how to wear layers for cold weather?

[Chasingmytail]

Both of us are suffering more in the cold weather. Im worse as older the slight chill and Im grumpy when cold

Im not sure if underwear is the right decision to go in for merino thermals? The issue is when you come indoors/in the sheds your too hot then or the sun comes out then your flippin boiling over

I assume its better to wear base layers. I currently have a Rab fleece thats fitted that can be worn over a t-shirt and under another thicker fleece. But I think its not got enough technical performance.

Looking at brands like Woolpower, Fjallraven and other swedish/Fin brands.

Looking at performance over cheap option.

Any recommendations?

 

[2wheels]

uinder armour for cold weather.

 

[primmiemoo]

If you tend to heat and chill quickly, pima cotton or a cotton-linen mix tank next to the skin works, ime.

For merino, Iceberg (among others) makes technical layers that are mostly, or wholly wool for a variety of activity levels which can be worn either as a next the skin layer, or layer 2. They use wool's ability to maintain even temperature and to wick, so there's more to choose from than more familiar, heavier thermals.
Wool wrist warmers can be really useful for keeping warmth within a coat, as can wool ankle warmers with jeans or trousers if you have to spend time standing in a chill.

A tight knitted, worsted wool jumper would be better than a synthetic fleece for a top layer. Breathable, and doesn't need to be in the wash to stay fresh.

(Disclaimer [Ahem]. I'm not remotely biased towards wool. [Coff] )

 

[ShooTa]

_ layering wise

A base layer of NON cotton material which is close fitting next to the skin - wool is best but syunthetic are cheaper (but with more pong)
next a mid layer - possibly a fleece or even a waistcoat/gillet insulated if your moving about alot.
then a wind proof layer

I am generally a run hot person - so in winter run short sleeved merino wool T-shirt crew necked- or if seriously cold a patagonia waffle long sleeved number.
then either a patagonia fleece or a lightwight synthetic puffy that comes off if im working _ or if its dry cold a proper wool jumper.
and then ive got a wind smock/ or hoody or whatever as thats the bit getting muddy
on the bottom half when sersiously cold its legging time - and brnje of norway or more merino longjohns are in order - but most of the time it doesnt get cold enough here for me unless its proper baltic. (or im in the hills hiking)

socks same - wool is king - double layers - a thin set and a boot sock style that can be shed on entering the house.

 

[Thick Farmer]

T shirt, shirt, jumper, coat. Seems to do the trick. Add or remove as necessary to maintain a comfortable temperature.

 

[B R C]

I have a Merino long sleeve base layer that I use if it’s cold, also for cycling under layer and skiing, you don’t have to go to an expensive brand, mine came from decathlon about £30 if I remember rightly. It is very good. Taken to wearing overalls quite a bit as spend a fair amount of time in workshop and find they are good as keep the draughts out and two layers over your legs helps enormously if very cold and can just slip them off if you get hot, unlike thermals!

 

[jimred]

It's a proper pain. Easily get cold if your not active so wear plenty of clothing then go and do something even lightly physical and you get a sweat on, then take it easy for a while and you feel cold and wet. Horrible. Can't find an answer.

 

[Pilatus]

I use “Icebreaker thermal merino wool underwear”, from now until the end of February.
Expensive but great for keeping the damp from reaching ones skin which in turn makes one feel cold/damp and miserable.

 

[Macsky]

Devold stuff better quality and value than icebreaker IMO

 

[Kidds]

I wear the same clothes if it is -10 or +40C. Probably roll my sleeves up at +40 if the sun isn’t too strong and probably a warmer coat if -10.
Whatever the temp I hate getting wet, Goretex takes care of that one.

Lined/insulated trousers are a fluffy treat on a cold day.

 

[SteveHants]

I wear the same clothes if it is -10 or +40C. Probably roll my sleeves up at +40 if the sun isn’t too strong and probably a warmer coat if -10.
Whatever the temp I hate getting wet, Goretex takes care of that one.

Lined/insulated trousers are a fluffy treat on a cold day.

+40?
Is Beeston Castle closer to the tropics than I'd previously imagined?

 

[Kidds]

+40?
Is Beeston Castle closer to the tropics than I'd previously imagined?

No but I have been.

 

[milkloss]

I nearly always wear a windproof fleece or jumper. I can't see the point of raw fleeces for daily use as they let the cold right through you. Fair enough if you're fencing or some other physical task but doing yard or bike work then I steer well clear....... they also catch fire remarkably easy.

for me it would be polo shirt, windproof jumper then swanndri with hood up

 

[kiwi pom]

+40?
Is Beeston Castle closer to the tropics than I'd previously imagined?

Must be the opposite side of the castle to where I'm originally from
The -10 part I recognise

 

[DaveGrohl]

Is the OP a grown up? If not, fair enough. Otherwise, Jesus.........

 

[Hilly]

When’s it cold ?

 

[kiwi pom]

Doesn't get that cold round here. When I was on farms in England it was T shirt, shirt, overalls and body warmer. If it was cold a high viz coat courtesy of Crewe and Nantwich borough council (old chap worked there) Not hard to dress warm.

 

[caveman]

The joys of being bald.
Temperature can be adjusted by addition, removal or variety of headgear.
And a good bag of spare upper clothing in the truck from charity shop helps. Plus a couple of hood jackets.
Down below.
Levis over tesco pants or longjohns and Aigle wellies.

 

[Derrick Hughes]

Get an electric jacket and body warmer

 

[icanshootwell]

I cant believe people buy new for work, am i the only one that uses my old clothes for work, its not like we live at the north pole, T shirt, fleece and good jacket is all you need and pick the pace up a bit.