Angie Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Had a jaunt down my little garden to let the girls out....SSSsooooo COLD ! Temp is 5 deg C, went back in and put my M&S themals on....yes Vest and longs Under my clothes hahaha! went out to change feed ,water, rake and stalosan..re affix some tarps as water is getting in, clean out the poo trays, 1 1/2 hrs later back in the house removed rubber gloves............ ..........I am frozen, always thought my M&S therms were good !! I need some thing more substantial for sorting out the chucks......Any Ideas ? ... without causing a run on the shops Stock , would consider something for ARTIC conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 How about some specialist ski wear ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 I am considering some , don't think the ski suit would cope with Poo.. Need to find a store that sells them....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJChick Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I think Under Armour are supposed to be really good, keep you hot when your cold and cool when you hot etc. I have a top but I find it quite uncomfortable to wear on my skin but it does keep me warm. To be honest I would rather just layer, vest, polo neck, woolly jumper or fleece then 3 in 1 jacket. On my legs I would rather just wear quite thick tights below jeans with big thick socks and then waterproofs on top if required. Edit - should have said allow extra time for dressing, I always end up in the porch hopping around on one leg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryegg Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 What about fishing or shooting clothing suppliers? I would think they may be worth a look and are Damart still going? Hope you manage to keep warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I have skiing thermals for the winter, and ski socks to wear inside my wellies. I recently bought another cold weather, dog walking coat from TKMaxx; it's a hiking coat (can't remember the make) and is grey. It's a man's small one as all the women's ones had pink on them somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I think Aldi had ski thermals on their best buys last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 Just had a hot bath, thawed out...the wind is ice today.Still raining and just not nice outside. Damarts look nice about 18pds for a vest and not much more for longs and they are lacey too, up to extreme warmth 5 rating will have to order a set for WIR cleaning and sorting day ready for the winter. I could just wrap my new wool quilt around me Toga style and waltz down the garden all snug in that ....Told you i had tawed out....coffee time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I got some Campri thermals from sports direct for when we were going to Krakow. They're not pretty but do the job and are around £8. Not thick and bulky but very warm. Would go instore though as their online service isn't good from reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 M&S ones are pretty good, as are Te$co. I have some really good micro-fleece polo necked tops that are excellent for layering. Dog walking in the winter can get very cold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 (edited) Helly Hanson base layers a good. I am out in all weathers with the dogs, i also Ski and have Raynaud's. They keep me toasty, Alway wear gloves and a hat too. Edited November 9, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I bought some skiing base layers for my trips to the Arctic circle in Finland I have used them just as much in rural Northamptonshire since leaving the much warmer city of Bristol two years ago Mine came from Millets and Asda and both are very good Silk glove liners are also very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Lidl have long johns and the like on sale next week. Helly Hansens can be bought from www.mandmdirect.com discount site (don't forget to go through a cashback site first) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 Had a drive out to glasshaughton to the Xscape ski wear shop, they have some silk thermals very light weight. Very expensive, went over the road to outdoor warehouse and bought a set of thiers,in purple....these are just for WIR cleaning and doing the needful in the trays, got a pull on fleece too. With the socks from M&s ,when i got home and went poo picking ...with new kit on...much warmer, and my thermometer on the garden shed says 4 deg C. It is still raining and windy but i was warm, and i spent 30 pds. My chucks are worth the expense.......Now where to get some winter crocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Had a drive out to glasshaughton to the Xscape ski wear shop, they have some silk thermals very light weight.Very expensive, went over the road to outdoor warehouse and bought a set of thiers,in purple....these are just for WIR cleaning and doing the needful in the trays, got a pull on fleece too. With the socks from M&s ,when i got home and went poo picking ...with new kit on...much warmer, and my thermometer on the garden shed says 4 deg C. It is still raining and windy but i was warm, and i spent 30 pds. My chucks are worth the expense.......Now where to get some winter crocks Glad you're sorted. Nothing worse than being cold. Not crocs but Muck Boots are fab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 Muck boots as in horse muckers? wore thoses yrs ago when we had horses ( when the girls were still home befor BFs' then husbands came along) Never gave those a thought , would be warmer and dry.....washable too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Patra do silk thermals - not cheap, but I have a set that I've had for absolutely years, they are really thin and very warm. For winter gardening/chook keeping I have some thick-lined walking trousers, Craghopper I think but they were bought in a sale, and they are lovely and cosy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 Thanks Olly they look really nice and cheaper than the ski wear shop.....if i have a bit left over at the end of the month i will get a set of those...thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 How's this then? Woolly Bear Caving Suit Plenty of sizes, only one colour and I am told that they are VERY warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
