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  • dyna mo
    just a fucking jerk
    • Dec 2008
    • 68184

    #1

    new 2018 winter gear

    I started transitioning my closet to cold wet weather gear and realized all my shit is over 5 years old and needs replacing and there is a lot of cool gear out there!

    first, i need a new rain jacket. lot's of options for breathable, stretchy. looking at the Mountain Hardware Ozonic.

    insulation, no down! tired of down. a couple layers of thin and thick fleece should do the trick.

    Looking at Montbell for insulation.
  • dillfly2000
    hey
    • Mar 2012
    • 2209

    #2
    My 3 year old winter jacket is spitting out feathers left and right.
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    • CaptainHowdy
      Too lazy to set a custom title
      • Dec 2004
      • 94733

      #3
      Only five years?? I rarely buy any clothes, I feel like a cartoon character.

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      • dyna mo
        just a fucking jerk
        • Dec 2008
        • 68184

        #4
        Originally posted by dillfly2000
        My 3 year old winter jacket is spitting out feathers left and right.
        yup. the baffling on my down camping quilt de-threaded and now all the down goes straight to the edges. not sure what we're going to do about replacing that. the manufacturer said to send it in and they'll fix it. meh

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        • Rochard
          Jägermeister Test Pilot
          • Dec 2001
          • 75733

          #5
          Winter gear for me means.... long sleeves.

          #winning.
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          • dyna mo
            just a fucking jerk
            • Dec 2008
            • 68184

            #6
            Originally posted by Rochard
            Winter gear for me means.... long sleeves.

            #winning.


            Richard, that's what it means for everyone.
            FYI: jackets, sweaters, base layers, thermals, etc. all have long sleeves which provide insulation and protection from cold wet weather in the winter.

            You aren't a unique snowflake because you wear long sleeves in the winter.

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            • crockett
              in a van by the river
              • May 2003
              • 76818

              #7
              Originally posted by dyna mo
              yup. the baffling on my down camping quilt de-threaded and now all the down goes straight to the edges. not sure what we're going to do about replacing that. the manufacturer said to send it in and they'll fix it. meh
              As much as I hate to admit it, Ive been buying those fast dry pants by Wrangler from Walmart. They are $21 bucks vs paying $80 for one of the brand names at REI or elsewhere. They are pretty light weight and honestly dont look bad.

              Not winter gear per say, but if you get a decent base layer they are fine anywhere isnt not extreemly cold.
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              • JesseQuinn
                feeding the wolves
                • Aug 2012
                • 6626

                #8
                Originally posted by dyna mo
                I started transitioning my closet to cold wet weather gear
                would suggest moving somewhere that makes you forget winter even exists but realize that's not for everyone, for some reason

                along with whatever the experts on this contribute, would suggest a knee-high pair of woolen striped socks. that I recall from the freezer aka canada

                keeps your toes warm and they look awesome
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                • dyna mo
                  just a fucking jerk
                  • Dec 2008
                  • 68184

                  #9
                  Originally posted by crockett
                  As much as I hate to admit it, Ive been buying those fast dry pants by Wrangler from Walmart. They are $21 bucks vs paying $80 for one of the brand names at REI or elsewhere. They are pretty light weight and honestly dont look bad.

                  Not winter gear per say, but if you get a decent base layer they are fine anywhere isnt not extreemly cold.
                  I tend to agree. the prob I have with the lower cost winter gear is it doesn't breathe. I instantly start sweating but I'm still cold. misery. seems only the more expensive materials can insulate and/or be waterproof and still breathe.

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                  • Sly
                    Let's do some business!
                    • Sep 2004
                    • 31376

                    #10
                    I have a couple SmartWool sweatshirts and a jacket. Warmest/lightest combo I have ever seen.

                    I get cold easily. Last year I wanted to test them out. I wore the sweatshirt and then the jacket to a hockey game and actually started getting hot. Was impressed.

