Hi , with winter not too far away i"m looking for recommends on thermals, i'm told merino wool is the best but im looking for recommendations ie brands etc , i do feel the cold so im looking for the warmest , appreciate any advice

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Smartwool get some good reviews but are not cheap,I had thermals from m&s a few years ago (merino wool) theyre superb might be worth a look

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Iv got trakker base layer top and bottoms . The tops seams are bloody annoying and iv given up with it.

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Layering, Snugpak Skinz, I do like a Merino wool jumper too, mine are M&S.

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If your sitting down and not very active sadly very little keeps the cold out.

Layering is the best approach merino or look at some of the mountain brands like Rab or paramo, they have grid fleeces which from memory trap in the air and are supposed to help keep you warmer and very breathable. But unfortunately, I refer back to my first point.

Also keep the wind out so top everything off with a good breathable wind proof layer

Sorry rambling... Also make sure everything is as breathable as you can afford, if it isn't you'll be wet inside your shell and will end up being cold and wet.

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Just to add, I personally find using a blanket over your legs to keep the wind off in the 1st place is a game changer, not very carpy but hey ho, as is the wind coming from behind your chair.

I've used the 'Icebreaker' brand of merino wool thermals for years when riding enduro bikes in the depths of winter. Fantastic thermals.https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/brands/icebreaker.html

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Get a snugpak jungle blanket,thin,lightweight but warm.I then put it between the layers on my sleeping bag so keeps me even more toasty

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I've seen you mention those before, just had a nosey, like the look of those. I didn't want to use my bedchair cover but had thought about buying another espesh as most are waterproof but that blanket looks much better for the job

Edit, still thinking about the heated gear too, Preston started that with me, like the idea of the seat box pad for my chair or foot end of bed to keep tootsies warm....I know...jessy 🤣

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Solar heated cushion is superb

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They're spot on used exactly as you describe.
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Woolpower are superb.

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Have a look at thinner gillets to go underneath jackets or jumpers as well. The old navy and amry Kevin Maddocks wooly jumpers are also really warm.

Sports pursuit always has good sales on base layers and thermals. Lots of merino wool stuff in there. Icebreaker and smartwool are two good brands but ive had some that dont last long. The 320gms ones are super warm. 👌🏼

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Can you still get hold of them old Army jumpers with shoulder and elbow pads. Every self respecting Maddocks clone had to have one of them in there wardrobe. Think there due a bit of a comeback

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Absolutely! They still make "woolly pully" jumpers.

I wear them for outside security work during the winter.

Incredibly warm.

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Well i never... round my neck of the woods. If you were rocking one of them bankside back in the day you were deemed a bit to " serious " and given a wide birth that along with anything remotely camo..

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I find them far too itchy wherever they contact the skin. Odd really as I spent a couple of years as a child in Shetland and was never out of the white coarse jumpers they wear over there.
Roll forward to 1990 we went to Romania and I bought one of the Shepherds jumpers, couldn't stand the thing.

Incredibly warm but not for me.

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I'm given a wide berth anyway, regardless of what kind of jumper I'm wearing..

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It's a shame really because wool is a natural "wonder" fabric. Thermo-regulating, works when wet, odor resistant, breathable, moisture wicking, sustainable & biodegradable etc.

I do agree though, some wools can be itchy. The type & grade of wool likely also plays a part in the "itch factor".

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Tried to buy a maddocks one from surplus place a few years ago - he didn't have one but asked me what it was for - when I said cold weather fishing, he pulled out a horrendous navy one and said if they wear them at sea they'll do me - it is fantastic v neck so not itchy on skin, long rollback sleeves - superb would prefer in green but baby Jesus made the sea blue

I've got an Austrian Dachstien mountain jumper. These are the opposite to most jumpers as they are more tight fitting but made of boiled wool to keep the heat in.

It's too small for me now if anyone is interested?

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What size?

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PM for you.

Thread back on track.

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M&S, got to admit I rarely wear any other jumper in winter that their Merino wool offering, so light, so warm and so easy as a layer. Constantly amazed how they combat odour, I'm often washing them for washings sake, quality stuff.

Helly Hansen base layers are the comfiest I've worn and wear them at work.

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Can't beat a set of M&S piss yellow long johns and thermal vest for comfort and warmth..

I have found the ZeroFit gear rather good - Angling Trust used to do it at a discount