Holshot Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Anyone have a recommendation for a warm thin form-fitting shirt for shooting USPSA in winter. I like the Under Armour type shirts for summer but can't find the perfect one for winter. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sargenv Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Personally, I like anything made of thermax. REI, Cabelas, etc all have winter weather shirts and long underwear for various conditions. When it's really cold I like the thermax because I can run around in it but won't get clammy since it keeps me dry and warm on the inside. For rainy weather I have a pair of Goretex pants that I got from REI. Vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustdevil21 Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Under Armor makes a "Cold Gear" clothing line, it should fit just the same. I know they are a little thicker material with a lining. Should be able to find it at any major online outdoor supply catalog (i.e. Cabela's, Brigade Quartermasters,) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Man Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I was really impressed with how well U/A Cold Gear works. It's like TyVek for people. FM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Lowe, Patagonia, Northface, Mountain Hardware, Marmot, ect. They all have "expedition weight" underwear. Basically tight think fleece. YOu may think it is expensive, but it lasts a long time with good care. I have a Lowe shirt I've used for 10+ years and it is in great shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I love patagonia. The stuff is pricey, but in my experience holds up better than any other. The base layers are made in capilene, which is a stretchy, wicking fabric, and come in four or five different weights. Great stuff. Cheers. -br Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Anybody try merino wool? http://www.icebreaker.com/site/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behr Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Anybody try merino wool? Yep, great way to go! I get the winter base layer stuff made for cycling as it's not bulky under my regular shooting clothes. Works for me in the Pacific Northwest winters anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indijan Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 As a Norwegian i have seen my share of cold weather. In my experience Haglofs is one of the best. Check out: Haglofs Dont know if it is possible to get in America but if you find it, buy it! Haglofs is from Sweden and has made expedition and outdoors clothes since 1914. For your use i would recomend the POLARTEC® POWER STRETCH® series. No, i dont work for Haglofs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Anyone have a recommendation for a warm thin form-fitting shirt for shooting USPSA in winter. If you live where the weather is cold, then you already know about layering and there is a whole new breed of clothing just made for layering. A surprisingly good place to look for info on this kind of wear is a cycling shop or cycling magazines. And I've recently gotten interested in Under Armour heat gear and cold gear. It seems rather expensive at first glance, but it also appears to work extremely well. I know a lot of people who work summers at the beach and they swear by Under Armour polo shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay870 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 When it starts getting nippy I wear an UnderArmour ColdGear shirt as an undershirt under my normal shooting polo shirt. : http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/mens...ock/1000512-001 Down to about mid-40's that is all I need. Any colder than that then I just wear an appropriate weight jacket until I am up to shoot, and the ColdGear shirt is enough to keep the chill off for the minute or two it takes to shoot a stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Now that winter is here or just about I have a question...has anyone tried anything in cold weather clothing especially sox that is equal (or close) to "Under Armour" and less expensive. I've tried a number of different things except "electric sox". Thanks in advance. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1frontsite Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 i have been using polypropolene liner sock and a sock called Ingenius. you can find them at cabela's. you can use artic shield boot covers until you get to shoot. they are lightweight but amazingly warm. they slip on and off easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I have a bunch of UA Cold Gear stuff and it works really well. I like the long sleeve Mock under a normal shooting shirt when it's reasonably cold. When it gets a little colder I'll wear a long sleeve tactical crew (seems a little lighter material than normal Cold Gear) and then put a Tactical 1/4 zip over that....the zipper lets me regulate my temp a little bit. Actually, now that it's gotten colder here I'll throw the 1/4 zip over a tee shirt and it's nice for working in the shop and going out with the dogs. http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/mens...Zip/1005557-001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Hello: If you keep your head and feet warm/dry just layer the rest of your body. I am using Smart wool socks and like how they are working so far. I used to use Wig Wom(sp) socks when I lived in Canada and used to ski alot. I also used Murray Merkley touques/hats as well. It is hard to beat wool, cotton and silk materials. For underwear I used to use Stanfields double layer thermo ones. I know some of the newer type stuff works great now but I have not tried them except Thinsilate(sp) in gloves and jackets. There are alot of great outdoor shops that can supply everything you need. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Merlino Wool is great. I have socks that I wear all year, lighter in Summer, heaver in Winter. I have a boatload of DuoFold that Ive had for years. Good stuff, THi layer of cotton to keep woll off the skin and then the wool outer layer. Got this stuff before UA was around. Add a layer of silk as a bas and a pair of flannel lined jeans over an dI am warm for anything we have around here. Wool pants and sweaters are also real good. And have the extra added benefit of keeping you warm even when wet. Hint, keeping dry is important. and regulating foot temperature is probably the most difficult. Remember if your feet are cold, put on a hat. I have been thinking of getting a set of merlino wool long johns. Should be real nice and czy, but probably too much most of the time. For real cold mornings during set-up or when I find myself having to plow or work outside all day, I have the Carhart insulated Bibs and a Carhart coat. There is also a Carhart Hood that is NOT attached, but slips oner hour head and has a real nice soft neck ring. Allows full motion of your head without getting hood blinded. especially nice when working around a lot of machinery. All in all though, I'd rather move to a warmer clime in the Winter and back in the Summer. sort of be a USPSA-Match bird )as opposed to a Snowbird) Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNsTeR Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I just got a set (top & bottom) of Smartwool midweight baselayers. Wore it for saturday's match, which wasn't that cold but quite windy. I was very pleased with it and am looking forward to trying it in some real cold. The best part is that as the day warmed up I didn't really feel hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranDoc Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Haglofs and cold gear from a Canadian company called Sugoi are available at www.sierratradingpost.com. I've dealt with them for years. Good outfit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markcic Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 In AZ for the cold weather we usually make the drastic change to long pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaShooter Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Patagonia is the way to go. If you are LEO the have a great program for discounted merchandise. I will never again buy North Face as I think the Patagonia is much better quality!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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