Guys! Where do you buy your Long John's?

[Epona]

I think both leggings and long johns are a tight fit, but you can get leggings that are 95% cotton or even merino wool (they ain't cheap though). My partner borrows mine once the weather turns nippy, and we both wear them underneath the trousers. The only real downside is that it's a bit annoying with unlined trousers (which in our case are all trousers), because the fabric catches on the leggings and doesn't drape down the leg the same way. Unless you really have an eye, it's not visible but I find it a sensory annoyance.

Yeah like stuff sticking to tights, it doesn't hang right and feels odd

 

[iona]

I think both leggings and long johns are a tight fit,

Nah stuff sold as leggings generally is a bit tighter ime - long johns that fit with the same amount of tightness around the waist are slightly looser on the leg. Leggings are stretchy enough that a bigger size would probably feel looser with falling down, though.

 

[weltweit]

I only have one pair of long johns, so in an extended cold period during which they are worn they can get a bit whiffy

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

If it's really cold in my garden office I put on my ski trousers.
Another good non sweaty alternative are running tights/leggings from decathlon. I find them really comfortable. They are made to keep you warm, they move very freely and wick uncomfortable sweat.

 

[iona]

I only have one pair of long johns, so in an extended cold period during which they are worn they can get a bit whiffy

You need merino ones.

 

[weltweit]

You need merino ones.

It is odd, that a particular sheep (Merino) which is predominantly reared down under where it is usually searingly hot, ends up being a good material (Merino wool) for us in the UK when it is pretty darn nippy.

 

[iona]

It is odd, that a particular sheep (Merino) which is predominantly reared down under where it is usually searingly hot, ends up being a good material (Merino wool) for us in the UK when it is pretty darn nippy.

Not especially. The insulating properties of wool help protect them from heat as well as cold. Merino sheep originally came from southern Spain and the modern breeds developed in Australia should be even better suited to the climate there.

 

[Hollis]

Are they some sort of fetish wear?

Yes. A "Show us your Long Johns" thread will be posted up in K&S shortly.

 

[danski]

Yes. A "Show us your Long Johns" thread will be posted up in K&S shortly.

Already done it

As it's well cold, why don't we have a seasonal theme of 'what you look like in ya thermals'?
Or Thermalled Urbanites, if you will.
I shall start

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[hitmouse]

Another vote for Primark here.

 

[danski]

I don’t know how long the newer Uniqlo thermals might last but I have some (tops and long johns) that are still surviving after a good 15 years.
They are fine for winter on a building site. That’s just the basic range, dunno about extra/ultra warm

 

[Petcha]

Amazon... I have Prime plus its black friday so i've loaded up. Thermal long sleeved tops too.

 

[MickiQ]

Luxury! Try wearing full leathers on a motorbike and suddenly realising you desperately need a shite.

Been there, done that, got the skidmarks.

 

[iona]

Lidl seem to have a load of thermal base layer stuff in atm if anyone's looking for cheaper stuff and not more expensive merino etc.

 

[Orang Utan]

I got these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AWEIDS-Thermal-Underwear-Sleeve-Bottom/dp/B019OJ49S6/ref=pd_aw_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_0?pd_rd_w=leVba&content-id=amzn1.sym.447d135b-0582-4b0d-8811-df964ba59044%3Aamzn1.symc.aded5f8f-4764-433a-af3c-cae2ef910974&pf_rd_p=447d135b-0582-4b0d-8811-df964ba59044&pf_rd_r=DE3MHJ1M9NF72DQ3WR29&pd_rd_wg=A0wY9&pd_rd_r=5ab1d877-23cc-4391-8230-cec6afa03c79&pd_rd_i=B019OJ49S6

 

[Orang Utan]

You need merino ones.

I got 2 expensive merino sets. One is too thick and warm so just use as pajamas. The other set got holed by moths.

 

[Orang Utan]

I only have one pair of long johns, so in an extended cold period during which they are worn they can get a bit whiffy

they’re underwear! You need several pairs not just one - I have 5 pairs for weekday travelling.

 

[Orang Utan]

I got these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AWEIDS-Thermal-Underwear-Sleeve-Bottom/dp/B019OJ49S6/ref=pd_aw_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_0?pd_rd_w=leVba&content-id=amzn1.sym.447d135b-0582-4b0d-8811-df964ba59044%3Aamzn1.symc.aded5f8f-4764-433a-af3c-cae2ef910974&pf_rd_p=447d135b-0582-4b0d-8811-df964ba59044&pf_rd_r=DE3MHJ1M9NF72DQ3WR29&pd_rd_wg=A0wY9&pd_rd_r=5ab1d877-23cc-4391-8230-cec6afa03c79&pd_rd_i=B019OJ49S6

Dunno what happened there

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AWEIDS-Thermal-Underwear-Sleeve-Bottom/dp/B019OJ49IQ?th=1&psc=1

 

[Orang Utan]

These are good too:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HOPLYNN-Thermal-Underwear-Compression-Running/dp/B0B46N7RVC/ref

 

[Orang Utan]

Dunno what’s going on with Amazon links!

 

[iona]

Dunno what’s going on with Amazon links!

It's tracking shit, you can just delete all the stuff from "ref" onwards. Or use the link button at the top of the box you write posts in here, to add different text rather than displaying the whole link.

 

[Orang Utan]

It's tracking shit, you can just delete all the stuff from "ref" onwards. Or use the link button at the top of the box you write posts in here, to add different text rather than displaying the whole link.

Ta!

 

[iona]

Ta!

Including the "ref" bit (edit - although actually I just tried clicking your edited link and it seems to still work with that left in)

Edit again - there's an actual share button on the Amazon page which will let you copy a shortened link too

 

[danski]

These are good too:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HOPLYNN-Thermal-Underwear-Compression-Running/dp/B0B46N7RVC/ref

Do they really make your groin catch fire?!

 

[Orang Utan]

Do they really make your groin catch fire?!

Just the back

 

[Orang Utan]

Including the "ref" bit (edit - although actually I just tried clicking your edited link and it seems to still work with that left in)

Edit again - there's an actual share button on the Amazon page which will let you copy a shortened link too

Ooh yeah of course:
AWEIDS Mens Thin Thermal Underwear Sets Soft Long Sleeve Vest Top and Long Jhons Bottom
https://amzn.eu/d/iTKWl9W

Don’t like that though!