I have mentioned here before that we will be visiting Alta and Tromso sometime this year and have sought advice on clothing for these conditions. In the main we are likely to be cosseted in a 5* manner, however we will be going out and about quite a lot doing the usual touristy things for perhaps 4-5 hours at a time and I wonder if any of you have any real world experience of these temperatures etc. and can offer any sensible advice. A Polish mate says just where what I wear for my Winter pastimes here with just a decent base layer added.
I realise that 'Layers' are all important and I have tried to see where I can get a Merino base layer or indeed any other from. Size seems to be an issue wherever I look on the 'Net'. 17stone. 47.5" chest and of course, honed to a peak of physical perfection like the rest of you.
M.
P.S. Losing weight is not a possibility before the Smart Asses start.
Happy new year once again.
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sounds like you've already got a base layer.....
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FWIW my preferred base layers are Icebreaker. I used to sell these garments in my last job. a vast range of products, different weights (I backpack in summer using the lighter weight stuff) don't whiff after several days use, last well, not cheap but good value for money. I particularly recommend the men's boxers, and LS zipped tee's.
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Lidl Motorcycle gear. Best by far run my long motorcycling experience. The tops cover your bum and are absolutely the best and have long sleeves - they are clingy so don't ride up or down. I also have a technical "onsie" made by EDZ. Awkward if you want more than a pee though. If you want proper low-key outer wear PDH are top notch. Supremely warm and very, very light
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HNY MD.
Probably easier to look elsewhere than the obvious "outdoor" sources and brands, and cheaper.
A merino jumper is a merino jumper. Doesn't have to be a poncy "base layer".
e.g. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00EDTXM3Q
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Done some cold shifts filming trains in the past year. I use these
www.rohan.co.uk/mens-travel-and-outdoor-accessories-Weather-System-Gloves-Inner?ocode=02954595
Under any pair of gloves. They are great you can whip your outer gloves off to do fine fingered stuff with these liners on (even world the iPhone) and keep yer digits warm
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All of Rohan's stuff is tip top. I have acquired loads of it over the years - mainly through their sales. Another biking trick is to wear silk inner gloves. Must be real silk mind. They are thin enough to fit under the most demanding glove.
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I had a pair of cycling shorts that did that, a quick zap through the gonads was cured by switching to cotton. Far nicer in hot weather as well.
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The quality of construction, and hence longevity, varies enormously.
Even the quality of merino varies substantially.
Smartwool is another trusted brand, but like most things it depends on useage. I would never spend more than £40 on a pair of shoes because I normally wear 'trainer style' footwear both at work & elsewhere. OTOH I would happily spend £35 on a pair of Icebreaker crusties!
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Just opened an email from 'Field & Trek.com'. They have 50% off Helly Hansen base layers. Not merino & I have no experience of the fabric.
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Paramo came out well in a recent test - I am racking my brains to try to remember where.
www.paramo.co.uk/en-gb/index.php
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I spotted one of the guys in work wearing a lovely mid-layer from Paramo. Ideal for motorcycling (high collar zippable to the chin) - they have a dealer in Llanberis. Reading a back copy of Which in my inlaws yesterday. They beat the other brands by a country mile.
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On-Poncy layer bought Manatee thank you.
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Hi Manatee. Those thin merino jumpers from Debenhams, but not via Amazon are excellent. I wore one to work last week as a vest and I couldn't believe just how warm it was, incredible and an added bonus it doesn't stink even after 3 days. I can only wear a cotton vest for one day. I paid £30.00 each in the sale and then found a code for another 10% off. Highly recommended, BUT they haven't been washed yet!
I now need a decent hat and gloves.
Regards,
MD
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Worth mentioning also that the wind is likely to be a problem, I can't remember when you are going but there is likely to be a stiff breeze at most times. You need something to keep that out.
We were in Tromso on the last day of the midnight sun in July 2001, We went to the arctic cathedral and later up the cablecar to watch the sun, but I don't remember it being particularly cold.
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I always used to wear these when I worked as a motorbike courier....
www.damart.co.uk/C-70695-mens-thermals
I would only point out that you need to be aware of the static electricity that can build up in your nether regions...and discharge painfully if you earth yourself....
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Warm Clothing/Base layers. - Zero
