HELP clothing questions????

“GURLZ, what type of base layer of clothing do you wear in the winter. How many layers and material of the clothing. I have many differant types and would like to hear what others might suggest.”

“GURLZ, don't know what that is but it sounds like it might have cooties. ;-)”

“big heavy cotton sweatshirts will go good with your cotton socks and keep ya warm.”

“Lace underwear and string bikinis are what most of the girls here at TT wear in winter.”

“hmmm, you have a point there dub”

“cottonsocks, I Layer, layer, layer...
ask all of them from the last trip. I had 3 jackets alone with me. LOL
yeah, so it wasn't that cold, but I didn't know that.

I have a patagonia lightweight or mid weight undershirt (cata...blabla..something)

fleece vest

Jacket (I love this one)

If it gets colder I have my mtn hardware jacket to wear over everything
last edited: 10/12/04 5:41:42 PM”

“I love my polyester shirts I got from Walmart for $10 (compared to some name brands for $35) as a base layer....I used to wear a vest in Ohio...BUT it is so damp here...my arms get cold....2nd layer....fleece......and if it's REALLY cold.....Down coat.......balaclava...gloves....”

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http://www.northernmountain.com/killer.asp


GoLite Women’s Coal $29.00 81% Off!
http://www.northernmountain.com/NMSmain.asp?Option=Detail&ID=WGOLITE+Coal%2C+02&Dept=CW&Cat=CW4SubCat=CW41&ClearLast=Yes
I have the male version of this and it is very warm.


GoLite Women’s Sun Coal Parka $35.00 77% Off!
http://www.northernmountain.com/NMSmain.asp?Option=Detail&ID=WGOLITE+Sun+Coal+Parka%2C+02&Dept=CW&Cat=CW4SubCat=CW41&ClearLast=Yes


GoLite Women’s Core Vest $25.00 79% Off!
http://www.northernmountain.com/NMSmain.asp?Option=Detail&ID=WGOLITE+Core+Vest%2C+02&Dept=CW&Cat=CW6SubCat=CW64&ClearLast=Yes
I also have the male version of this.
last edited: 10/12/04 6:18:39 PM”

“dang GGGGGGGGGStomper, you must be on commission!”

“RA - Naaaaaaaaaaa, I just think they are killer deals on good ultralight clothing.
I bought the male versions for myself on two of those items. I use the Coal Parka on every trip I think the temps will drop below freezeing. That one pound wonder DOES keep me warm to 32 degrees.”

“How's the venting Stovie?”

“Glad to hear ya got a "male version" Stovey, I was worried 'bout ya, ya know?

;-)”

“Well...if its really cold I have my polypropaline (SP?) long undies on but usually not while hiking...than I have a fleece breathable base lyaer that fits sng right against the skin...ummmso soft :)
My regular hiking shirt,regular nylon pants and wind/water proof pants, a fleece jacket and if its windy a windbreaker. If its rainy my marmot precip. I wear a hat in cold weather and fleece gloves.”

“Venting?

Tne vest is kinda selfventing. ;-)
The Coal is an insulated coat, unzip the front for venting.”

“I used my coal with my 100wt fleece pullover and was warm at 25 degrees on night. Great jacket. 16oz w/o the hood. I use my Mountain Hardwear Phantom down jacket a bit more now.. because it's 1.5oz lighter and packs down much smaller.

Oh.. and I'm cold natured too... sorta likea girl.
last edited: 10/13/04 8:40:33 AM”

“hey, I just bought an "el cheapo" fleece for $13 at a store called "Rainbow" (kind of like those teenie-bopper cheap fashion stores.) It's a polyester fleece hoodie and zips up and very light... :-) Do you think that would be good to wear as a layer?”

“Not good enough then. What do I expect for 15 ounces right? I don't know, maybe a back vent or some velcro chest vents or something.
I don't think I could snowshoe/ cross country ski in that coat. I'd sweat to death.”

“You definitly wouldn't want to do aerobic activities in the Coal. It's great for sedentary type stuff though...”

“Well, at the last two FYAO's I hiked in with ltwt poly briefs and long Johns and a poly turtleneck under my climbing bibs and G-Tex parka.

I put on 200 wt fleece trousers (full side vecro and my salopette has full side zips) and a 200 wt pullover that I also wore to sleep. When it got really cold I replaced the pullover with a down vest under a down sweater under the G-Tex. There is a huge number of possible variations with this gear.

Hand layers were poly liner gloves under 300 wt, double backed fleece mitts under G-Tex overmitts.

Feet were in poly sock liners under MEC (the Canadian REI) U-40° wool socks in Scarpa Vega plastic boots with the 4 mm liners.

So far I haven't needed VBL's on my feet or hands.

I hike with a fleece headband and also have a 200 wt fleece balaclava.

None of my fleece is Windstopper because the Windstopper layer prevents breathing under the G-Tex.

I hope this helps.

Doug”

“Lots of vodka!”

“Yeah, drop that core temp down so you feel warmer and don't feel the hypothermia coming on!

I had a huge argument about alcohol and body temp with an ex room mate years ago. She was an idiot.”

“Yes, but by dilating the arteries and sending warmth from the core to the extremities, alcohol prevents frost bite.

It's a fine line...

a fine line.”