Best thermal underwear for men according to redditors

they're legit like some kind of long john underwear. i wear shit like that under my snow pants to keep me warm when i'm snowboarding.

Your solution is pouch underwear (like obviously) -- or a dance belt like the others are suggesting -- and tights that are actually designed for male anatomy (like this). That way you don't have to precommit to a side for every move -- the silks/bar can go on either side of your equipment. I use this method, and yes you may get looks, but this isn't the sport to hide or 'work around' the fact that you have different equipment than the majority of players.

Causal:

Underwear, 4 packs of $30 briefs. 8 pairs total
Dress Socks($15) and White thick socks($15).
Sneakers ($100)
White T-shirt, undershirt ($25, 4 of them)
Jeans ($70 each) (2 pairs. One "normal color", one darker)
Belts ($15) (2 of them, 1 is a spare)
Thermal Underwear ($21 each) (3 pairs)
Affordable no logo T-Shirts (5, $20 each), Button Shirts casual ($30 each, 1), Thicker wool shirts (3, $40 each)
A winter coat ($200)
A windbreaker or other light coat ($70)
gloves, hat, scarf ($150 together)

Total: $1250
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Buy quality, not crap. This is going onto your body and is a direct part of YOU.

If you want to get under $1000, only 3 white shirts, less affordable T-shirts, no button shirt, 2 thicker shirts, no scarf, no dress socks.

Everyone, feel free to criticize and improve on this.

It's not. You're gonna have to layer.

You want merinowool inners. example. And a really good midlayer as well. A thick fleece can work, but I prefer wool. Example.

And then I would suggest a solid parka. Amazon has TNF McMurdo Parka for 329 dollars, but you would be hardpressed to find anything decent quality at a lower price than that unless you got an outlet near you.

I personally would go for Fjallraven, but from what I gather, those are hard to find in the US and they're usually very expensive. Carhartt has a good cheap parka, but I can't say how warm it is.

I would also need insulated pants at -20, but I run cold.

https://www.amazon.com/Ouruikia-Underwear-Lightweight-Separate-Leggings/dp/B07GD27594

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006SRT17M?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006SRT1WC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00

Throw a light jacket or sweatshirt over the top.

You'll also want some thin wool gloves and possibly a hat.

My below zero setup is this.

Top:

Ski goggles

Neoprene mask

Jeep cap

Ice fishing jacket

Base layer long underwear

Regular t-shirt

Wool gloves

Ski gloves to put over your wool gloves

Bottom

Base layer pants

Regular pants

Snowpants

Cotton socks

Wool socks over the cotton socks

I tend to wear high top gym shoes that are about a size too big, enough room so I could fit my socks and feet into the shoes, and plus, it helps keep the snow out of your feet. Also good for driving, since it's impossible to drive while you're wearing boots.

Thin weatheproof hiking pants + warm layer = 40$ more or less, and as comfortable as a king would want.


edit: quick example (1 minute search and I'm not US based)


https://www.amazon.com/Duofold-Weight-Wicking-Thermal-XX-Large/dp/B006SRTGC2/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1539209134&sr=8-11&keywords=warm%2Bunder%2Bclothes%2Bfor%2Bmen&th=1&psc=1
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https://www.amazon.com/Jessie-Kidden-Windproof-Waterproof-5088-Army/dp/B075193NGW/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1539209179&sr=8-6&keywords=waterproof+pants

2xist usually has union suits, though it may be too early in the season for them to have decent ones. There are red and gray 2xist union suits on Amazon, and patterned ones at 2xist.com. There are also some really fashionable ones by Nasty Pig, but people who recognize the logo will naturally assume you are an OUT Gay who's willing and ready to use that backflap at a moment's notice.

I myself aspire to add this Most Fashionable Mother Of ALL union suits to my "Cry For Help" capsule collection, so I can wear it around the house all winter while watching anime and eating entire boxes of Cap'n Crunch out of a massive salad serving bowl. In the Spring I'd swap it out for some printed rompers

https://www.amazon.com/Hanes-Tagless%EF%BF%BD-ComfortSoft%EF%BF%BD-Long-Sleeve-T-Shirt/dp/B001I3EBXK

https://www.amazon.com/Mens-Thermal-Shirts-Large-ks23_khaki/dp/B075TVGNKP

https://www.amazon.com/Fitscloth-TC20_S-Thermal-Sleeve-Crewneck/dp/B07J47C6NS

Duofold makes very similar gear to Under Armor for a lot cheaper. These are usually what I wear as a base layer. For me, these are good for temps in the 20's- 30's F. When it dips down into the teens or single digits I throw a Smartwool shirt and a pair of jogging pants on over the top

https://www.amazon.com/Duofold-Weight-Wicking-Thermal-Medium/dp/B006SRTEZ6/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1481984151&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=duofold+thermal+running

https://www.amazon.com/Duofold-Mid-Weight-Moisture-Wicking-Ankle-Length-Layering/dp/B003XRF0IE/ref=pd_sim_193_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9JW2S9VNF5R9KC48SJZ1

They also make them in heavy weight, but that would be overkill for the temps here.

Couple things:

Underarmor "heatgear" is for wearing in the heat, not the cold. Their Coldgear stuff is for the cold.

That red and black suit looks... super sketch, ha. Something like this would work for tights under running shorts, and then wear some poly underwear beneath them. For up top, a long sleeve poly top will be good; doubt you'll need a coat.

