Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Winter Camping and Activities :: Proper winter clothing
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SevenofNine |
quote butthead: " wintertrekking.com Thanks for the article link, butthead. |
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butthead |
Good article on clothing. butthead |
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gutmon |
quote CIIcanoe: "Cedarboy, Fleet Farm in Brainerd has army surplus wool pants for sale. Another good source without breaking the bank is Glen's Army/Navy Store in Grand Rapids. |
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SevenofNine |
quote Soledad: "I have a pair of wool bibs from Cabela's that I used last March. They worked well while sitting around camp. I always made sure that I had something to sit on though like a blue pad. Pretty sure I slept in them too. I decided on bibs because I hate cold air hitting my back when I bend over to pick things up. The pockets are nice to have. Just noticed that these are lined. Anyone have a comment on whether a straight pair of wool bibs from Woolrich might work better for ventilation than these bibs? |
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SevenofNine |
quote Cedarboy: "The Woolrich will vent better than the Cabelas with DryPlus. Any Gortex/Dryplus waterproof coating will not breath in the cold. Would stay away from these coatings for winter camping IMO. The only issue I face is making sure I can get a long enough inseam. Would the Woolrich pants be long enough for a 6'2" person? Also, do they have zippers on the legs so you can easily get them on while wearing boots? |
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Trygve |
And if you're just going out for a day trip, don't worry about it that much. But if it's an expedition, leave the cotton at home. |
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Cedarboy |
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Trygve |
Discuss. |
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CIIcanoe |
I have one pair, but I can't remember where I bought them. I did check Mills Fleetfarm this past week-end, but they didn't have any wool pants in the store. I might have bought them up in Grand Rapids at L&M. That's probably where I got them because two winters ago I bought a heavy mixed wool shirt by Codet there. I do remember seeing somewhere that the Codet #210 wouldn't be out until November, but I don't recall if it was for those pants or at one particular store that they wouldn't be available until then. If I find some I'll let you know. I may try some wool pants from Cabela's although they are 24 oz. vs the 28 by Codet. What I like about the style from Cabela's is that they have the cargo pockets. Chuck |
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CIIcanoe |
I just got back from the BWCA and I did stop in at the Ely Surplus Store. One thing they don't have much surplus stuff, maybe 5 items. Anyways, they don't carry the Codet brand pants. They carry a wool blend by Johnson Woolen Mills. Last week I called L & M and Glenn's Army & Navy in Grand Rapids and they dont't carry the Codet #210. All they have are the Codet #214 which are a blend. Glenn's told me they would order them for me if they are still made. I guess I'll have to buy them over the internet if they still are in stock. I did break out my #210 on this trip because my other nylon pants were all wet, but they were overkill. They sure were warm, tho. The temperatures were warmer than I expected, but it was wetter than I expected. The rivers are up that's the good news. Chuck |
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Cedarboy |
Found them at vtarmynavy.com, was waiting for your response before I ordered. thanks for the follow up Brent |
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CaptnDan |
I just got back from New England and saw a lot of Codet clothing but did not see any 210's. Dan |
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Cedarboy |
I have had the above mentioned Woolrich for as long as Motdur and have had great luck, but they are about wore out,and they are fitting a little tight in the middle. Wool sheds water very well, unless you go swimming in them you should not have moisture issues. I do not wear anything over mine. Only wind barrier is on my upperbody, over fleece/wool insulation layers. I picked up a Swedish army surplus cotton coverup for $15 US, poormans version fo the Empire canvas anorak. Some guys on myccr.com have been using them, say they work great. Gortex does not breath enough at cold temps. That is why Empire makes their anoraks from cotton and Evergreen makes theirs from Supplex, not Gortex. Unless temps are around freezing you should not need rain gear, but never say never. CB |
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Boundary Boy |
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Cedarboy |
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CIIcanoe |
I am planning on going back up to Isabella on the 5th. I have some unfinished business that I didn't accomplish two weeks ago when I was up there because of the weather. I usually head to Ely before heading back to the cities. So if I get out of the BWCA at a decent hour and the store is open I'll check. That's the one next to the coffee shop or close to it. Chuck |
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Arlo Pankook |
For bottoms I wear a thin synthetic baselayer with fleece pants and nylon bibs or...baselayer, heavy wool pants. I have a pair of heavy wool camo pants from Columbia that I bought back in my bowhunting days and I love them. They have cargo style pockets and padding sewn into the knees. |
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tg |
trying to figure out my winter camping "kit" - specificaly my clothing and see if there's anything i need to ask santa for. planning to wear my capilene long johns-tops and bottoms on bottom i will also be using a pair of heavy wool pants (perhaps nothing in between) on the top outside I am going to pickup a surplus military tight weave cotton anorak to cut the wind and under that I plan to use a heavy wool coat (Filson Mackinaw Cruiser). what i am struggling with is what to bring as mid layers ubiquitous fleece top? vest? wool sweater? wool button up shirts? what do you guys recommend as midlayers? thanks tg |
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oldgentleman |
I have a pair of the Woolrich Malone bibs too and they're really good. Also for those of you in Michigan, Ohio etc, General Jimmy's surplus next to Jays in Clare usually has a good selection of heavy wool pants. I bought a pair of Swedish military surplus pants that are great except for the button fly. I have enough arthritis in my old fingers that it makes it a little difficult. I have never worn a windbreak or snow pants over my heavy wool pants. In deep snow I'll wear gaiters with the Swedish pants cuz they're tapered to fit inside the boot. |
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butthead |
long johns I am a big believer in layers, wool, and breathability. I own and regularly use the pants and underwear linked, good stuff. butthead |
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Tryg |
quote tg: "what i am struggling with is what to bring as mid layers All of the above. Really. |
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