Cold Weather Clothing

[Sir Henry]

I received my down parka today for those really cold days. I have a good collection of wool sweaters and shirts. Recently I bought more wool long johns. I really like merino wool and can wear it next to my skin.

A lot of my mountaineering clothing is past it’s prime and some aren’t really worn in the city. Knickers are great for climbing but wear them to the store and people stare at you.

What are your favorites?

[North Country Gal]

Love wool and down. Synthetics have their place for sure, but I've always depended on down for the serious cold and, yeah, I have been camping in sub-zero temps and snow, way back when I was much younger and adventurous.

[markiver54]

Down for sure. When wearing my hooded down hunting coat, I don't feel any cold, at least not on my torso. Fleece lined pants, pac boots and mittens, ( not gloves ), finish it off.

[BrokenolMarine]

Layers... I like layers. Flannel shirts, sweater, nice heavy coat. Good fur hat that covers my ears, thick socks and waterproof boots, warm gloves.

If it's really really cold, I like a layer of drywall, insulation, followed by brick, topped with a heavily insulated attic with a roof over it. I'm staying inside.

[Cofisher]

If it’s really cold. Screw going out.

[Mags]

Layers. Flannel long sleeve shirt, stocking cap, sweat shirt with a hood and barn coat.

[Sir Henry]

Love wool and down. Synthetics have their place for sure, but I've always depended on down for the serious cold and, yeah, I have been camping in sub-zero temps and snow, way back when I was much younger and adventurous.

Down is really good for a few days. If you are outside for a week or more it gets too wet and freezes in bunches. Polyester fill beats down long term but stinks. In the Pacific Northwest (Cascade Mountains) it’s very damp summer and winter. I suspect I’ll like down more here in Wisconsin where I’ll only be out for a day.

[Sir Henry]

Down for sure. When wearing my hooded down hunting coat, I don't feel any cold, at least not on my torso. Fleece lined pants, pac boots and mittens, ( not gloves ), finish it off.

I wear gloves with mitten shells. Sometimes a thin nylon inner glove, then a thick wool gloves, and on the outside a Gor-Tex mitten.

[Sir Henry]

Layers. Flannel long sleeve shirt, stocking cap, sweat shirt with a hood and barn coat.

I’ve found flannel to absorb too much water outside. They are great inside. I’m with you on layers. On Rainier I would wear a vapor barrier suit, over that wool underwear, wool pants and wool shirt, maybe a down or polyester vest, then a polyester parka, and finally Gor-Tex. Usually four layers on the bottom and six on top. Seven layers if you count a bivouac bag.

[markiver54]

Layers. Flannel long sleeve shirt, stocking cap, sweat shirt with a hood and barn coat.

I’ve found flannel to absorb too much water outside. They are great inside. I’m with you on layers. On Rainier I would wear a vapor barrier suit, over that wool underwear, wool pants and wool shirt, maybe a down or polyester vest, then a polyester parka, and finally Gor-Tex. Usually four layers on the bottom and six on top. Seven layers if you count a bivouac bag.

Anywhere that required all that, is a place I wouldn't be.
I guess where there's a will, there is a way when following your passion.
I passionately, have grown to hate the cold.