base layering

[stevehalupka]

big fan of layering... under armor up top

now on the bottom... what do you guys use?

I just purchased these from patagonia. Can't wait to try them out this winter.

http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/patagonia-micro-puff-pants-special?p=19018-1-984#

 

[Acristickid]

Like Capilene fabrics as a moisture-wicking base layer undies-tops and bottoms.

If it is cold, I will wear my Redington Fleece Pants over the long undies then put on my breathable waders.

If it is super cold- I will go with the Capilene under my neoprenes.

 

[bikerfish]

I've worn patagonia clothing for at least 30 years, great stuff. the capilene I have now must be 20 years old and still holding up well. I wear both the mid wt and heavy wt, just depends on conditions.
any of the synthetic long johns will be light years ahead of the old cotton stuff.
my set-up,
base layer--capilene top and bottom
mid layer--fleece top, maybe fleece pants
outer layer--wading jacket, waders
if it's really nasty out, I'll throw on a fleece vest as well.
if you want to die, wear a cotton sweatwhirt and fall in the water.

 

[WildTigerTrout]

Just remember "Cotton is rotten"! I have a friend who calls it "Death Cloth" LOL.

 

[jaybo41]

Capeline 2-3 or Simms Waderwick as a baselayer is what I've been using lately. Over that I have been using the R1 fleece pants and top and really have been impressed thus far. The R1 fleece pants when worn with Capeline 3 seems to be a very suitable substitute for the Reddington Fleece pants.

I've often wondered how those Micropuff pants would be under waders. When you have a chance to break them in, let us know your thoughts.

 

[MKern]

There used to be a place in Montgomery that had a contract for the army and they made poly-propelene long underwear and sold it only on black friday.

I have a couple sets of this.

Unfortunately they lost the contract and I believe they shut their doors.

 

[osprey]

Wool is the warmest , even when wet it will still keep you warm , i still wear my dads old Woolrich pants when it gets real cold and wool gloves are da bomb. Laayering does make a big difference though and i'm pretty sure my long undies are cotton mostly , thinsulate in the boots with wool socks stays nice n warm.

 

[troutbert]

For those wearing base layers, do you ever run into the situation of it getting too warm in the afternoon?

 

[jaybo41]

I generally plan the thickness of baselayer for the conditions and also consider how much I'll be standing in water. I have had times where I get too warm in the afternoon an in those cases I generally unzip the fleece and baselayer to get cool again. I am a big fan of the 1/4 zip shirts for that reason. If that's still too hot, then I'll peel down a layer or two. It's not a perfect science but I've always found a way to make it work.

I always have extra baselayers in my vehicle, that way if I am unbearably hot or cold, I have an option.

 

[wsender]

I've been using this for awhile. Works pretty good but makes it hard to see risers.

 

[jaybo41]

LOL nice!

 

[pcray1231]

When its cold, my base layer is under armor both top and bottom. I'm not saying its the best thing since sliced bread, but what I appreciate is how dry it keeps your skin.

 

[jdaddy]

Sender, I assume you have saw all the "Orange Men" at the Syracuse games? Pretty funny take on Green Man.