Warmest bottom baselayers?

[Ron]

As far as insulated pants go, I picked up a pair of the Flylow Snowman pants this summer (manufacturer samples) for $40.00! Have to say I love these. Not heavily insulated and full vents. I wear these on colder days; skied in them from 15 down to below zero with just a thin base layer and I was really comfortable. Only insulated pants I have ever liked.

https://flylowgear.com/shop/snowman-14

 

[AmyPJ]

There's really only two ways to felt something, mechanical (needle, card block &c.) and fluid (water jet, air jet &c.) What you call fleeces and what you call 'microfabric' were all water jet felted. Fancypants term: hydroentanglement. There is simply no other way to do it - mechanical weavers don't do 300tpi+


Repeating the question, therefore - have any of you needle felted patches or finishes or extra thickness onto Polartec type fleece garments?


Particularly interested in panels/material added to the wind short, kneecap, yoke, and above-breast pocket areas.

Perhaps you need to ask in the "sewing" section of the forum?
Phil, we need a new section added!

 

[SkiNurse]

You have great answers already but I swear by my el cheapo Kenyon base layers sold by STP. They are usually about 20 per pair, genuine polartec and have been great.

Women's
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/kenyon-polartec-power-stretch-base-layer-bottoms-for-women~p~3834n/?filterString=s~kenyon-polartec/&colorFamily=01

Men's
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/kenyon-polartec-power-stretch-base-layer-bottoms-heavyweight-for-men~p~2926g/?filterString=s~kenyon-polartec/&colorFamily=01

Have a pair ordered....looking forward to a(hopefully) warmer tushie. This is the first year I have been cold enough (chalk it up to getting colder as I get older) to wear multiple layers under my pants.

 

[coskigirl]

I like the idea of a "male comfort panel." The Tuesday crew is familiar with my whining about CW-X tights and pissing issues.

So next time you feel like whining go bare your arse in front of a cat blade.

 

[SBrown]

 

[Monique]

So next time you feel like whining go bare your arse in front of a cat blade.

I love you so hard right now.

 

[pais alto]

For one who hikes a lot, insulated would definitely be a no-go. For in bounds lift-served, I have just found that piling on base layers is still not as warm as insulated pants. And after awhile, all those base layers become cumbersome and hinder movement. More than two and it's just too much. I only wear shell pants on days in the upper 20's and higher, with sunshine.

It's 7 degrees up there today and I'm about to take the daughter out. I'll be wearing insulated WITH two layers. Partly because we'll be riding the slowest, coldest chair up there!

I only wear one base layer at a time - to me the quiver means from just boxers at the light end, through various weights of longs on up to fleece, and there's even some micro-puff pants for high mountain ugly weather. But only one at a time.

 

[SBrown]

I love you so hard right now.

Yeah, and in a full squat, lest you sully the drawers.

 

[Monique]

Today, I wore those omniheat tights @SBrown mentioned. I can't swear on a stack of bibles, but I would pinky swear that they are warmer than my Icebreaker 260 base layer. My butt was nice and toasty all day (within insulated pants).

 

[David Chaus]

Late to this thread.

FWIW as a skinny diabetic I get cold pretty easily.

As a frugal person I tend to eschew the most expensive gear.

Like BounceSwoosh, I don't like too many layers that constrict the joints (knees, elbows, shoulders).

My current set up is Ibex Woolies 2, 3/4 length bottoms as a base layer, and Outdoor Research Igneo pants (lightly insulated). If I really need more warmth I can use a Woolies 1 bottom as a base and the Woolies 2 as a mid layer, or an old old old old pair of REI Powerstretch fleece bottoms as a mid layer with the Woolies 2 as a base.

Fortunately this year I have not needed anything other than the Woolies 2 with the Igneo pants.

For tops, I've been doing pretty much the same thing. Ibex Woolies 1, with Woolies 2, then down puffy, then shell. Warmer days I leave out the Woolies 1.

Should I mention my Outdoor Research Lucent heated mittens, or start a different thread? My one investment in pricy-ish gear.

 

[John Webb]

Just what the world needs:
Men's Super Padded Butt-Enhancer Underwear
Well maybe you won't bust your arse when you fall on it.!!

http://gr.pn/248N62O

(or long version)
https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-me...-424c-a36e-374276c60558_0_20160422_treatment0

 

[Josh Matta]

Just what the world needs:
Men's Super Padded Butt-Enhancer Underwear
Well maybe you won't bust your arse when you fall on it.!!

http://gr.pn/248N62O

(or long version)
https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-me...-424c-a36e-374276c60558_0_20160422_treatment0

talk about something Ill never need. Looks like it would give you a wedgie all day long.

 

[Monique]

Just what the world needs:
Men's Super Padded Butt-Enhancer Underwear
Well maybe you won't bust your arse when you fall on it.!!

http://gr.pn/248N62O

(or long version)
https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-me...-424c-a36e-374276c60558_0_20160422_treatment0

Maybe it's for guys whose butts are so flat that their pants fall off?

 

[NESkier_26]

Late to this thread as well, but I really like the Minus 33 merino wool base layers on very cold days in Maine, augmented by a fleece layer (I think mine are LL Bean, but there are many out there). I also wear lightly insulated ski pants (Mountain Hardwear). Bought Minus 33 base layers for all four of my kids this year after my good experiences a year ago, and they are all fans as well.

 

[UGASkiDawg]

Yeah, and in a full squat, lest you sully the drawers.

So next time you feel like whining go bare your arse in front of a cat blade.

I love you so hard right now.

Yeah, and in a full squat, lest you sully the drawers.

http://www.amazon.com/Go-Girl-Femal...0670&sr=8-1&keywords=go+girl+urination+device


Jus sayin

 

[SBrown]

I have one, just haven't, uh, practiced yet.

Open a beer (or maybe a bottle of Blanton's) and watch this

 

[SkiNurse]

I have my own F.U.D.

 

[Monique]

After watching that video, I feel like it requires even more logistics than squatting to pee.

 

[cantunamunch]

, or an old old old old pair of REI Powerstretch fleece bottoms as a mid layer with the Woolies 2 as a base..

Can't be that old, Powerstretch only came out 21-22 years ago - I have socks older than that.

 

[cantunamunch]

After watching that video, I feel like it requires even more logistics than squatting to pee.

Dunno, all the drysuited kayaker girls use them - not that one specifically, Lady Js are a commonplace.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Little-John-Lady-J-Female-Adapter/747125.uts