Hi,
Any thoughts as what is best worn under Dry Trousers
I have used my North Face walking trousers but they do not give much insulation during brew stops. As usual with this type of thing the mass of technical information can be confusing. Some sites suggest a layer system, thermal trousers on there own seem a bit thin. I do not want to build up layers, thought something along the lines of fleece type trousers such as a pair of jogging bottoms or would they just get clammy and cold
Any advise would be appreciated.
Cheers, Ken.
I normally wear microfleece long johns under mine. I got them cheap in the ski wear sale in an outdooor shop. I find that they are nice and toasty in anything except the coldest weather and then I put a thin pair of wicking base layer bottoms on. I've found this system works really well for me. They don't feel soggy when a drop of water finds its way in and they still keep me warm when wet.
I wear a pair of Reed Chillcheater Aquatherm trousers and socks under my drysuit/trousers and they are as warm as toast, other option I have are a pair of thermal walking trousers which work well as well
Hmmm AP, I think first you need to look at what the temp is doing and have a list of options, if cool don't go for the base layer under the trousers I did once and got a bit cool. I see no problem with fleece trousers of the polyester kind as if you swam you could wring them out and put them back on under the dry (ok slightly damp) trousers, the thermal properties of the fleece would still be there albeit a little less. Cotton joggers avoid these like a ticking parcel at an airport. If cooler ad the base layer under the fleece.
oh gotta go to work now, hope this has helped.
Cheers
Tim
PS Ron Hills tracksters would get my vote as well.
I tend to wear a cheap pair of fleece trousers under mine (under £10 on eBay) although I also have a pair of Under Armor running leggings (sort of ron hills but much tighter and warmer) they must be the cold weather version and I use them for running, biking, horse riding and boating when I cant be bothered to go through the faff of getting properly dressed!
I like the sond of Graeme's Reed chillcheater, but am yet to see them in a shop 'in the flesh'
Thanks for all the advice, I will get on and check things out.
Cheers, Ken.
(07-01-10 12:26 PM)Agedpaddler Wrote: [ -> ] Thanks for all the advice, I will get on and check things out.
Cheers, Ken.
Hey up Ken, hope your not going soft in your old age are you ??
Mind you with the weather at the moment dont blame anyone seeking a bit more comfort and warmth, hope you find something to suit you, still hope to catch up with you on the water sometime.
Best Regards Bill
(07-01-10 12:42 PM)Canalvoyageur Wrote: [ -> ] (07-01-10 12:26 PM)Agedpaddler Wrote: [ -> ] Thanks for all the advice, I will get on and check things out.
Cheers, Ken.
Hey up Ken, hope your not going soft in your old age are you ??
Mind you with the weather at the moment dont blame anyone seeking a bit more comfort and warmth, hope you find something to suit you, still hope to catch up with you on the water sometime.
Best Regards Bill
Hi Bill, I suppose around out age we are allowed a few creature comforts
Went canoeing just before Christmas, my new Dry Trousers were great but a little chilly during the brew and bacon sarny stop
and we know how important it is to have no distractions from that
Cheers, Ken
Thanks again for the advice, I have gone for the Reed Transpire Fleece, trousers and top. From the information given over the phone and on the site they should be a very versatile piece of kit and useful for other activities besides canoeing. I think I have made good use of some Christmas (money) presents
Cheers Ken.
Good choice Ken, you won't be disappointed
Pretend it's a kilt
Just hang in there Ken
What I love about this site is the combination of sound practical information/advice and the inputs of good humor
Now have fleece and trousers and on the face of it seem good value and quality for money. Hope to be testing soon.
Cheers, Ken.
