thermals for the winter

Last winter I sometimes took to wearing Under Armour Cold Gear (I had the stuff from sports training), for cycling to work when it was really cold - worked quite well.
 
I love underarmour for the cold. Did buy it for footy but ended up wearing it a lot for golf, walking, hogmany etc. Really keeps you warm.
 
OP - damn! those are expensive!

I have a thermal/wicking long sleeve shirt and bottoms for about 14 quid each (webtex kit).
Just get what fits comfortably - most of them are designed to be reasonably skin tight to draw sweat away from your body.
Go with what fits ie. chest measurement and waist (leg too if it's applicable though probably this doesn't matter so much).
Try to get flat seams too, otherwise they can irritate the hell out of you.
 
Your local outdoor shop (eg Millets / Blacks / Decathlon) will have something similar, probably for less cash.

Long johns might not be the most fetching of gear but work a treat!
 
Try something with modal in, more comfortable than a lot of thermals, never smells and keeps a regulated temperature (don't seem to overheat or get cold spots).
 
I've worked some pretty cold security shifts last winter with just some standard cotton long johns and a basic base layer with no problems
 
Having had cushy jobs inside in the past I can't comment on warm underwear as I've never tried it but my missus has said "can't he just wear a pair of thick tights?"

They're basically the same thing aren't they? For the price in the OP you could have a pair for each day...she's got a point.
 
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You can pick up adequate thermals very cheaply if you look in the right places. Discount brand shops and army surplus are just two examples.
 
movingtables said:
I work outside (security) and was considering the following for the winter:

http://www.safetyshop.com/products/...PPE210M&utm_source=google&utm_medium=basefeed

anyone purchased / worn anything simular ?

size wise do you have to buy smaller than your size so they are tight fitting?
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i bought a load of helly hansen kit from a factory outlet shop a while ago. I use that. it's lovely. Am going to get some under armour next time i need it though..
(work on front door of a cardiff venue)
 
TheBigCheese said:
Having had cushy jobs inside in the past I can't comment on warm underwear as I've never tried it but my missus has said "can't he just wear a pair of thick tights?"

They're basically the same thing aren't they? For the price in the OP you could have a pair for each day...she's got a point.
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what if i get run over and end up in hospital and they undress me ?
 
I'd say something with Merino wool would be the way to go, like Icebreaker, but they're a bit on the expensive side. As some have said above, have a look at Helly Hansen's range for that sort of money. :)
 
There are like a zillion different brands you could buy thermals from.

Worth a look is Uniqlo's heattech range which is pretty cheap. Towards Spring they start selling a set for like £10.

Helly Hansen range is personally my favorite when it comes to base layers that I've used while snowboarding, cycling and running, but they are a bit more pricey.
 
In the winter here I usually use merino wool base layers I have Helly Hansen but any other good outdoor clothing brand will be fine :)
 
movingtables said:
what if i get run over and end up in hospital and they undress me ?
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I think they would be far more concerned about stopping you leaking from various wounds than they would be about a bit of material on your legs!

Besides the fact that doctors and nurses see all sorts everyday...I think the random items inserted in various places will be a bit more 'interesting' for them!

Do whatever you feel comfortable with, it's just a cheap option.
 
Merino wool = the best base layers IMO. Really warm (but regulate if it heats up too, not overheating you), breathe as they are natural fibres, wick sweat away, don't get cold if wet and don't harbour smells!

Maybe expensive, but if you use them often, worth it!
 
I often work as a mountain leader so have a bit of experience with thermals, if you want decent kit buy icebreaker! They do a range of thicknesses so pick the one that suites your working conditions! I think'the climbers shop' has them on offer at the moment.
 
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