Base Layers, Socks, & Gloves
01-15-2009, 03:47 PM
#1
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Base Layers, Socks, & Gloves
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Well the weather in my neck of the woods is a little more on the cold side of things these days.
I have some cabelas MTP base layers as well as your normal long johns, but neither seem to really do the trick
Ive heard good things about Polypro Military grade underwear, but it seems everything is fleece lined or something to that nature.
I was wondering what everyone is using as a layering system in weather below 20 degrees.
As for socks. I am prone to cold feet. I have a set of 2000gram PAC boots as well as the merino socks and liner socksSTILL cannot seem to get a setup that will keepme warm all day while allowing me to walk (iknow boot blankets are the answer for still hunting)
I am also looking for a pair of waterproofGLOMITS with the flip back so you can use your fingers with liner gloves.
Well the weather in my neck of the woods is a little more on the cold side of things these days.
I have some cabelas MTP base layers as well as your normal long johns, but neither seem to really do the trick
Ive heard good things about Polypro Military grade underwear, but it seems everything is fleece lined or something to that nature.
I was wondering what everyone is using as a layering system in weather below 20 degrees.
As for socks. I am prone to cold feet. I have a set of 2000gram PAC boots as well as the merino socks and liner socksSTILL cannot seem to get a setup that will keepme warm all day while allowing me to walk (iknow boot blankets are the answer for still hunting)
I am also looking for a pair of waterproofGLOMITS with the flip back so you can use your fingers with liner gloves.
01-15-2009, 04:07 PM
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Mont County, Pa
Posts: 7,368
RE: Base Layers, Socks, & Gloves
I bought some of Cabela's Polarteck top/bottoms, and it's very warm. When it gets REAL cold I wear Under Amour top/bottomswith the Polartech over it. Then my insulated camo over everything. Awesome combo!
For my hands (bad circulation) I use a hand muff with three Grabber hand warmers inside. Again, awesome combo! And for my feet (bad circulation)I wear Northern Outfitter's Expedition Boots with a Grabber hand warmer under my toes. These hand warmers, which I think are the best out there,come in a 24hr duration, and they cost (.99)the same as the lesser duration warmers.
For my hands (bad circulation) I use a hand muff with three Grabber hand warmers inside. Again, awesome combo! And for my feet (bad circulation)I wear Northern Outfitter's Expedition Boots with a Grabber hand warmer under my toes. These hand warmers, which I think are the best out there,come in a 24hr duration, and they cost (.99)the same as the lesser duration warmers.
01-15-2009, 04:11 PM
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Bismarck ND USA
Posts: 322
RE: Base Layers, Socks, & Gloves
I use EnduraSkin from Bass Pro as a base layer, then Polartec Military(polar) weight thermal, then a Polartec fleece layer, and Cabela's Super Slam Elite Fleece for my outer layer. This has done me well when the temp is below 0, Polartec is AWESOME. I'm very impressed with that stuff!!!! I'm still searching for a good combination for my my hands, but Under Armour Liner Gloves are awesome as a base layer. I just need to find the right outer glove that allows me to shoot my bow accurately. I have a pair of Cabela's glomitts that are super warm, have a pouch for handwarmers, but I have a hard time shooting my bow with them. And I don't think Cabela's sells them anymore. Sounds like you have a good setup for your feet...chemical foot warmers may be your best bet there.
01-15-2009, 06:17 PM
#4
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia
Posts: 256
RE: Base Layers, Socks, & Gloves
I use Under Armour as a base layer. It always keeps me warm while hunting. I really like it because it'll let you more around. Before I had it I'd have to wear more layers making me less mobile.
01-15-2009, 10:54 PM
#5
Spike
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 70
RE: Base Layers, Socks, & Gloves
I'm a former squirrel chaser (cross country skiing), so my under layers come for that. Toko ski gloves, heavy polypro ski tights (I'm no longer willing to wear them without pants on top...but they're very warm), Mountain Hard Wear fleece/Goretex vest, and such. Not hunting specific, or cheap, but they work well for me.
Also, never rule out wool. It's absolutely ideal for socks (usually I'll run one set of wool and one of cotton). And it's great as an upper body layer for pure warmth and waterproofing. A decent wool sweater can be found for cheap, and will make anything warmer. You could layer something like polypro undershirt, wool sweater, fleece or down, then goretex and you'd be pretty much invulnerable. And you could still strip layers when you got too hot and maintain warmth, even in light rain. Layering is always important.
Also, never rule out wool. It's absolutely ideal for socks (usually I'll run one set of wool and one of cotton). And it's great as an upper body layer for pure warmth and waterproofing. A decent wool sweater can be found for cheap, and will make anything warmer. You could layer something like polypro undershirt, wool sweater, fleece or down, then goretex and you'd be pretty much invulnerable. And you could still strip layers when you got too hot and maintain warmth, even in light rain. Layering is always important.
01-16-2009, 05:44 AM
#6
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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RE: Base Layers, Socks, & Gloves
I always try to layer by "wick, warm, and wind". I wear a synthetic shirt for wick properties,then military fleece polypro, then wind layer which is a jacket. Extreme cold, I'll put a sweater over the poly. When Im walking, Ill usually be down to the swester then throw the jacket on when Im still. staying dry is key to staying warm.
01-16-2009, 01:16 PM
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: SW MO
Posts: 131
RE: Base Layers, Socks, & Gloves
That's the way to do it.
ORIGINAL: vabyrd
I always try to layer by "wick, warm, and wind". I wear a synthetic shirt for wick properties, then military fleece polypro, then wind layer which is a jacket. Extreme cold, I'll put a sweater over the poly. When Im walking, Ill usually be down to the swester then throw the jacket on when Im still. staying dry is key to staying warm.
I always try to layer by "wick, warm, and wind". I wear a synthetic shirt for wick properties, then military fleece polypro, then wind layer which is a jacket. Extreme cold, I'll put a sweater over the poly. When Im walking, Ill usually be down to the swester then throw the jacket on when Im still. staying dry is key to staying warm.
01-17-2009, 04:48 AM
#10
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: grottoes,va.
Posts: 764
RE: Base Layers, Socks, & Gloves
electra socks ,800grm thinsulate wolverines ,redhead extreme parka , columbia baselayers,sweatpants,insulated bibs. a bacova hood and thinsulate foldback mittens with heaterpacks.
add a pair of goggles i can ride my atv in 0 deg weather. oh,its 4deg below this morning in virginia. thats as cold as i can ever remember here.
add a pair of goggles i can ride my atv in 0 deg weather. oh,its 4deg below this morning in virginia. thats as cold as i can ever remember here.