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Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:47:22 GMT

Hi,

Any recommendations for thermal base layer, ie top and long johns. Preferably a turtle neck top, and preferably knee-length rather than ankle-length long johns.

I did have some from Uniqlo which were cheap and great, except that I tumbled dried them by accident, which made them shrink. And Uniqlo no longer make knee-length long johns.

I notice M&S do thermal underwear. Any good? I notice they don't do knee-length though.

Ta.

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:32:14 GMT

Aldi thermals seem to get rave reviews, if you can visit a store got to be worth checking out.

HH are consistent and last for years. Pick the warmth level to suit you.

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:36:38 GMT

What's HH?

Thanks.

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:58:31 GMT

PaulBryanBill wrote:What's HH?

Thanks.

Helly Hansen

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:37:54 GMT

Helly hansen.

M&s are good, I worked there and got them free. Personally I don't wear thermals, find them far too warm. Pair of shorts for warm bum on chairlifts and maybe fleece top if it is chilly

There is a thread somewhere about what people wear - look in hardware section :)

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:58:33 GMT

I have a merino, base and upper. Both very thin & light. That's all, under my jacket. No long johns, just the sallos.

Merino is an incredible material, 100% wool, total pass through absorbency, warm, not scratchy as some some skins have suggested!

It is costly up front, but then I have worn the same two tops for 300 days a year, for a couple of years, so I guess that means they are hard wearing.

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:40:40 GMT

I know a couple of roofers who wear womens tights and swear by them.

I just wouldnt want to be caught in the mensroom with them on!! :lol:

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:39:36 GMT

My Mum used make me wear string vests in the winter when I was a kid ..... well I was never cold.

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:30:39 GMT

It's good to have some options that allow you to layer or not as needed. So much depends on your outer jacket and pants, as these can vary from lightweight shells to very heavily insulated.

I like to choose between a light/mid weight base layer of wool blend, silk, or some technical polyester; and heavier weight micro fleece type material. These can be combined for a third level of insulation.

If my ski pants are not insulated, I wear a pair of regular weight polyester fleece pants as well as the base layers. I like to wear a shell jacket with either a quilted or soft shell jacket underneath. This gives me the most options to tailor the layers to what is needed.

The most important part of dressing for skiing is to have good ventilation available. This allows you to dress for the morning, but be comfortable in the afternoon.

Sorry that got a little OT. Check out Sierra trading post.

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:36:11 GMT

Helly Hanson are the dogs dangly's but i have recently purchased some Aldi cycling baselayers which are only GBP9.99. They do tops and bottoms but I have just got tops. They work well when i cycle and wick the sweat away from the body well. Give em a try you can't go wrong for a tenner....

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:37:35 GMT

but isnt it with aldi that you have to be there at the right time as they are not always in stock?

EDIT: These are on sale at the minute. They might suit me

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_22019.htm

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:54:28 GMT

S E X Y

Timing is a factor but you never know..

47 sleeps to go to Obergurgl.....

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:56:46 GMT

Question on base layers, might seem a daft one.

If I have a simple wicking base layer (not the sexy thermal one above), can i then wear a normal cotton t-shirt on top of that? Or does it defeat the object?

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:04:22 GMT

No problem with that. I just tend to wear my Helly topthen a semi decent fleece and then my jacket. You could go for a string vest type number such as what Rab C Nesbit wears. Believe it or not they are very good ( although outdated now with these new fangled wicking materials) as they provide a layer of air between the skin and the next clothing item. Could also be used as a fancy dress item if you are really hard.

Loving your countdown timer by the way. I need one of them....

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:05:33 GMT

Iceman wrote:Question on base layers, might seem a daft one.

If I have a simple wicking base layer (not the sexy thermal one above), can i then wear a normal cotton t-shirt on top of that? Or does it defeat the object?

The idea is for all the layers you wear to pass moisture out to the shell, where hopefully it will be allowed to pass through the shell material. The point is that no layer should be wet, or hold significant moisture, as this allows heat to pass easily.

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:07:24 GMT

Just that I have seen a karrimoor base layer on Sports Direct site for GBP6 (reduced from GBP20), wondering that it would be a bit chilly with just that flimsy thing on.

