In reply to Post #9
Best I had was the Sundridge Sleep Skin. Don't know whether they still do them, Daiwa also had their own branded one too. £30 I paid for my last set
Me too ... Still wear mine
Best I had was the Sundridge Sleep Skin. Don't know whether they still do them, Daiwa also had their own branded one too. £30 I paid for my last set
Me too ... Still wear mine
Dainese..
There's so much stuff out there that's reputed to be amazing, truth is nothing comes anywhere near the proper base layers that bikers use. Not cheap. Maybe nowadays £150 a set, but nothing comes close, especially if it's windy..
Just finished 4 nights, -1 to -3 every night, tempest stayed frozen for the whole time, no front on it, just these thermals and cheap TK maxx joggers over the top, and a fleecy jacket again from TK Maxx.. fishing brands are simply rubbish.. Still plenty of sheep buy them..
There's so much stuff out there that's reputed to be amazing, truth is nothing comes anywhere near the proper base layers that bikers use. Not cheap. Maybe nowadays £150 a set, but nothing comes close, especially if it's windy..
Just finished 4 nights, -1 to -3 every night, tempest stayed frozen for the whole time, no front on it, just these thermals and cheap TK maxx joggers over the top, and a fleecy jacket again from TK Maxx.. fishing brands are simply rubbish.. Still plenty of sheep buy them..
The best ones I've found so far were M&S merino wool ones but they have to be the white ones, really thick, soft and fluffy. They lasted me years and only replaced them last year as I decided they had probably seen better days.
I bought the highest rated M&S ones I could find but they are black and sadly nowhere near as effective as my old white set.
I bought the highest rated M&S ones I could find but they are black and sadly nowhere near as effective as my old white set.
In reply to Post #1
Smartwool Merino / Icebreaker / Patagonia Capeline
Smartwool Merino / Icebreaker / Patagonia Capeline
In reply to Post #18
Don't know about that, I have an Alpinestars winter one, good, but can't say it's any better than an OEX one that I have for half the price
Not tried it on the bank though, might do next time lol
Agree about fishing branded clothing though, can be hit and miss that, if your not looking for trends the mountaineering stuff takes some beating for me too
Don't know about that, I have an Alpinestars winter one, good, but can't say it's any better than an OEX one that I have for half the price
Not tried it on the bank though, might do next time lol
Agree about fishing branded clothing though, can be hit and miss that, if your not looking for trends the mountaineering stuff takes some beating for me too
In reply to Post #19
I would check the wool content, a lot of companies are lowering it to cut costs
I would check the wool content, a lot of companies are lowering it to cut costs
In reply to Post #21
Alpinestars ain't Dainese though mate, these are Gore windstopper panels in all the right places, no other base layers come close including mountaineering gear..
Alpinestars ain't Dainese though mate, these are Gore windstopper panels in all the right places, no other base layers come close including mountaineering gear..
I've got merino base layers from a hundred weight to two sixty for biking and fishing but it's vital that your mid layer is also breathable and wicks moisture away and it all starts to get very expensive so it far cheaper to stay in your sleeping bag and keep the hot water bottle going. Was on chesil beach all night last week in minus three but a north easterly wind chill of minus eight. Heavy weight merino base and mid layer, 800 fp down jacket and offshore sailing salopettes and jacket but I would never pay that money for carp fishing when you have a bivvy and bedchair and as keeping bag to curl up in.
In reply to Post #23
Not seen them but Gore is quality stuff and Dainese
Not seen them but Gore is quality stuff and Dainese
Odlo - the best money can buy.
Interesting thread, as I was thinking of a new winter outfit. And really don't like most of the Carp Tax offerings, especially in 'camo'.
For me, I've always liked warm clothing when the skin can breathe, not build up sweat - which then leads to getting cold. I'm amazed that some of the cheaper ones work - fair play to those that have found this to be the case. I think Merino wool is great.
I've got a north face parka that is hugely warm, so I am going to stick with that. But I'll need to get waterproof bottoms, so will go with the prologic bib/brace (and suck up the carp tax).
Footwear is really tricky too, and the winter clothing threads have been a great read. The difference of experience of expensive boots is interesting, and like someone pointed out, could be the sock.
I've just bought some Northface winter books, they were expensive (to me), but cheaper than some of the footwear suggestions in the other thread.
Let's see.
For me, I've always liked warm clothing when the skin can breathe, not build up sweat - which then leads to getting cold. I'm amazed that some of the cheaper ones work - fair play to those that have found this to be the case. I think Merino wool is great.
I've got a north face parka that is hugely warm, so I am going to stick with that. But I'll need to get waterproof bottoms, so will go with the prologic bib/brace (and suck up the carp tax).
Footwear is really tricky too, and the winter clothing threads have been a great read. The difference of experience of expensive boots is interesting, and like someone pointed out, could be the sock.
I've just bought some Northface winter books, they were expensive (to me), but cheaper than some of the footwear suggestions in the other thread.
Let's see.
In reply to Post #17
Same here, still wearing & hoping they'll see me out
Same here, still wearing & hoping they'll see me out
In reply to Post #19
Oh no I just bought the black ones yesterday
I bought whatever were the most expensive in go outdoors last year, merino wool ones. Load of crap, had ti wear them inside out because the seams and labels were so uncomfortable. I think the biggest issue for me is they don't fit fantastically well, mens sizing is really bad. Large means tall OR fat. Unless you're tall and Fat, they aren't going to fit.
Oh no I just bought the black ones yesterday
I bought whatever were the most expensive in go outdoors last year, merino wool ones. Load of crap, had ti wear them inside out because the seams and labels were so uncomfortable. I think the biggest issue for me is they don't fit fantastically well, mens sizing is really bad. Large means tall OR fat. Unless you're tall and Fat, they aren't going to fit.
In reply to Post #29
You may think they are OK if you didn't have the white ones to compare them to, be positive
You may think they are OK if you didn't have the white ones to compare them to, be positive
In reply to Post #11
Second that, by far the best I've used. They'll all keep you warm but it's just how nice they are whilst doing it.
Second that, by far the best I've used. They'll all keep you warm but it's just how nice they are whilst doing it.