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Cold Weather Gear for Me

Discussion in 'Mid West U.S.' started by JoshO, Jan 10, 2018.

  1. Jan 10, 2018 at 1:13 PM
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    Good Afternoon All
    I am about to trek up to Minnesota and will be working outside. Any suggestions on cold weather gear I should buy? I am a bigger guy so any of you Big and Tall folks that have recommendations, much appreciated.
    Thank you
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    there's a few factors that go into this. what kind of work? what kind of weather? wet? dry? windy? what climate are you coming from?
     
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    I will be doing security work. Up to 12 hours outside. Not sure of the weather. I will assume cold, perhaps some snow. I am coming from Baltimore and worked outside over the course of a couple days when it got to 20 degrees as a high.
     
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    cold and wet is very very different than cold and dry. layers are your friend. cotton is not. i'm a huge fan of patagonia's capilene layers for base layers, different weights for different conditions, tops and bottoms. then you need a mid-weight (fleece pullover) and/or insulating (down jacket) layer. shell on top. shell depends on wind and/or moisture. if you work up a sweat while working, first thing you need to do when you finish is to get dry. strip off everything and get dry clothes on.
     
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    Layers are what you want. Marino wool is an excellent baselayer, warm, works when it's wet and doesn' t stink too badly if worn multiple days. Midlayer I would go with fleece for a shirt, it'll breathe and retain heat. I would do fleece pants as well but jeans will work. Carhartts are a good choice for outerwear. Make sure your outerwear is wind resistant, it's ALWAYS breezy in the Midwest. You should also have good boots and socks as well. LaCrosse or Sorel are great if you're not moving much. If you're walking or staying active I'd suggest a leather boot with 800 to 1200 grams of insulation. Wool or poly socks are best. Cotton absorbs sweat and holds it so your feet will get clammy and cold pretty quick. And remember.... It's Minnesota, there will be plenty of BlackBerry brandy to thaw you out!
     
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    Carhartt makes outer gear for pretty much all weather conditions as mentioned above. All my serious outer wear is Carhartt.
     
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    Something tells me you have spent some quality time outside up north.

    Good advice.
     
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    Duluth Trading!!! Can’t say enough about how awesome their gear is. Also I think a lot of it may still be on sale but if it is this big sale may be ending today. As for security they have the firehose workpants and they have tons of pockets and come water repellent. They have the best clothing warranty on the planet.
     
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  9. Jan 10, 2018 at 3:57 PM
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    For what it's worth..Oregon handcrafted Pendleton wool shirts are the cream of the crop. Pricey but truly falls into the "you get what you pay for" category. If you don't out grow them they will out live you. Helps with that layering. I currently have three Pendleton plaid shirts and a few Pendleton wool blankets collected over the years. https://www.pendleton-usa.com/men/mens-clothing/wool-shirts/
     
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    I've got six Pendletons. LOVE them.
     
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    My most recent acquisition is a vest of alpaca/merino wool. Talk about warmth- super happy with this buy.
     
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    I work outside full time year round as well here in central WI weather and I can tell you I've worn it all...As others have said..layers is key.

    Since I'm very active all day outside I'd just like to add that bulk sucks. Duluth trading makes great stuff. If its above 0 for me, not everyone is equally tolerant, I wear my normal wool long johns, a thin fleece fleece hoody and Duluth shoremans fleece jacket. Its windproof, water repelant and light! If its below that...the Duluth whaleback jacket (not parka). Again, windproofwaterproof, tough as hell and not overly bulky...so warm. This jacket has zippers for the underarms so you dont over heat, which is so important.

    Fingers will get cold quick, but I wear thin knit gloves with a larger regular glove over, so I can easily slip the over glove off and be nimble as needed.

    Good luck! Layers! :) Also exposed skin when its 0 or colder and depending on the wind can get burned, so be careful.
     
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    This thread makes me appreciate living in FL. Cold weather gear isn’t cheap!
     
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    WOOL..
    Danner goretex insulated boots.

    You get what you pay for.

    When I worked as a carpenter in the winter.. handing wet & frozen lumber
    I would drive to work with window open & heat on low.
    I would also stick my hands out the window as long as I could to toughen them up... this works

    Never take your breaks in a warm truck!
     
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    If you can get away with it, I’ve worked outside in the cold and deep snow, wind, rain, etc........and a good waterproof pant with sewn in (or slip in) knee pads is key. I prefer ski pants with the clip on to boot lace cuff
     
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    You’ll never get out of the truck is too warm
     
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    Cabelas makes an E.C.W.C.S base layer that is great, it is my go to for the long days I spend outdoors hunting/fishing. Layer over that depending on weather, but it is always my base layers
     
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    layer up. when on a budget I use the U.S. Army ECWCS components. you can find them on ebay for cheap and they are made in usa too.
    It has 7 layers. from underwears to the big heavy duty primaloft jacket.

    They use excellent material i.e Polartec, Primaloft ,Gore Tex..etc..

    most of them will be sage green colors or camo. Also check the USMC ones which is basically the same but brown colors.

    https://adsinc.com/product-category/apparel/clothing-systems/gen-iii-ecwcs/

    but shop on Ebay. A lot cheaper.



    for socks I buy the Merino ones from Costco (made in USA). Pack of 4 for $10. can't beat that.
     
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    Neither is AC 24/7.....
     
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    I use 100% Merino wool socks when it's pretty cold. 100% Merino's can be fairly pricey. Some "Merino" socks contain only 20% to 30% Merino wool. Same with anything else made with Merino.Check the labels. Occasionally you will see a pair of 100% legit Merino socks for $12 on sale. Pure Merino has a tendency to shrink so I get them oversized. The blended Merino won't shrink as much.
     
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    ^^^ Definitely merino wool socks. I use a merino liner sock as well. Sockaddict.com is a good outlet for SmartWool. If you're going with leather boots a good pair of gaiters will go a long way towards keeping your feet and legs warm and dry, they keep your laces from freezing up and snow off of your pant legs. Outdoor Research and REI have great gaiters for a reasonable price. My OR gaiters have lasted for years and have made all day hunting in knee deep snow much more comfortable.
     
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    Thank you all for the suggestions.
     
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