Thermal underwear?

I have an army surplus store near me and I have gotten a lot of good deals. I would agree if there is one near you, you should check it out.

 

I go up into northwestern Canada and the territories. I flatbed, so I'm out in the weather too. I dont wear thermals. Even in -60 temps, it doesnt get cold enough for thermals. The most important things to survive in stupid cold temps are

1. Socks
2. Gloves
3. toboggin (knitted cap)
4. Hooded sweatshirt(keeps that wind off your neck)
5. Good insulated boots
6. Heavy duty Carhardtt coat
7. Safety goggles (keeps the eyeballs from freezing)

 

Now you need to go to Home Depot and put about $15000 in cart. Know what you mean. sure would be nice just to walk in w/money to burn and buy it all.

 

The Under Armour stuff is worth every penny and will keep you both warm and dry. The synthetic fabrics wick the moisture away from your skin--sweat in cotton base layers and get ready for cold, wet misery. That's even more true with socks. Get some good wool socks--they don't even have to be thick--and you'll be warm even if your feet get wet.

There are several companies making good synthetic base layer clothing. Nike has some really good stuff. If you get good quality clothing you don't need many layers. As far as where to get it I like REI and they have their own house brands that are cheaper than the big name brands.

 

I know they aren't thermals but Carhartt has this work dry clothing out, that keeps you drier in case you are outside and build up a light sweat so you don't completely freeze. I sweat a lot in my sleep so that particular line is great when camping/hunting/out in the elements in cold weather.

Underarmour kinda works as both insulation and keeping you dry though..and by the time you buy thermals and work dry clothing you have just as much money in it as you would Underarmour.

 

I think you are missing one of the better choices.

SILK.

Silk is a great material. Keeps you warm in winter, cool in summer.

Silk is not very expensive. I have a few sets of "long johns" each set was about $45.00. Also have a silk belakava, was $10.00.

Silk sock liners are great too. A pair under wool socks, no cold feet even if wet.

 

I paid $233 for 2 carhart rain jackets just the other week. NON-insulated Christmas gifts. Wanted to go with Stern. But the people I bought them for, needed something more durable.

I don't care how manly you think you are...if you're not wearing SILK in extended outdoor periods. You're freezing your ### off, and struggling with bunched clothing.

It's 10 times easier to layer clothing, then actually move, when the under garments are silk.

 

I am outside alot and the best thermal underware I have found is made of Merino Wool. Won't itch and doesn't hold odor, so you won't have to wash it after every use. Wool will also keep you warm if it gets wet, cotton and polypro will not. You can get wool in different ratings for different conditions, and it's thin and layers easily. For tough durable outerwear CARHARTT!