Recommendations for WARM / insulated coveralls?

[5030]

My take on outerwear when it's cold out is simply this...

Layering and on layering, the base layer is the important one so in my situation, especially when winter hunting is, I wear Merino Wool as my base layer topped with whatever you (and I prefer). I wear Thinsulate footwear as well and of course Merino Wool socks.

I like Merino Wool as a base layer simply because it retains it's insulating properties even if it gets damp, it's lightweight and it is extremely warm.

I'm not partial at all to Carhartts or Dickeys or whatever but I am with my under layers.

Warmth starts with a proper base layer and ends with a non bulky top layer.

Just my take on cold weather clothing and I also always wear a wool sock hat and make sure my head and ears are covered at all times because heat loss from your pate is critical to stay warm. If your pate is cold, so are you...

Nothing worse than being in the woods on a cold snowy winter day and freezing your butt off....lol

 

[Hay Dude]

I like Carharts. They are very warm, but I like the full length zipper front & sides on the other brands better

 

[5030]

My big issue with any of them (coveralls or whatever) is the bulk and how it equites to lack of movement of your body and why I prefer layering with a base layer of Merino Wool simply because it don't adversely impact movement and is an excellent insulating layer. Can you imagine the Pilsbury dough boy or the 'Michelen Man being able to move much is any??

Freedom of movement at least with me, is paramount, consequently, laying with Merino Wool is ideal.

Of course when I go hunting in the winter, besides the Merino, I'm wearing very expensive Kuiu hunting garments as well. I happened to win a full set of Kuiu hunt gear a few years ago as I could never afford to buy it outright. Stuff is over the top in warmth as well as freedom of movement but then so is Sitka.

Only purchase I did make was my Mendel hunting boots and they weren't a cheap date. Also have a pair of Kemmetrec boots and of course snake gaitors.

 

[NoTrespassing]

I hate being cold.

Let me repeat, I hate being cold. Even in the East TN climate, I hate being cold. (I'm originally from Ohio)

Anyway..... any recommendations on one piece, insulated coveralls for working outside that are warm? I've got an old (oily & tattered) unit I wear.... I'll wear it in fall using the zipper as my thermostat (unzip to let it breath, zip it up to warm it up)

I need a new one and when I go through Farm King, Tractor Supply, local Co-op.... I don't really see anything that looks like it's going to be WARM and also, happens to be single piece. I see pants & jackets but that's not what I'm after.

Where do you northern folks find these things?

I just found out there are men's Cuddl Duds long underwear and shirts. I have to admit, they're pretty nice and definitely warm.

 

[HawkinsHollow]

I understand you don't like being cold. But I find in our Southern climate unless the day is REALLY REALLY FRIGID cold most coveralls are too warm to work in. Once you get going and working in 30 degree weather they are all just too hot. Now if you are just standing around maybe, but once you start working it's just never cold enough down here. Honestly I think any of the above would service you well in our climate. They are made for MUCH colder weather than you will see 96% of the time.

 

[duffer]

Carhart (used to) make an "extreme" series of clothing, coveralls included. They were much warmer than the standard Carharts and water proof. They are BLACK in color, not brown. Not sure if they are still available, but if they are, they're worth every penny. I didn't even need to wear long johns under them, just a pair of jeans. (I lived just south of Chgo, and the temps and wind were brutal.)

 

[deserteagle71]

Just a thought....but my brother uses some coveralls that are electrically heated - use a rechargeable battery pack that fits into a pocket, about half the size of a cell phone. Says it keeps him toasty warm for several hours per charge. Big benefit is that the coveralls are not bulky, so easy to work in. There's electrically heated gloves and socks that plug into the coveralls also.

 

[Cycledude]

Carhart used to used much better zippers than they do today so I ain’t buying anymore Carhart stuff.
I was shopping at Fleet Farm yesterday for insulated coveralls they carry Carhart and Berne but they were both sold out, so was my local Tractor Supply.

You can supposedly order Directly from Berne but i haven’t actually ordered anything from them yet. If you want very warm and waterproof I believe Berne Icecap is the is the best choice.

Men's Arctic-Weight Insulated Coverall

Battle winter workdays with Berne men's arctic-weight insulated coverall, made from waterproof, wind and abrasion resistant fabric. Find it in Big & Tall.

bernedirect.com

 

[bigtiller]

Brand isn't important to me but what is important is the leg zippers. If they don't go all the way up to your waist, don't buy them.

Also, insulated bib overalls and a top coat are much better to work in. As others have said, when you get hot, just take your coat off.

When we get hot wearing coveralls, we usually tie the sleeves around our waist. That gets cumbersome.

 

[civilian]

I have two different Carhartt coveralls. One has red quilted lining and the other is black quilted. Also have them in bib overalls. Black lining is warmer than the red. These were bought years ago, not sure if they are still avavilable. Jon