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| Looking at getting some new base layers; is under armour worth the $? Should I look for something that is the same material without the namebrand? Or can someone suggest something else specifically that they've used and know works well?
I should say, I was hoping to get something that was thinner and had good movement rather than wearing the usual 5 shirts and being all stiff. |
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| I rarely fish when it gets really cold, but I have plenty of snowmobiling experience. Personally I find that polypropelene long johns, fleece mid-layer, and wind proof top layer (insulated if conditions warrant it) flat out work. Fleece pants are way warmer and more comfortable under bibs. Stay away from cotton and layer up for the conditions - there is no trick to it and no need to pay UA prices if you can stay warm and comfortable for 1/2 the price. |
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| Never tried the UnderArmor, so I can't say. I use the polypro long underwear they sell at the army surplus store. Costs half as much as UA. Buy two sets, because after a day or two, the heavy Polypro starts to smell. BAD. |
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Posts: 189
Location: Barrington, Il | Patagonia makes some of the best long underware. Not cheap but lasts along time. They have differnt weights for many applications. |
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Posts: 1901
Location: MN | No need to pay the extra money for UA. It's knit polyester for cripes sake, and thin. Most guys con themselves into believing it's better at keeping them warmer than comparable cheaper stuff because of the price they paid!  Silk, polypropylene, merino wool - anything with moisture wicking for the first layer, then fleece, wool, or down midlayers, and a wind or waterproof outer layer oughta do it. |
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| I've tried them all and was not real impressed with UA. It did what it claimed (wicked moisture) but so do a lot of other poly undergarment for a lot less. UA also did not hold up well to washing. Now I switched to Ice Armor Poly long johns as a base layer and -33 Merino wool for over them. THe -33 stuff is AMAZING! It feels like fleece and can be worn right against your skin without itching at all. I also have some Marmot merino wool that while it is just as warm is not nearly as soft. Merino wool is not cheap but I feel it's well worth it. |
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Location: Sun Prairie, WI | Cabela's Polar Expedition Weight Polartec Power Dry is the best going for me. Under Armor is a fad IMO. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Clothing/Mens-Casual-Clothing/Mens-Performance-Underwear/Mens-Polarweight-Tops-Performance-Underwear%7C/pc/104797080/c/104746680/sc/104495580/i/104124780/Cabelas-Polar-Expedition-Weight-Polartec174-Power-Dry-Crew-Regular/749179.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fclothing-mens-casual-clothing-mens-performance-underwear-mens-polarweight-tops-performance-underwear%2F_%2FN-1100907%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104124780 http://www.cabelas.com/product/Clothing/Mens-Casual-Clothing/Mens-Performance-Underwear/Mens-Polarweight-Bottoms-Performance-Underwear%7C/pc/104797080/c/104746680/sc/104495580/i/104125680/Cabelas-Polar-Expedition-Weight-Polartec174-Power-Dry-Drawer-Regular/749188.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fclothing-mens-casual-clothing-mens-performance-underwear-mens-polarweight-bottoms-performance-underwear%2F_%2FN-1100908%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104125680 |
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Location: Detroint Lakes, MN |
Patagonia Capilene underwear is the most durable of all synthetics by far.
It will last for years with active use like X-country skiing, hiking, hunting etc.
Very smooth seams, never had a problem with chaffing.
It won't smell bad after one day and dries faster then regular polypro.
Merino wool is very good also, but will run about $150-$200 for a quality set.
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Location: Contrarian Island | I have the same Patagonia stuff John mentions above...very nice, and warm....i do have some UA cold gear tops that are very warm as well...can't go wrong w/ either |
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Posts: 473
| Capilene by Patagonia or Smart Wool
Both are pricey but well worth the money
it is no fun fishing when you are uncomfortable
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Posts: 393
Location: Hopefully on the water | I have been using UA for the last 5 years and won't go back to anything else. I was hesitant on the price at first also but it was worth it. For drying after washed just let it air dry. The dryers take a major beating on them. No matter what you get that is truely real good will cost some money. |
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Location: Minnesota: where it's tough to be a sportsfan! | I think the trick is to understand each manufacturers rating of their garment. There are a number of them out there that keep you warm. You do pay extra for the ones that are finished off nice, seams are flat and comfortable etc... I have everything from closeouts from Campmore to brand name. The more expensive ones I have, once on I do not even know they are there. So depends on your budget, I know you can get the warmth fairly cheap if you shop. |
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Posts: 582
| No need to buy UA when you can get the same material at Walmart in "Starter" brand. Same stuff, 1/3 the price. Works just like the UA. Tried the both. No difference. |
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Location: Madtown, WI | I love my coldgear UA, I wouldn't use anything else for a base layer. It's very comfortable and very warm. It is pricey htough, just keep a close eye on cabelas' bargain cave, I think I got mine for ~$25... blaze orange though. |
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