Windshear or fleece hooded sweatshirts??

[rcmodel]

I realize I should ask someone in Minnesota about this, but?

Any experience with a warm hooded sweatshirt with wind-shear, or polar-fleece, or any darn thing that stops the wind??

I have a ‘Winchester’ branded Chinese camo hoody sweatshirt I bought at Wal-Mart some years ago. 40% cotton/60% polyester reversible black & cammo.

It weighs 4 pounds when it’s dry!

And it’s colder than a witches tata in a brass bra in the wind, and too hot in mid-fall temperatures.

Not to mention the zipper stops 2” below my neck & chin, so cold air blows in, and warm air leaks out!

I don’t remember this from years ago when we bought American made fleece lined cotton hooded sweatshirts at J.C. Penny’s.
But maybe I was warmer blooded back then??

This darn thing is driving me crazy trying to keep warm at 45 degrees, or not too hot at 55 degrees.

And so far I have not found anything better for under $100 bucks.
Wondering about the Carhartt zipper hooded sweatshirts for around $50+ bucks??

Or something from Cabala’s with Gor-tex or Polartec fleece?
But again, made in China!

Them little guys apparently don’t get cold, so what do they know about it.

rc

 

[frankenstein406]

What type of hunting and moving or sitting?

 

[zdc1775]

RC we used the Polartec fleece while I was in the Marine Corps. I don't know if they are the same ones you are looking at but they did a good job of keeping us warm. We had both a green (light weight) and black (mid weight). I will do some looking around and see if I can find the ones we used.

 

[zdc1775]

This is the black one we had
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/Product.aspx?a=935733

And this was the green one
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/Product.aspx?a=1510525

 

[jmr40]

Windshear is hot and not very breathable if you are moving. I typically wear breathable fleece or a primaloft jackets if moving then put a wind/waterproof shell over everything else when sitting still.

Instead of 1 heavy jacket several lighter layers are better. Add or take off as needed. I usually wear 1-3 of the Under Armor knockoff T-shirts. They are sold at Walmart quite cheap. Next is usually a fleece jacket or vest that zips to my chin. If really cold a Primaloft jacket and then a windproof shell if windy. Extra stuff is carried in a daypack. It is lighter and easier to carry than 1 heavy jacket and can be used in many combinations as conditons dictate.

I don't like a hooded jacket. They just fill up with leaves and pine needles in the woods. I wear a face mask under a watchcap or wool baseball cap. When not needed the mask fits in a thigh pocket on a pair of BDU's.

Some photos of similar Items I own. Not these exact items, just borrowing photos from Cabelas website.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabe...Ntt=facemask&WTz_l=Header;Search-All+Products

I have a jacket simlar to this in green. These are warm down to about 20 degrees

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabe...tt=primaloft&WTz_l=Header;Search-All+Products

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabe...polar+fleece&WTz_l=Header;Search-All+Products

I don't buy typical hunting gear, finding the best deals in backpacking shops. There are 3-4 specialty shops nearby that always mark their winter stuff 50% off in June, anything left in July is 70% off. I have a few items made by NorthFace, Marmont, Mountain Hardware etc. that didn't cost me any more than Walmart brands.

 

[rcmodel]

What type of hunting and moving or sitting?

Neither really, but more moving then setting for sure.

Just going outside in the fall & spring to do yard work, walk the dog, etc.
This time of year, 8:00 in the morning can be 35 with a stiff north wind, and 60 two hours later with the wind from the south.

I realize nothing will do a great job under those conditions.

But I have a North-Face black fleece sweatshirt/jacket that comes awful close.
Full zipper, and arm-pit zippers allow fun venting if you get too hot.

It just doesn't have a hood on it.

I posted in Hunting because I figured there would be more actual users of this type of clothing here then in General or Reloading.

rc

 

[rcmodel]

jmr40
Thanks for the links!

I have all the winter head covers, ski masks, heavier hunting jackets, down jackets, heavy cammo parkas, mittens, glomits, & gloves, etc.

That's for a Kansas winter Blue Northern's, and Blizzards.

I just don't have a light, full-zipper hooded sweatshirt the wind doesn't blow through when it's 40-50 or so in the spring & fall.

That's what I'm looking for.

rc

 

[MrBorland]

I just one of these pullover hoodies, and I'm diggin' it. They're available in zippered, too. They're No Frills, wool, warm, durable, Made in the US, and under $100.

http://www.gfredasbell.com/gfa_wool_clothing.php

 

[rcmodel]

Wells, that's interesting!!

Never ever heard of them before, but will certainly look into it!

Thanks!

rc

 

[Magoo]

I've got one of these and absolutely love it.
http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/mens/mens-outerwear/mens-work-jackets/jackets/32507.aspx

I couldn't find anything comparable for anything less than 3X the price when I was looking for a hoodie fleece. I can't imagine I'd be happier with any of the other things I found.

 

[Coyote3855]

The hoods on those wool jackets look too loose to provide full zip-up protection. I've used stuff from Duluth Trading and their clothes are usually good quality. I have a wind shear jacket from Cabela's that I like except there's no hood. My Dad, a rancher who worked outdoors in Colorado in all weathers said a hood added about 15 degrees to the temperature. I agree there's no combination of hats, scarves, balaclavas, etc. that work as well for me as a hood. Another essential feature for me is a full zip so I can vent if I start to overheat. Deep outside pockets for gloves, an extra watch cap, and a silk bandana are desirable. Inside pockets are a plus. I recently found a hooded sweatshirt at the local Sierra Trading Post store that has a nylon outside, a cotton lining, and great pockets. Couldn't pass it up for $10. Not at all water resistant but it does cut the wind, of which we have an ample supply in Wyoming.