Aggieddad02 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) Deer season is coming to an end here in Louisiana and it is time to move back to the range. We still have some cold weather yet to come so I am gearing up for it. I know that UA has their Cold Gear for colder temps, which one seems to work best as far as warmth and allowing movement through the stages. My son recently gave me a UA top he can't wear and it has a soft inner layer which seems to be a good match. Also, your thoughts compressed or fitted pieces. As usual thanks for the time to reply. Edited January 3, 2012 by Aggieddad02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Layers... That's the name of the game. UA Cold Gear makes a good base layer, particularly the close fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbs007 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I like the fitted as well... the compressed size makes me feel like a sausage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monicataliani Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I love my coldgear and have worn it for shooting and especially out running (I am into distance running year round.) In my experience, it works best with keeping existing heat in (when doing activities that will get body heat going as opposed to standing around) and it doesn't seem to do much for wind. I totally agree that it works best in layers to combat the above! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03k64 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I like the compression fit as a base layer, keeps me warm and doesn't hinder movement. I also like the Nike cold weather gear and I can usually find it for a few bucks less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay870 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I use the Cold Gear as a base layer (i.e. I'm always wearing something over it) so I prefer the compression fit to minimize bulk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirveyr Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Tight fitting base layers are fine, but don't make every layer tight fitting. The small pockets of air will keep you warm. Make sure that the base layer is "wicking", so stay away from those old school cotton long johns. Liquid is 200+ time more conductive than air, so always shed layers be for you start to sweat. It is surprising how warm you can stay with a good base layer, a thin down jacket and a Gore-Tex shell. Nice and light. Avoid cotton socks. Cotton socks suck. Stick with wool. They don't need to be super thick either. Make sure your shoes are not tight. This will restrict circulation. Keep your core warm. Also keep your head and neck covered. Not only because of the heat loss, but because your brain uses your head and neck to help control your body's thermostat. Drink lots of liquid. Cold liquid. Hot liquids pass through your neck and give the body a false sense of warmth. See the above sentence. Hmmmm....after I typed all of this I realized that you live in LA and you probably weren't looking for cold weather tips for living in Michigan. What is the average temp down there, 50F? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vluc Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Remember that the UA stuff is effective during activity. If you expect it to keep you warm just standing around, well, you might get a chill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaeOne3345 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Do you have a local Target? They have the Champion brand cold weather gear. I own Under Armor as well and I can't tell a difference in quality/performance and it is wayyyy cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggieddad02 Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 sirveyr, it can get fairly cool down here, we may see lows in the mid to upper 20's at times but usually not for an extended period. Highs today are in the upper 50's which I know is nothing compared to you Northerners. Problem down here is the dampness seems to make it feel colder than it really is. May need to look at other options besides UA gear based on the different posts. Thanks for taking the time to reply and by the way I am told that Louisiana has some of the best food to be found anywhere. If you are ever in the neighborhood give me a headsup and dinner is on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03k64 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Do you have a local Target? They have the Champion brand cold weather gear. I own Under Armor as well and I can't tell a difference in quality/performance and it is wayyyy cheaper. The C9 stuff from Target is great. I use a lot of it for my workout gear but I haven't seen anything geared for cold weather though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waddo29 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Tight fitting base layers are fine, but don't make every layer tight fitting. The small pockets of air will keep you warm. Make sure that the base layer is "wicking", so stay away from those old school cotton long johns. Liquid is 200+ time more conductive than air, so always shed layers be for you start to sweat. It is surprising how warm you can stay with a good base layer, a thin down jacket and a Gore-Tex shell. Nice and light. Avoid cotton socks. Cotton socks suck. Stick with wool. They don't need to be super thick either. Make sure your shoes are not tight. This will restrict circulation. Keep your core warm. Also keep your head and neck covered. Not only because of the heat loss, but because your brain uses your head and neck to help control your body's thermostat. Drink lots of liquid. Cold liquid. Hot liquids pass through your neck and give the body a false sense of warmth. See the above sentence. Hmmmm....after I typed all of this I realized that you live in LA and you probably weren't looking for cold weather tips for living in Michigan. What is the average temp down there, 50F? This is a great analysis, I use the UA cold weather gear as my base layer and a snowboarding jacket with a gortex shell and I am able maintain a pretty even body temp throughout the day. The funny thing is it keeps me cool going down the hill when I am at my most active and have the greatest potential to start sweating, and it keeps me warm up the mountain when I am just sitting there on the ski lift in the freezing wind. I also recommend the tight base layer to keep down on bulk and allow ease of movement. Especially important when shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ming the Merciless Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Sears carries NordicTrack cold weather gear. Very good quality at a very reasonable price. NordicTrack Men's Base Layer Pants NordicTrack Men's Base Layer Shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unregistered Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Coldgear compression mock neck top, a fitted thin fleece top from The North Face and a soft shell will get me through anything from -5°C to -30°C. Pit zips on the soft shell allows for ventilation when needed, fleece keeps me warm when I'm not moving (something that the underarmour won't do) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 For me the Cold Gear stuff does do exactly what it says on tin, but I find it uncomfortable after a few hours as it starts to pull on my body hair. For my orangutan like physique I found that things like Cabelas MTP (which looks a lot like the NordicTrack linked above) work a lot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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