base layer or long johns

[markgs]

anyone use base layer compression or good old fashion long johns and and thermal vest ok?

 

[Oddsocks]

Use a sub armour when it's around 10* it's a cheaper brand distributed through golf base and is slightly thinner than an under armour! when it's down into 8/9 * or lover I drop to a proper Under armour

Use helly Hanson thermals under trousers when it gets lower than 8

 

[kid2]

Base layer for winter will be much better...... Cotton doesnt have a high thermal rating like a lot of the base layers have......

Have a read of this Pal......

http://thesavvybackpacker.com/how-to-dress-for-winter-in-europe-learn-to-layer/

 

[markgs]

Use a sub armour when it's around 10* it's a cheaper brand distributed through golf base and is slightly thinner than an under armour! when it's down into 8/9 * or lover I drop to a proper Under armour

Use helly Hanson thermals under trousers when it gets lower than 8

just looked at the sub armor its mega cheap what is the quality like and is it warm stuff?

 

[SocketRocket]

I find M&S Thermals are the best I have tried and very warm and comfortable.

 

[chellie]

Under Armour compression tights for me and the base layers as well bought cheap. Campri thermals from sports direct are good and cheap as well.

 

[m9wst]

Someone posted a few weeks ago about snainton selling mizuno base layers cheap and they are great, wore them already a few times in the last few weeks.

 

[HawkeyeMS]

Under armour base layer on top, never had the need for anything extra on my legs

 

[markgs]

in my golf course you need extra on you in the summer its so windy

 

[Oddsocks]

just looked at the sub armor its mega cheap what is the quality like and is it warm stuff?

Quality is ok, good fit and holds shape well, the white one I have is about two years old and is still great although its not as bright white as it used to be.

Regarding warmth, I played on Surrey downs yesterday in a strong cold wind in around 10*, top half wise I just had that on, a nike tee shirt and a sleeveless pull over and was super toasty, when we started us was about 7/8* and I felt a little chill but as it warmed up it was fine , hence me giving temps of what I would say it was suited to :thup:

 

[WildWalkers]

Hi all

I have found that these are a great set of base layers, they keep me very warm and are comfortable to wear. I use them for a number of sports including golf and rugby. I do find them must lighter than under armour and probably keep me warmer.

http://www.snickersworkwear.co.uk/p...irts/xtr-body-engineered-long-sleeve-t-shirt/

 

[Rooter]

Another thumbs up for the helly Hanson stuff, usually found in walking/ outdoor shops like millets...

 

[Imurg]

I have some Campri Base Layers - that, a polo and another top of some sort are all I need in Winter.
Lower half doesn't fell the cold so normal Troos for me.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Big fan of the Under Armour base layer. I will wear long johns too but it has to be pretty cold and frosty for me to get them out or I'm standing in a range bay for a long time and there is a Siberian wind blowing in

 

[Evesdad]

I've a under armour cold gear for when its really cold and frozen and a Nike combat one for when its chilly. The nike one is a bit thinner but I don't feel the cold too much so suits me most of the time. The under armour one can get me too warm if its not Baltic!

 

[davenarey83]

I have a merino wool base layer. Well its 80% merino wool anyway, and find it much better than my under armour cold gear compression. It's mid weight 210g, and came from Mountain Warehouse. Best bit was its only £19.99.

 

[dotty001]

I got some under armour knock off gear off ebay , only 11 quid , does me proper warm , and if it's really cold I just wear my waterproof trousers

 

[richart]

I find M&S Thermals are the best I have tried and very warm and comfortable.

Same here. they are the warmest. I also have UA base layers which are fine went it is not Artic out.

 

[spongebob59]

I find M&S Thermals are the best I have tried and very warm and comfortable.

Which ones the heatgen ones ?

 

[backwoodsman]

For the southern hemisphere - ie below waist level - I've never found anything better than a pair of silk LJs. Can get them on line at very reasonable prices these days