You'll feel cold when you walk outside, but once you get going it should balance out. You don't want to be warm when you walk outside. If you're interested in more, I did a whole video on winter running gear which dives deeper.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07PXK6BSP?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image

I've got a set of these and they're great. Lined with a thin layer of fleece, super cozy. I wear them to football games in frigid northeastern winters and they keep me very toasty.

https://www.amazon.com/HEROBIKER-Thermal-Underwear-Winter-X-Large/dp/B07VJ2J4LH/

https://www.amazon.com/Rocky-Womens-Thermal-Underwear-Bottom/dp/B01LYGOOOZ/

waterproof socks

waterproof shoes

gators

rain pants

bicycle rain jacket (longer sleeves not too baggy) have back pocket for towels.

extra towels

for me its about comfort you wont play well wet and/or cold

ever tried wool over silk its best combo ever from freezing to hot

you stay dry and same temperature inside rain gear no joke. I never wear cotton in the rain.

Thanks for sharing. I'm interested in a hooded merino longsleeve, such as this one. But it doesn't state a UPF rating and there isn't much selection.

Carhartt Union suit

https://www.amazon.com/Carhartt-Force-Classic-Thermal-Layer/dp/B07Z1WFK1G/ref=zg_bs_5888824011_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=8HY7WXC4F7ZQRQDV7R8X

link for the lazy

I picked up some of these.

2015 and 2016 were rough for me during winter since I hadn't been diagnosed yet. I spend a considerable amount of time outside at work. And I didn't want to crank the heat in my home and toast friends/family so here's what I used to cope:

I got a nice warm down comforter for my bed.

A heated throw blanket to use around the house.

Zippo hand warmer for times outside.

And thermal under garments. Top. Bottom.

I've also had a Presto heat dish for a number of years. I think I paid $60 at Costco but the going rate seems to be double that now. It's nice because it directs the heat at you rather than warming an entire room.

Rain pants are OK, but for many days where it's not very cold but quite wet, one can get really uncomfortable and sweaty underneath them. They also get stuck in my chain sometimes, and are baggy and annoying to take on and off.

I've switched away from rain pants and wear some cheap long johns [https://www.amazon.com/Duofold-Weight-Wicking-Thermal-Medium/dp/B006SRTGC2/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1487982787&sr=1-1&nodeID=1040658] under some loose but stretchy synthetic shorts. I pack my pants in my bag and change when I get there. I also leave a pair of nicer shoes at work and usually wear my cycling cleats. I leave everything sitting out (not just wadded up in a bag) all day and they are typically completely dry by the time I head home. I've found this arrangement to be much more comfortable than rain pants.

When the weather's nicer I just ride in on my jeans I wear at work. When it's dry and cold I wear the long johns under whatever pants I wear in. As far as my upper body goes, I've found that an undershirt and multiple layers really help keep me warm when it's very cold out.

Gloves are also important. I wear a pair of glove liners under cotton gloves. They both dry out pretty quickly at work.

pack layers and you can shed as needed: heres my layout

Base Layer:

I try to avoid cotton stuff cause of chafing, highly recommend exofficio if thats an issue.

runner leggings/thermal leggings

long sleeve work out material shirt/ thermal shirt

smartwool socks! smartwool is the best. I use it for backpacking too.

Second Layer:

arctix snow bibs from amazon : 40 (You want snow pants/bibs. getting snow all down your pants/up your back is awful.)

A flannel or other heavy shirt type

Third:

I have wantando jacket (70 from amazon) reeeealy warm. Hardly have worn it out and its been like 10-15 on the mountain. Id imagine I could wear it down to zero.

A lighter waterproof jacket incase the heavy jacket is too much.

Gloves: Get some nice waterproof insulated gloves and glove liners.

https://www.amazon.com/Arctix-Essential-Overall-3X-Large-Regular/dp/B003OIRLC0/

https://www.amazon.com/Wantdo-Waterproof-Mountain-Jacket-Windproof/dp/B00OA1B0Z4/

https://www.amazon.com/TM-YUT32-BLK_Medium-Tesla-WinterGear-Compression-Baselayer/dp/B076LW59GF/

https://www.amazon.com/Duofold-Weight-Wicking-Thermal-Medium/dp/B006SRTGC2/

https://www.amazon.com/OZERO-Winter-Gloves-30%C2%B0F-Coldproof/dp/B073191H74/

https://www.amazon.com/SmartWool-Trekking-Heavy-Socks-Medium/dp/B000UZDAZC/

If you got all of those youd be fine an any resort park

Welcome to the frozen north and brace yourself - winter straight up sucks. Here are some things that will make it better!!:

These bad boys will keep you from falling on your butt when you're walking on icy roads and parking lots.
A heated mattress pad will keep your bed nice and toasty warm! Sanctuary!!!!
In a similar vein, a heated throw blanket will keep you warm while you're on the couch. The great thing about heated mattress pads/throw blankets/etc. is that it keeps you warm without you needing to turn the heat up, using less heating oil. And using less heating oil is a GOOD THING!
They aren't sexy, but long underwear are effective at keeping the cold at bay.
Chintzy cotton socks aren't gonna cut it anymore. Invest in some solid wool socks. Yes, they cost a lot, but they are worth their weight in gold!

Don't worry - you'll make it :)