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06-06-2009, 05:33 PM
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Plumbing Apprentice
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Prepping for outdoor work...winter
I know that I am too far ahead of myself as it's nearly summer but, I want to throw my heavy coat away and change the way I do winter in advance.
What I'm asking for is your recommendations for winter dress. I live in Maryland and will be looking to dress in layers this year.
Want durable clothes meant for construction and want these to be functional and light.
I know things like:
Have a wind breaker or shell to keep the wind chill out.
Wear wool or some type of synthetics to keep the sweat from accumulating.
What I do not know are some dependable construction type brands.
An example of this is that I got an L.L Bean type of rain jacket... great for rain but, most likely will get destroyed by nature of job soon.
Your input appreciated.
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06-06-2009, 05:37 PM
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Duofold...
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06-06-2009, 05:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JonM
Duofold...
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Yup, only got to put a couple layers over those, nice and toasty.
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06-06-2009, 06:18 PM
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Framer
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Carhart. get the bibs and wear a hoodie underneath. Gloves are another story. I have been searching for the perfect pair for 20 plus years.The search continues.....................
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06-06-2009, 07:06 PM
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Under Armour, sweatshirt, insulated flannel. Good to go. Flannel lined Carhardtt dungarees for pants. Crew sox and sneakers for the feet. Maybe boots for the wet days.
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06-06-2009, 07:47 PM
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there are battery powered vest that motorcycle guys use that im thinking of trying this winter,i also have a gortex insulated bib setup that is pretty warm water proof and light wieght.
I also carry a heat gun in the winter helps to warm fingers and dry gloves
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Last edited by tomstruble; 06-06-2009 at 07:50 PM.
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06-06-2009, 07:51 PM
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Helly Hansen Lifa Long Underware.
Carrhart wool lined jacket.
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I have been searching for the perfect pair for 20 plus years
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Agree, its hard to work with gloves, espicially full fingered ones. I've tried dozens none are perfect.
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06-06-2009, 08:37 PM
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Framer
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Inner10
Helly Hansen Lifa Long Underware.
Carrhart wool lined jacket.
Agree, its hard to work with gloves, espicially full fingered ones. I've tried dozens none are perfect.
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The ones without fingers always confused me. Thats the part that gets cold! Duh!
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06-06-2009, 08:57 PM
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Don't forget Thunderbolt electric socks.
I bought a pair of these last year, unbelievable. They weren't cheap but they work. They have a rechargeable battery pack that you wear on your belt with two heat settings.
I don't know about youz guyz, but for me, if my feet are warm, the rest of me is warm.
Tim
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06-06-2009, 09:01 PM
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Capra aegagrus
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Quote:
Originally Posted by insane
I don't know about youz guyz, but for me, if my feet are warm, the rest of me is warm.
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I don't know about youz guyz, but for me, if I'm moving, my feet are warm.
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06-06-2009, 09:06 PM
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Framer
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On the really cold days, say below 15 degrees, I will wear those ugly yellow slip over boots over my non insulated boots with one pair of socks. I never wear more than one pair of socks as I think my feet sweat on the ride to work and then that moisture gets cold in a hurry once work starts.
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06-06-2009, 09:07 PM
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Framer
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Just feels wrong to even be talkin about this in June.
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06-06-2009, 09:19 PM
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OH EASY DOES IT Tinstaafl, if you look at my trade you would realize that masons working on a wall don't take a lot of steps in either direction.
Or are you just another as#$%le with no sense of humor.
Tim
Last edited by insane; 06-06-2009 at 09:25 PM.
Reason: forgot a comment
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06-06-2009, 09:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Warren
On the really cold days, say below 15 degrees, I will wear those ugly yellow slip over boots over my non insulated boots with one pair of socks. I never wear more than one pair of socks as I think my feet sweat on the ride to work and then that moisture gets cold in a hurry once work starts.
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LoL 15deg isn't very cold for around here.
Wall's insulated bibs with a hoodie then a wind breaker. Good down to 0deg any colder I need my under armour on first so the chills don't set in.
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06-06-2009, 09:30 PM
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Framer
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Yeah 15 probably doesnt feel cold when your doing windows,siding,doors. Try trollin around in the frozen snow out in the middle of nowhere with nothing to block the wind. At least you guys have a structure to start with.I dont usually work in much colder than 10 degrees. Its a losing proposition as my guys work at about 50 to 60% production on those days.
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06-06-2009, 09:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by loneframer
Under Armour, sweatshirt, insulated flannel. Good to go. Flannel lined Carhardtt dungarees for pants. Crew sox and sneakers for the feet. Maybe boots for the wet days. |
Under armour besides it' s a local company
Quote:
Originally Posted by Inner10
Helly Hansen Lifa Long Underware.
This works if it is wet
Carrhart wool lined jacket.
Agree, its hard to work with gloves, espicially full fingered ones. I've tried dozens none are perfect.
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Try neoprene sailing gloves with fingers
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06-06-2009, 10:36 PM
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Plumbing Apprentice
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Thanks
It is June and I AM being WEIRD.
TRUE.
Great answers! Will print this tomorrow as it's late now and get the right stuff for next year.
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06-07-2009, 07:40 AM
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Capra aegagrus
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Quote:
Originally Posted by insane
Or are you just another as#$%le with no sense of humor.
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Maybe.
Nah, I was just yankin' yer chain. There's nothing much more miserable than slow/limited movement in the cold. About the only time I actually want to put up with that is hunting season.
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06-07-2009, 08:18 AM
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Talk about getting prepared !!! I bet the OP does'nt wait till christmas eve to go shopping. One of these years I'll go 2 days before xmas.
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06-07-2009, 08:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Warren
The ones without fingers always confused me. Thats the part that gets cold! Duh!
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I buy fingerless gloves and wear the 2 ply nitrile/latex gloves (available at Harbor Freight) under them. Had good results last winter with that setup.
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