Long underwear and boots, what kind?

[beretta]

Hey guys, Im working on my Christmas list and I was thinking that I could use both some new boots and a new pair of long underwear. I have a set of under armor right now and they are alright but I would like something that isnt as tight. Any suggestions for some mid to heavy weight long johns?

Also looking for a pair of warm boots for ice fishing. I used to have a pair of lacross/ sorels that I really liked but they are wore out. Any suggestions for a pair of light weight but warm boots? THanks I really appreciate it!

[Flaco651]

My feet never get cold in my LaCrosse Ice Kings.

[Lisa Almquist]

LaCrosse Ice kings (giant but heavy bedroom slippers-that's what I think!) or Rocky Blizzard Stalkers (lighter weight but not as warm in my estimation). And Under Armor Cold Compression Gear underneath it all.

[reelemin]

Duluth Trading Company - fabulous gear and clothes. There clothes beat Carhart hands down!!!! Ther long underware is the best I've ever used and I've been camping, working and sports outdoors in the winter for 25 yrs.

[PikeBayCommanche]

Filson Merino Wool. Can't beat it. Great wool is what all other sythetics try to copy.......It cant be done.

All Filson products are well worth the price they will last you a lifetime if not 2.

As far as boots. I have Kamik Oslo's and they are the best set of snow boots i have ever owned. Warm to -60. They will perform for you well.

[reelemin]

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Filson Merino Wool. Can't beat it. Great wool is what all other sythetics try to copy.......It cant be done.

All Filson products are well worth the price they will last you a lifetime if not 2.

As far as boots. I have Kamik Oslo's and they are the best set of snow boots i have ever owned. Warm to -60. They will perform for you well.

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Second on the Kamik Oslo's - love these boots

[Feldy]

Under Armour makes loose fitting cold weather gear. It is really warm. Don't move around too much though you'll be shedding layers.

[Pleasant]

I use Indera Mills (you can google it) long johns. They are the warmest I have ever found, and I worked outside in the winter for years and not to bad in price.

As far as boots Ranger thermo lites have always kept my feet warm.

Lynn J

[prov1900]

Cabelas Polar Fleece Union Bibs with Under Armor cold gear for the top only. Cover that with regular clothes then your waterproof outfit on the outside. Perfect for shack wear. If your sitting outside, trade the regular clothes for wool on the coldest days. Boots depend on how cold your feet get.

[Steve Foss]

For boots, lightweight and warm don't go together unless you spend a lot of money. Warmest, lightest boots for extreme cold weather I've ever found are Steger mukluks. Good luck affording them. For the $100 price range, hard to beat the heavy clunker Ice Kings.

Socks for any truly cold weather boots go like this for me: Inner tight layer of polypro or merino wool. Second layer of medium weight wool or wool/synthetic blend, third layer of thick wool/synthetic blend. The inner layer always goes on, whether one or both of the outer layers go on depends on the temps. Inner layer wicks moisture away from the feet, keeping them dry. Wool/synthetic outer layer(s) maintain their insulating ability even when wet. Boot has to be big enough so those sock layers can fit inside and leave the foot room to move around. Too many socks in a too small boot will lead to very cold feet. Pay no attention to foot size, just try on boots with those sock layers included until you find the size big enough.

With long johns, same principle as the socks. Helly Hansen is the best brand I've found. No matter what the weather, I put on lightweight upper and lower underwear that are tight enough to feel like a second skin. Synthetics like polypro or polypro/wool blend work for the same reason the socks work. Then it's a matter of looser, thicker layers of wool or synthetic until you get to your outer layer. How many layers depends on temps and exertion. Fleece, even microfleece, doesn't work for me agains the skin if I'm exerting myself at all. It doesn't pull moisture away from the skin but lets it lay there. For me, fleece makes a great middle layer.

I don't own a single pair of cotton socks. In cold weather they are worthless because they hold moisture right against the skin. Same thing with traditional cotton long johns (which are OK if you don't sweat, but once you start to sweat will keep you cold.)

OK, just my IMO. A pretty LONG, IMO, obviously.

[Loogie]

Military Mickey Mouse boots. Warmer than ANYTHING else out there and cheaper. They last forever. No liners to EVER get wet or wear out.

Long underwear. Go with the military stuff. Is is inexpensive and very warm. You can get this stuff at any army surplus store.

[slipperybob]

No long underwear, but a set of polar fleece or micro fleece pants and tops, like what I wear for snowboarding/skiing. Maybe a polyester underlining for warmup ahtletic suits.

I've got some LaCrosse PFT pac boots good for -150F. I think these were made before the Ice Kings. Used to be in the military, with bunny boots, back when they used gel insulation...quite heavy and cumbersome and good for stand around warmth, bad for mobility. Just saw some the bunny/mickey boots at the Ice Show cross section cut and looks like it's only felt lined insulation. That's different.

[Chode2235]

It is tough to beat a pair of ice kings. I have a pair of hand me downs that are as old as I am, and I have never gotten cold feet. They are such great boots for the $.

As far as long underwear, I really like my patagonia pair. Their Capilene is great for hunting and ice fishing. I use the 3 weight. It is great because it keeps you warm while sitting, yet does an excellent job keeping you regulated and cool when moving a lot. It is tough to find something that does both. It is comfortable too, and not like wearing tights. Keeps me dry and comfortable all day no matter if I am running or sitting on a pail.

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[Dahitman44]

I have struggled with the boot question for a long time. I hated my old boots and never found what I wanted.

An earlier post had talk of boots and many people swore on how good the Military boots are. Well I just got a pair of Bunny/Mickey boots and they are awesome.

I would tell anyone to get a pair.

One thing -- wear tall socks or you will rub and get a sore. I did NOT wear tall socks ...

[89Bronco]

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Warmest, lightest boots for extreme cold weather I've ever found are Steger mukluks.

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I don't go anywhere during the winter without my mukluks. They are far and away the warmest boots I ever owned. Another plus of mukluks is that you can wear them inside and your feet don't overheat.

I do pretty much the same thing as stfcatfish said. Some sort of lightweight poly against the skin and a wool shirt, wool pants and my wool shirt-blanket I got at Duluth Pack. The long johns I buy are always on sale in the spring and the brand really doesn't matter for me. Just stay away from cotton long johns. Over the years I've accumulated a variety of tops and bottoms of long johns that are some kind of poly-blend.

For my feet I only have two layers... poly sock-liners and the tall, boot-length style wool socks. I try to pick up a few pair of these during spring sales, too.

[JigginIsLife]

i second the bunny boots, got a pair couple weeks ago, and they are awesome boots. out for 11 hrs during last snow storm, and did not get cold. would reccomend them for sure. but WEAR LONG SOCKS

[Wanderer]

Well! Now that we know what everybody's wearing under the baggy clothes!

My votes: Polar weight Union Bibs from the C store and Mukluks for boots. You wanted lightweight and warm? You have it. I haven't taken my Point Barrow pack boots out of the garage in 5 years!

[FrontenacPike]

I have a problem with circulation in my feet and Previously I owned a pair of Icemans. They were Ok at best for me. Durring this dear season I thought to myself there has got to be something warmer on the market. I did a little researching and ended up buying a pair of Cabelas Inferno. They have 2000 grams of thinsulate and relativly light...5.7lbs/pair. I have used them in some nasty weather so far and can't find a complaint about them. If you are willing to drop some dough then these are the boots for anyone with cold feet.