Best Cold Weather Clothing

[Donna G]

3 hours ago, gitnby said:

Ditto on the Infrared UA! Stuff is amazing.

I have the tops & bottoms.

 

Champ188 knows this, but I will never, ever, ever be without the UA ColdGear Infrared base layer again.  I have the tops and bottoms and the matching balaclava, which is a prized possession.  In the market for some quality fleece / flannel lined jeans and a fleece lined flannel shirt.  Until I find the ones I want and that fit  (and while it's this cold) I put a pair of Cabela's 100% polyester MTP Polar Weight thermals on over the UA base layer.  It's fleeced on both sides.  Finish off with regular jeans and a UA Borderland 1/4 zip long sleeve hunting shirt.  Good pullover hooded sweatshirt.  Of course you can't leave off the GoreTex.  I currently have Cabela's Guidewear jacket and bibs.  We got them half-priced a few years ago.  I drool every time I see the TV pros wearing Simms, though.  Wool socks and Thinsulate boots.

Sounds like a lot, but each layer is thin which really helps with the layering.  In the market for gloves.  Been wearing some fingerless gloves from Cabela's.  Pretty good most of the time, but I lost the feeling in my first two fingers Saturday.  Took awhile to get the circulation back.  Looking at reviews on the UA NoBreaks ColdGear Infrared Liners.  I'd love to hear some recommendations on waterproof / water resistant form fitting gloves you can fish in.

 

[gitnby]

Columbia brand skull cap and a vented faceguard

https://www.amazon.com/Columbia-Trail-Summit-Beanie-Medium/dp/B00AI3GRCY/ref=sr_1_2?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1482204752&sr=1-2&keywords=columbia%2Bskull%2Bcap&th=1&psc=1

 https://www.amazon.com/Neoprene-Thermal-Facemask-Snowboard-Snowmobile/dp/B00FK336QW/ref=sr_1_1?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1482204669&sr=1-1&keywords=face+mask+winter

 

 

 

 

 

[Donna G]

23 minutes ago, gitnby said:

Columbia brand skull cap and a vented faceguard

https://www.amazon.com/Columbia-Trail-Summit-Beanie-Medium/dp/B00AI3GRCY/ref=sr_1_2?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1482204752&sr=1-2&keywords=columbia%2Bskull%2Bcap&th=1&psc=1

 https://www.amazon.com/Neoprene-Thermal-Facemask-Snowboard-Snowmobile/dp/B00FK336QW/ref=sr_1_1?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1482204669&sr=1-1&keywords=face+mask+winter

 

 

 

 

 

Don't take this the wrong way, but are you kin to Hannibal Lecter?  LOL  Looks warm.

 

[176champion]

My biggest problem is my finger tips get cold even in insulated gloves, i think it's nerve damage from all the abuse my fingers have endured being a big equipment mechanic for years, burning my finger and smashing and pinching them over the years, plus arthritis in the joints. I just ordered a pair of waterproof wind proof insulated bib overalls but they not gona keep my fingers warm....lol

 

[Sore Thumbs]

2 hours ago, Donna G said:

Champ188 knows this, but I will never, ever, ever be without the UA ColdGear Infrared base layer again.  I have the tops and bottoms and the matching balaclava, which is a prized possession.  In the market for some quality fleece / flannel lined jeans and a fleece lined flannel shirt.  Until I find the ones I want and that fit  (and while it's this cold) I put a pair of Cabela's 100% polyester MTP Polar Weight thermals on over the UA base layer.  It's fleeced on both sides.  Finish off with regular jeans and a UA Borderland 1/4 zip long sleeve hunting shirt.  Good pullover hooded sweatshirt.  Of course you can't leave off the GoreTex.  I currently have Cabela's Guidewear jacket and bibs.  We got them half-priced a few years ago.  I drool every time I see the TV pros wearing Simms, though.  Wool socks and Thinsulate boots.

Sounds like a lot, but each layer is thin which really helps with the layering.  In the market for gloves.  Been wearing some fingerless gloves from Cabela's.  Pretty good most of the time, but I lost the feeling in my first two fingers Saturday.  Took awhile to get the circulation back.  Looking at reviews on the UA NoBreaks ColdGear Infrared Liners.  I'd love to hear some recommendations on waterproof / water resistant form fitting gloves you can fish in.

 

Donna. The liner gloves provide little warmth. They are thin and have grip texture on the inside. I have owned several pair and have some now. Their best attribute is how thin they are. About the only glove I can wear while fishing. Cabelas has a sale on a lot of their fishing gloves right now. They have waterproof neoprene, some without finger tips and some windstoppers. I bought the windstoppers the other day but haven't tried them yet. They are a little thicker than UA liners and stop the wind. If I can't wear them fishing I can at least wear them driving. I prefer not to wear gloves ever but sometimes its just too cold to go without. By the way. Jerkbaits are a nightmare with those liners on. Good luck finding some gloves.

[Sore Thumbs]

I wear Cabelas ECWCS uppers and lowers, tshirt over that, hoodie, north face puffy vest. ( I hate my arms being too bundled up) 100mph BPS suit( top and bib). Sweat pants,wool socks and usually running shoes. My feet hardly ever get cold. If they do I have gore tex Vasque boots I've had since college. For head I wear a wool beanie with fleece liner. If it's super cold I have a ninja mask similar to Gitnbys' mask but it's made of fleece. For rides down the lake I dawn the full face crotch rocket helmet and snow mobile gloves.  If these things I listed don't do the trick it's probably too cold to fish. 

[merc1997 Bo]

contary to popular believe, i do fish all winter, and have for eons.  of course i start out with a good set of insulated underwear, ski skins or duofold.  then just jeans, flannel shirt and heavy sweatshirt.  the final layer is a down jump suit, which is also very wind proof.  the down suit is very light and nothing warms like down until it gets wet.  i do not even no if you can still buy a down suit and how much it might cost.

keeping your core temperature up is the most important factor in keeping your hands and feet warm.  most people that have problems with their hands and feet being cold do not wear enough clothing to actually keep their core temps up.

here is the best hint i can give.  you can take cloths off but you can not put them on if you do not have them.  i agree with lightness and not being cramped up being a plus.  i did have a gortex set of bibs and coat with 150 grams of thinsulate.  it was still heavy and did not provide enough warmth for me without another jacket underneath.  gortex or something similar is a plus to keep out wind and hold heat in.

bo

[dpenny]

11 hours ago, jdmidwest said:

Layers are the trick.  Stay away from anything cotton near the skin, it absorbs moisture and will make you cold.

Always a polypropolene or wool base layer.  Then a fleece layer followed by an outer shell of Gore-tex to block wind and breath.  Neck gaiter and a hat.  Cover the ears if temps below 20, otherwise keep them out to hear.

The main thing is to layer and let everything breath.

This!

 

[vernon]

9 hours ago, Donna G said:

Don't take this the wrong way, but are you kin to Hannibal Lecter?  LOL  Looks warm.

 

Or ISIS affiliated?  You could clear a mall with that thing!

[Sore Thumbs]

Brother Gitnby! Don't listen to these Infedels.