[charito]

I'm looking for long johns for worst case scenario that we need to move in the middle of winter. Also, if we bug in (and we've got no heat), we've got to be as warm as can be.

I've heard of silk long johns from the other thread, and while googling for it I also came across Micrawool. Check out the features:

Micrawool Long Underwear Bottoms - 70 Percent Merino Wool - Forest City Surplus Canada - discount prices

Is this better than silk? For trekking out - at least it's also good when wet. Your take pls.

 

[AquaHull]

I like the wool/poly blends

 

[roy]

Silk weight polypro.

 

[AquaHull]

The reason I like the wool in my LJ's is that it gives me a reason to scratch my sack.

 

[jimb1972]

Layer of wool over a layer of silk would probably be ideal, polypropylene works well also. I have some polypro longjohns, they work great as long as they don't get put in the dryer.

 

[PrepConsultant]

Layer of wool over a layer of silk would probably be ideal, polypropylene works well also. I have some polypro longjohns, they work great as long as they don't get put in the dryer.

Exactly what I do! Wool over silk or polypro

 

[Montana Rancher]

I only put long johns on when it gets cold, today was a good example at the Grizzley football game it was -3 degrees with a 15mph wind, you do the math.

I use polypropylene only, always have and always will. It is warm, it wicks, it wears forever and it doesn't scratch, and it is reasonably cheap.

 

[Slippy]

The reason I like the wool in my LJ's is that it gives me a reason to scratch my sack.

I'm watching football and read this and laughed out loud. Now that was funny!

 

[Smitty901]

Years ago wool was it. But the world has come along way.
The stuff made by Polartec and the Polypropylene products aka ploypro the military issues now beat wool in every way.
Fleece is another one that will keep you warmer than you want to be.
If you never tried Fleece sheets in real cold weather you should.
Polartec may be pricy but it last and in the end worth every dime. It has replaced a lot of ploypro in issue.
Ploypro has come down in price and is a great value.

http://polartec.com/markets/military/extended-cold-weather-clothing-system-gen-iii.aspx

 

[sarge1967]

I guess I am old school and still think wool is best between it and Poly-Pro. Here is why.
1. It breathes very well.
2. It does not get "funky. Poly-Pro stinks!
3. Poly melts if an ember pops and lands on you with an open fire.
I have never used silk so I cannot give an opinion on it.

 

[Meangreen]

Gortex

 

[PrepConsultant]

I haven't seen Gortex long Johns yet. I'll have to keep an eye out.. They all have their pros and cons but I prefer the polypros,polartec snd wool. I hear they have fleece ones out so I will have to check em out. I love out fleece sheets on the bed.

 

[Fuzzee]

Neither. Underoos or nothing.

 

[Denton]

The wife used silk when she was doing the ranch thing in Colorado. She loved them. Thing was, they didn't last as long as one would want.

 

[Smitty901]

The new Army issue polartec also have the thumb hole in sleeves . May sound like a small thing but it sure helps keep the sleeves from riding up.
I were them on the bikes in cold weather.

 

[scramble4a5]

The reason I like the wool in my LJ's is that it gives me a reason to scratch my sack.

I didn't know I needed a reason to do that...:roll:

 

[Go2ndAmend]

Lightweight silk under capaline or something similar. I don't like the polypro one's as they tend to smell badly after a few days wearing them.

 

[shotlady]

i use silk its easier to get my leathers on! I just love the silk long johns. got them from big 5 for a super price!

 

[shotlady]

The new Army issue polartec also have the thumb hole in sleeves . May sound like a small thing but it sure helps keep the sleeves from riding up.
I were them on the bikes in cold weather.

I too have the ones with thumb holes! my hands were nice at the range the other night. it was 28 and I didn't need gloves!

 

[scramble4a5]

i use silk its easier to get my leathers on! I just love the silk long johns. got them from big 5 for a super price!

Silk and leather…I need a moment to compose myself. Whew.