Cold Weather Workout gear

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

I must protect this house.

So, any thoughts on good base layer shirts for cold weather (i.e., long sleeved, thicker material) with moisture wicking properties. E.g., under armour, nike fit (or whatever it's called), patagonia capilene . . .

Experiences? Best bang for buck?

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
I must protect this house.

So, any thoughts on good base layer shirts for cold weather (i.e., long sleeved, thicker material) with moisture wicking properties. E.g., under armour, nike fit (or whatever it's called), patagonia capilene . . .

Experiences? Best bang for buck?

I have two Patagonia capilene shirts that are great. REI has some really good (and inexpensive) stuff. My favorite thik long-sleeved wicking shirt is from REI.

[Replaced_Texan]

Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
I have two Patagonia capilene shirts that are great. REI has some really good (and inexpensive) stuff. My favorite thik long-sleeved wicking shirt is from REI.

We were discussing this topic last night in my run class, and the all out favorite was the Patagonia capilene, though any wicking material will do. Our concern in Houston is more rain than sub-freezing temperatures, but it was below forty last night when we were running.

[Alex_de_Large]

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
I must protect this house.

So, any thoughts on good base layer shirts for cold weather (i.e., long sleeved, thicker material) with moisture wicking properties. E.g., under armour, nike fit (or whatever it's called), patagonia capilene . . .

Experiences? Best bang for buck?

Under armor works surprisingly well, despite the hype machine behind it (I have a few of their short-sleeved shirts).

My favorite long-sleeve base layer is from rowing clothing maker JL: the long sleeve tech shirt.

It's made of heavy technical polypro, wicks well, and isn't too oppressive if the temp rises. I have a bunch of them and wouldn't buy anything else for a cold weather base layer.

ETA: JL allows you to custom-design your tech shirt, which is a nice added bonus.

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
We were discussing this topic last night in my run class, and the all out favorite was the Patagonia capilene, though any wicking material will do.

Exactly. I wore a long-sleeve Asics wicking shirt for the marathon, and it worked great. First time I've ever worn more than a singlet.

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
Our concern in Houston is more rain than sub-freezing temperatures, but it was below forty last night when we were running.

40 or 25 doesn't make much difference--it's already cold.

Yes, it's taken me this long to realize that cotton is a really sucky material for any exertion in cold weather.

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
40 or 25 doesn't make much difference--it's already cold.

Yes, it's taken me this long to realize that cotton is a really sucky material for any exertion in cold weather.

Protect the penis. There is nothing worse that running for an hour in sub 30 weather and then jumping in a hot shower. It really freaking stings if your stuff isn't kept warm.

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by Alex_de_Large

ETA: JL allows you to custom-design your tech shirt, which is a nice added bonus.

Do they make tights with three legs?

[pony_trekker]

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
I must protect this house.

So, any thoughts on good base layer shirts for cold weather (i.e., long sleeved, thicker material) with moisture wicking properties. E.g., under armour, nike fit (or whatever it's called), patagonia capilene . . .

Experiences? Best bang for buck?

I have underarmor cold and I was still freezing my balls off standing around in the softball dugout last night.

I think if I had done a little bit of running it may have been OK.

I bought two super thin shirts from EMS that I have that seem to be an incredible base layer when running.

[Alex_de_Large]

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Do they make tights with three legs?

They'll make anything you want, Burger.

[Anne Elk]

Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
I have two Patagonia capilene shirts that are great. REI has some really good (and inexpensive) stuff. My favorite thik long-sleeved wicking shirt is from REI.

I second the REI capilene stuff. Much cheaper than Patagonia and it works great. It's kept me warm while running and while standing in the soccer goal on a cold and rainy Sunday.

Cotton is horrible, it has no insulating qualities. Just say no to cotton.

BTW pantyhose are a great insulating layer. Go get an egg of Leggs.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
I must protect this house.

So, any thoughts on good base layer shirts for cold weather (i.e., long sleeved, thicker material) with moisture wicking properties. E.g., under armour, nike fit (or whatever it's called), patagonia capilene . . .

Experiences? Best bang for buck?

you need a wind breaker type jacket. Then layers. A thin UA long sleeve wicking shirt, a T-shirt, a sweatshirt or turtleneck (neck coverage is really helpful sub- 15 degrees) and then the windbreaker and I can run down to 5 degrees.

Balls? Boxers don't count. Double underwear, or a compression short with running shorts. You can get away with less with pants- don't wear sweat pant.

[Penske_Account]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
you need a wind breaker type jacket. Then layers. A thin UA long sleeve wicking shirt, a T-shirt, a sweatshirt or turtleneck (neck coverage is really helpful sub- 15 degrees) and then the windbreaker and I can run down to 5 degrees.

Balls? Boxers don't count. Double underwear, or a compression short with running shorts. You can get away with less with pants- don't wear sweat pant.

I agree, just don't get carried away with the layers.......

But, sometimes too many layers can work against you, Pearson says.