long johns

[locum76]

i work outside all the time.

if this is going to be the coldest winter ever then i demand to have some decent long johns!

can anyone reccommend some that aint too spenny?

 

[peterkm]

Hi locum76, PM me as I can help you out with some British Army issue lj's (trousers and tops). Peter

 

[shadow57]

Hello

I recently purchased a one piece styled "Long John's" from ebay (as seen in cowboy films) £17. Or a baby grow as my lady friend calls it.

I now want another one...but hard as I try I cannot find any in the UK.

Lots in the USA for sale b

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000V349I/104-7977725-5810320?v=glance

Oh Yes...It''s great to wear...protects your lower back from chills . Has a nice little flap at the back for when you need to go for a pooh but I never use it.

Tell me if you find a source

Thanks John

 

[Longstrider]

Helly Hansen make (or made) some wonderfully warm long johns and long sleeved vests to match. Can't say what they should cost as I got mine a few years back from a HH "Factory Outlet" shop. I've worn mine for the last few years and they are still in perfect nick unlike some that go all baggy and saggy after a couple of washes. They are warm too. I've been out fishing on days when I've had to suck the ice from my rod rings but my legs were still warm enough.

 

[monkey_pork]

I really rate the Immersion Research stuff - it's aimed at paddlers mostly, but if it's cold enough I use their leggings when I'm out walking (and when I'm paddling too of course).

 

[Beer Monster]

Icebreaker do a good set of long johns in merino wool. I see that Tiso now stock them too so you can go in and take a gander or Field and Trek do them too.

I'll second the Helly Hansen Lifa long johns, very good if you are in an active job as they wick very well.

 

[Ed]

I like my lj's to be wool as I find it the warmest, but not every one can wear it, many find that it itches, also they tend to be expensive. The best 'cheapest' option I have found were german army i think, that I picked up fomr the local army surplus store (though they were new).... complete set cost me about 15 pounds total.


Ed

 

[Nemisis]

Check out the Aldi website they are doing ski long john sets top and pants £7.99 a set from next thursday 1/12/05 http://www.aldi-stores.co.uk/

 

[Doc]

Highlander are currently marketing their ClimateX base layer. £9.99 for long johns, same price for the top.

It is polyester and appears to be nearly identical to Lowe Apine's Coolmax stuff, but in olive green. It seems very good as a wicking layer to keep you dry. For sheer warmth, however, I would go with wool.

 

[The Joker]

I use Next lj's cheap and warm and easy to get more.

 

[JonnyP]

i work outside all the time.

if this is going to be the coldest winter ever then i demand to have some decent long johns!

can anyone reccommend some that aint too spenny?

Not long johns, but if you can get hold of one I would highly recommend the old British army tank suit. I have one, its an all in one, like a boiler suit, but a lot thicker, you get warmed up just by getting into it and it really keeps you warm.
I work outdoors all the time too and if I have a job in the cold that is not active, I will put this on. It was made in 1954 (says on the label) and was designed for use in tanks before heaters were put in, so I am told............Jon

 

[Wolverine]

How about these ones: http://www.russiancombatgear.com/product_details/Warmsaver_suit_(Splav).php

 

[scanker]

http://www.lidl.co.uk/gb/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20051128.p.Vest_or_Long_Johns
(The camp expression is optional.)

Are these any use to anyone? I've no idea what the quality's like, but they seem cheap enough. My mate was using the £3 Lidl folding saw at the weekend, and it was well up to the task.