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WanderngFool

Active Expediter
I don't have this nailed yet but I'm making progress.

Clarks shoes has a "driving moccasin" that makes a perfect (imo) slipper.

Mansell in Brown Leather - Mens Shoes from Clarks

I've gone through countless fleece lined slippers/moccasins etc and every time the same thing happens. They're too warm, my feet sweat, the aroma almost knocks me out lol, and I throw the darned things out.

These don't get too warm, just warm enough. And because I LOVE them, I make sure I put nothing but clean feet into clean socks into these "slippers". After 3 years there is zero odor and my feet are smiling and the comfort level is perfection. Worth the money imo.

Up top I wear a hoody. I'm not a hoody kind of a guy but I was on a trip in my car and left my jacket at home and had to fix the problem. Kmart had hoodys on sale and I bought one. It's very comfortable and like the shoes, it's warm enough without being too warm.

This is the year I nail down pants. Regular jeans don't cut it any more, my legs get cold. I just bought some flannel lined jeans from Gander Mountain. They're comfortable and I want to like them. Outdoors they block the wind and make a big difference. Sitting around the homestead, they're just not quite doing it for me. Something a little warmer would be welcome. I'm not a long underwear or sweat pants kind of guy. Somehow those things feel strange to me. Any ideas? Meijers has an off brand of flannel lined jeans I might try. The flannel isn't attached to the denim. It's a completely separate layer. I might risk the off brand and give them a try.

What do you wear for winter pants?
 
cheri1122

cheri1122

Veteran Expediter
Driver
I wear jeans, and if it's really, really cold, I'll wear pantyhose underneath. [About the only time I wear them anymore, lol]. I think flannel lined would be too warm, and too heavy to wash and dry.
Mostly I drive barefoot, or sock feet. My shoes are always the kind that slip off, and I never wear them in the sleeper. Snow boots are a PITA: I keep a plastic 'tupperware' lid to put them in, so the drainage is contained.
One thing I've learned is to dress in layers of lightweight clothing, which take up less space everywhere. Layoutshooter or someone familiar with the outdoors can advise on fabrics, my strategy is to stay inside as much as possible, lol.
I made an exception to my "no sweats" rule for a Load 1 hoodie, because it's cool. And warm. :)
 
layoutshooter

layoutshooter

Veteran Expediter
Retired Expediter
Cotton kills in the winter. It absorbs sweat, keeps it against your skin and encourages evaporation. Our bodies cool by evaporation. Cotton is a warm weather product, it is not meant for protection against cold. Jeans, flannels, cotton hoodies, all work against you when you are trying to stay warm.

The most effect "natural" product for warmth is wool. There are many "man made" products that are more effective.
 
layoutshooter

layoutshooter

Veteran Expediter
Retired Expediter
tknight said:
Under armor
is it for me very lightweight fits good and stops wind well
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Under Armor is a good brand, there are a ton more like it. None are cheap, but they outlast "natural" products so long term they can cost less. Proper care is MANDATORY.

Try several brands. I don't like Under Armor, it does not fit me. I prefer the "Redhead XPS" 1.0 for my base layer. They fit better and the tops don't bind, at least for me, when shooting.

Link to Bass Pro

http://www.basspro.com/RedHead-XPS-Baselayer-1-0-Thermal-Pants-with-XOdor-for-Men/product/10207780/
 
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tknight

tknight

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Oh wow those are not cheap I don't think I paid anywhere near that at Walmart and I think they are just fine for many if they fit!
 
layoutshooter

layoutshooter

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Retired Expediter
tknight said:
Oh wow those are not cheap I don't think I paid anywhere near that at Walmart and I think they are just fine for many if they fit!
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I don't know what you bought at Walmart. If they are cotton they are, for the most part, useless. For total outdoor use, in cold or extreme cold, cotton can kill. It is not good for layering.

Silk is good but requires special care. Much of my "high tech expensive stuff" is going on 14 years of use. That is not expensive. I just, last week, threw away the "High tech" underwear that I bought in Oct 2000. It JUST now wore out. That is 13 years of every day use. My layering pieces are still in usable condition. I bought more because I am using less second and third layers these days, as it has not been as cold, and wanted more base layer pieces so I could clean available.

