Question for Miltary Guys

[jumpjunkie2004 0]

It's getting super cold here. I'm trying to find the best thermal underwear to put under my jumpsuit.

I found a web site (www.militarythermals.com) that claims to sell the same thermals that are issued to you guys.

Are they the best?

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[dustin19d 0]

The poly pros on that site are kinda thick. It would make for a real tight fit if I wore them under my jumpsuit(RW)
I wear silk weight thermals from PolarTech witch are also issued to us.


But yes the thermals on that site are very warm.

[DaGimp 0]

those are warm...but like he said...kinda thick if you already ahve a tight fitting jumpsuit. I personally use under armor winter gear....works great for me

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[popsjumper 2]

So when does Gimp's Under-Armor Gear Store open up?

I'm a cold blooded bastard and need all the help my poor bones can get...

My reality and yours are quite different.
I think we're all Bozos on this bus.
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[DaGimp 0]

dude.....

www.underarmor.com

"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas

[jumpjunkie2004 0]

Thanks!

Do you know if they are thicker than a regular pair of sweatpants?

Right now, I wear silk thermals and a pair of yoga pants. I thought maybe I'd give them a try.

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[ReBirth 0]

Personally...I really like REI's stuff. Patagonia, which you can also buy at REI, is good too.

[simplyputsi 0]

I used to sell outdoor clothing and so I hope I can help with this.
You want something fitting to the body. The more air between you and the fabric the less efficient it will be in keeping heat. Under armor is good stuff and there are other things that will work as well. I have some of Marmots medium weight tops that I use under a regular long sleeve shirt and then my jumpsuit. They keep me pretty cozy. I also have a piece from Mt. Hardware that is micro fleece on the inside. I can't remember what it is called. It could be compared to the military stuff probably, but I don't think it is as thick. Think the cost is around $75 for that though. Hey I didn't pay that much for it that is why I have it. Never tried the silks but people swear by them.
Stay away from cotton stuff.

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[Scoop 0]

Im sure the products are good but their advertising team need to think up some catchier slogans...

[jumpjunkie2004 0]

Thanks for the 411! You guys are great!

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[Ragnarok 0]

Under Armor is great, but it can be pricey to some people. I love my silk (aka ninjia pj's) thermals and have had no issues yet.

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[McDuck 0]

If you aren't concerned about price, Under Armor is the best I've been able to evaluate. I received mine as a gift, but I understand they tend to be anywhere from $40-$60 per piece. I certainly don't notice the cold when I'm wearing them.

Well, I DO have a built-in sweater as well.

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[Icon134 0]

If you find some kind of tech gear you like... you can sometimes find it relatively cheap here:

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/

I agree w/simp... the best method to trap heat is to create a layer that will prevent air flow as close to the skin as possible as stagnent air is a very good insluator.

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Scott

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[GQ_jumper 4]

The polartec speers is probably the best way to go if you don't want to pay a lot for under armor.

History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid.
--Dwight D. Eisenhower

[dustin19d 0]

PM me your address and I can send you a pair of thoes Thermal Crew Neck and Thermal Pants. They are brown though not black.
And I promise they have never been worn.

[Hipwrddude 0]

You might want to look at 200 weight polar fleece or 300 wt. but 300 is a bit bulky. Also, the #1 thermal garment is down. Consider a 650 fill power goose down jacket or vest from LLBean, Lands End or Cabelas or others (Outdoor Research, Mammut, REI, The North Face, etc. Cabelas has an underwear top & bottom in down cheap! If you go from a warm environment to a cold (like walk outside) down will blow you away how warm it stays. If you're out in the cold, it will take awhile for your body heat to warm down up, so it seems less impressive, but down's insulating properties are still superior to most synthetics. Do some jumping jacks & pushups in the cold and it will warm up quick.

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[IFallFast 0]

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The poly pros on that site are kinda thick. It would make for a real tight fit if I wore them under my jumpsuit(RW)
I wear silk weight thermals from PolarTech witch are also issued to us.


But yes the thermals on that site are very warm.

I agree, I wear the "Ninja suit" as well. It rocks. Now I just need something to keep my hands warm

I like Beans

[GQ_jumper 4]

Now I just need something to keep my hands warm

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That's easy just put them between your thighs, or if you don't want to get your own thighs cold put them between someone elses thighs

History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid.
--Dwight D. Eisenhower

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