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Pravus
 
location:
Chicago Area
Gender: Male
Now the two key words for tonight - "caution" and "flammable"...
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<Reply # 20 on 11/9/2006 9:18 PM >
|  | | | They have an entire line of form fitted stuffs for females... I gave a link to thier site on my last post..
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Mark
     
Very Noble Donor
location:
South Carolina
Gender: Male
What is a lion, king of the savannah, when hes at the south pole?
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<Reply # 21 on 11/10/2006 2:22 PM >
| | | | Like the other people said, yes they do. They also have several knock off companies that make female shaped shirts. I know alot of girls use them for putting wetsuits on when they go surfing.
Remembe underarmor alone will not keep you warm only start the process. If you get hot some where(which can easily happen) you can strip layers no problem.
1. Underarmor(fake shit dont pay for high price crap)
2. cotton long sleeve shirt
3. sweat shirt/fleece style light jacket
4. Heavy jacket
You now should be on fire running around trying to find ice to dry hump. If not you can double up on shirts, which you think wouldn't do much but it does.
Also glove layering can help. SInce your a girl you can get several styles of gloves. Neoprene are probably the hoteset, and least dexterity. They also have ones for hunters that have little slots. This allow s you to stick a finger out and in your case snap a photo/mess with your camera while retaining heat.
Another idea would be wrist warmers over tight gloves.
Don't forget feet. You can buy several specialized socks to keep your feet toasty as hell. I also suggest a hunting/outdoor store. The people there will be more then willing to help, and no they wont try to get you to hunt things.
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Mark
Very Noble Donor
location:
South Carolina
Gender: Male
What is a lion, king of the savannah, when hes at the south pole?
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<Reply # 22 on 11/11/2006 4:49 AM >
| | | | Ok the walmart brand is called athletic works. Essentially they are underarmor shirts for 1/2 to 1/3 the price.
Also they have ski bibs which are great for keeping your legs really warm in any condition. Although they can restrict movement.
http://www.walmart...product_id=5014174
I am not condoneing walmart just have gotten stuff there. Target, K-mart have similar brands.
Also underarmor has come out with winter wear. Bass Pro shop has tons of stuff from gloves to ladies clothing. Although the sight caters to men(not to many women hunt and wish) the shops themselves do not just take care of the men.
http://www.basspro...HTTHERMALUNDERWEAR
Sweater for Ladies is crafted from 100% polyester MTR Fleece™
Look for MTR Fleece great stuff doesn't hold water like normal fleece
http://www.basspro...&hvarTarget=browse
Tell us how your decisions go.
"If the threat level goes up its probably because of me." "I am looking for a girl who enjoys headbutting beltbuckles" |
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kjohnnytarr
 
location:
Columbia, Missouri
Gender: Male
Team Asbestos: CoMO
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<Reply # 23 on 11/11/2006 4:55 AM >
| | | | For me, it's all about the one piece red lumberjack underwear. With the buttflap.
It seemed like a good idea at the time... |
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blackhawk
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location:
Mission Control
UER newbie
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<Reply # 24 on 11/11/2006 5:54 AM >
| | | | Posted by Jonsered
I will put in my two cents for battery operated socks and gloves. I have had mien for years, so I have no idea where to get them anymore, but they rock. If your extremities stay warm, so does the rest of you.
As for thermals, you might try these guys:
http://www.campmor...000226&storeId=226
This is where I buy most of my outdoor gear, and they have never let me down.
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I want a suit that's electrically heated, or a hybrid using propane, etc and a liquid distribution system. Any such animal? I can't stand still and shoot long when I'm freezing by the second.
Just when I thought I was out... they pulled me back in.
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Logan
location:
Ra-Cha-Cha, NY
Gender: Male
We miss you Jerry
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<Reply # 25 on 11/12/2006 7:16 PM >
| | | | yeah, under armour cold gear...best money I have ever spent. When you wear that, all you need is something to stop the wind and you are set. If it is sub-zero temps you can wear your winter jacket over it =) I haven't been cold (except for my face if I dont wear my cold gear face mask thing) since I bought the stuff.
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Brind
location:
Kitchener, ON
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 26 on 11/12/2006 7:25 PM >
| | | | Posted by Logan
yeah, under armour cold gear...best money I have ever spent. When you wear that, all you need is something to stop the wind and you are set. If it is sub-zero temps you can wear your winter jacket over it =) I haven't been cold (except for my face if I dont wear my cold gear face mask thing) since I bought the stuff.
