Warm thermal underwear

[silverside]

I'm going to suck it up and start fishing much earlier this. By earlier I mean colder. I just want the warmest long johns I can get. Any proven favorites?

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[TONY CRAPPIE]

I've prefer fleece line jeans.

[SuperDave336]

I have some under armour base layers I like. Since I'm in kayak I don't wear anything cotton in case it gets wet.

[RVG Fishing]

I wear these all the time in the winter.

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[silverside]

I have some under armour base layers I like. Since I'm in kayak I don't wear anything cotton in case it gets wet.

I am confused on base layers. I have read that base layers are not as warm as thermal because they do a different job. I like that they are thinner. Are they warm enough for 15° wind chill?

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[DoyleAlley]

Silverside, the idea of a base layer isn't really to provide warmth itself. It is more to provide wicking action for sweat. Yes, your body sweats even in the coldest weather. If your thermals trap that sweat then they loose all their insulating ability. That is why those traditional cotton thermals are basically worthless. For me, I love USGI surplus "silks". You can get them cheap on Ebay. Wear those against your skin and add insulating layers on top.

[SuperDave336]

I have no experience with extreme cold but I have been warm wearing mine and I'm extremely happy with them. I layer usually for the weather that particular day. Usually the only thing that gets cold is my feet, hands or nose.

[parratt1]

Merino wool hands down. Merino base layers in mid weight do everything you need. Keep you warm when layering, dry super fast if you sweat, dont absord odor when you do sweat, and are not itchy. You'll pay more for wool typically but it's worth it. I'm working an unheated dock at night. Monday night was -18. Wool base layers, my pants and long sleeve shirt, light weight bibs and jacket and I wasnt cold. Feet and hands were cold on and off and that's another point. Dont forget your head, feet and hands. It's a losing battle to stay warm if you neglect those 3. I work in the cold, fish in the cold, and bowhunt in some pretty extreme conditions. Ask anybody that hunts in the cold about base layers, I bet ya 75% say wool.

[hambandit]

for me layers are key to being able to adapt for changing weather conditions. it might feel great at the ramp and then you end up fishing a point with a howling wind. or vice versa. i like base layers, jeans, then bibs. put the bibs on after you get the boat loaded and take them off before you get out. heavy duty socks and good rubber boots. lose the bibs if you get hot. dont forget gloves, and a face mask or helmet makes a boat ride way more palatable if the wind kicks up and you get into some chop. if you do end up out in some real cold stuff pay attention to the ramp that it doesnt ice up where the truck will sit. throw a bag of salt behind the seat or something. take a tow strap with you and try not to be the only guy there if possible. works for us here in missouri ought to work fine in illinois.

[Locator79]

Another thing to keep in mind is not to have wool socks on in boots before you get there. The truck heater will have your feet sweating and wet before you get there.

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