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What to wear under ski gear??

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Igobigsledding
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So my old jacket was heavily insulated and my pants were decently insulated so I was able to wear shorts and tee shirt under that everyday which was nice, but I just got a new jacket and pants with lighter insulation and I really don't want to wear "long underwear." So, what are kids wearing these days underneath the ski gear? I am also afraid I'll have to go buy something for under my jacket too.
Nov 15 2011 12:13AM
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thegouda
Posts: 196 - Karma: 57
i generally just wear a shell pant and jacket, unless its cold enough for a puffy.  i dont like wearing long underwear either, so under my pants i generally just wear basketball shorts and under my jacket just a light sweat wicking layer with a Patagonia R1. 
Nov 15 2011 12:42AM
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Balto
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Are you really incapable of figuring this kind of thing out for your self? Want to know what to wear? What ever you want that you like and will keep you warm/dry.
Nov 15 2011 12:45AM
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rudager
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Smart kids these days wear your so call "long underwear". I'm wearing some right now as we speak. You're probably going to want to have a set for under your pants, as well as a set for under your coat. Cotton provides no insulation and actually draws away heat from your body.

You can also get a wicking fabric for the warmer days so you don't have cold sweat on you.
Nov 15 2011 12:54AM
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jca
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i only wear merino wool (preferred) or polypro.

whatever you do, dont get long underwear made of cotton.
Nov 15 2011 1:11AM
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El_Barto.
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long underwear onsie. no snow up your back when you fall
Nov 15 2011 1:24AM
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iffe
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I wear long underwear and an undershirt. Both are made from a material that lets moisture pass through, so you don't get all sweaty. This is called a baselayer.
Nov 15 2011 1:24AM
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BerGNARdo
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haha at people that don't wear long underwear.... i remember when i was 8 i wore jeans under my pants once..

cotton tee vs merino wool base is like a john deer mower vs a porsche
Nov 15 2011 1:47AM
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Pool.
Posts: 2820 - Karma: 662
i wear long underwear but since u said u dont want to wear it get some sort of fleece or down jacket to wear under your jacket and for your pants if you really refuse to wear long underwear the best bet is warm as fuck sweatpants i guess but really just go with long underwear
Nov 15 2011 1:54AM
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Crocodile
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Just layer up in tall tees and you should be alright.
Nov 15 2011 2:31AM
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wreck.yoself
Posts: 656 - Karma: 46
this has been re-posted far too many times...
Nov 15 2011 10:53AM
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steve0
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Stick to cotton. Stay away from things like wool, fleece, or under armor wicking material.
Nov 15 2011 12:32PM
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ForeverYung
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I wear athletic pants or my Cotton pj's and layer them tall tees under my jacket
Nov 15 2011 5:53PM
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