what do you guys recommend,
specifically jumpers, fleeces etc?
specifically jumpers, fleeces etc?
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Guest77
several thin layers and a fleece on the top works for me shanks.
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davesparks
Layers, starting with thin layers and building up.
What kind of conditions are you working in?
What kind of conditions are you working in?
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Darkwood
Tights under your trousers... them women aint all that stupid yer know!
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dingledong
Just don't get run over darkwood whilst wearing them
sulfanic active thermals works perfect for me, if it works for skiers/ snow boarders etc.
i was wondering what brands you guys use for top layer e.g. fleeces.
i was wondering what brands you guys use for top layer e.g. fleeces.
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Guest77
a 15 quid fruit of the loom with your companies name on it will do the job, 3-4 thin layers underneath, it is well known several thin layers are warmer than one thick layer.
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Darkwood
The tights I can explain away... its the crochless knickers that are gonna take some explaining
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Octopus
Long sleeve thermal top is a great start, then as other say thin layers. Nothing too bulky or I look like the Michelin man!
8 yards yards of finest tartan. Wooly sporran and commando is optional
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Dcf
the helly hansen under layers are great.
look a bit like a fat marcel marceux when I've just got them on though.
i hate working with a jacket on regardless of how cold it is.
outside light weather is just starting so will be interesting to here others take on it
look a bit like a fat marcel marceux when I've just got them on though.
i hate working with a jacket on regardless of how cold it is.
outside light weather is just starting so will be interesting to here others take on it
aye, wee dram ta keep th cold a bay too lol
now where has the hat me dad gave me gone hmmm
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Silly Sausage
Keep an eye out for Aldi merino wool base layers. Usually dead cheap.
Good for wicking away any sweat (if you ever break into one!) away from the skin and out to your outer layers.
It's the moisture on your skin going cold that is the killer.
edit: one or two extra layers and most important, a totally windproof outer layer.
Good for wicking away any sweat (if you ever break into one!) away from the skin and out to your outer layers.
It's the moisture on your skin going cold that is the killer.
edit: one or two extra layers and most important, a totally windproof outer layer.
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davesparks
A thin pair of socks and a thick pair over them then steelies
Normal jeans
A long sleeved shirt with a company issue polo over the top and a company issue fleece.
Officially a set of fireproof overalls over that, but that's a bit ott unless we hand-fire the display.
Often swap the fleece for the thick company issue bomber jacket when standing around waiting to fire.
And disposable gloves with snickers fingerless ones over the top. I've got fed up of having the black gunpowder residue ingrained in my hands!
( my other business is fireworks btw)
Normal jeans
A long sleeved shirt with a company issue polo over the top and a company issue fleece.
Officially a set of fireproof overalls over that, but that's a bit ott unless we hand-fire the display.
Often swap the fleece for the thick company issue bomber jacket when standing around waiting to fire.
And disposable gloves with snickers fingerless ones over the top. I've got fed up of having the black gunpowder residue ingrained in my hands!
( my other business is fireworks btw)
Don't want to sound like an old git, I did that in my younger days, It will bite you in the arse in later life trust me. Keep warm in cold climates.
Busy then next month Dave, with all them fire crackers.?
have a lool at cheap bamboo clothes from china, it wickes sweat away really quickly.
i bought a load of the socks online and its way cheaper than £15 a pack or whatever snickers etc try to fleece ya (the snickers gloves, trousers etx are good)
we do it but we do a 40 yard dash to the van grab what we need them back into nice cosy plantroom lol.
if im going to be sat outside for a while bored out of my mind id rather have a radio and warm clothes (im not buying a makita heated jacket, unless there really cheap)
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davesparks
First display on the 18th of this month, then the following Saturday and then all hell breaks loose.
It's great fun when 90% of your turnover is done in the space of one week. Unfortunately the recession killed off the summer season for us
pretty much my get up for skiing and winter working.
If you live near a Decathlon outlet they do cheap and functional winter gear for the ski season.
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Silly Sausage
I usually use GoOutdoors and just buy the cheapest gear I can get my hands on these days.
