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    Winter riding: favorite base layer?

    What's your favorite warm and wicking base layer for winter? I am done with the cotton turtlenecks. I hate how cold they are after I work up a sweat riding on a cold night. I can't keep warm no matter how quickly I scurry apres-ride once I'm Cold and clammy. Suggestions please? I need to put a request in to Santa.
    Last edited by johnnysauntie; Nov. 25, 2013, 10:21 PM. Reason: Typo
    Don't wrassle with a hog. You just get dirty, and the hog likes it.

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    Under Armour type shirts, the shiny ones. Soooo much better than cotton. I get most of mine at discount stores. I also like winter running tights under breeches. The shiny slides under even tight breeches relatively easily.
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      Hot Chillys and Under Armour. I prefer microfiber over wool or silk. And don't forget good socks - Hot Chillys, Smartwool, or really anything wool. I love my ski socks - they keep me going when I otherwise wouldn't want to go outside!
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        Lululemon clothes

        I just love everything there! From their underwear to their jackets. (especially on sale!)
        Yes, it is expensive but so far, the only clothes that really breathe and don't let me wet frozen. They really dry quickly and don't smell bad.
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          I don't use any, just keep piling layers on of regular clothes and peeling them off when it gets too hot.
          Turtlenecks are way too hot to work in.
          Works best for me.

          Where are you, in Siberia?

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Bluey View Post
            Where are you, in Siberia?
            I think she's old and clammy.
            When I'm old I will probably be clammy in the cold, too.
            Born under a rock and owned by beasts!

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            • #7
              I like silk long underwear. Super warm, super comfy.

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                Not Siberia, just northern IL. Not too old either, but clammy - definitely! Cold gets exponential IME when you're damp. :P It wasn't too cold tonight (29, which is nothing for us up here) but I worked up a sweat and could not say warm , despite a down vest under a jacket that is rated to. 10 degrees. It was the clammy cotton. Ick.
                Don't wrassle with a hog. You just get dirty, and the hog likes it.

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                • #9
                  We have been below freezing every day since last Thursday, had snow and today, with the strong cold wind, it was especially raw out there.

                  When working in those conditions, you can't afford to have clothes against the skin that get sweaty, it chills you to the bone in a hurry.

                  For us here, seems that a loose shirt and layering sweaters and jackets on and a winter cap and gloves, insulated pants if necessary, that works better than T-shirts and longjohns.

                  If you are not going to do work that gets you sweaty, then any way you want to dress will be ok.

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                  • #10
                    I also like Under Armor. I wear one of their turtle necks with a vest, under a jacket. Throw on a scarf and ear covers to fit under my helmet, and I'm set. I also wear their leggings under my breeches (can't stand winter breeches!)

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                    • #11
                      I prefer pure silk shirt liners. The past few winters I've only needed that, a turtleneck, sweater and light windbreaker jacket. (and neck gator, helmet liner, gloves, winter boots).

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                      • #12
                        The wind here is what gets to me. Under Armour is the way to go; the compression mockneck & leggings are what we have, and we have done fishing tournaments on the Fox Chain at the end of October - 30 degrees with 30mph winds, that'll wake you up!

                        I do the compression mockneck, with a quarter zip fleece, I can usually ride comfortably in our unheated indoor after grooming and tacking up. I am ALWAYS cold, so that's saying something.

                        Saturday I wore that + UA hoodie + UA leggings under jeans, and actually got overheated a couple of times.
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                        soon . . . or ever, even in her worst nightmares."

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                        • #13
                          my DD lives in Icebreaker clothes from October to April!! She swears by them...
                          http://ca.icebreaker.com/on/demandwa...e/en/Home-Page

                          She has got the whole wardrobe or just about... and she also swears by her thin polypropylene socks and wool socks.

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                            I know cold well.. I'm in far Northern Canada, it's averaging about -15C here already. I work outdoors as well as riding and I swear by these;

                            http://www.mec.ca/product/5026-605/m...10+50093+50799

                            Super reasonable priced for what they are, everyone I work with and ride with has one and loves them! Warm but not sweat inducing and breathable. They have a neat latice-square pattern that traps air close to your body, but still remains breathable. Highly recommend! (Edit: Should mention also, this is the same as the under armor thermal gear but far cheaper! and just as effective!)

                            I can ride in just this and a good down vest down to -15C very comfortably!

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                              UnderArmour. One of their mock-necks, a quarter-zip tech jacket, maybe a down vest, and my ski jacket keep me very comfortable without overheating, and it's easy to divest myself of layers.
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                                I live in merino wool. When it gets cold I love my Smartwool, Ibex, icebreaker base layer tops. Added bonus they don't stink when they get sweat soaked. In the summer, I love my Icebreaker polo shirts. I freaking hate to stink. No synthetic fibers.

                                Some of my merino wool pieces are several years old and don't look ratty at all. I do think icebreaker and Ibex are softer than Smartwool. I have an Ibex top that is as soft as a very old t-shirt.

                                Wool is still insulating when it gets wet. Mine never feel wet even when they are very wet.

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                                • #17
                                  REI silk thermals.

                                  Synthetics make me sweat at any time of year.

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                                    I wear these from Lands End.http://www.landsend.com/shop/womens-...erwear/-/N-fyh

                                    They are very warm and comfy and fit well under my clothes. Also very reasonably priced. Plus right now, everything is 30% off
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                                      I hate synthetic fibers against my skin, so this is my go-to combo when it gets really cold, for barn chores: first a very thin, silk/wool V-neck t-shirt, then a 1/4 zip thin-ish fleece pullover (I just bought an Eddie Bauer one that I love), then either a thick wool or fleece sweater or jacket, and a down vest or ski jacket, depending.
                                      Oh, and of course, a hat and layered gloves, too (silk liner, and roomy thick insulated gloves.)
                                      When I ride, usually the 1st two layers and the vest are enough.

                                      MTA I am talking about actually temps in the 20ies, with windchill in the single digits, like we had a few days ago...When temps are in the 30ies, it's a Spring-like feeling, lol!
                                      Last edited by sophie; Nov. 26, 2013, 04:27 PM.
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                                        Originally posted by wcporter View Post
                                        I wear these from Lands End.http://www.landsend.com/shop/womens-...erwear/-/N-fyh

                                        They are very warm and comfy and fit well under my clothes. Also very reasonably priced. Plus right now, everything is 30% off
                                        I might have to buy these just for the awesome hot pinkness! What a timely thread, I have been HATING the cold spell we are in right now (I know I am in NC, how dare I complain about cold with so many here in the seriously frozen north?). I have used Eddie Bauer silk in the past and loved it, and have a hot Chilys top that can make me sweat. But as the silk stuff has been abused and tossed I need a replacement that can go under anything!

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