Best Under-Gear

[JustChilling19]

Hi Everyone,

Looking to get myself some new Under Armour. Before I buy the Cold Weather gear I thought I would see what everyone else is using. Always layer over to appropriately, just looking for something to keep the sweat off (idea's on socks appreciated as well to).

Cheers,
Tyler

 

[X-Treme]

I use the cheap cheap Costco Paradox merino wool base layers, Klim mid, outer shell, socks and Adrenalin boots. Stay nice and toasty.

 

[Rene G]

I use a wool base layer, from where ever I can get it. Marks, sport store ect.. I also use Marino wool socks, always warm and dry


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[AxysAssault]

I use the cheap cheap Costco Paradox merino wool base layers, Klim mid, outer shell, socks and Adrenalin boots. Stay nice and toasty.

I also use the Costco paradox stuff. Pretty good and the price is right.

 

[fnDan]

I use the cheap brands from Walmart and Canadian Tire.
Thin wicking base layers for most days and the heavier stuff for cold days. No problems with either. I don't feel wet throughout the day like I used to when wearing a regular tshirt years ago.
I will be trying out Merino wool socks this year.


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[AGGRESIVEZEBRA]

MERINO WOOL MERINO WOOL

it is amazing doesnt stink after a week of riding keeps you warm and dry the whole time. best brand i know of is icebreaker (not sponsored) there new body fit zone stuff is amazing.

 

[Lund]

I use Under Armour, so does everyone on our SAR's team. Its very important if your working hard in a harsh environment to wear the proper layering. Especially if there is a chance on getting wet or spending the night out.
You should NEVER wear any form of cotton. Cotton in our world of out door survival is considered SLOW DEATH. It get's wet and stays wet, sucking your energy and warmth from you. Avoid it.
Your first layer should consist of a synthetic layer that will wick moisture away and yet remain dry. Next you can layer with a micro fleece and depending on temperature you can get a heavy micro fleece or a mix of wool or marino wool. The caution with wool is yes it will keep you warm even when wet but it hold's moisture and stays wet. While the micro fibres used in many high end extreme gear will not. Such as Helly Hanson and North Face to name a couple, reason why expedition team's use this gear.
I personally carry in my pack a marino wool heavy sweater but more for a comfort thing if i had to spend the night out. I never wear it while sledding or working on a rescue, it doesn't breath very well and will make you sweat. Sweating in winter time in the mountain's and having to spend the night out in cold temps, can kill you.
Another note is what you wear under your gear IMO is more important then the outer gear. At the end of a day how you feel can be related to what you wear underneath.

I absolutely shake my head when i see a dude out there in insulated cotton coverall's, gum boots with felt's and jeans underneath t-shirt and wool sweater with Christmas trees and reindeer's on his sweater.......WTF

 

[250mark1]

I have the paradox from Costco and some of the dry wear from marks both work good nice thing with the dry wear at marks is you can get gonch as well so you don't drown in swas. Lol

 

[assaultn]

Grinch!!! LOL

I use Under Armour, so does everyone on our SAR's team. Its very important if your working hard in a harsh environment to wear the proper layering. Especially if there is a chance on getting wet or spending the night out.
You should NEVER wear any form of cotton. Cotton in our world of out door survival is considered SLOW DEATH. It get's wet and stays wet, sucking your energy and warmth from you. Avoid it.
Your first layer should consist of a synthetic layer that will wick moisture away and yet remain dry. Next you can layer with a micro fleece and depending on temperature you can get a heavy micro fleece or a mix of wool or marino wool. The caution with wool is yes it will keep you warm even when wet but it hold's moisture and stays wet. While the micro fibres used in many high end extreme gear will not. Such as Helly Hanson and North Face to name a couple, reason why expedition team's use this gear.
I personally carry in my pack a marino wool heavy sweater but more for a comfort thing if i had to spend the night out. I never wear it while sledding or working on a rescue, it doesn't breath very well and will make you sweat. Sweating in winter time in the mountain's and having to spend the night out in cold temps, can kill you.
Another note is what you wear under your gear IMO is more important then the outer gear. At the end of a day how you feel can be related to what you wear underneath.