                    I now wear this "light" jacket in former instances where I would have worn a bulky heavy jacket.
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                    • dyna mo
                      just a fucking jerk
                      • Dec 2008
                      • 68184

                      #11
                      Originally posted by JesseQuinn
                      would suggest moving somewhere that makes you forget winter even exists but realize that's not for everyone, for some reason

                      along with whatever the experts on this contribute, would suggest a knee-high pair of woolen striped socks. that I recall from the freezer aka canada

                      keeps your toes warm and they look awesome
                      I live in one of the most beautiful surfing cities on earth, Huntington Beach CA, I won't be moving. it gets super chilly in the winter here with strong offshore breezes and morning dampness and evening cold. it snowed here a couple years ago, covered the sand.


                      i do need to grab some new wool socks, they stretch out quickly it seems.

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                      • dyna mo
                        just a fucking jerk
                        • Dec 2008
                        • 68184

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Sly
                        I have a couple SmartWool sweatshirts and a jacket. Warmest/lightest combo I have ever seen.

                        I get cold easily. Last year I wanted to test them out. I wore the sweatshirt and then the jacket to a hockey game and actually started getting hot. Was impressed.

                        I now wear this "light" jacket in former instances where I would have worn a bulky heavy jacket.
                        I've been looking at the smart wool base layer gear, I might snag that long sleeve crew now that you mention it. I always go with thermals but thermals are scratchy and not as comfortable as it seems the smartwool gear is.

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                        • Sly
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                          • Sep 2004
                          • 31376

                          #13
                          Originally posted by dyna mo
                          I've been looking at the smart wool base layer gear, I might snag that long sleeve crew now that you mention it. I always go with thermals but thermals are scratchy and not as comfortable as it seems the smartwool gear is.
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                          • dyna mo
                            just a fucking jerk
                            • Dec 2008
                            • 68184

                            #14
                            sweet. I was looking at the 150 but that 250 weight may make more sense.

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                            • dyna mo
                              just a fucking jerk
                              • Dec 2008
                              • 68184

                              #15
                              I went with this new high tech 3D woven baselayer, super excited! sustainable materials too!

                              check this out

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                              • NatalieK
                                Natalie K
                                • Apr 2010
                                • 20117

                                #16
                                Originally posted by dyna mo
                                I went with this new high tech 3D woven baselayer, super excited! sustainable materials too!

                                check this out

                                this looks great, but you´ll still want a decent fleece and a waterproof layer....

                                3 layers are always best if you want real quality thermal clothing
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                                • dyna mo
                                  just a fucking jerk
                                  • Dec 2008
                                  • 68184

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by GspotProductions
                                  this looks great, but you´ll still want a decent fleece and a waterproof layer....

                                  3 layers are always best if you want real quality thermal clothing
                                  I agree. I'm all in on the 3 layers. this is the base layer. got a montbell fleece midlayer coming, my old montbell down still has a lot of loft left in it so it stays in the line up and the rain shell.

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                                  • dyna mo
                                    just a fucking jerk
                                    • Dec 2008
                                    • 68184

                                    #18
                                    highly recommended for walking the dog in dewy sand or grass


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                                    • Bladewire
                                      StraightBro
                                      • Aug 2003
                                      • 56228

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by dyna mo
                                      I live in one of the most beautiful surfing cities on earth, Huntington Beach CA,
                                      WTF you are in HB?!! I lived on Hamilton Avenue there for 3 years! I was manager at Sea Environment Apartments there for years. You're 40 minutes up the PCH from me


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                                      • dyna mo
                                        just a fucking jerk
                                        • Dec 2008
                                        • 68184

                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by Bladewire
                                        WTF you are in HB?!! I lived on Hamilton Avenue there for 3 years! I was manager at Sea Environment Apartments there for years. You're 40 minutes up the PCH from me
                                        just think of all the long walks in the sand we could have had!

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