Keeping Warm !

[Thunk]

I suppose in common with a lot of clubs, mine doesn't have proper indoor shooting facilities so we shoot the 'indoor' rounds outside. It means that scores for a Portsmouth don't actually count, and when we shoot a Frostbite as we did yesterday, you have a very clear idea of where the name came from!

Having posted a **** score of 282 for yesterday's effort because I was so cold, I am wondering if anybody has any sensible suggestions for keeping warm without wearing so many layers you end up like the michelin man and unable to move properly.

[Dave]

I find that a long sleeve thermal vest, two tightis t-shirts and a gillet seem to work well and isn't too bulky.

I also wear long thermal underwear, wind-proof hill walking pants, nice big walking boots with gators (stops the wind going up my pants), walking socks, and a nice big wooly hat. Oh, and let's not forget my big belly warming y-fronts....

[gunmender]

Well Thunk, the secret has to be layers that dont restrict movement. I wear a long sleeve roll neck under the top polo shirt, ( much to my wifes sense of dress standards!) then a body warmer removed to shoot. A warm hat is a must, as is warm socks and boots. Gloves as needed! hip flask is optional!!!

[morphymick]

Cotton T-shirt, rugby shirt, Berghaus Pac-lite Gortex top, wind/water-proof walking trousers, big booits, warm woolly socks, Barnsley FC beanie, plenty of cigars and coffee.

Mick

[Furface]

I believe that cotton next to the skin is discouraged, as it absorbs sweat and can actually be chillier. A good breathing synthetic is best.
Keeping the feet warm is essential. I find I can shoot in relatively light trousers/shirts as long as I have warm feet. And a hat. But, there again, I do have a massive amount of portable built-in insulation.

[clickerati]

If you don't like wearing synthetics, silk is not only thin, but extremely warm. You can get silk thermals. I like a gilet to keep my torso warm, too.

[morphymick]

Originally Posted by Furface

I believe that cotton next to the skin is discouraged, as it absorbs sweat and can actually be chillier.

Who's talking about sweating? I wear it to keep warm not to get hot.

Originally Posted by clickerati

If you don't like wearing synthetics, silk is not only thin, but extremely warm.

Forgot to mention the silk boxer-shorts.

Now those I wear to get HOT!

Mick

[Armchair Archer]

Originally Posted by Dave

I find that a long sleeve thermal vest, two tightis t-shirts and a gillet seem to work well and isn't too bulky.

I also wear long thermal underwear, wind-proof hill walking pants, nice big walking boots with gators (stops the wind going up my pants), walking socks, and a nice big wooly hat. Oh, and let's not forget my big belly warming y-fronts....

What do you wear in winter, Dave ???? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[Tuck]

Originally Posted by Dave

I find that a long sleeve thermal vest, two tightis t-shirts and a gillet seem to work well and isn't too bulky.

I also wear long thermal underwear, wind-proof hill walking pants, nice big walking boots with gators (stops the wind going up my pants), walking socks, and a nice big wooly hat. Oh, and let's not forget my big belly warming y-fronts....

I use just about the same as you, but I acquired some British Airways in flight PJ's which are light cotton interlock and ideal as long underwear, with a very thin T-shirt underneath and a thin sweatshirt on top. Shot Sunday in complete comfort. Thin golf windproof deals with drizzle/snow/wind.

Oh and I'm with MMick on the inbuilt insulation!

Dave

[LineCutter]

Standard cold weather advice is lots of thin layers, topped off by something windproof. We have the luxury ATM of a barn with heaters at the shooting end. Good insulating shoes/boots are still a must, even when we go over the top & put the carpet tiles down (cue comments about soft southerners) ;P