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JJay

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Winter gears - what's work and what's doesn't
« on: October 21, 2019, 09:30:52 pm »
Hi Lads. As winters is coming we need to brace ourself and take out jackets or gilets.
I know that it's been here few times but I think this topic needs refreshing from time to time.
 What's the best for you to wear on?
Last winter I had snowboard jacket and I was sweating even in sub zero. I don't want to make that mistake again so I'm think about thermo t shirt and softshell jacket or thermo t shirt fleece and gilet. What you wearing from November till March?

Re: Winter gears - what's work and what's doesn't
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2019, 10:25:22 pm »
Nothing fancy.
Its for work and will only get wrecked.

Decathlon  -  thermal lined trekking trousers, fleece and boots.

TK Max or similar for a body warmer and a beanie

The thermal rubber gloves you can get from screw fix  -  forgotten what they're called.

I'll wear an old waterproof snowboard jacket if it starts raining and I have to work in it but else find I'm warm enough even on the coldest of days with the above and doesn't restrict movement.

dazmond

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Re: Winter gears - what's work and what's doesn't
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2019, 11:15:48 pm »
embroidered fleece,rough and tough combat pants from englebert strauss,caterpillar boots,beanie hat.......

if its a wet/cold day from the off then ill wear decathlon trekking trousers,forclaz walking boots and a tribord sailing jacket over my fleece or a goretex jacket(i have 2)....

gloves wise i normally just wear nitrile disposable gloves...when it gets colder ill wear showa 377s over the top of these......if its REALLY cold ill wear my neoprene glacier gloves in the mornings til lunchtime or a pair of skytech argons.....
price higher/work harder!

nathankaye

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Re: Winter gears - what's work and what's doesn't
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2019, 11:19:47 pm »
I normally have a couple of T-shirts, a jumper and then a fleece lined body warmer.
Thermal running base line leggings (basically long johns lol) under my work trousers and thats about it.  If it rains, the body warmer comes off and the rain jacket goes on.
If its persistant heavy rain, then the water proof leggings come out the van as well.
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JJay

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Re: Winter gears - what's work and what's doesn't
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2019, 11:37:49 pm »
embroidered fleece,rough and tough combat pants from englebert strauss,caterpillar boots,beanie hat.......


Is that engelbert and strauss worth of money or is it another company with fancy name and rubbish quality?
I saw nice boots from them and I'm thinking to get them.

nathankaye

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Re: Winter gears - what's work and what's doesn't
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2019, 12:25:59 am »
embroidered fleece,rough and tough combat pants from englebert strauss,caterpillar boots,beanie hat.......


Is that engelbert and strauss worth of money or is it another company with fancy name and rubbish quality?
I saw nice boots from them and I'm thinking to get them.

Its german, thats all the info you need.
They are quality clothes. I use them for my trousers n polo tops
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tlwcs

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Re: Winter gears - what's work and what's doesn't
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2019, 06:40:35 am »
http://www.buffalosystems.co.uk/products/mountain-shirt/

Wear over base layer, made in Sheffield, superb.

Richard iSparkle

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Re: Winter gears - what's work and what's doesn't
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2019, 06:55:08 am »
embroidered fleece,rough and tough combat pants from englebert strauss,caterpillar boots,beanie hat.......


Is that engelbert and strauss worth of money or is it another company with fancy name and rubbish quality?
I saw nice boots from them and I'm thinking to get them.

They are really good yes but not cheap if you are buying them for staff.

If I am Buying for myself I get my stuff off them, especially trousers.

For staff I use fruit of the loom and go outdoors now
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dazmond

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Re: Winter gears - what's work and what's doesn't
« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2019, 08:02:47 am »
embroidered fleece,rough and tough combat pants from englebert strauss,caterpillar boots,beanie hat.......


Is that engelbert and strauss worth of money or is it another company with fancy name and rubbish quality?
I saw nice boots from them and I'm thinking to get them.

