'When Did Long-Underwear Become Baggy?'

Long underwear yes, all winter long. Its not so much the material, but how many layers you wear. I usually wear 3 layers of underwear/pants and shirts/coats. For gloves, I tried the synthetics and they do not keep my hands warm at all, I found a pair of 100% wool mittens that keep my hand warm even at 20-30 below.
 
Now, if you REALLY want to stay warm, here's a couple of tips. First, visit an outdoor supply store. Those people tend to use undergarments - especially for the lower half. The sweater stuff helps too. Second, visit a motorcycle accessory shop. Bikers stay warm using outer clothing from head to toe.

Here's what I typically wear for a ride when it's cold enough to warrant the full gear...

First layers:
Good socks
Longjohns
Jeans
T-shirt
Sweatshirt

Outer layers:
Tour Master pants w/ both liners (see link above)
Insulated boots
Fieldsheer Quatro jacket (the neon green-yellow model!)
Form fitting thin mask that fits under helmet
Fleece neck warmer tucked into gap between chin and helmet
Heavy insulated gloves.

By the time I'm done, I've put on 20 pounds, and need to get outside just to keep from overheating!
 
Tom Clayton said:
Now, if you REALLY want to stay warm, here's a couple of tips. First, visit an outdoor supply store. Those people tend to use undergarments - especially for the lower half. The sweater stuff helps too. Second, visit a motorcycle accessory shop. Bikers stay warm using outer clothing from head to toe.

Here's what I typically wear for a ride when it's cold enough to warrant the full gear...

First layers:
Good socks
Longjohns
Jeans
T-shirt
Sweatshirt

Outer layers:
Tour Master pants w/ both liners (see link above)
Insulated boots
Fieldsheer Quatro jacket (the neon green-yellow model!)
Form fitting thin mask that fits under helmet
Fleece neck warmer tucked into gap between chin and helmet
Heavy insulated gloves.

By the time I'm done, I've put on 20 pounds, and need to get outside just to keep from overheating!
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Eeeks! :isadizzy:
 
Since when did you need long johns in Louisana? :icon_lol:

Panther, cotton is the fabric used in most purchased in stores/ It will stretch. It will also absorb perspiration when you exercise or work, thereby making you colder.

I swear my these, even those they are cycling under garments, they are good for work or play, they wick perspiration to the outside layer. And they're on sale too!

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1007994_-1_1500502_20000_1500503

I use them when cycling or working outdoors on a cold day. Which BTW I have to do today, work that is. I have three trees that have fallen and need to be cut and cleared. Today and tomorrow will be the best times to do it and today will be better than tomorrow, as I do not have much free time tomorrow. Thursday, we have a 30-40 chance of snow, so I gotta get clicking. I've had my chain saw in all night by the fire to get the oil and all warm, hopefully, it will crank. If not, I'll saw what I can with a hand operated band saw and clear at least what is in my driveway. Virginia pines are brittle trees and when the weather gets this cold and the winds blow this strong, they lose large limbs and sometimes the entire trees will just snap. Sounds like a 3-inch cannon when they do that!

Caz
 
Cazz,

Be careful cutting trees...

I know you are an expert doing that by now, still be careful... especially in that kind of weather :engel016:


Therma Guard... thanks for sharing... :ernae:
 
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