Winter clothing

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by stacks, Nov 27, 2013.

  1. stacks

    stacks Road Train Member

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    Any drivers have any recomandations where I can purchase good quality clothing and winter boots ' I've checked cabelas seem a little high in price ' branded names there own brand seems reasonable snow boots and hoodies good for cold weather wear .any other outlets what about Walmart do they stock winter wear I've seen a couple of other brands dickies carhart .
     
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  3. Snowshoes

    Snowshoes Heavy Load Member

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    I'm not sure if CAL Ranch is a local Utah chain, or if it is National, but that is where I got all my cold weather gear, gloves, boots, socks, and insulated cuvvies.
     
  4. Dryver

    Dryver Road Train Member

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    I use to buy the well known brands but went to Walmart for a one piece insulated coverall, brand; Wall. Was recommended by a buddy who works construction. Had it 3 years and all zippers are still good and excellent for winter tarping. $65 was all it cost verses a $200 Carhartt or Dickies.
     
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  5. KeithT1967

    KeithT1967 Road Train Member

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    I'll throw in a good word for the Herman's brand boots sold at Walmart. I have two pair of waterproof Herman's, one pair is steel toe. I've worn the non steel toe pair almost daily for two years and they are still waterproof and very comfortable.
     
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  6. spyder7723

    spyder7723 Road Train Member

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    in my opinion it comes down to spend a lot once vs spending a little several times adding up to an even higher price. I've had the same carhart overall and jacket combo for going on 20 years now. And my last pair of redwings lasted over ten years.

    edit to add: I recommend the overall and jacket combo over the one piece coveralls. much better mobility, and can shed the jacket on those cold, but not freezing days
     
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  7. jbourque

    jbourque Heavy Load Member

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    on line you can go to sportsmans guide.com, lots of work clothes and footware. there warehouse used to be next to the old truckstop in st. paul minn. have used them quite a bit over the years never any problems. lots of luck
     
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  8. Badcable

    Badcable Medium Load Member

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    There's workngear (.com) that has deals on workwear every now and then.
     
  9. LoboSolo

    LoboSolo Heavy Load Member

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    Tractor Supply has a lot of good cold weather stuff, either in their stores or online.
     
  10. Saddletramp1200

    Saddletramp1200 Road Train Member

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    Ford. Chevy. I like Carhartt, Red Wing. Last 5-6 years. Cost per unit is good.
     
  11. Quickfarms

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    Carhartt is what I use
     
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