under armor- worth the money?
 

I was wondering if the under armor cold gear is really all it is cracked up to be? I live and hunt in northern Pennsylvania and I've heard both positive and not so positive responses from my hunting buddies. I have no problem shelling out the dough if it really works, but I wanted to hear more reviews before I do. Also, which would be a better choice,"compression" or "loose" for someone who walks 60% of the day and sits the rest. Thanksfor looking!

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Plan and simple. IT WORKS. Its way better then basic thermals. Also, because it fits tighter on your skin it doesnt cause you to be as bulky in the woods. All my friends and family wear it when we hunt and in the dead of winter as long johns. Also, i know a ton of guides who use and swear by it as well. The cold gear is the way to go, and there is a difference between UA cold gear and the cheap stuff. Get the UA cold gear

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Bought a set of Cold Gear last year snd overall I liked them. Not as warm asfleece lined scent lok baselayers but still good.

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You will not find a better wicking material than Under Armor (Polypropelene) We use it here in the Coast Guard as part of a 3 layer system. polypropelene, then a fleece body suit followed up by a dry suit. I can jump in 30 degree water and stay nice and warm for hours. Of course you wont be wearing a dry suit but a good set of winter hunting overalls or bibs/parka will do nicely. Dont forget 90 percent of your heat is lost out of your (unprotected) head and grion/armpits. Buy a good hat to wear and you should be all set.

You can get fleece body suits thru mustang survival or polar tec

Hope this helps
Mack

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Read the label, it's spandex, same as the Danskins™ worn by women in aerobics classes everywhere at a much higher price.

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No, IMO

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I'm glad someone asked this question. In my opinion and I think I've tried it all. I can't stand my Under Armour and I wish I never would have bought it, in fact, so much, that I am selling mine on Craigslist because it doesn't keep me warm at all. I am 100% certain that a good pair of fleecewill save you probably $40 bucks and keep you just as warm and most likely warmer. In fact i looked at Dunhams today and a good pair of merino woolthermal unders top and bottom $30. Save yourself the seventy and ditch the under armour.

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The regular thin UA won't keep you very warm. The thicker UA will definitely keep you warm though. I use this as a base layer and have a wool suit on over that and it's all I need. Best thing since sliced bread as far as I'm concerned.

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I love the stuff, use it for hunting and working. I have tried some of the cheaper versions and I personally don't like them as much. I would get the compression style if you are going to buy some but get one size larger than what you normally wear, it makes the biggest difference. I always use the cold gear leggings and it it gets really cold will put on a pair of fleece wading pants, all this under a pair of Cabelas Microtex Insulated pants. The UA allows me to add a pair of fleece pants without getting to bulky.

The heat gear works great for the early season, not only keeps you cooler but helps with keeping the ticks/chiggers off you too.

Just my opinion though.

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I can swear by UA Cold Gear as a base layer. I am from Northern Minnesota and it gets cold up here for late season predator hunting. After the UA base layer i put two other layers on consisting of, a good fleece layer fallowed by a thermo insulated snow camo coveralls. This setup keeps me warm, even when the temperature drops well below freezing.

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I find that UA cold gear works well if you put a thin layer of something cotton directly over it as the wind passes through quite well. But don't get it too tight, as it gets a little annoying after awhile. And if you haven't shaved in awhile, or have a beard, CUT THE TURTLE NECK OFF.

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I like it. It has kept me warm from Alaska to North Carolina and quite a few places in between. It is meant as a base layer though so don't expect it to stop any wind. I have not tried any of the cheaper stuff to see if it is comparable.

RE: under armor- worth the money?
 

Not in my opinion.

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I have the pants and the top (cold gear), thankfully I got a good deal on them. I dont ever wear them. My experience with them is that they keep me warm while I am moving about, however, if I sit for periods on the stand I would get cold. Also, I am quite a hairy dude (legs, chest) and the UA annoyed the hell out of me. Itched like crazy. They are great for some but not for me.

I will say that I dropped some coin on the UA camo gloves and really like them.

KP

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I haven’t had much luck wearing under armour.I small game hunt and this requires plenty of walking. I either have a light or heavy top next to my skin with a fleece pullover and then my Gore-Tex jacket. Within a few hours my back is soaked from sweat. I peel off the under armour and just wear the fleece next to my skin. This year I’m trying Smartwool as a base layer in a lightweight nts. I’m hoping this combination will work for me. Also Patagonia capaline is a great next to the skin base layer.

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Military surplus ECWCS. $25 for the hoodie, top, and bottoms at the deer expo this spring. Military stuff is the best hands down. Save yourself some money.

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Wher'd you get that?

For warmth, I really like the Rocky stuff I bought at Walmart. It says med weight, but it is very warm!

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it works

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Under Armor is the best investmentI ever made for hunting,I own three of the Cold Gear tops. The thing is I sit alot and I never get cold with the UA on. I do know though, that when I do walk around a ton the UA tends to become wet from all the sweat.Overall though if you like to sit and want to stay warm than I think that there is nothing better.

RE: under armor- worth the money?
 

UA cold gear works for me. I layer UA cold then some Rocky stuff on top. Very warm as I treestand hunt. Is it worth it? Way over price. Does it work? Yes. Since I layered with UA and fleece combo, I managed to stay warm for the past couple years. Before that, I was shaking.

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I swear by it.....both the ColdGear and the HeatGear. I ref a few different HS sports, and whether it's football playoffs in November or baseball in the summer heat, they both impress me. A note with the cold gear....you can't rely on just that to keep you warm, and yes, the wind and rain will penetrate it, but I layer a good thermal over the tops and bottoms when it's cold out and I think it's the bomb. I also wear it on occasion when I have to work a jobsite and be outdoors in the colder months up here.

Any of you dissatisfied guys want to ditch your stuff...PM me.

Larges or XL's.

RE: under armor- worth the money?
 

keep your eyes out later in they year at re-sell shops like Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, or others in your area. i always get my Under Armour there at a fraction of the cost.

i wouldnt hunt without it. it works for me.

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Wal-Mart carries Starter brand in mens wear, not camo but works realy good. only about $15 per piece.

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i think its worth every penny

Under Armor is usually 100% synthetic fabrics. They'll keep you warm but they'll stink after a while. Overpriced IMHO.

I splurged on merino wool woolx last year. More comfortable then syn. I don't think ua 3 are warm. Will see see how these are. Bought them after hunting. Also these could be sewn. Not sure about some of the syns.

I've never been impressed by the quality of anything Under Armor sells. I suspect they use same materials as everyone else, stamps UA on it, and doubles the price at a minimum.