I was looking for polypro (4 breathability) for under snow pants, (in ~10 degree F) 4 cross-country skiing. Saw these by accident...these v. polypro?
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I've used polypro in the Marines, but for skiing they're pretty thick, unless you find some that are thin. And I believe you'll want something thin to wick away moisture and excess heat while skiing. Matter of fact, 2 years after active duty, (1999) I did some training with a reserve unit and we went cross country skiing - believe it or not. It was so cold, but the only thing they let us wear was our skivvy tops and bottoms under our gortex...because the skiing was going to heat us up and it did (this was in Grayling, MI and it goes down to the teens; add wind and you're at ~10. now in 2004 and 2005, I went snowboarding with my friends, and I had no thermals on that I could remember. Both trips were freezing cold in Petosky MI. I just had snowboarding pants, wool/blend boarding socks, and regular skivvies. And I was fine, never overheated, b/c the pants had venting zippers - or whatever. Oh yeah, the sun was a big help too. If you're going to ski as incessantly as possible, and you're going to wear snow pants (I assume are insulated), I'd wear something thin underneath. If you're going to only wear gortex in ~10F weather, then polypro might be the ticket. Another thing too. One thing our corpsman told us about polypro, is that you can overheat in them. One thing I've heard about wool from reliable sources, you won't overheat. Polypro is breathable, but will hold heat and won't let go - hence overheating. Wool on the hand is thinner and more breathable, so it can let go of unwanted heat from all the skiing you want to do; and still keep you warm. Hope this helps. So my best guess at ~10F = snow pants + thin wool.
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Actually...I don't agree. Wool has a special quality--it is breathable. If you are going to Norway in winter and your guide advised you to gear up with all wool clothing, I would take heed. I highly recommend that you do so. I have spent winters working in Antarctica and the program issues wool socks to employees because wool cannot be beat for performance in cold/wet conditions. Not only does wool breathe, if it gets wet it continues to keep you warm. So, if you sweat you won't get cold. With any other fabric that is not the case. Nothing can replace a good pair of wool socks. And Darn Tough socks are top-of-the-line wool socks. I highly recommend you get a pair (or five!) before you go to Norway for the winter. You won't regret it. (p.s. i am in no way affiliated with DT socks, i'm just a sock aficionado who knows how hard it is to find good socks).
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According to the tag, Select Sportbags Style #696; 600 Denier Polyester and Dobby Nylon backed with waterproof PVC laminates. Fully padded, inner divider and inside straps to keep skis in place. Used on trip last year - worked great.
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I wouldn't think these would give much protection on hot pavement. We had a dog who's paws required protection in all extremes oh heat, cold and wet conditions. We found Allweather Muttluks essential for him, in summer and polar fleece the best for cold conditions as long as it wasn't wet out. Thee polar fleece breaths more than the waterproof ones and have more padding but may be too warm for extreme heat. Expensive but they are very well made and last much longer than any others so you end up spending the same if not less over time
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I would say no. I wore them motorcycling at +40°F 55mph, the wind felt like it was going right through them. Glad I tested them out before it really gets cold, I need to find a nice pair so I can keep cycling until it snows.
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Hi Emily, I bought these a year ago. They are good for the snow. More water resistant than water proof. They are made of a thick felt like material but the bottoms have a pleather pad. I also have a mini dachshund about 12 lbs and the small was too big. He has really short legs in the front though. I should have gone with an extra small. Hope this helps. :)
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I suppose that would depend on what kind of conditions you're skiing in. I've only skied here in Michigan, and I would be sweating in these. I would put these on the low end of "low to medium activity." Great for outdoor work like cutting wood where you're not really moving around a lot.
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If you don't mind sinking into the snow a little it should be fine and you can buy the snap-on additions, which are really hard to get on and off, and they seem to help. I think so much depends on the conditions you will be trekking in ... really light powder these are not the best choice but in the north east where the snow is often deep but heavier and sometimes crusty these are awesome and any kind of hard-pak or ice these are the absolute best ... I absolutely love mine! Have fun -
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do not believe these are poly covered. a good brand for poly covered would be Elixir as they carry a variety of them.
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I have used YakTrax Walk+ (this model), Walk, and Pro for hiking. They're great for a little bit of ice on the trail or lots of snow. The Pro works the best imo, since there are straps. The shape and different material in this model make them much easier to kick off while on the trail. If you're a more serious hiker I would recommend the "extreme" version with the steel spikes.
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Hi Tahoe Girl! The pack I got had all 3 sizes and I could not find an option to buy all medium, which is what I needed. Also, the comfort quality of the replacement was not quite on par with the original but they still work. I wish I was in Tahoe skiing so badly right now!!! Hope this answer helped you. :-)
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They must be referring to the 2 layers of polyfill on the inside of the bag. They can not be separated or taken apart because they are sewn into the bag. We used these bags on a trip cross country. They were very good but one night in the mountains it got down into the upper 30's- low 40's F and my daughter was cold.
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I no longer ski, but just gave them a try and have no doubt they would be great. Very comfortable too. Let me know how it goes and have fun
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Both versions have a jersey cotton inner layer and the same amount of polyfil. The only difference is the outer layer - cotton in one and microfleece in the other. If you are looking to maximize breathability, the cotton would probably be your better option.
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I wore these under trousers and jeans in winter in Australia so it's not usually colder than 9-10 Celsius in the morning outside.I would say 3-4 perhaps but I bought them as a buffer against cold not as a thermal. I really liked them .They are not something that will do the same as thermals 100% but for taking the chill off they're great.Keep in mind the quality is not long lasting sadly and they after 6 months had to be thrown out but they're long in the leg and higher waisted than others.
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Yes they are. I got a pair of my own for my car, and I LOVED them. They are extremely durabale and are coated with polyethylene on the back wich is like the silver duck tape you'd use for pressure-sensitive things and they are weather-resistant. I have drove with those over 90* F and under 30*F and through heavy storms and dry humidity, and they are still in perfect condition. If you really want those, I highly recommend getting them, and don't worry about the air blubbles you might develope upon putting them on, cause the heat will flatten them out. Hope I helped answering your question!! :) Yes they are. I got a pair of my own for my car, and I LOVED them. They are extremely durabale and are coated with polyethylene on the back wich is like the silver duck tape you'd use for pressure-sensitive things and they are weather-resistant. I have drove with those over 90* F and under 30*F and through heavy storms and dry humidity, and they are still in perfect condition. If you really want those, I highly recommend getting them, and don't worry about the air blubbles you might develope upon putting them on, cause the heat will flatten them out. Hope I helped answering your question!! :)
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No, no no. However, I've been wearing these pants for years. I put on a BASE LAYER underneath (Icebreaker merino wool to be exact) underneath. Skied all day in this combo and was plenty warm.