I absolutely shake my head when i see a dude out there in insulated cotton coverall's, gum boots with felt's and jeans underneath t-shirt and wool sweater with Christmas trees and reindeer's on his sweater.......WTF

 

[iceman5689]

As mentioned above any name as long as its merino wool or peloton material. Icebreaker/ Klim for sledding. Hunting I wear Kuiu gear.

 

[dwight3566]

I have both the FXR and Klim, personally I prefer the FXR for the fit and I find it a touch warmer.

 

[gibsons]

Paradox works good, but the Cabelas thermal zone is my favourite.

 

[brutematt750]

I use Under Armour, so does everyone on our SAR's team. Its very important if your working hard in a harsh environment to wear the proper layering. Especially if there is a chance on getting wet or spending the night out.
You should NEVER wear any form of cotton. Cotton in our world of out door survival is considered SLOW DEATH. It get's wet and stays wet, sucking your energy and warmth from you. Avoid it.
Your first layer should consist of a synthetic layer that will wick moisture away and yet remain dry. Next you can layer with a micro fleece and depending on temperature you can get a heavy micro fleece or a mix of wool or marino wool. The caution with wool is yes it will keep you warm even when wet but it hold's moisture and stays wet. While the micro fibres used in many high end extreme gear will not. Such as Helly Hanson and North Face to name a couple, reason why expedition team's use this gear.
I personally carry in my pack a marino wool heavy sweater but more for a comfort thing if i had to spend the night out. I never wear it while sledding or working on a rescue, it doesn't breath very well and will make you sweat. Sweating in winter time in the mountain's and having to spend the night out in cold temps, can kill you.
Another note is what you wear under your gear IMO is more important then the outer gear. At the end of a day how you feel can be related to what you wear underneath.

I absolutely shake my head when i see a dude out there in insulated cotton coverall's, gum boots with felt's and jeans underneath t-shirt and wool sweater with Christmas trees and reindeer's on his sweater.......WTF

Very good advice. A phrase I was told in middle school from my outdoor Ed teacher who was a mountaineer fella was " cotton chills then kills "


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[~Rowdy~]

I got some wicked frost bite on both my legs last year riding in a -20 something day that I regret not going to the hospital for. This year I'm trying my merino base layers with Northface Isotherm mid layer and Arcteryx Trino Jacket. They both have windstopper technology so I'm hoping that helps because walking my dog in the -4 and my legs are already frozen...

 

[crossfire879]

I have both klim and fxr base layer stuff. I dont get cold but i always seem to be a little wet at the end of the day. I usually only wear the base layer right under my jacket and pants because anything extra seems way to warm.

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[coolcam]

Icebreaker and Smart Wool are my picks for Merino


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[j335]

I bought underarmour 2.0 base later 10 years ago and finally this year my pants are starting to have wear & tear. I researched and was gonna go with some costco/Walmart/Marks specials but ran across at 35% Sports Chek store opening sale 2 months ago, bought Under Armour 4.0 gear. When it comes to survival gear I get the best, certainly comes with a price but if you get the right deal it makes sense.

 

[NoBrakes!]

TMAX from Marks anyone?

 

[Beels]

I bought underarmour 2.0 base later 10 years ago and finally this year my pants are starting to have wear & tear. I researched and was gonna go with some costco/Walmart/Marks specials but ran across at 35% Sports Chek store opening sale 2 months ago, bought Under Armour 4.0 gear. When it comes to survival gear I get the best, certainly comes with a price but if you get the right deal it makes sense.

I agree, when you spend the extra money for Under Armour, you get what you pay for. I've bought and used the cheaper Costco / Mark's / etc. stuff and while it works alright, it won't last nearly as long as the UA will. Buy it on sale and it's money well spent.

 

[JustChilling19]

Thanks for the input everyone. I'm going to keep on the UA train and get a set of their compression pants and shirt with the infrared technology. Did some research on the difference between the UA base layer stuff and the infrared technology (new) and it seems like the infrared is the way to go for sledding. The compression clothing actually does work extremely well in other sports for me so I will be getting that as well. To anyone with muscle tightness or soreness problems I can say the compression stuff does make a noticeable difference in how you feel. UA's website has some stuff 25% off with free shipping right now btw.

Cheers,
Tyler