Re: [RBW] "Winter" clothing help

I'd like to put it out there that anyone here who thinks they want to go the Patagonia route I will send you a 40% friends and family discount. I've worked there for 8 years and have been a year round bike commuter just as long, and I think the nano air works in the widest range of temperature

Re: [RBW] "Winter" clothing help

Thanks for confirming, Steve. Now I just need to determine which to get for my use in the PNW where it is cool and often wet in fall, winter, and spring. A read back through prior threads may help me there. My use will be general in addition to on the bicycle. A Glencoe DV may be the most

Re: [RBW] "Winter" clothing help

From what I can see on their web site, Hilltrek garments are all made of Ventile.  I have a Westwinds Ventile jacket. Ventile is tightly woven cotton.  It's got a hard, smooth finish that isn't either nappy or sticky. On 12/08/2017 10:53 PM, Tim Butterfield wrote: I am thinking of getting my

Re: [RBW] "Winter" clothing help

On Fri, Dec 8, 2017 at 8:13 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Tim, if you have an unwaxed cotton canvas jacket or tarp or jeans or woven > shirt, that’s how it will respond to pet fur. Essentially a non-issue. So, no nap to catch the fur. That's good to know. Thanks. Tim --

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Tim, if you have an unwaxed cotton canvas jacket or tarp or jeans or woven shirt, that’s how it will respond to pet fur. Essentially a non-issue. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

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I am thinking of getting my first Hilltrek garment. I am not sure which one yet, but I have a question about the fabrics. Since they are not inexpensive, I would like to find out about something before making the investment. It relates to how they react to pet fur. Here are how some of the

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Wiggy’s top is $38. $88 is for the set. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

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Deacon- I appreciate your suggestion of fishnet base layers. I do not doubt their effectiveness. But "feels like wearing a nylon fishing net" for $88 (Wiggy's) doesn't sound attractive. Nor does the price of the Brynje versions. I'm in the "buy used at half price or less" budget range

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Tim said, “However, I've found that I sweat too much to use merino wool as a base layer; it eventually ends up clammy and cold against my skin.” Bill in Roswell said “there is a temp point for me where the efficiency of synthetics at moving moisture causes "chill off", i.e. cooling too fast.”

Re: [RBW] "Winter" clothing help

Back when I was commuting 20-35 miles per day, I recall wearing a thickish Swobo winter jersey under a mid-weight nylon cycling windbreaker, just the 2 layers down to below 40*F, with gloves, hat, etc, of course. I'd start sweating within a few miles, and by the time I got to work, the back of the

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Tim, interesting point. I also sweat buckets, but there is a temp point for me where the efficiency of synthetics at moving moisture causes "chill off", i.e. cooling too fast. Thus merino for next to skin in winter. When mountain hiking in cold, I also use that same method of synthetic next to

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Been there with the wool and polarfleece stuff. I think Wiggy's has a better solution. His Lamilite stuff is great: very light in weight, comfortable thru a wide temp range, and easily machine washable... which wool is not (easily washed and dried). His Kodiac mittens are wonderful for cold

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I ride all winter here in Cedar Rapids, IA, and I agree with most of the others' suggestions. However, I've found that I sweat too much to use merino wool as a base layer; it eventually ends up clammy and cold against my skin. I've found that a wicking synthetic base layer (like

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Lots of wool and breathable windproofing. I spoke with Patagonia about what they would recommend and picked up an R1 fleece as well as a Storm Racer jacket (good for running for me as well) Recently got these but have not taken them on a ride yet

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What works for me down into the 20'sF.: Head (any mixture of these): Wool skullcap Wool balaklava Wool cycling cap Helmet (great wind blocker for me). Sunglasses by day. WalMart display clear plastic glasses at night. Upper body: Wool baselayer shirts. J breatheable rain jacket (acts good as

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Wool, wool, wool, and more wool, with for very cold weather some sort of wind blocking garment; I have vests of varying weights and a cycling jacket with zip off sleeves. But you could use a windbreaker, though I found myself sweating a great deal as I rode -- which is why I like the zip off arms.