recommend me.. thermals

I got some M&S ones aswell, and they have kept me really warm, especially the bottoms...the top dosn't seem to make much of an effect, but thats probably because I'm wearing a whole bunch of layers ontop aswell

Originally Posted by madness

Thermals/Baselayers are definately not all the same. Some contain some cotton which makes them feel nice against the skin but the cotton holds moisture and you'll soon feel clammy in them. There are lots of synthetic ones that don't absorb sweat (they wick). They trouble is that they smell after you've worn them for short time. Some are treated with anti-baterial agents to help stop this. Then there are ones made from merino wool. These can be worn for days without smelling but are quite expensive. In the end you get what you pay for.

Different types yeah. But different brands mean nothing. They're just woven cotton/polyester. Nothing new.

gotta go for helly hansens. failing that get hold of some raf surplus aircrew thermals - i get mine free if you know what i mean!!

If you're willing to spend the money, I'd just buy two cheapo sets. Nothing will ever beat layers.

I wear one super thin polyester layer, and one fine fleece layer, and then only with a textile coat. That kept me warm as toast all through last winter driving Manchester > London every fortnight. Didn't get even the slightest bit chilly over 10k winter miles.

Get some Merino wool, it's amazing stuff.

[skeetly]

Icebreaker are fantastic.
I've done a 2 week camping trip in a set of these in 'a very cold place indeed' and they didnt smell of me at all. Bit flecky but no smell
And they last for ages. They were a bit pricey (100 quid for top and bottom) but I wear them for work as well during the winter and I havent worn them out yet.
Much warmer imo than any other and you dont get sweaty or cold.

Originally Posted by skeetly

I wear them for work as well during the winter and I havent worn them out yet.

I wear my thermals the whole time under 'normal' clothes. Who said long johns are out of fashion! ....toasty...

[skeetly]

Wearing mine now as i dont want to get out of them.
Nothing else though................

Originally Posted by skeetly

Wearing mine now as i dont want to get out of them.
Nothing else though................

woah! We don't have a 'blue-banter' section!

[ophic]

I wear cheapy Primark thermals and ultra cheapy Netto thermals. Or it could have been Aldi or Lidl - i forget. Still they were on special offer and sommat like £3 per garment. Softer and warmer than the Primark ones, altho also about 2 years younger so hardly a fair comparison.

Now got about 4 or 5 sets cos I ride in winter a lot. I don't think they keep me exactly "toasty warm" but at motorway speeds for an hour each way in -3 temps (like today ) I think "just about bearable" is as good as I can hope for.