Cold weather redux

**freep** · 1st December 15, 04:42 PM

Not sure this is where this goes, but couldn't see anywhere else it should so I'll leave it to the mods.

I froze my. . . thighs (thought I was gonna say something else, didn't cha?) off in Moab watching the music when it was 30* something wearing my utility kilt so I've been searching 'round for a solution. First I tried, in the spirit of the leine, a t-shirt style nightshirt under but that didn't seem to help. Yesterday and today I wore two pair of the Duluth Trading 'free range' cotton boxer briefs under and it worked well. Took a hike, maybe 1/3 mile up and over the back 40 (actually about the back 5) just now, it's 24* out and I was fine.

Full attire included long sleeve t-shirt, flannel shirt, fleece jacket, tweed 8-piece flatcap, kilt, 2x boxer briefs, Cabela's wader socks, hiking boots and of course, Wayfarer sunglasses.

Still waiting on my UT wool kilt, I suspect it will be warmer than the canvas.

What works for you?

**Angela Kaye Bodine** · 1st December 15, 06:06 PM

Hi ! I was gonna suggest biker shorts or get thermals and cut them into shorts.... I know its easier for a girl to cover her legs.. I wear fleece leggings in the winter time.. Good luck.. Angie

**freep** · 1st December 15, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by Angela Kaye Bodine

Hi ! I was gonna suggest biker shorts or get thermals and cut them into shorts.... I know its easier for a girl to cover her legs.. I wear fleece leggings in the winter time.. Good luck.. Angie

I'm thinking, for me anyway, problem solved. Does multiply boxer brief laundry by two though.

**tundramanq** · 1st December 15, 07:41 PM

When you sit down that kilt "heat trap" dumps. When standing and walking you will be fine barring high winds.
I do use heavier fabric and longer ( just below the knee cap ) kilts in the winter here as there is always some breeze from the mountain pass I live below. Is long as I am moving around and dress warm on top, all is good.

**GrainReaper** · 1st December 15, 08:57 PM

I wear wool kilt in winter, heavy wool hose, I come equipped with enough fur on my legs to keep most parts warm enough, but the naughty bits get cold when there is a good breeze blowing....

**RectaPete** · 1st December 15, 10:16 PM

I'd suggest tights but as you're a bloke I don't think you'd enjoy it...

What about Under Armour leggings? I've heard they're pretty good at keeping the warmth in.

**freep** · 1st December 15, 10:28 PM

Mah knees are too bonny to hide with tights. Strewth.

Actually it wasn't my knees that bothered me, only thighs. The whole thing might be moot once the wool kilt gets here. 8 weeks is an awfully long time, yes, yes it is.

At any rate, as noted as long as I'm moving around seems to be ok.

**kilted firefighter** · 2nd December 15, 04:11 AM

I'm a runner and have several varieties of compression running tights at different lengths and different weights. I have recently worn a 3/4 length heavy weight (thick,warm 4 inches above knee) one under kilt, with tall thick wool socks to great success. It kept everything warm that I don't like to have cold and the cold on my knees actually felt like icing them which I do anyway to reduce the pain and swelling of a lifetime of abuse.

**freep** · 2nd December 15, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by kilted firefighter

I'm a runner and have several varieties of compression running tights at different lengths and different weights. I have recently worn a 3/4 length heavy weight (thick,warm 4 inches above knee) one under kilt, with tall thick wool socks to great success. It kept everything warm that I don't like to have cold and the cold on my knees actually felt like icing them which I do anyway to reduce the pain and swelling of a lifetime of abuse.

What brand are those? Sounds like a winner. I knew there was something I liked about the bare knees but couldn't quite put a finger on it--I've got bum knees and it does feel rather like icing. Cool. So to speak.

**jthk** · 2nd December 15, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by freep

Not sure this is where this goes, but couldn't see anywhere else it should so I'll leave it to the mods.

I froze my. . . thighs (thought I was gonna say something else, didn't cha?) off in Moab watching the music when it was 30* something wearing my utility kilt so I've been searching 'round for a solution. First I tried, in the spirit of the leine, a t-shirt style nightshirt under but that didn't seem to help. Yesterday and today I wore two pair of the Duluth Trading 'free range' cotton boxer briefs under and it worked well. Took a hike, maybe 1/3 mile up and over the back 40 (actually about the back 5) just now, it's 24* out and I was fine.

Full attire included long sleeve t-shirt, flannel shirt, fleece jacket, tweed 8-piece flatcap, kilt, 2x boxer briefs, Cabela's wader socks, hiking boots and of course, Wayfarer sunglasses.

Still waiting on my UT wool kilt, I suspect it will be warmer than the canvas.

What works for you?

I have been using a mixture of tall boots (mid-calf to knee-high Linesman), merino wool socks, Underarmour Boxerjocks (http://www.amazon.com/Under-Armour-B...our+boxerjocks )for most of the cold that is descending on western Massachusetts. When I'm outside for a longer time, I swap out the Boxerjocks for a pair of Ibex wool leggings (http://www.amazon.com/Ibex-Woolies-B...x+men+leggings). So far, so good.

I also recently purchased a pair of SUPER tall socks from Utilikilts. Haven't used them yet though.

Regards,
Jonathan