Under armour "Cold Gear"

[Deo101]

My wife spent good money on a camo under armour "base layer" for myself. Not sure the point of Camo long johns but hey, you never know. That said these things provide absolutely no warmth and I think I'd be better off with nothing underneath. I guess the main thing is to wick moisture away but "Cold Gear" implies this is for cold weather....am I missing something? Do I have to buy three more layers of "Armour" to be warm.

[Klondike]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Layered_clothing

[Bushmonkey]

Originally Posted by Deo101

My wife spent good money on a camo under armour "base layer" for myself. Not sure the point of Camo long johns but hey, you never know. That said these things provide absolutely no warmth and I think I'd be better off with nothing underneath. I guess the main thing is to wick moisture away but "Cold Gear" implies this is for cold weather....am I missing something? Do I have to buy three more layers of "Armour" to be warm.

I think the UA cold gear is the stuff to keep you cool. Not kidding. I have a few cold gear shirts that are meant for exercising in the heat.

[CaberTosser]

I too was confused by some UA I had bought about 4 years back, and I probably still am, and for the same reason. Is the cold gear to keep you warm in the cold, or to cool you in the heat? I remember figuring it out by checking some of the oppositely labelled product "HeatGear" and buying a piece of each. I recall the one built to wear in cold weather wicked very well, still a bit excessively IIRC, but wasn't that bad otherwise. I prefer quality brands of merino wool. The UnderArmor sure took a sample of BO and ran with it though

[Dirt2oil]

I have it too, I'm not a fan. For the money never again. I go with Helly Hansens everytime.

[Austin]

UA has three layer base 1, 2 and 3. Three is the cold weather underwear and it works great. Big thick air trapping waffles and moisture wicks. I also have a base 1 and it's like a thin polyester 70's shirt (used in hot weather).

Wondering if you have a silky base layer1 hoping it will be a base layer3????

[AdverseCity]

Originally Posted by CaberTosser

I prefer quality brands of merino wool.

I've been working Ft. McMurray winters for awhile now and only recently discovered how warm this stuff is. I now wear 2 layers of merino wool blend top and bottom, a pullover sweater and FR shirt and pants. That's all I need in -30º unless I'm standing around for awhile. People think I must be freezing but I'm usually warmer than they are, I tell people to spend good money on quality winter gear. I like the T-Max brand at Mark's but any decent merino blend will do, 100% is good but seems to wear out pretty quick.

[Lefty]

The cold gear is rated for under 55 degrees F and the heat gear is for above 75 degrees F. Is also made to transfer moisture quickly keeping you dry.

[Hooter]

I think UA base layers are total crap. I fell victim to the propaganda and advertising, but never again. As said above, merino wool is the absolute best base layer you can buy. It keeps you warm when wet and doesn't stink after days in the field. I have First Lite merino wool base layers and would highly recommend them.

[Alberta Bigbore]

Originally Posted by Lefty

The cold gear is rated for under 55 degrees F and the heat gear is for above 75 degrees F. Is also made to transfer moisture quickly keeping you dry.

I wore a UA golf shirt last night at Jubulations and iit kept me nice and cool as the heat from everyone rose. Love it.

[mad mountain mike]

The UA stuff has not left the closet since I found merino wool. There is no comparison, and merino wool does not get gamie like UA either.

[tchammer]

I have worked outside in construction for the better part of twenty years, and absolutely nothing compares to good old wool. Those stupid UA underwear look good on a model in the shop window but are next to useless. If you want the best winter underwear go with merino wool Stanfields. They have full body and bottoms/tops. The bottoms have enough crotch you can pull them practically to you armpits, the tops have enough length to go half way to your knees. Tuck the top into the bottoms and your back will never get that cold breeze when your bent over framing all day. They sure don't look sexy, but my wife don't mind as long as I bring home a paycheck.

[Deo101]

Originally Posted by tchammer

I have worked outside in construction for the better part of twenty years, and absolutely nothing compares to good old wool. Those stupid UA underwear look good on a model in the shop window but are next to useless. If you want the best winter underwear go with merino wool Stanfields. They have full body and bottoms/tops. The bottoms have enough crotch you can pull them practically to you armpits, the tops have enough length to go half way to your knees. Tuck the top into the bottoms and your back will never get that cold breeze when your bent over framing all day. They sure don't look sexy, but my wife don't mind as long as I bring home a paycheck.

So far Stanfields have been my favorite. I'll also add to buy them from Walmart and not Marks. They seem to be exactly the same thing other than the price. I am trying Kodiak's out right now and am liking them also. Not quite as comfortable as Stanfields though.

