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Problem with gloves is that there is a hole in them. I you don't have a really good cuff on either the jacket sleeve or the glove you will get water on the inside anyway. I've had something like this: When working in cold and wet environments. They are dry. And warm if used with liners. Not...

My main concerns with trousers are fit, material and model. I rarely find the classic fjällräven trousers worth their price considering these points. I had a pair of Karl, which were very good. Brushed G1000 is a lot better than the ordinary. I wouldn't buy them today though. Too bad fit. I...

I don't know what's the deal here, maybe you're thick? I have not baited a skinny man versus blubber man (whatever he is). I said a fit man will survive longer than an unfit. If you read fit as skinny you are wrong. Fit as in having stamina, endurance and strength. And again, read what I wrote...

I did not dispute that blubber is an insulating layer. Nor did I say that insulating clothes are no good. I said that insulating layers does not create warmth. The body can only produce warmth by moving, and that warmth is created by muscles (strictly speaking, the basic torsoheat is also...

I find that fit is at least as important as the material properties. A well fitting trousers makes a huge difference in comfort. As I have no idea how you look I can't give any advice. I have no behind, totally flat. Always have to alter my pants. Also, larger sizes tends to mean bigger waist...

I do not agree on the fitness. I have spent enough time (amidst other things 12 months on spitsbergen) in cold regions. Fitness does make a huge difference in how you cope with cold. A decent amount of fat won't hurt but having a good stamina makes your body handle the cold a lot better! Blood...

This thought to be an ongoing thread on a projet I'm doing. Hope it's an inspiration to someone. A couple of weeks ago I found a frame pack I have been looking for for about a year or so. The honourable fjällräven gyro. It is in my, and many others, the best frame pack ever developed. It has a...

Actually there is evidence that is does have effects on meso-scale ecosystems, which means that it is more likely to have an effect on a global scale. The remark ocean acidification, NOBODY HAS (Removed) EVER SAID THAT IT WOULD KILL ALL LIFE! Geez, read the whole article next time, not just the...

If you'd bother to read the whole thread you will see that a peer-reviewed article is linked. And just for you, here: http://scholar.google.co.uk/scholar?q=plastic+accumulation+in+the+ocean&hl=sv&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart&sa=X&ei=no3AUozkEMPD4gTVu4GADQ&ved=0CDEQgQMwAA Insufficient evidence...

Knee-jerk reaction? I think you are reacting like a teenager. Fleece does not put clothing on billions on people either, now does it? The risks are now getting known and hence we could react before we face a greater impact. The ostrich strategy you choose won't put forward anything positive...

Yes, but in this case it does not matter were the polyester came from. And I would like some references to the statement. So far only high-end makers are bragging about recycled plastics. As for scare-story, well, fish poop is fully biodegradeable. And if you read the second link you will see...

Yes wool, as we all know, rules. But there is not an uncommon opinion that wool is expensive and fleece will make do. The thing here is that it is not buying a new item that is harmful, but rather washing items you already own. Sometimes you'll see people thinking and saying "Well I bought this...

http://grist.org/living/2011-12-07-how-microplastics-cause-macro-problems-for-the-ocean/ http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=oceans-teem-with-tiny-plastic-parti-11-11-20 Both are pretty well referenced. Yes, fleece (the synthetic version, not the one growing on sheep) is...

Sorry, no time today either! But why don't the participants post some sketches?

You can make your own ham. Fill with wood chips from pet store, the terrarium kind. Alder's nice. Make an egg like shape that's somewhat flattened. Fill so it is hard. Cotton canvas or linen is good for fabric. 21 mm ply covered in 2-3 layers of wool blanket pulled taught and stapled is a good...

Oh, yeah, I've seen those too. They are good for work wear but not ideal for sitting next to a fire. The outer is usually synthetic too, in those I've seen here.

Nomad: Yes. With several layers of wool that is necessary. And it makes the stitching process faster. TG: I have had a ranger shirt. The opening is worthless. It doesn't keep the elements out at all! And the pleat is not a good way to create ease. Side seam shaping is a much better way. A good...

TG: I don't understand what you mean with the first garment. Do you mean a padded country jacket? I use a lanoline based compound that I soak the garment in. I use it for knitted sweathers, woolen shirts, socks and what not. I use a three bath system with increasing concentration as not to...

Sew the button properly with waxed linen thread and on a shank and it shall not fall of in the first few years. You should really learn how to use a thimble. I'll try and find a correct video. Keep the following in mind. Keep the thimble on the middle finger. Have the eye of the needle against...

And for you englishmen, this is probably the best thimbles in the world: All brass...