Suggestions for Lower Body Wear on Cold Desert Nights

I bought thermals for a stint in Melb. years ago. I couldn't say I liked the feel of them under the strides but, yes, they were warm. Still have them so they might be the go.

Cheers.

Hi Simon, thanks very much for that lead. I posted a follow-up to you last night but somehow it didn't land on the site??

I've checked Craghppers home site and they look great. They do international shipping so I'll shortly order a pair.

Thks also for your kind offer; maybe we'll catch you next year as we're planning to go across the top for our 2011 big trip, as far as Weipa, then back thru the Centre and maybe the Anne Beadell back to Perth. If so I'll be in contact.

Cheers.

Hey John,

Brilliant, I hope they work out for you. I definitely loved them in the cold snowy winter in the UK..
In fact I was wearing them when the following photo was taken.

Image Could Not Be Found

I was wearing full waterproof/windproof over trousers on top of the Craghoppers but hey, they were still warm as toast before that but I didn't want the snow/moisture seeping in and making me cold.. and the jacket I'm wearing is the club jacket from DownUnder4x4 club.. and of course I made the English laugh by wearing an Akubra round in the snow, but I didn't get bits of cold snow falling down from trees in to my shirt collar.. in fact, on that day I wore a good thick shirt or two, a fleece jacket, then the outer DU4x4 jacket, the scarf, the lined Craghoppers, water/windproof overs, my Redback boots with a good pair of thick socks, a pair of Aussie deerskin truckers gloves and my Akubra. I was toasty warm all day out playing in the snow getting in and out of my 4WD and enjoying myself. Oh yeah, and it was good being able to drive around and watch everyone else stuck in their own driveways!!! hahaha. (come to think of it I was probably wearing/using more Aussie stuff in the UK than I did English products, hehe)

Anyway, sorry, that was a bit off topic, but I'm sure the Craghoppers will do you well as mine certainly did, just hope they still fit when I get them sent up to me here, perhaps I should just order some more now anyway.

Good luck and let me know when you are coming through, my email/website details are in my profile so feel free to stay in touch.

Simon

Thanks Simon. will do.

Cheers.

Thks Dave, has the label got a brand or other info or has it all faded?

Cheers.

Hi mate,

Just went and found them, they are called "Brass Monkey". Rather apt I think. I also bought a POLARTEC jacket from them as well. Very toasty. Mind you,, I usually walk around in Shorts most of the time on these trips, much to my wife disbelief. Hopefully you can find something similar as I was very happy with them.

Cheers

Dave

Hi mate,

Me again. I would recommend picking up wood along the way as most of the wells have very limited firewood these days. Some people even cut down trees around the well campsites (idiots). That should help a little to keeping your feet warm. I also get cold feet on these trips and the best thing I have used are a gortex socks called "Seal Skinz". Very nice and also waterproof to boot. ( mind my pun). These things are expensive but very good.

Image Could Not Be Found

Hope this helps

Dave

Cheers Dave, I love a pun. Plus the tip looks good.

Put a hat and gloves on Mate for a start, most heat loss comes from the extremities of the body, that is why on a frosty night it is hard to find it to have a P.
It only gets down to around to 6 below and that is just before sunrise, that's not to bad.

Absolutely spot on!

There's no point trying to keep the feet warm without doing something to prevent/ minimise heat loss through the head...

Like the man said, wear a beanie (a good thick one), I certainly do when it's cold out.. It WILL keep your feet warm (or at least they'll feel warmer than they would otherwise)..

I never go bush without a few of 'em in the vehicle...

:)

Ugg boots are definitely worth taking if you suffer from cold feet.

Cheers

I'm going to give them a go based on that. Thks.

Cheers.

Thks Kev; guess the individual stretchers were a mistake then.....

As can be expected The Sir has it all sussed.
Get the kids asleep and ???
With such a lovely lady who can blame them.
Old Farts like me will struggle to get rolled over, then try to get back to sleep.
Ah the memories.

Love it.

Cheers.

Know I no what is wrong,
Real MEN wearing PANTY HOSE ???

Russnic , another plus for panty hose is in swamp country , Leeches cant get a grip , LOL , real men wear 'tights' [just another name for coloured panty hose] . Ask Russel Crowe , currently running around England in green tights playing Robin Hood.

I suffer from cold feet too (always have, and I'm only 27 with a considerable head of hair!) and always take my ugg boots camping- in fact, my ugg boots are now a dedicated camping pair. They can get damp out there, but they always keep my feet warm! I often put them over a good pair of hiking socks.

The other thing I do is in the evening, put on trakky pants instead of jeans- jeans are freezing at night. Even better, put on a pair of merino thermals under your trakky pants, then put on your socks and ugg boots, and you'll be much better!

Sounds like you're well on your way to getting warm anyway, hope your trips go well!