The vast majority of branded (You know the ones I mean
) outdoor gear now is a TOTAL rip off. Doesn't perform or last any better than cheapo stuff.Amount of money I've wasted in the past, makes my Yorkshire toes curl.
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PEG
I have worked outside all my working life,with most of my hobbies there too,and there are only two items of attire i will not compromise on.The first is my Redwing boots,used em' for over thirty years,half sizes,7 widths,and the yanks sell you them to fit BOTH feet,if you have a difference. They are THE best. Second,are my Musto silver-ion thermals,tops and bottoms.They are the best i have tried,the only problem is,the bottoms are not available with a zipped fly,no tailor in south mcr would take on fitting one,in new bottoms costing £45,so,as usual in my journey through this realm,i had to do it myself...Remember the service adage,NO such thing as bad weather,just incorrect clothing...:bow:
The best waterproof / windproof jacket I own I've had for a few years now.
It says North Face on it but it came from Nepal and the closest it came to being genuine is when I walked through a North Face shop wearing it.
I have a set of Berghaus waterproofs that I've had for nearly 20 years. But now the tape on the seams is starting to come away.
I've also got a pile of gear in the shed that I paid so much for that I can't bear to throw it away.
It says North Face on it but it came from Nepal and the closest it came to being genuine is when I walked through a North Face shop wearing it.
I have a set of Berghaus waterproofs that I've had for nearly 20 years. But now the tape on the seams is starting to come away.
I've also got a pile of gear in the shed that I paid so much for that I can't bear to throw it away.
Musto boluson jackets very warm but not cheap
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Maddison
we are going into summer and its already.hitting 40 degrees at work. i would love a nice british day or two. the heat gets abit much at times
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CTID
Thermal base layer (top and bottom), thin socks and thick socks over top. Work pants and t-shirt, regatta half zip fleece. Wind and waterproof hi vis jacket. CLC framer gloves. If it rains a pair of waterproof over trousers.
Unfortunately the next month is booked up installing new lamp posts and car park lighting.
Unfortunately the next month is booked up installing new lamp posts and car park lighting.
i got a upower jacket from a sponser on here (or might have been the other side i cant remember)
the coats are great, was out all day in the rain and was bone dry.
the coat dries quick too
found link to manufacturer
http://www.u-group.it/workwear/u-supremacy-slik_en.html
its a really light weight waterproof,windproof jackets.
its go no padding or anything guys so really its more of a summer jacket
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dingledong
My hands sweat in those disposable latex gloves
Better a bit of sweat, than frostbite!
Its my hands that feel it!!! The rest of me is fine, but my hands get ridiculously cold very quickly to the point where the tips are numb.
I have tried all different types of gloves and there just doesn't seem to be anything that allows you to keep them a bit warm (or rather not freezing) but still have a reasonable amount of sensation so that you can do precision work.
The only thing that I have found which allows me to work all day long outside in the winter is using framer gloves, but more importantly (as the tips still go numb) keeping one of these in my pocket Zippo Handwarmer - Chrome: Zippo: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors
The zippo handwarmer really does stay hot for hours and its great!
I also got one of these as I wanted to experiment and see which is the best HotRox Electronic handwarmers
I like them both, the hotrox isn't quite as warm as the zippo but its still ok. One in each pocket and I just pop either hand in when I cant feel them anymore!
I have tried all different types of gloves and there just doesn't seem to be anything that allows you to keep them a bit warm (or rather not freezing) but still have a reasonable amount of sensation so that you can do precision work.
The only thing that I have found which allows me to work all day long outside in the winter is using framer gloves, but more importantly (as the tips still go numb) keeping one of these in my pocket Zippo Handwarmer - Chrome: Zippo: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors
The zippo handwarmer really does stay hot for hours and its great!
I also got one of these as I wanted to experiment and see which is the best HotRox Electronic handwarmers
I like them both, the hotrox isn't quite as warm as the zippo but its still ok. One in each pocket and I just pop either hand in when I cant feel them anymore!
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you do realise that if you were thermal long johns and shirt your hands wont be as bad.
the extremities are the first thing to get cold when your body tries to keep the rest of you warm
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dingledong
Work harder you lazy git
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