pretty expensive, but incredibly warm. I really didn't want to spend $80 on a long john shirt, but I bit the bullet and did it. That thing coupled with an underarmour long sleeve shirt and a condor base 2 shirt and a condor softshell on the outside kept me warm when it was -2F. I wear carhart insulated pants with this, but I was plenty warm.

It's expensive, but worth it.

Posted: 1/3/2012 6:51:03 PM EDT

[#9]

I was going to suggest Helly Hanson but yea little pricey.

Posted: 1/3/2012 6:51:53 PM EDT

[#10]

try here

get one of these

i bought a heated vest a couple years ago. you can set the temp. believe this...when your core is warm, your body will send heat to extremities. since the vest heats your heart, lungs, etc, your body heats the rest

i dont know what type of wrenching you do, but i use these with a pair of THIN glove liners under and i have surprisingly good dexterity.

good luck.I know what its like

Posted: 1/3/2012 6:53:38 PM EDT

[#11]

Patagonia Cap1 and 2 base layer. I pick the weight based on the activity and go from there. They are awesome.

Posted: 1/3/2012 6:56:45 PM EDT

[#12]

Not cheap either but Merino wool products like SmartWool have impressed the hell out of me. Last year in a winter class I wore a base layer of smartwool that was lighter than long johns and even though my legs and boots were soaking wet from the snow I never got cold unless I sat still for a while.
Temps were in the teens all weekend.

I have to say I really like the stuff and will be wearing it to the same class again this year along with a better outer layer to stay dry.

Z

Posted: 1/3/2012 6:58:24 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:

Its that time, I am a Mechanic and my shop is outside, In the morning it is going to be 9 degrees when I leave and not much warmer when I start work, I got my best thermals ready and I am hoping they will suffice,

So whats the best you have tried, and I dont want hundred dollar pairs either, just what I can order online or get at wally world or the like

thanks,

You want to first choose the correct material for what you are doing. For activity like working you do not want a material that retains moisture like cotton. You would want a type of synthetic construction. I just wear my long spandex cycling bottoms and they work great.

Posted: 1/3/2012 6:59:28 PM EDT

[#14]

Made in the USA and not expensive. The merino wool socks are also on sale 3 for $12.50. http://www.goathleticapparel.com/

Posted: 1/3/2012 7:21:54 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:

Made in the USA and not expensive. The merino wool socks are also on sale 3 for $12.50. http://www.goathleticapparel.com/

+1

This is a great product.

Posted: 1/3/2012 8:05:44 PM EDT

[#16]

I think I will get a set of the Cabelas and try them, I have a pair of the coldpruf bottoms and like them pretty good, don't remember where I got them, I have been wearing the thick white ones that has the ice climber guy on them that walmart sells in the hunting sections, only problem is they are gray and now they are covered in oil spots and look bad

but thanks for all the ideas and I will start experimenting

Posted: 1/3/2012 8:07:54 PM EDT

[#17]

Waffle like underwear under a few loose layers.

Posted: 1/3/2012 8:10:52 PM EDT

[#18]

using some silk long johns, thin, but warm enough.
Outside work, Carhartt coveralls, arctic lined.

Posted: 1/3/2012 8:13:17 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
Patagonia Cap1 and 2 base layer. I pick the weight based on the activity and go from there. They are awesome.

This - I have worn this stuff for years and it just works, wet or dry.

Posted: 1/3/2012 8:14:57 PM EDT

[#20]

Patagonia Capilene.

I work outside on the Continental Divide, at 12,000", at night. Capilene. If I don't have to exercise, then silk. But, for almost every time : Capilene.

-JC

Posted: 1/4/2012 12:17:52 AM EDT

[#21]

+1 army issued. even dipped into the 20s only the thins were needed. the heavys are crazy good at keeping in heat.

heres a set of heavys here

Posted: 1/4/2012 4:28:29 AM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Patagonia Cap1 and 2 base layer. I pick the weight based on the activity and go from there. They are awesome.

This - I have worn this stuff for years and it just works, wet or dry.

+1 not to mention the quality construction, mine last for years. You get what you pay for.

Posted: 1/4/2012 4:32:07 AM EDT

[#23]

Silk

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Posted: 1/4/2012 5:55:41 AM EDT

[#24]

The polypros I had in the Army were pretty damn good.

Posted: 1/4/2012 5:56:40 AM EDT

[#25]

about 2 or 3 years ago I threw every pair I owned out.
Now all I wear all Carhartt or Cabela's flannel, or when its really cold fleece lined jeans.
I friggen love them, and no more of the back getting exposed, or bunching up, or that feeling constricted shit...

Posted: 1/4/2012 6:09:21 AM EDT

[#26]

PAS-13s

Posted: 1/4/2012 6:09:33 AM EDT

[#27]

If I am working in my unheated pole barn in the winter I will put on lots of layers.

1 - silk weight black poly pros, top and bottom, issued by Uncle Sam
2 - heavy weight brown poly pros, top and bottom, issued by Uncle Sam
3 - Work trousers and sweatshirt
4 - Insulated work bibs - Carhartt knockoffs
5 - Heavy weight insulated sweatshirt or insulated flannel

That usually does OK down to about 0 degrees if I am moving around some.

Lots of coffee or tea, and frequent breaks to warm the fingers up.

Posted: 1/4/2012 6:14:43 AM EDT

[#28]

Merino wool or good old poly pros.

Posted: 1/4/2012 6:44:18 AM EDT

[#29]

For really cold days I rock Underarmour Cold gear. It heats me up VERY well. Most other days I just wear a long sleeve tee and my arcteryx Atom LT

Posted: 1/4/2012 6:55:53 AM EDT

[#30]

Take a couple days off.

Posted: 1/4/2012 7:01:10 AM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:
Its that time, I am a Mechanic and my shop is outside, In the morning it is going to be 9 degrees when I leave and not much warmer when I start work, I got my best thermals ready and I am hoping they will suffice,

So whats the best you have tried, and I dont want hundred dollar pairs either, just what I can order online or get at wally world or the like
thanks,

I think the OP wants cheap stuff. Some of the advice on here is great, but it will cost well over $100.

OP - Go to Wallyworld and look at their insulated Walls 1 pc coveralls. Should be between 50 and 90 bucks. Get a set of poly proplene long johns, wool socks, and a decent hat. Insulated knock-off mechanics gloves work well.

During my broke-ass college days in central Iowa winters, this setup served me well. I once used this setup and had to replace an alternator when it was -10F out. Spent 3 hours in the cold. It wasn't pleasant, but I didn't freeze.

Posted: 1/4/2012 7:09:54 AM EDT

[#32]

Issue Polypros.

Posted: 1/4/2012 7:12:28 AM EDT

[#33]

Quoted:
Made in the USA and not expensive. The merino wool socks are also on sale 3 for $12.50. http://www.goathleticapparel.com/

I have Underarmour and it is awesome. For the price, though, these look really good.

Posted: 1/4/2012 7:31:01 AM EDT

[#34]

Ive got two full sets of army cold weather gear. They gave it to us to test in korea....in the spring after winter field ops. It looked warm though

Posted: 1/4/2012 5:24:15 PM EDT

[#35]

Quoted:
Patagonia Cap1 and 2 base layer. I pick the weight based on the activity and go from there. They are awesome.

Yep, look no further - I did a lot of blue water sailing in those things, never got cold.

Posted: 1/4/2012 5:43:37 PM EDT

[#36]

The best thermals I have worn is the Cabelas ECWS unionsuit. I just ordered me and the wife two sets of these Rocky Heavyweight Thermals . I have not wore them yet (just got them today) but they feel good and it is fleece.

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