Which thermal underwear?

[aint it great]

working outside all year round since 1975 i can only think of about 3 times that have ever needed thermals i just use wind proof rain proof jacket and max of 3 loose layers good boots n socks and a hat works for me

[Richard G.]

Originally Posted by Trik

I have already ordered the Odlo x-warm, but will see how they perform before buying another set.

Let us know how you get on Trik. My Odlo's are a few years old now, would be interested to hear what their newer stuff is like.

[Trik]

Originally Posted by aint it great

...working outside...

The key word is "working", I think. Wildlife photography often involves long periods of inactivity, as I mentioned earlier. While I am concentrating on getting shots, I do not notice how cold I am getting. It is when the shoot is finished that I realise I am chilled right through.

Richard : My Odlos arrived today (good on-line service from the shop in St Albans, incidentally, and helpful counter staff when I `phoned the shop). I probably won`t be trying them out just yet; not until the weather dries up and light levels improve, anyway. If I am comfortably warm when the wind is north or nor`east and I am at Keyhaven Marshes, for example, I will know that they work.
Trik

[Trik]

Originally Posted by Richard G.

Let us know how you get on Trik. My Odlo's are a few years old now, would be interested to hear what their newer stuff is like.

Well, I have tried out the Odlo`s and, although they are warmer than the other base layers I have, they were not as warm as I had hoped and the weather was not particularly cold. However, I am probably not the best person to give them a fair trial because, as I mentioned in my first post, I must feel the cold more than most other people. They wash well in the machine (no colour-run), dry very quickly, and did not shrink at all. Sizing is generous, too.

Trik

[benjaminbutton]

Try Tschibo at winter time, they have great bargains. Have done me many skiing trips.

[foxy mars]

Probably will be using the thermals next week if weather remains cool, esq at night. I'll probably wear Lowe Alpine thermal long johns and Helly Hansen thermal long-sleeved shirt in my down sleeping bag.