I cant take the glory for the timer, FarQ on here did it :thumbup: :D

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:09:30 GMT

Trencher you wrote that as I wrote my reply.

Thermals must be wicking then? Sounds like an expensive thing to me (will need wicking this season in europe I think due to the heat!!)

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:14:54 GMT

You are meant to wear other cloths on top of your base layer. A couple of smaller layers is better then one big one. If you get too warm you can take one off. Simples

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:29:56 GMT

Thermals ..... never worn them, ski hard and you don't get cold

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:30:58 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:Thermals ..... never worn them, ski hard and you don't get cold

I do exactly that and sweat 8) :shock:

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:13:50 GMT

Iceman wrote:Trencher you wrote that as I wrote my reply.

Thermals must be wicking then? Sounds like an expensive thing to me (will need wicking this season in europe I think due to the heat!!)

The crucial issue isn't really about comfort while you are skiing (although that's important), but what happens when things go wrong. You could be stuck on a lift for hours in -20 conditions, or go off the trail and not be found for hours. Sweaty cotton base layers might change an minor epic into a tragedy.

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:00:49 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:Thermals ..... never worn them, ski hard and you don't get cold

Each to their own. If always wear them once it gets to about minus 5. I've got GBP2 Primark long johns that are ridiculously toastie, and I usually wear a sport base layer which takes sweat away from the body.
I can't wear those merino wool things close to my skin though as they itch like you know what.

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:06:58 GMT

Tony_H wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:Thermals ..... never worn them, ski hard and you don't get cold

Each to their own. If always wear them once it gets to about minus 5. I've got GBP2 Primark long johns that are ridiculously toastie, and I usually wear a sport base layer which takes sweat away from the body.
I can't wear those merino wool things close to my skin though as they itch like you know what.

I did ski in -23 a few years back and the only part of me that was cold was my boat race 8)

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:13:01 GMT

You've got more built in insulation than me )

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:29:43 GMT

Tony_H wrote:You've got more built in insulation than me )

I think your right on that one .... I do feel the cold more than I used to so I just for the last couple of years put on one of those breathable walking T's then a base layer plus the jacket, I think I would over heat with thermals on, unless it is the cognac that keeps me warm. :lol:

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:17:43 GMT

To get back to the original question, I have a set of thermals from M & S and find them really good.

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:32:29 GMT

Thermals are for wimps ..... 8)

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:44:16 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:Thermals are for wimps ..... 8)

I wear thermals when it's cold :shock:

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:47:52 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:Thermals are for wimps ..... 8)

wimps are survivors 8)

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:50:23 GMT

OldAndy wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:Thermals are for wimps ..... 8)

I wear thermals when it's cold :shock:

Andy your Norfolk pull your self together man :wink:

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:29:53 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:

OldAndy wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:Thermals are for wimps ..... 8)

I wear thermals when it's cold :shock:

Andy your Norfolk pull your self together man :wink:

Aaaaah !!
But ...

I didn't define cold :mrgreen:

Re:Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:35:24 GMT

I tend to wear one of those sports tops which are skin tight (Long sleeve) then a t-shirt or vest over the top depending on how cold it is then jacket. To be honest Its never that cold until you sit on the lift with the wind blowing in your face and you cant move, you just have to zip the vents up and pull the scarf over your mouth and sit shivering until the top.

Thermal Base Layer Recommendations?

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:19:22 GMT

PaulBryanBill wrote:Hi,

Any recommendations for thermal base layer, ie top and long johns. Preferably a turtle neck top, and preferably knee-length rather than ankle-length long johns.

I did have some from Uniqlo which were cheap and great, except that I tumbled dried them by accident, which made them shrink. And Uniqlo no longer make knee-length long johns.

I notice M&S do thermal underwear. Any good? I notice they don't do knee-length though.

Ta.

Don't know where you work PBP, but if its near an industrial estate, head to any tool suppliers. I managed to get 5 full sets of Helly Hanson thermals (non lifa) for a tenner each from a company called pirtek. (as well as a cool hat and loads of different glasses all at trade prices) Cromwell tools are another nationwide supplier of clothing (or PPE as they like to call it).