The combats are great....loads of pockets and very hardwearing....I've also got the combat shorts as well for summer......never tried their boots range...
price higher/work harder!

dazmond

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Re: Winter gears - what's work and what's doesn't
« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2019, 08:08:30 am »
I've now got 3 waterproof jackets I take out with me on a wet day.....tribord sailing jacket and 2 goretex jackets... ;D

No excuses for NOT working in the rain now....... ;D
price higher/work harder!

chris turner

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Re: Winter gears - what's work and what's doesn't
« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2019, 06:12:53 pm »
Everything from engelbert Strauss including shoes and hats. It's all quality, hardwearing, warm and versatile...

DeLuce

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Re: Winter gears - what's work and what's doesn't
« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2019, 06:38:49 pm »
I’m a Haglöfs man myself  ;D , winter trousers, boots and soft shell. Well made, last for ages.
This last spring I bought some Englebert Strauss trousers and shorts. Very impressed. Extremely comfortable and most importantly, they have pockets in the right places for your phone, money and keys, they are well spread out around your body!

zesty

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Re: Winter gears - what's work and what's doesn't
« Reply #12 on: October 22, 2019, 06:42:14 pm »
Just a bunch of layers and a jumper, Job done ✅

Oh, and a beanie hat 😎

windowswashed

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Re: Winter gears - what's work and what's doesn't
« Reply #13 on: October 22, 2019, 07:37:02 pm »
Engelbert Strauss is pricey but excellent work wear. The breathable, clothing is very good. I just wear a merino wool tee-shirt and breathable fleece in coldest of winters and plenty warm enough without sweating. The clothes is quick drying should it get wet and because it's breathable you don't end up getting a cold sweat.

colin bird

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Re: Winter gears - what's work and what's doesn't
« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2019, 07:53:32 am »
embroidered fleece,rough and tough combat pants from englebert strauss,caterpillar boots,beanie hat.......


Is that engelbert and strauss worth of money or is it another company with fancy name and rubbish quality?
I saw nice boots from them and I'm thinking to get them.

I've used there clothing for 12 years,good quality,lasts a long time,in my opinion worth paying  a bit extra for

Shrek

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Re: Winter gears - what's work and what's doesn't
« Reply #15 on: October 23, 2019, 08:01:16 am »
Iv just bought these for the winter- 12 month warranty too , very comfortable indeed

https://www.shuperb.co.uk/muck-boots-arctic-ice-tall-mens-rubber-wellington-boots-black-p17843

SB Cleaning

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Re: Winter gears - what's work and what's doesn't
« Reply #16 on: October 23, 2019, 11:31:54 am »
I just worry about it if and when we get any really cold weather.

lal

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Re: Winter gears - what's work and what's doesn't
« Reply #17 on: October 23, 2019, 12:38:22 pm »
Iv just bought these for the winter- 12 month warranty too , very comfortable indeed

https://www.shuperb.co.uk/muck-boots-arctic-ice-tall-mens-rubber-wellington-boots-black-p17843

Hi Shrek, ive bought the Muck Boots & shoes, i must say they are very good, 100% waterproof & warm.

deeege

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Re: Winter gears - what's work and what's doesn't
« Reply #18 on: October 23, 2019, 12:56:33 pm »
Where do all you fellas work, the Arctic circle?

We’ve barely had a winter for 8-9 years here in the north west. A decent jacket and a few pairs of Skytec Argon gloves will see me through to March like every other year.
"....and it's lend me ten pounds, I'll buy you a drink, and mother wake me early in the morning."

tlwcs

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Re: Winter gears - what's work and what's doesn't
« Reply #19 on: October 23, 2019, 05:41:31 pm »
Iv just bought these for the winter- 12 month warranty too , very comfortable indeed

https://www.shuperb.co.uk/muck-boots-arctic-ice-tall-mens-rubber-wellington-boots-black-p17843

I have the ankle version of those, I found the the full boot too heavy. By 4 o’clock I was dragging my feet like I’d had a stroke!