Winter clothing recommendations besides Carhart?

I've found Duluth out wore Carhartt but my last two pair had two less belt loops [3 on each side of the large center loop instead of 4] and an off-shore label. Grrr.

Glad I retired, I have 2 original wearing out right now and two more mid-life along with the two imports so I'm set for a while. Time will tell if the imports last over 2 years [remember I drove a desk and a pickup] like the originals.

 

Silk is also a good base layer. You can get pants, shirts and socks for a reasonable amount. The good part is they are not bulky, so you can still move freely. Thing about silk and wool is even if it gets wet, it will still keep you warm.

 

Amen — after 40 years of wearing it they can go pick #### with the chickens

 

I've been wearing wrangler lined cargo pants for a couple years. Good down to around zero unless the wind is blowing, but not too warm while driving. Bearable up into the 50's, too.

As a carhauler, I'm in and out loading multiple times most days, so they work great without cooking or freezing me. Eliminates the need to change clothes during the day if it warms up, too.

Also, don't buy a jacket, get a coat. The extra length keeps the crotch warmer helping to avoid the need for bibs until the temps are below zero.

 

I bought some snow pants at Cabelas in Syndey, NE, or is that Sidney, NE. They keep you warm, go over your pants, and prevent your pants from getting wet from the snow. Pull-on Snow boots are good also for keeping your feet dry. I used Yax-Trak and alternatives that add chains/springs, metal prongs to the bottom of your shoes for walking on snow & ice. They are say $30 and prevent making a $3,000 trip to the hospital after you fall on the back of your head in the snow and ice.

 

They may have a few things now but not much. It all used to be union made in the USA…..well at least the jackets and bibs. And maybe the flannels way back.

 

Been using new insulated redwings since November.
Temps only into the teens so far but overall good boots for outdoor winter work.

Brnr XP | RedWing

 

Spare Spikes are what I carry. Quick and easy to use. $26.95 on Amazon.

 

Slightly different gear needed for different stuff like flatbed compared to Freezer but not much different than what you wear to the store ‍♂️‍♂️