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I got to get my self a new winter weather suit. Im not real sure of what to get just yet. Anyone have one they like? I look at the Columbia squall parka , what you'll thing of them? There a lot of money also. Dose anyone else make as nice suit cheaper but as good.
I don't know about cheaper, but I use my Harley FXRG winter riding gear. Figure if it can keep me warm riding the Harley's in the winter when I was in Pennsylvania, it can keep me warm in the boat. My gear is about 13 or 14 years old now and still holding up really well.
Just looked Harley doesn't show the FXRG gear I have, guess they don't make it anymore, but found these guys that have some good motorcycle winter gear. Cold Weather Jackets - RevZilla When I was in South Carolina in the mid 80s, we got snow mobile suits pretty cheap and used them.
I just wear my hunting clothes. The way I see it is If they keep me warm while wading around in ice water they should keep me warm in the boat. Only difference is I wear a pair of insulated bib overalls instead of waders.
When it's gonna be cold all day. Its the chest waders for me. The neoprene isn't that uncomfortable and it is always warm and dry. I also wear a regular vest type life jacket rather than the inflatable.
I wear the chest waders if it's raining or real windy. Never get cold in them.Quote:
Originally Posted by RCC
I've had an Arctic Ice bibs and parka for several years now, and I really like it. It's waterproof, fairly light, and it will float you. I fish all winter, and it's kept me warm.
I have a parka and bibs that are Academy's brand they sell over in the snowsuit stuff. It's advertised as skiing stuff, but it's super-warm, comfortable and water-resistant. I figure if it's cold enough to wear a parka and bibs, I'm not going to hang out in the rain, so waterproof really doesn't matter to me.
If you wait until February or March, you can get it for a steal when they're clearancing (not many skiiers in Central Arkansas). I think I got the parka for $50 and the bibs for like $30 two years ago. It was less than $100 for the whole getup.
Check Out The Artic Armor. They Will Float You If You Fall In. They Are Very Warm
I meant Arctic Armor in my post. Senior moment.
Santa wears a big red suit that's keeps him warm lol.
Cabellas Guide Wear is the best I have ever had.
I like freedom to move and cast so I go with under armor, blue jeans, shirt and hoodie and J. Gloves.My fis hing buddy looks like a big old bear with his hunting gear on,I stay warmer than he does.
Bob I put on long johns, a long sleve sweater and sweat pants over my long john bottoms. I then use the thick pull over hoodie sweater from Crappieholic and cover it all up with a quality pair of insulated cover all's. Keeps me warm.
A great Bass Legend and crappie fishermen Hal Murray we were fishing on lake Ouachita it was cold he drug out a pair of Frog Toggs have never looked back lite weight,can fish all day in them breaks the wind!! Forg togs not cheap but worth every penny when its cold or rainy.Have a pair of camo I wear hunting breaks the scent too!!!
I hear this one works well
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I've got a pair of knock offs by natural gear that look just like them. . Just like you said, they've kept me warm on days that turned out cold and windy. I leave them in the boat. They don't take up much room.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackie53
it is more about layering correctly than a certain coat..... I learned more about cold weather clothing and how to dress for it guiding in Alaska. You can do it correctly pretty cheap. Base layer- light polypropalyne long underwear. $16 at walmart. Mid layer-sweater and sweat pants.$25 walmat 2nd mid layer- Fleece jacket $30 walmart. Then just 1 size larger mid priced rain gear. tops/bottoms-$80. . I used to snowmobile in -25 in this outfit plus you can shead layers as the day warms up. spent less than $150 total
Old sarge you hit the nail on the head. Layer up is the way to go. I learned this several years ago hunting. I wear sometimes just my poly top walking in with a light wt biba no poly under bottoms. I take most of my clothes in and dress at my stand site once I cool down.
Don't forget 60% heat lost from head so good toboggan hat and face mask and 10% from hands so wear a set of gloves too.
More than 60% when you don't have any hair!Quote:
Originally Posted by arkansasbowhunter
If u ever get one of these you will wonder why you never had them before. They are great and will last a lifetime if you take care of em. They are well worth the investment and usually go on sale at least once a year.Quote:
Originally Posted by LRJoe1