For me, the key is to acclimate. When it first gets cold, resist the urge to bundle up super warm. Instead, expose yourself to the cold. Your body will acclimate and the rest of the winter will be easier on you. It's been a rough couple of days, but it does pay off. Last winter here in the Midwest I never wore more than a base layer and vest, Thinsilate boots, 180s and Ironclad gloves.
Cold weather gear?
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Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
Yep the new ones are the
.AlwaysChafed
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I found this last night!
http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/mens-pile-driver-fleece-jacket-66507.aspx
AlwaysChafed
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I've had very good luck with C9 (Champion at Target) uppers and Starter lowers in both the wear department. Definitely years old - on now.
bleedinbrown58
That’s Craptacular
Shut......the front door.
novadriver
Well-Known Member
We aloud to wear ski masks?
bleedinbrown58
That’s Craptacular
Of course...it's encouraged....especially if you deliver to a bank or check cashing store!
novadriver
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I delivered to a police station last night... lol...
novadriver
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with the mask on.
barnyard
KTM rider
Today when I left home, it was +7. I wore an UA knockoff base layer sleeveless shirt, turtle neck, uniform short, UPS pile lined zip up hooded sweatshirt (it is in the UPS catalog, not a uniform item, but my boss said I can wear it) and UPS vest on top. When it got windy, I added the light rain jacket, but took it off when the wind calmed down.
Wicking socks, followed by smartwool knockoffs and 200 gr thinsulate Danners and my feet were toasty all day. Mid-weight base layer bottoms and UPS pants. For gloves, I wore polyester liners and then a pair of mechanics gloves that my wife sewed some special thread in the fingertips so I can work the board.
I was comfy all day and kept the passenger door open much of the day.
I like going through Sierra Trading post for base layers. They ship UPS and usually have a good selection of long lengths (36 inch inseam for me, cannot wear most off the shelf base layers.)
Later in the winter, I will add a balaclava and maybe a Refrigiwear pullover. Refrigiwear makes stuff for people that work in coolers and cold weather, their stuff is warm and built tough. Way better than the stuff from some of the trendy catalog outfits.
If the high is going to be below zero, I have a pair of brown windpants that I add. I can only wear them if I am doing resis, running in and out of offices, I get way too warm wearing them.
Wicking socks, followed by smartwool knockoffs and 200 gr thinsulate Danners and my feet were toasty all day. Mid-weight base layer bottoms and UPS pants. For gloves, I wore polyester liners and then a pair of mechanics gloves that my wife sewed some special thread in the fingertips so I can work the board.
I was comfy all day and kept the passenger door open much of the day.
I like going through Sierra Trading post for base layers. They ship UPS and usually have a good selection of long lengths (36 inch inseam for me, cannot wear most off the shelf base layers.)
Later in the winter, I will add a balaclava and maybe a Refrigiwear pullover. Refrigiwear makes stuff for people that work in coolers and cold weather, their stuff is warm and built tough. Way better than the stuff from some of the trendy catalog outfits.
If the high is going to be below zero, I have a pair of brown windpants that I add. I can only wear them if I am doing resis, running in and out of offices, I get way too warm wearing them.
watdaflock?
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Fleece vests rule. Keep your core temperature warm.
Very important to wear gloves and a hat, the two places (head and hands) you lose body heat the most.
Very important to wear gloves and a hat, the two places (head and hands) you lose body heat the most.
barnyard
KTM rider
Fleece lined sweatshirts are even more awesome.
AlwaysChafed
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I didn't put any thought into those tiny little buttons. Bought some 80g gloves and the fingers were too fat. $30 lesson learned. I may just cut the thumb tips off.