There are two "Musts" for staying warm outside. Keep dry and keeping the wind off. Keeping dry must be from both inside and outside moisture. Sweat must not be allowed to stay. We all sweat, at all temps. That moisture must be removed from the skin quickly to reduce cooling. The outer shell must be water and wind proof yet remain breathable enough to allow water vapor to escape.
 
tknight

tknight

Veteran Expediter
100% polyester base layers
Well again as per Walmart standards they no longer carry them seems fruit o da loom got the account for this years supply 40% cotton and 60% polyester not as good!
 
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WanderngFool

Active Expediter
layoutshooter said:
Under Armor is a good brand, there are a ton more like it. None are cheap, but they outlast "natural" products so long term they can cost less. Proper care is MANDATORY.

Try several brands. I don't like Under Armor, it does not fit me. I prefer the "Redhead XPS" 1.0 for my base layer. They fit better and the tops don't bind, at least for me, when shooting.

Link to Bass Pro

RedHead® XPS® Baselayer 1.0 Thermal Pants with X-Odor® for Men | Bass Pro Shops
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I'm going to try those. Thanks LOS and tknight!

Bummer. It would have been sweet to catch a black friday deal on this but it looks like everything but the thermal pants is on sale. Oh well, I'll buy em anyway.

There might be something here for someone else though...


Can't get the link to paste with the search term embedded. Slickdeals.net and search for Redhead. :)
 
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layoutshooter

layoutshooter

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Retired Expediter
tknight said:
100% polyester base layers
Well again as per Walmart standards they no longer carry them seems fruit o da loom got the account for this years supply 40% cotton and 60% polyester not as good!
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Yeah, that mix is not so good.

For those who don't know, a light weight, high wicking, base layer is the key. Keep it light. The XPS 1.0, is light and wicks good. MOST of the time in trucking that would be enough. I carry other heavier second and third layer pieces, just in case we are stranded but for everyday work the base layer, covered with proper outer clothing does the job on all but extreme days.
 
skyraider

skyraider

Veteran Expediter
US Navy
Happy TG day everyone::::::::::::: now about how to dress thingy. It is 19 degrees on the back porch, but Yes, I know , its probably -24 in Toronto, but in normal land here, the USA south, jeans, one pair of pajamas underneath, and Im good to go with a t shirt and flannel shirt. We keep the house set on 64 and all is good.. PS the coffee pot is always on.................................I have 2 electric throws lol.....................
 
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WanderngFool

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layoutshooter said:
That is some VERY heavy stuff. What base layer under that? That is too heavy as a base layer, in my opinion of course.
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To shorten my post and try not to bore people too much, I didn't mention that I went to the Gander Mountain store first thinking I'd pick up a pair. They had level 1, 2 and 3 with level 3 being the nuclear option (my term). All they had left was level 3 so I placed an online order from home a little later and all they had online was level 3 also.

Yeah I was afraid they'd be way too warm. Even if I only use them a couple of times a year for working on the truck I'm hoping I'll be glad I bought them. At least I'll get a feel for how they fit for future reference.

Btw, I should mention Gander Mountain is where I bought my hat. They've got a big selection. That is definitely my go-to store for hats now.
 
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layoutshooter

layoutshooter

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WanderngFool said:
To shorten my post and try not to bore people too much, I didn't mention that I went to the Gander Mountain store first thinking I'd pick up a pair. They had level 1, 2 and 3 with level 3 being the nuclear option (my term). All they had left was level 3 so I placed an online order from home a little later and all they had online was level 3 also.

Yeah I was afraid they'd be way too warm. Even if I only use them a couple of times a year for working on the truck I'm hoping I'll be glad I bought them. At least I'll get a feel for how they fit for future reference.

Btw, I should mention Gander Mountain is where I bought my hat. They've got a big selection. That is definitely my go-to store for hats now.
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For low activity they may be OK. Too much for me to be sure. I would be very uncomfortable in those, unless it was 35 below or something.
 
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