winter attire

[45calibre]

what are some good brands for winter attire? also what should i look for in these items? im gonna need some gloves, scarf, boots, floppy eared hat,and a winter coat for this winter.

all it has to do is be waterproof and keep me warm.

 

[esrice]

I asked this same question last year. This thread might be helpful: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...-cold_weather_gear_shooting_or_otherwise.html

Love this new cooler weather!

 

[jd4320t]

I just bought a softshell jacket from The North Face and I'm very impressed. At work I have to park about an eighth of a mile from the nearest door and the wind seems to always be blowing.

 

[jsharmon7]

I have some Seirus stuff that I really like. The gloves are waterproof and very warm for as thin as they are. You can find them at Gander Mountain or Dick's. They are great for shooting because they are very thin, flexible, and have leather (pleather?) fingertips on them to help your grip.

 

[Zoub]

Columbia. Any jacket with a removable insulated liner or insulated jacket so you can just wear the shell most of the time and add the liner for colder weather. You can wear the liner by itself as well

 

[snapping turtle]

Polypro under layer. Fleece middle layer. windproof rain proof outer layer.

The polypro is the Key. Keep the sweat away.

 

[mattnik]

I've found some good luck at Army/Navy surplus stores. Name brands vary, but there are good quality items (in some cases) for reasonable prices. I had a camp coat that was very warm (it had a zip in liner) and large enough to fit me (I'm a big dude). Cost me $50.

Again, you really need to check the quality out before you buy, but if you shop around and pay attention, there's some good stuff to be had.

 

[Jerry D Young]

Wintersilks boxer briefs
Wintersilks v-neck tee
Wintersilks sock liners
REI merino wool liner socks
Omni-wool washable merino smart socks
Carhartt heavy weight wool boot sock
Wintersilks V-neck insulated long john shirt
Wintersilks insulated long john pants
Eddie Bauer merino wool zip neck long john shirt
Eddie Bauer merino wool long john bottom
Cabela's Dry-Plus legacy wool pants (gray or loden)
Cabela's legacy wool shirt (gray or loden)
Bandanas
tan money belt
all leather suspenders
Orvis Oiled tall leather shearling boots
Cabela's Elk moccasins w/shearling lining
Henschel Weekend Walker hat
Hat Flap ear warmers for hats
Wintersilks balaclava
Justin Charles merino wool midweight balaclava
fur hat world sheepskin/leather fur bomber hat
Wintersilks scarf.
wool neck scarf
Quartermastershop #1603civilian great coat
Wintersilks glove liners
Wintersilks mitten liners
Filson merino wool gloves
Filson original wool lined goatskin gloves
Filson pile lined leather mittens

Just what I'd want.

 

[45calibre]

are timberland boots good? are they waterproof?

 

[PistolBob]

Stay away from cotton. Timberland boots, and all other leather boots can only be made to resist water, they themselves are not waterproof. If you want waterproof get a pair of oversized pull up rubber boots. No fun to hike in, but they are waterproof until you jab a hole in them. I use copious amounts of Sno-Seal on my leather boots in the winter. It's a bees wax coating that you rub into the boot, and then put the boot in the oven for a few minutes to bake the stuff in. It doesn't leak and is usually good for the whole winter/spring.

Atsko Sno-Seal is GREAT stuff

 

[smokingman]

Best winter boots I have ever owned.

Tall Ojibwa Chestnut Mukluks-Steger Mukluks
Rated to -20

Wiggy's Parka and they have a ton of great cold weather gear.

Antarctic Parka - SALE

 

[spencer rifle]

Best winter attire:
Anything I find a Goodwill or Salvation Army that has wool or down or Thinsulate and that fits me. Brand name is immaterial. The savings go toward more primers, powder, silver and Grabill canned meats.

 

[GoDawgs]

are timberland boots good? are they waterproof?

I love my 'Tims', and got them at DSW for under $100: Timberland Men's White Ledge Waterproof Leather Hiking Boot Timberland - DSW

The waterproofing works great and they are comfortable enough to wear all day or wear on a hiking trip.

 

[Ambu]

If you need winter attire, why not go for ECWCS? A level 3 fleece and a level 5 soft shell combined should keep you plenty warm. Or go straight for the level 7 parka.

Cheaper than The North Face

 

[JohnP82]

For me name brand is not as important. Don't get me wrong some of the name brands out there are well worth their higher price tags, but you can also find cheaper alternatives as well if you look around.
The key for me in the cold weather is dressing in layers.

 

[wrenchead88]

i personally love carhart and under armor, but however underarmor is pricey and i have found that redhead(sold by basspro shops) is a very acceptable alternate and i own a lot of their coldweather base layers for winter activities such as ice fishing and hunting and camping etc.,

 

[Blackhawk2001]

are timberland boots good? are they waterproof?

Any boot with a GoreTex liner will be relatively waterproof, that is, they will wick moisture away from your feet (wool or synthetic socks help) and they will aid in drying the boots when they get wet. With the advent of breathable waterproof linings in boots, breathable synthetics, such as cordura are easier to maintain and just about as durable as leather. When you look for boots, you should probably try them on with ALL the layers you intend to wear; you don't want to constrict your feet in your boots. Of course, if you get your boots too loose, they'll cause blisters if you have to walk any distance.

 

[Icarry2]

+1 for Sno-seal.. Great stuff..