Salop Matt Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Is anyone else not impressed with Under Armour for keeping you warm. This is base layers! Also any recommendations for thermal base layers for shooting ? ATB Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Icebreaker merino wool. Not cheap, but very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Aldi merino wool base layer ,worn under my Arktis smock and warm as toast .Warm ,dry washes without shrinking and 20 quid ,not 50 bostin good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 If you want a base layer to keep you warm don't buy one designed for use in active sports? Merino wool thermals are the biz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Yep merino wool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inderraj Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 did you get right ones they do heat gear and cold gear. ons designed to wick and keep you cool the other to keep you warm but it is active were so designed to work in conjunction with movement I was thinking along the same lines. Ive used the Coldgear thermals and they are great, even on long cold range days in sennybridge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Thought under armour was to keep you cooler Like merrion wool or helly hansons for staying warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I bought the Aldi one and found them pretty much useless - but then I really feel the cold. Looked online at some reviews and decided on the Decathlon xtra warm "Wed'ze" at £14.99 for the trousers and the same for the top - apart from actually looking quite smart they also seem to work well - tried mowing the lawn with them on and nearly died of heat stroke . Only downside is that you have to open an account to buy them online if you don't have a store nearby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inderraj Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Thought under armour was to keep you cooler Like merrion wool or helly hansons for staying warm. Under armour has 3 different types of Base layers mate, active, heat gear (for staying cool) and cold gear (for staying warm). People often get the names confused and buy heat gear to stay warm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirDread Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I have tried loads of brands and found the under armour cold gear the best one for me. I also went for the fitted rather than the compression version which gives me a bit more flexibility for shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I got a set of Ridgeline bamboo thermals at Xmas and they are the best i have ever used. Thin but work great and the pack came with top,bottom and a t-shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I use the basic under armor hoodies all the time. I am sitting in one now and I wear them most evenings and weekends. I use a camo one for mid weight shooting and for under layering when it is cold. I think they are great for both comfort and warmth. If it is going to be cold but I am walking around and then sitting, I wear a wicking base under layer so that as I sweat it pulls it away from the skin, an underarmor hoodie to keep pulling the sweat away and build an air layer, and then a coat suitable for the elements (thicker or lighter). Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffAim Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I bought the Aldi one and found them pretty much useless - but then I really feel the cold. Looked online at some reviews and decided on the Decathlon xtra warm "Wed'ze" at £14.99 for the trousers and the same for the top - apart from actually looking quite smart they also seem to work well - tried mowing the lawn with them on and nearly died of heat stroke . Only downside is that you have to open an account to buy them online if you don't have a store nearby. I bought the Lidl under layer for keeping warm while motorcycling.........but it is useless in the winter and too hot in the summer.......like you, I feel the cold badly so I tried it while shooting.........still no good, so reverted to my old army clothing and philosophy (more layers). Long johns and camo trousers; vest, plus tee-shirt, fleece and lined camo jacket......and if the wind is really bad, a lined waterproof windproof waistcoat under the jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I wear a long sleeved thermal vest plus a norgie top and then my Deerhunter Montana jacket with fleece Long johns and thick trousers and im still cold at times. I think going out with a full belly of porridge plus having warm drinks like soup helps. Tea & coffee seems to go straight through you. Id willingly pay good money for thermals if i thought they would keep me warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inderraj Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I wear a long sleeved thermal vest plus a norgie top and then my Deerhunter Montana jacket with fleece Long johns and thick trousers and im still cold at times. I think going out with a full belly of porridge plus having warm drinks like soup helps. Tea & coffee seems to go straight through you. Id willingly pay good money for thermals if i thought they would keep me warm. try purchasing a Helikon Tex Hard Shell Jacket or a Snugpak SJ9, ive worn mine countless amount of times, they've kept me warm in the coldest of nights without any effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I have used the Snowbee base layer set which has been superb. (they were £20 / set in the sale at Norris's) I can not wear wool of any type so looked to the fishing world for my gear. The discontinued Snowbee shooting jacket ( £90.00 for suit) is the best since my Musto Highland, many years ago. The current Snowbee waterproof fleece is brilliant and VERY warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadWasp Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Just renewed my 20 year old Lifa's with a new Helly warm flow zip neck - merino and man made. Out zeroing in the snow today...toastie. Really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpaulc Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Underarmour is much better as a base layer when you are moving around a lot. It's primary job it to wick away moisture (from sweat) things like Merino wool are far better when just sat still. - same with socks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Cheers folks, I have picked up an icebreaker 200 merino top to try and see if its better than my UA top ! At £49 its wanted to be, but also picked up some of my favorite Bridgedale socks with merion wool in them for half price (£8 a pair). ATB Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 I bought the Aldi one and found them pretty much useless - but then I really feel the cold. Looked online at some reviews and decided on the Decathlon xtra warm "Wed'ze" at £14.99 for the trousers and the same for the top - apart from actually looking quite smart they also seem to work well - tried mowing the lawn with them on and nearly died of heat stroke . Only downside is that you have to open an account to buy them online if you don't have a store nearby. +1 for decathlon - cheap as chips and really do the job. I don't think I've found any gear in their range that isn't fit for purpose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPCarter Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 I've not tried their base layers but I imported a Ridge Reaper "scent control" insulated soft shell jacket and trousers a couple of years ago and it's been fantastic. So toasty and warm on the coldest days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kory1986 Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Just buy a softi jacket (snugpak) there expensive but they keep you warm in the coldest of weather put it this way it kept me warm in Poland on excersize in middle of November Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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