Keeping warm in winter

[DOGMAN]

didn't Joe Namath promote panty hose in the 70's? I think I remember a commercial of him when I was a kid laying around in panty hose?

[hoosierarcher]

Even if pantyhose worked, I think I'd pass. No place for junk.
I'll just stick to my cotton waffle longies, thanks.
They're more than good enough for a northeast winter and they are practical, affordable, and plentiful.
I've never understood this need for high tech, high cost gear. If I was going to spend the money, I think I'd opt for wool. (I also ride my bike in a t-shirt, cargo shorts and hiking boots, not pretty spandex...)

Cotton longjohns can speed you on your way to hypothermia, they hold moisture.

[Rick]

I believe this idea deserves the same attention as "best survival knife".

Let us pray that nothing ever again demands that much attention.

[NightShade]

Hmmm.. Not a crossdresser and don't need suspicion from the wife... Soooo... NO!.. No pantyhose here!... For a base layer I prefer under armour.. Good wicking.. Removes moisture and insulates... Of all I tried it is best by far

[finallyME]

Cotton longjohns can speed you on your way to hypothermia, they hold moisture.

I was going to say the same thing.

Now for the panty hose. I thought they were good to prevent chafe, but so are a lot of other things.

[crashdive123]

If keeping warm wearing panty hose is your thing, more power to you. There are just so many better options available that spending time "preparing" with panty hose seems to be a waste of effort. Sure, know that they are available, but to explore it in depth.......

[Rick]

Besides, Crash in panty hose would be a bit like diving in a dry suit without ankle waits. The first thing you know he'll pass gas and be feet up in the pond.

[crashdive123]

Well, there's that.

[oldsoldier]

Wear em? Nah..... BUT the "footie" kind are useful put your ground coffee in one tie it shut toss it in your camping coffee pot and boil. No grounds!

[Rick]

I sure they you're talking clean panty hose. 'Cause if you aren't it's the last time I share a cup with you!

[oldsoldier]

I sure they you're talking clean panty hose. 'Cause if you aren't it's the last time I share a cup with you!

Yep.. You can buy them by the box. They are the ones a lot of shoe stores have for women to wear when trying on shoes. I think the come 100 to the box and are about $4.00 a box.

[Rick]

Aw man! That's almost as gross. Now I'll be checking for toe jam in my coffee. Thanks a bunch!

[Rick]

I've been quizing the ladies at the office on which type panty hose were hottest and have received some confusing information.

You're probably lucky you didn't get clobbered or get hit with a sexual harassment lawsuit.

sjj - Excuse me. What type of panty hose are you wearing?

lady - What?!

sff - I'm just trying to decide which pair would be warmest for me to wear to the woods.

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[2dumb2kwit]

Now that's funny! LOL

[Old GI]

Used them while skiing in the Alps back when I was just a queen-size. HEY!!! No Comments!!!!!!!!

[Rick]

(snort, snicker)

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[Old GI]

Is that a comment?

[Winnie]

Being a girl and having worn pantyhose under other clothing without eliciting funny looks, I can safely state the heat retention value is not worth the effort of getting the darn things on in the first place!

[hunter63]

The idea of wearing panty hose as a wicking layer, was brought up about the Joe Namath era, was supposed to keep the players warm in New York in the cold weather.
Was lots of stuff about them in several outdoor magazines.
Knee high were also talked about.

Well, I tried them both, and you are correct panty hose like a cheap hotel, no ball room.
Knee highs a little better, but for me it seemed like they pulled the leg hair the wrong way, so started to itch.(women shave their legs, maybe this is the reason?)

I do wear white silk socks, under my wool socks, in pack boots, real cold weather.
Long johns are poly blend, am looking for a good set of Merino wool undies. Top and bottom.

Seems as the older I get, the colder I get, but then again now I can afford the good stuff.
My hunting cloths/gear and rendezvous outfit (DW's word) are probably the most expensive "outfits" I own. (why is that you don't even blink on $300 boots, but cringe at $100 dress shoes?)

Oddly enough, some of my warmest long johns were surplus wool/cotton blend 50/50, labeled Drawers- Medium Weight
Got them for a cop friend, that bought surplus stuff for the bomb squad, and about 30 pairs were in a "lot" box.
Should have grabbed more........
Most have been worn out at work (nothing like working on a roof top heating a/c unit in the winter) and retired to rags.

[ClayPick]

I sure have to agree on the older and colder thing. The blood just doesn’t reach the extremities as well anymore. Buddy at the post offices gives me his old winter clothing when he gets a new issue. The stuff is great for the woods and working, it’s real warm, breathes well, you can move in it and its supper tough. I figure that I lucked out.