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LIVE2HUNTNFISH 11-21-2003 08:32 PM

Thermal Underwear?
 
I am wanting to find a brand of thermal underwear that will allow me to wear fewer clothes or a lighter more maneuverable pair of coveralls. Does anyone know of a warm pair of thermals to buy? Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!

kyhuntsman 11-29-2003 08:48 PM

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Stay away from cotton thermals. They do not wick and if you sweat they will keep the moisture next to your body, which will make you cold. Buy either a polyester or silk thermal underwear. Both are available Sportsmansguide.com for a reasonable price.

Matt

sour01 11-30-2003 11:50 AM

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Try these Cabela' s Thermals. I use the medium weight jersey only and am toasty with a a thermal jacket down to 20 dergrees.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...021067ii01.jpg

victorlvlb 12-05-2003 05:56 PM

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Thanks
sour01 ,I just added this to my christmas list.

skeeter 7MM 12-05-2003 10:42 PM

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Helly Hansen Polyproplene underwear is all I wear and I highly reccomend this product. It will wick the moisture form your skin and is available in different weights depending on your needs.

CalNewbie 12-06-2003 12:37 AM

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A rather disturbing revelation Skeeter! Might I suggest that you also wear pants and a jacket? :D

DaveH 12-06-2003 05:25 AM

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I use both thermax and polypropylene in varying thicknesses in cool to cold weather.

skeeter 7MM 12-06-2003 09:16 PM

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cal...LMAO[8D] I should have said it is the only undergarment I wear...of course under my other duds:eek:

Tim Buma 12-07-2003 08:08 PM

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Check out these "Micro Shirts"


www.outdoorsupplies.co.nz/swazi.1.htm#fabrics

It's the best first layer garment that I've used in a variety of conditions.
I am a heavy sweater and find that this fabric is really quick drying and blocks wind well enough to wear as a single layer on a warm day.
I have two of them and always wear them on every hunt.

PABowhntr 12-10-2003 06:43 AM

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I will second the vote for polypropylene though I also found a pair of Remington Fleece undies at Kmart that are my number one pair when it comes to cold weather.

Gobbling Buck 12-14-2003 01:12 AM

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Poly pro!!! I used to wear it when I was in the Marine Corps. I'm a Southern Boy and found that the poly pro kept me the warmest even in the coldest weather. One piece of advice though........make sure your dryer doesn't get too hot or you'll have to give it to a kid.[X(]







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turkeyhunter_15 12-16-2003 01:28 PM

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:D Im a carthart fan and my carthart themal underwear is just fine for your specifices that your looking 4

Mykey 12-17-2003 11:53 AM

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I use thermals made by Morgans that i bought at the local Walmart. I don't even know what they're made of but they sure keep me warm.

losthwy 12-17-2003 12:43 PM

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Any fleece/poly will do just fine. I buy the thickest I can find. And like G. B. said about the heat. Air dry them! Or they WILL shrink.

o2bebowhunting 12-19-2003 12:48 PM

RE: Thermal Underwear?
 
i picked up 2 pairs of remington underwear and they are great. and they onlu cost $12 at my local walmart. as for a top, i use underarmour on the first layer followed by a t shirt.

akbound 12-20-2003 07:22 AM

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Hi LIVE2HUNTNFISH,

The military uses polypropylene for its thermals. They come in two distinct weights, (so you can adjust for expected temperatures). Many civilian manufacturers make it as well.....in many different styles and weights. It is a very good insulative undergarment.

If you can afford a little more take a good look at Capilene garments. It works as well or better than polypropylene...and is more comfortable against the skin. You will be able to find either by using "search engines" on the web....or at better "Mountain/climbing outfitters". Also some of the better sporting/hunting stores carry either.

If you really want to increase the comfort level try wearing a silk garment against your skin, followed by either polypropylene or capilene, then an appropriate weight insulating garment, covered with wind/water proof (breathable) outer shell. For my insulating layer I normally have a fleece vest or jacket and a down vest or jacket. (Either or both can be worn or carried in your daypack to adjust for temperature and exertion levels.)

Layering is much more efficient....rather than wearing just one heavy garment!

There are some other "brand name" thermals that work to varying degrees. But as was previously stated....avoid cotton like the plague.

Good luck!


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