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Yup...cold gear fucking rules. Just not in steam tunnels 
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ems_ranger
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<Reply # 27 on 11/12/2006 10:20 PM >
| | | | Base layer should be something made from polypro - no cotton. Must wick moisture away.
Next layer or layers (thin layers work ok to trap air) a good set of long johns wool, silk, or dual layer.
Vest goose down or fleece.
Outer garments windproof nylon.
Footwear -
light polypro sock
Heavier fleece or wool/polypro sock and good insulated/waterproof boot.
The most important is the head - a bomber style hat will keep you real warm - but you lose more than 40% of body heat from head.
Top off w/good neoprene gloves.
Putting the heat packets in pants pockets and inner layers will also really help.
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old-fangled
Too pooped to pop.
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<Reply # 28 on 11/13/2006 4:25 AM >
| | | | i'm really surprised how warm i am in my cheap Old Navy "Under Armor". I'm always freezing, but i actually stripped down to my t-shirt over faux under armor a couple weeks ago when it was really cold. Look for good headwear...as my mother always told me...we lose most of our body heat via our head.
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Air
location:
Canada
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<Reply # 29 on 11/14/2006 6:25 PM >
| | | | Posted by dsankt
I'm a fan of merino wool thermals, it's much finer and softer than normal wool so doesn't itch. It comes from sheep that live high in the new zealand mountains. It's very warm for its weight, keeps you warm when wet, has a moisture wicking effect, doesn't retain odour and it maaaad comfy.
Otherwise go for something made from a synthetic material like polartech powerdry. Keeps you warm, dries very quickly, has a wicking effect to move moisture away from your skin and is reasonably cheap. It will retain odours more than wool.
It comes down to personal preference really. The warmth has to come from somewhere so you'll need a lil bit of bulk.
Also check out the softshell jackets, the warmth of a fleece but wind resistance, water resistance, stretchy and usually pretty tuff. That's the black jacket I wore most of the time while I was there.
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I've never tired merino wool, but have been thinking about what I could wear this winter. The long johns I have from MEC are light and very breathable. I paid $30 and have had them for years but are only good when your moving a bit. You wont get sweaty in them. I've had cheap thermal long underwear made of polyester and all I've noticed that all I do is get sweaty when I'm doing something then when I'm soaking wet the wind just comes along and chills me right down.
I'd recommend the techincal long johns which cost $40+. I also wear arcyterx stuff which is super expensive, but definedly worth it. Its made of Gore-tex XCR, so its really tough and its actually cut properly so when your moving it wont ride up on you. It also looks sharp 'n technical.
If your short on $$ pick up a gore-tex jacket and pants/bib on ebay, or go down to the salvation army, or value village and get one. Gore Tex last forever, and then u can layer whatever you want under it. I've found several gore-tex jackets at these used clothing stores. Its even easier to get them for $20 if your super skinny, seriously.
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Air
location:
Canada
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<Reply # 30 on 11/14/2006 6:28 PM >
| | | | I also wear dakota gloves from Mark's work wearhouse (they are for working outside) and in the deep cold i wear gore tex gloves with a wool liner.
Carhartt is another company. Look into it, I have some stuff from them.
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Jonsered
location:
Back in New Mexico where I belong
Gender: Male
Dressed for a scarecrow ball.........
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<Reply # 31 on 11/14/2006 6:33 PM >
| | | | Posted by blackhawk
I want a suit that's electrically heated, or a hybrid using propane, etc and a liquid distribution system. Any such animal? I can't stand still and shoot long when I'm freezing by the second.
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Actually, there is. These guys specialize in heated clothes of all kinds. I'm not sure I'd want to try and access a building by shinnying up a pipe with this stuff, but for hunting and the like, just the ticket.
http://www.gerbing.com/
I have changed my personal exploring ethics code. From now on it will be: "Take only aimed shots, leave only hobo corpses." Copper scrappers, meth heads and homeless beware. The Jonsered cometh among you, bringing fear and dread.
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DrranXCore
location:
Winnipeg
Gender: Male
Pigeons are fuckin' scary man
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<Reply # 32 on 11/14/2006 7:03 PM >
| | | | recently i have taken to wearing ski underwear under my clothes. Not only does it keep me warmer but if i need to be really stealthy i can take off my hoodie and pants and make my shirt into a ninja mask (PM me if you wanna know how) and be nearly invisible in a dark room.