[ESOXangler]

LL Bean 100% merino wool! Free shipping too

[crazyperch]

i love my UA, i think mine are the 3.0 so good till -20 i think, i cant remember the exact temp, but they work great when ice fishing

[ishootbambi]

since this thread is specifically about UA....the cold gear is designed for cold...to keep you warm. i use it and love it. the fleecy interior feels just sweet against the skin, and in layers it is quite warm with minimal bulk. if you overheat, it wicks moisture off the skin and dries in very short order. the tight hugging fit is designed to keep muscles tight and compressed which is supposed to reduce fatigue over the long haul. that said it isnt magic. if youre overweight and out of shape, you will still be sucking air....

the stuff works and works very well. the only real knock i can give it is that it will ripen after a few days of continual wear. i guess my question for that is.....why not just wash it? i have a couple sets and even when im away for extended hunting trips...a laundry run every 8-9 days isnt that hard to make happen.

[traderal]

I have long ago learned that wool, sheepskin, fur and leather are the warmest. All of the high teck stuff made for layering is just expensive crap for the urban libertard crowd.

[sstamand]

Glad I read this. Saved me some money.

[rosh]

UA is the best stuff made in my opinion. Love the stuff

[Deo101]

Originally Posted by ishootbambi

since this thread is specifically about UA....the cold gear is designed for cold...to keep you warm. i use it and love it. the fleecy interior feels just sweet against the skin, and in layers it is quite warm with minimal bulk. if you overheat, it wicks moisture off the skin and dries in very short order. the tight hugging fit is designed to keep muscles tight and compressed which is supposed to reduce fatigue over the long haul. that said it isnt magic. if youre overweight and out of shape, you will still be sucking air....

the stuff works and works very well. the only real knock i can give it is that it will ripen after a few days of continual wear. i guess my question for that is.....why not just wash it? i have a couple sets and even when im away for extended hunting trips...a laundry run every 8-9 days isnt that hard to make happen.

The "Cold Gear" set I have is like spandex, no fleecy interior. Must be different types of Cold gear...

[coyotekiller]

I have both the spandex kind and the fleecy kind of under armour cold gear and I like them alot, work great for me

[ishootbambi]

Originally Posted by Deo101

The "Cold Gear" set I have is like spandex, no fleecy interior. Must be different types of Cold gear...

must be the 1.0??? i have the 2.0 and it has a fleecy soft interior against the skin. the 3.0 has a waffle type texture to trap air. as the number goes up the insulation value goes up. during last weeks brutal temps at wainwright, i wore the 2.0 base layer, an under armor cold gear zip up, and a UA hoodie over that. a nylon shell jacket over that to stop the wind and i was actually too warm when moving. if i sat too long i would cool off, but hiking the hills at the camp, i was overdressed. i had UA 2.0 base on the bottom half as well with sitka 90% pants and gaiters over that. the bottom was about right. i guess i should have been carrying layers in a pack to cover every situation....but i hate carrying stuff if i can avoid it.

[thumper]

I can't wear UA for more than a few hours. My body hair works through it, and then it's itchy and very uncomfortable. Merino wool works best for me.
Costco has some light-weight, 100% Merino wool, long sleeve t-shirts on now for $20.00. Great for every-day wear or a light base layer.

In the cold I wear Merino wool, then a 'blue john' or waffle-type shirt, then Columbia fleece, then outer-wear - and peel off layers as the sun comes up!

[sinawalli]

I have a pair of UA Evo Cold running pants, and they are the warmest pants I have ever run in! Anything above -10C, and long johns make them too warm! Even in the wind! Great stuff!
To the guy who posted about LL Bean, they are great! Excellent customer service and free shipping! Can't go wrong!

[wolfcrazy]

A couple of years ago I got the cold gear for Christmas and tried it out on the line the next weekend and froze. Came home did a little research and found out the cold gear ( spandex) was to cool you off. So I ended up buying the one that keeps you warm. It's okay but your are better off with Dakota long underwear for the price.

[waterninja]

the very best long johns i have found are the "dry wear" brand at marks. i've found that fleese is the warmest even if it gets wet. (goes for gloves also).

[ishootbambi]

Originally Posted by wolfcrazy

A couple of years ago I got the cold gear for Christmas and tried it out on the line the next weekend and froze. Came home did a little research and found out the cold gear ( spandex) was to cool you off.

you reading comprehension may need some work.....

http://www.underarmour.com/shop/ca/e...ure-guide/mens


Ideal for days when it's 55° F and


below, ColdGear® features a dual-layer fabric


that wicks moisture from the skin and


circulates body heat – keeping you warm


without ever weighing you down