TJ91 Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 What do you wear when it gets really really cold?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodylt1 Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 I always wear a base layer set (vest & LJ's) and I find that thats all I nead on the bottom half with neoprene chest waders. On top I add layers, starting with a good quality fleece type zipped top and a Rivers West eider jacket when it is really cold. I always try to walk out with as little on top as is comftable (so you dont sweat too much) with the rest in my pack until I get out there and I always have dry clothes to change in to when I get back to the car. One of the slight drawbacks with neoprene is that I almost always sweat but the heat holds inside, for me its a worthwhile trade off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 I always wear a base layer set vest & LJ's made of silk (or the Memsahibs tights) and I find that that's all I need on the bottom half with waders and waterproof overshorts. On top I add layers, starting with a good quality fleece pullover with sleeves removed then a thermal (fleece lined) shirt, jumper, jacket lining and Cabella Brush Buster jacket. I always try to walk out with as little on top as is comftable (so you dont sweat too much) with the rest in my pack until I get out there and I always have dry clothes to change in to when I get back to the car. Same here with the small modifications I have made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reabrook Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Much the same for me as well. I always use the layering system but rarely resort to Long Johns under chest waders usually just a pair of shorts or track suit bottoms. Like Sodylt I always packa bag for the walk out even a short one then layer up when I stop. The bag always makes a decent seat as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) When its realy cold , boxers\ vest under tracksuit bottoms and a layer of heavy long T shirt , fleece and waistcoat and outer jacket. And of course thin light cheast waders and two prs of thin socks. I never wear a jacket walking out to flight unless its wet. Edited April 15, 2012 by anser2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 I wear some 100% merino layers. They are toasty and warm plus don't retain smell so much as synthetics. I have worn the Chocolate Fish merino layers for days on end (literally) - no smell at all. I wear my various synthetic layers and it's stinky pits in no time. I can't recommend merino layers enough. The site above also have great ethics and morals (if that bothers you at all) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie mac Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 I always wear Under Armour cold gear tops and bottoms, and when it gets really cold i wear a thermal vest and long johns over the top of the under armour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I've got some British army surplus thermal tops (pertty much skin-tight) which keep you pretty warm under everything, just a couple of quid off ebay. Trouble is it's my hands and feet that suffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 (edited) Nothing special, I find that neoprene chest waders are enough to keep the bottom layer warm whatever the conditions. For cold weather: top layer t-shirt, shirt, sweater, fleece, jacket. For normal temps I skip the t-shirt and fleece. I do wear ex military 'head overs' though, I think they are also described as snoods? Useful as a face mask and I have one made out of thick fleece for cold weather which is fantastic. Edited April 16, 2012 by scolopax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I've got some British army surplus thermal tops (pertty much skin-tight) which keep you pretty warm under everything, just a couple of quid off ebay. Trouble is it's my hands and feet that suffer. Any links to the tops please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Mataland thrmal long johns and top, but for the Orkeny trip i have got some army surplus thermal gear off some one on here. Go outdoors have some good thermal base layer stuff, i just got a top for under a tenner, in fact it was free they forgot to scan it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Any links to the tops please I got them a while ago but I'll have a look for you ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody801 Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Climbing gear is good for keeping you warm. I've got a North face ( I think there actually called base layer) top. It's brilliant when u've got it on it's just like having a hug!! I've recently bought another. You can get them on ebay I got mine (secong hand) for about £8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I got them a while ago but I'll have a look for you ASAP. Sorry bud I got them on ebay but it looks like he isn;t doing them any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz2202 Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 All in one thermal undie set made by sub zero. An expensive option but superb. One downside being an all in one is ya cannot have a pony until ya get home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skid512 Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Why arn't socks made from the same thermal material as long johns or other thermal base layers? we'd all have warm feet while fowling then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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