Layering. Every winter this comes up and I always wonder what everyone else is doing to stay warmer than me. The longer you can stay warm the longer you can keep fishing. What are you using to minimize bulk and maximize warmth and comfort?
My regiment under the waders is:
Where I struggle is upper bulk and socks.
Feet: I hike in quite a bit and need good traction off trail and in the river. Studded felt has been the best compromise thus far. I throw in a pair of hot feet warmers on the outside of the socks. While I can still feel my toes I hate the way these feel.
I still haven’t found great socks. I use wool ski socks. I’ve thrown away several pairs for generally sucking and lack of comfort.
Upper: after a few layers my arms and armpits feel very constricted. Hindsight, size up on the raincoat.
What are you using to minimize bulk and maximize warmth and comfort?
Headed to the Klick.
My regiment under the waders is:
- Redington I/O fleece pants - very warm and affordable
- Ski type upper synthetic or merino long-john shirt
- fleece and/or Columbia Omni-heat jacket
- hooded gortex rain jacket shell
- bison wool 1/2 finger gloves (amazing and expensive), non latex gloves underneath when super cold. Wet hands are cold hands.
Where I struggle is upper bulk and socks.
Feet: I hike in quite a bit and need good traction off trail and in the river. Studded felt has been the best compromise thus far. I throw in a pair of hot feet warmers on the outside of the socks. While I can still feel my toes I hate the way these feel.
I still haven’t found great socks. I use wool ski socks. I’ve thrown away several pairs for generally sucking and lack of comfort.
Upper: after a few layers my arms and armpits feel very constricted. Hindsight, size up on the raincoat.
What are you using to minimize bulk and maximize warmth and comfort?
Headed to the Klick.
