Comments on: A Man’s Guide to Cold Weather Dressing

By: Agent Broyles

Agent Broyles — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:06:21 +0000

I choose a cotton sleeveless shirt under a wool sweater and parka to deal with central Iowa winters. Any type of under-armor gear would make the workday (office temp of 68 F) unbearable.

By: Sweaty Peter

Sweaty Peter — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:51:36 +0000

This is an interesting contribution from the Canadian Army, but I can’t really work out their conclusions ? !
http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a003837.pdf

By: Daisy

Daisy — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 16:10:15 +0000

Is the picture of the runner Mike Gordon from Walla Walla? He’s my running coach!

By: Shermdog

Shermdog — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:07:29 +0000

For gentlemen that are looking for something to wear under dress clothes, I would recommend silk long underwear. Underneath a wool suit, and wool top coat with wool socks you will find yourself very comfortable. They are not bulky, shed some moisture and are like having a second skin. My grandfather, a dairy farmer wore them instead of the heavy duofold underwear because they were light enough to breathe and not bulky. Forget leather soled shoes in the winter, the salt eats them and water penetrates them, and cold goes through them. I wear a scarf and have good leather gloves. A good wool suit will be lined to the knees and have a full lining in the jacket. For really cold weather, a gray wool flannel suit is excellent, or try a herringbone tweed with wool flannel pants.

By: Diego

Diego — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:07:35 +0000

Nothing can beat an over coat and a nice sweater during the winter months in the NorthEastern U.S. combine a nice scarf with it, and perhaps some casmere lined leather gloves, and you are as warm as could be, while still looking like a million bucks. Yes I know that some of this stuff is a bit expensive, but it’s well worth it, and you’ll get a life time of service from it.

By: TheBeardedOne

TheBeardedOne — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:03:11 +0000

I used to work outdoors in all types of weather with heavy equipment that had no a/c or heat. My typical way to fight the cold was a thermal underwear base layer, jeans/flannel/denim shirt, and some insulated coveralls. For my feet, I’d wear ankle socks, crew socks and wool thermal socks. For my hands, cotton jersey gloves and insulated work gloves. For my head it was typically a trapper hat when not wearing hardhat, and with hardhat a helmet liner. For my face I didn’t have to worry because I’ve worn a full beard for a while now. I’ve only shaved it off twice in the last four years

By: Jameson

Jameson — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:46:21 +0000

There is an intermediate leg protection you didn’t mention – wind pants. It’s the shell, without insulation, and usually just trousers, i.e., no bib. I bike to work in Massachusetts, and my problem comes from wind more than direct cold. Wind pants and a leather jacket over a thick Royal Navy sweater are perfect for it.

By: Gasim

Gasim — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:10:04 +0000

For headgear, I’ve always trusted my Pakol.
A Pakol is a hat made from camel/goat wool. It is from the mountainous areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is about the warmest hat you can get, and in addition to its awesome warmth, it looks very manly, and can be worn to social event and nights out, in addition to work. Pair it with a wool overcoat of complimenting colour and you’ll knock the ladies dead.
You might think that such a warm hat that can be put to so many uses would be expensive, but in reality, you shouldn’t have to pay anymore than 30 USD for one.
With such a fine article of clothing for such a low price, what’s stopping you from getting one?

By: Gasim

Gasim — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:02:48 +0000

Overcoats are wonderful, I’ve had mine for a little over a year, and have never had a cold torso while wearing it. As far as headwear, I often wear a Pakol. The Pakol is a hat from the mountainous areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan. It’s made from camel and goat hair, and is about the warmest hat imaginable (Besides a Russian Ushanka) and while looking unique, still looks gentlemanly, and proffesional.
Next time you want a warm hat, check out a Pakol, in adition to being warm and looking nice, they’re also very affordable. (Don’t pay more than 30 USD for one, anything more than that, you’re most likely overpaying)

By: Menscience

Menscience — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:47:40 +0000

Very cool, er, I mean, very warm article! It’s very simple advice that’s not always practiced.

I’m very guilty of not layering for cold weather. Big reason why I always get sick when it gets cold.

I especially like the info about the base or moisture absorbing layer. It was a true revelation.

Also, don’t forget to use a moisturizer. Especially on skin areas such as your face and hands that may be exposed to elements.