Layers

[JimV417]

This I just a general question about various types of layers available, with winter just around the corner I thought it would be appropriate to try and get other people’s opinions on how to stay warm over the colder months. One of my mates swears by his heated kit, I on the other hand am a bit of a traditionalist and prefer various layers. This has got the little lady a bit confused so...... come on people help her out!

 

[Steptoe]

One layer, heated. With a thermostatic controller. Off when it's warm, full on when it's freezing. Nothing else needed.
You don't get sweaty when it's warm, and you don't get bulked up with layers when it's cold. So you can leave the house not worrying what the weather is going to be like and it doesn't matter if it changes.

 

[Giles]

http://www.hideout-leather.co.uk/exo-2-stormwalker-2-heated-gilet



EXO seem to be pretty good - some of the blokes at work use this product and swear by it. It's not cheap and you need to buy the battery pack stuff to heat it off the bike (if you want to..) but as Steptoe says, one piece of kit for three seasons ....

 

[Dave Ett]

As someone who has commuted all year round - evan last winter when there wasn't snow on the ground, I absolutely endorse heated kit. Have the Exo2 waistcoat, and it was fantastic - possibly even lifesaving on some of the trips!

Heated waistcoat, heated grips and hadlebar muffs will keep you toasty all winter, and when you get off there isn't much bulk either - the Exo2 is smart enough to wear on its own really.

 

[ghiribizzo]

Exo2 gilet. Yes.

 

[bmstan]

Heated kit is the way to go, no bulk and warms you up instead of delaying the big freeze. We both use 10 year old widder kit, sadly no longer available.

 

[Mr K]

If you're going any distance and using heated kit take back-up layers: There's nowt worse than having something fail many miles from home.

DAMHIK

 

[gspod]

I find the EXO2 a really warm gillet even when it's not on.

I was a traditionalist for years but am now converted to NON bulky heated apparel. It has also leghthened my wifes riding season as she's happy to go out on cold, crisp, sunny days with heated grips etc...

 

[Decster]

prefer a heated 'gillet' with arms...

edit;

http://gerbing.com/Products/liners.php

special offers here

http://heatedclothingoutlet.com/index.shtml

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Another convert to heated kit here too - I use an Aerostich fleece with heated arms and body and love it, the only down side being it needs washing reguarly as it don't half get pongy.

If you really want to go down the layer route then try merrino wool stuff ( I use Icebreaker) - I have three different weights of top and between them have cool (wicking) gear for summer and warm stuff for winter when it's not cold enough for the electric gear. It's brill' for touring too as it has a natural antibacterial in it which means you can wear it for days before it gets pongy (not that I'm obsessed by pongy gear ).

Andres

 

[Giles]

the only down side being it needs washing reguarly as it don't half get pongy.


Andres

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