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ciscoubr
location:
Charlotte, NC
Gender: Male
| | Re: thermals and other cold weather gear
<Reply # 33 on 11/15/2006 3:30 PM >
| | | | My experience wtih Carhart-brand stuff is that they're a lot like a wetsuit... warm, yes; but not easy to get around. Check your local hunting/fishing/outdoor shop and try 'em on before spending $150 on a full suit.
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Air
location:
Canada
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<Reply # 34 on 11/15/2006 7:13 PM >
| | | | Posted by ciscoubr
My experience wtih Carhart-brand stuff is that they're a lot like a wetsuit... warm, yes; but not easy to get around. Check your local hunting/fishing/outdoor shop and try 'em on before spending $150 on a full suit.
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I didn't mean the suit, I meant the long johns and jeans! Their winter work stuff is great and I've only heard good things from people who spent their time working outside all day.
"The extraordinary beauty of things that fail." - Heinrich von Kleist |
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Mark
Very Noble Donor
location:
South Carolina
Gender: Male
What is a lion, king of the savannah, when hes at the south pole?
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<Reply # 35 on 11/15/2006 7:46 PM >
| | | | http://www.beyondtactical.com/
Beyond tactical makes some great stuff and it is extremely warm. They also have hood attachments etc. Many military nad PMC guys are wearing these and love them.
Also a note on jeans they tend NOT to keep heat to your body unless your wearing them skin tight. They are also terrible if you get them wet for preserving core temperature. I was out Kayaking/ exploring abandoned buildings near the river. My friend got soaked. We had to make a fire and cook his socks and pants long enough to get him warm and home. Wasn't fun.
"If the threat level goes up its probably because of me." "I am looking for a girl who enjoys headbutting beltbuckles" |
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Kbasa
location:
Gunnison/Crested Butte, co
Gender: Male
High Hopes
| | | Re: thermals and other cold weather gear
<Reply # 36 on 12/15/2006 7:13 AM >
| | | | I would say buy a down sweater, they are worth the money for a good one. I got one recently and it stays warm in 0F weather.
Shut the fuck up and ride that fucking Couchmobile!
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imprezawrxsti
location:
Portland, OR
Gender: Male
nothing is true; everything is permitted
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<Reply # 37 on 12/15/2006 8:26 AM >
| | | | well, i'm from Colorado, so i am therefore impervious to the cold.
but no, seriously, usually if i'm out and about, i'll wear some polyester thermals and a t-shirt. then over that, a US Navy issue pea coat. keeps the cold out well.
if it's really cold, like if i'm up in the mountains, i'll wear thermals, a microfleece, and a snowboarding jacket. then usually hunting gloves, the kind that have the fingers exposed so i can work my camera but have a little flappy thing that flips down over them so they don't get cold.
do you know how to waltz? |
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Twat
location:
Denver-ish, Colorado
Gender: Female
| | | | Re: thermals and other cold weather gear
<Reply # 38 on 12/15/2006 6:12 PM >
| | | | I will reiterate the above: Layering!
Girl Version:
Personally, if there's snow on the ground or clouds in the sky I wear a pair of those opaque black tights under everything. I damn near always have a hat or a pair of gloves with me. Thermals are great, but, for us sharp dressers, one of those all-purpose black cardigans serves the same purpose. I layer a hoodie under my lighter jackets or, for the really cold stuff, my peacoat. Really, layering. It's practical. I've recently come to discover that people don't put enough emphasis on socks these days.
And it is not practical to wear a mini-skirt with your ugly boots. It's fucking winter here people. Put on some damn pants. Plus...it's...sort...of...trashy.
Done.
But then again, it's 60 degrees out right now. On December 15. Disgusting.
And my sins are so unoriginal.
I have all the self-loathing of a wolf in sheep's clothing
In this carnival of cannibals, Heaven help me |
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ciscoubr
location:
Charlotte, NC
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 39 on 12/16/2006 11:34 PM >
| | | | P.S. Neopreme waders work too...I've got a pair that are camoflage -- rubber boots attached to chest-high waders,nice and warm. They're Waterproof and windproof as well. And attached to longjohns or underarmour longjohns, it's nice and cozy.
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