Under Armour Cold Weather Gear

[CodyDawg]

Has anyone used this stuff? It is awfully expensive, but if it works better than everything else, it may be worth it. A couple of questions: Do you overheat easily in it? How do you size yourself, as you are supposed to wear it snug, right?

[lawdog]

Cody,

I've never had any, but some of the guys I referee football with swear by the stuff. They don't get cold at all in it. They won't wear it when its very warm though, so you must heat up bad if its not cold enough for it.

They do normally fit snug, although I see they have a loose fit version of it now too.

[stick]

I got a set last year and I love it. It is supposed to fit tight. I just checked my set, and I don't see the size in order to tell you if it is what I normally wear. I'd recommend trying it on. but overall, I recommend it. I even got the balaclava for under my helmet, and I solidly recommend the stuff. There may be some cheaper and comparable stuff, but I figured if I got the stuff I'd look like the ripped guys in the pictures. I was wrong, I'm still a skinny guy. (Just kidding of course.)

[mitch]

I have a shirt that I use for football and baseball. I really like it. Its comfortable and easy to move around in. I wouldnt wear it if its going to be kinda warm because you can overheat easily in them. I think it works the best when you are sweating or moving around because if you put it on and just sit there it won't keep you warm. I haven't had it on while hunting yet but if you wear it under a coat and walk to your stand or whatever you will be nice and warm. If you are going to be using it just for hunting or fishing, I don't know if I would spend $50 on one because you could get a warm sweatshirt for half the price.

[Jim Hudson]

I like the stuff, and it does fit snug. But I would opt to go a size bigger then you would normally wear. I usually wear an XL in most shirts, etc and I about choked myself when I tried an XL Under Armor mock turtleneck on.

[Chev_trucks501]

Cody,

Under Armour is hte best stuff that I have found so far. I use the cold weather gear for hunting. It has great moisture wicking properties, which help when you are active in the cold. It keeps you dry and warm. Yes, it is suppose to fit tight. The tight fit allows it to hug your body and wick moisture better. I wear an XL shirt and XXL Under Armour. So far it is the best thing that I have found.

Good Luck

Chev

[prophet]

it looks like everyone thinks its a good product but where

are the sales or good deals on it??

[Jim Hudson]

Prophet

Really havent seen any deals on this stuff as of late... But for me, I work as a police officer, and my department fits the bill as I use 'em as part of my uniform in the winter months. They are a bit spendy, but well worth it for added warmth.

[fishlakeman]

I have two of the cold weather shirts, and yes I absolutely love them! I wear them for ice fishing, phesant hunting, duck hunting, deer hunting, pretty much everthing that involves physical activity out in the cold. The stuff really does an excellent job of taking the sweat away from your body. I've had one of the shirts for 4 years now, and its just like its brand new, and I have abused it to all he!!. I would think of buying this shirt as an investment, because it will last a long time and really make a difference in how confortable you are in the field, slough, whatever.

[Captain B.R.K]

I'll definately give some thumbs up on this product. I have the Cold Weather Gear mock-turtle neck shirt and have been real happy with it.

Do I get real hot and over heat in it? At times when I'm doing lots of walking, hiking, etc. The whole point with this product is that it wicks away the sweat while keeping your body warm. Then layer on top of the garment so that you keep plenty warm in the elements.

I will wear my under armor with a zip long sleeve shirt over the top so if I get REAL hot, I can just unzip and cool off.

[CodyDawg]

Great answers guys. Looks like I better put this on my list...

[Mr. Bear]

As others have said, the stuff works great if you are going to be physically active, even if only for a short time like drilling a bunch of holes or climbing a deer stand. It wicks away the moisture to keep a dry insulating layer around your skin. If you aren't going to be moving at all it's benefits won't be as evident, but all it takes is one brief stint of heavy activity to get you wet for the day.

[S.D. Ice Angular]

I love the stuff it is worth every penny; unfortunately “Under Armor” and the retailers that sell it probably know that also. I doubt you will see any super deals on it soon.

TRUE STORY:

In November of 2003 I was elk hunting in western Montana for 2 weeks. I purchased two long sleeve mock turtlenecks and one set of full-length bottoms. I always wore it as the first item of clothing next to my skin. I always dressed in layers (like anyone would do) In the following order I put on the “Under Armor” next to my skin (fitted snug and tight as they recommend, not like a sweat-shirt) then a regular XXL T-Shirt (sometimes two) then maybe a sweatshirt. Well to get to the point here, There were several days we hiked/walked/worked very hard to get to some back country. When I returned to camp in the evening two of these days I was actually able to ring-out sweat from the T-Shirts. The “Under Armor” was dust dry. I never got cold at all even at 0° F I worked up a sweat that much and was still able to keep warm while just sitting and glassing. My hunting partners could not believe it when I rung out my T-Shirt (I was very impressed myself). I now have many of the “Cold Gear” items of clothing and wear it whenever I am doing anything outdoors in the fall and winter.

The stuff just flat works!!!!!!!!!!!

[mitch]

When I bought mine I asked if it will go on sale sometime soon and the person told me that they weren't allowed to put any discounts on them. So it will cost you the same price where ever you go.