Thermals

...I'm staying away from this thread. I don't need a vacation.

Was wondering if you froze out there, good to see ya around part timer.

Sirscrapalot - Brrrrrr

for once...I am speechless! Ok, not really, but I AIN'T TOUCHIN IT

That's what she said! Bada BING!

Sirscrapalot - Vacation incoming...

I bought some from Target that does a good job. They don't help much on days like this. 4 degrees and high wind gusts. My day is going to suck.

When I am outside I don't put a lot of layers on. When it is like it is now 20-30 below plus the windchill I dress in military surplus clothing. Boots, pants, (no need for longjohns) hat, ect. Most of this stuff would be overkill for how warm it is there but maybe try polypropylene long johns and under shirt for it is pretty warm but not overkill.

Cory, although I love pictures on the forum I am glad you did not post any on this thread. That is all I will say about that. I prefer silk underwear usually from Cabela's. It wicks moisture, light weight, and not bulky. Added to a wool shirt, heavy sweat shirt, chaps or coveralls, I stay plenty warm. In this cold blast I would have to add a jacket. Another favorite of mine is fishnet under wool. I have not been able to find fishnet underwear lately and if anyone knows where it is sold I would love to know.

dont forget your coveralls lol

I've always just used cotton, in layers of course, pair of socks, thermals, another pair of socks, britches, coveralls, etc

Some guys in the oilfield derricks actually wore womens nylons(and you wouldn't wish to rib them much about it either, at least not to their face). I never ventured there, but as I already said, cotton in layers was my preferred method

For me, I can't stand the traditional thermals or anything cotton as a base. Anything that is non wicking and your wet from sweat. Wet=cold and no bueno. I bought a top and bottom pair of the original Under Armour cold gear I would like to say 8-9 years ago now. Used them for years and loved them. For this years dear hunting I traded some cash for their 4.0 base layer (top and bottom) which is the top line base they make. Also new for this year I bought a few different pullover type cold gear sweatshirts. They have a knited feel to them on the outside. I did this to try and cut down on the Michelin man feel wearing five layers when stand hunting.

I am sold on their stuff. I love the wicking aspect of it. If I am working (moving around active) outside or in a cold area inside I will layer my old cold gear on first then top it with carhartt insulated bibs on the bottom. Top has some type of carhartt hoodie and a top jacket. For the stand hunting....the 4.0 base is really, really nice as are their pullovers. I can't say enough good about them. Your going to have sticker shock for sure. I did and still do. Do some research for your needs on their stuff, then hold your nose and buy a set. I don't think it will disappoint you. I'm sold and will not buy anything else until their quality and or rep goes to pot.

I love carhartt outer layering. Wind resistant and tough. Quality has gone down over the years since alot of it is no longer made in the states. I wish they made gortex lined duck outer shell clothing. Cabelas used to carry a line a few years ago but it seems to be discontinued. I wish gortex and carhartt would team again on their duck outer shell clothing. That's win all the way around. I am a big gortex fan. Brand x "waterproof" this and brand y "waterproof" that.....had bunches fail in driving/soaking rain or in the marshes/creeks trapping. Never again. If it's not gortex....I don't trust it and won't buy it. Boots, gloves, whatever.

More info than you wanted I am sure but it's free and just my opinion.

I was a boyscout. and we did a lot of winter camping and activities.

About those stockings, that would help more than you imagine, I used to have thermals that were similar, and you wear them under something loose, but not baggy, with another layer over it. the theory is that it traps warm air between layers.

-Cotton Kills- it traps the moisture inside it.

You want to avoid sweating, that's why you wear layers, so you can adjust to extra heat you make by working, and the normal changes as the day progresses

Wool will keep you a lot warmer when wet that cotton will.

Synthetics dry out faster and tend to be warmer than most other options.

You do want something dense to stop the wind, a lot of synthetics let the wind straight through.

Never tried Goretex, but two of my scoutmasters swore by it. some of the earlier stuff didn't breath though.

Also, start off a little chilly if you plan on moving around a lot, or you will be sheding a layer in 10 min

haha, if you plan on getting soaked, better plan on getting cold too!(no matter what you're wearing) or maybe learn how slicker suits fit into the equation ; )
Layers have dual benefits, the second being that as it gets too warm, you simply shuck a layer.
Good luck with it Cory

I think you need to come to Minnesota and really put that carhartt to use!! although I wear walls myself about a week ago I went out and it was neg 20, before windchill........