Cold-weather Garb

[bps]

Recently, I relocated from a fairly warm spot to a place that can get pretty darn cold. I found myself climbing antennas with temperatures in the 5 below to 15 degree range. I quickly found out that 5 below with 10 knots of wind can be challenging to say the least. (yes, I was spoiled before)

Putting on more layers kept me warm, but made climbing more difficult. So last night I borrowed a set of Mountain Hardwear fleece w/ Gore Windstopper and took them for a spin on my local object.

What a difference. Thin...and since it's impermeable to the wind, they were super warm. Expedition-weight poly-pro, mountain hardwear, and an old set of shell pants and jacket were all that was needed to stay toasty warm and mobile.

I know this isn't new info to the world -- just thought I would pass it on.

C-ya,

Bryan

[khlc04]

Celsius or Farenheit?

[bps]

Farenheit...

Bryan

[guest]

I love my Windstopper too!!

[guest]

Also fairly common knowledge (I think), but in my experience, polypropylene is fantastic for underwear. . . try it if you haven't.

[guest]

Polypropylene is my choice for lingerie when I'm
crossdressing and jumping in the cold.



>Also fairly common knowledge (I think), but
>in my experience, polypropylene is
>fantastic for underwear. . . try it if you
>haven't.

[guest]

Polypro is affectionately known as "polyPEW" by us mountaineers. It has the dubious quality of reeking after little use. Some of the other synthetics are as warm and far less likely to take on an offensive odour.
Our addage...Cotton is death...