Silk Long Johns

Brian P. · October 24, 2015, 09:52:00 AM

Where do you buy your silk long underwear? I have a set I got from Cabelas several years ago, but it is pretty well worn out. They no longer sell 100% silk long Johns in a heavyweight material. Looking for a new set that won't kill my wallet.

Dallas · October 24, 2015, 10:02:00 AM

Might try Winter Silks. I have some from Land's End, but they are not heavy weight.

Sam McMichael · October 24, 2015, 08:08:00 PM

Look at the ski catalogs. Also, Sportmans' Guide often has them for less than other vendors. Do any of the sponsors carry them?

Orion · October 24, 2015, 08:24:00 PM

I have Winter silks. Pure silk doesn't come in heavy weight, to my knowledge. Heavyweight is usually a silk blend. Regardless, Winter silks is good stuff. Think you can order off their website.

pinky · October 24, 2015, 08:34:00 PM

I have purchased them from REI before.
Sometimes they are just enough.

wapiti · October 25, 2015, 12:44:00 AM

I bought mine from Dharma Trading company. All white knits and then dyed them green.

Matty · October 25, 2015, 02:14:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by pinky:
I have purchased them from REI before.
Sometimes they are just enough.

This. They are a great item I bought 2 complete sets for about $40 during their clearance sale.

Sam McMichael · October 25, 2015, 10:25:00 AM

I have never needed a heavy weight silk, as the lighter stuff is surprisingly effective. It just doesn't normally get all that cold in Georgia. But, on those few times when we get really cold, I put on a medium weight merino wool long handle set and that is extremely warm. Also, this combo is not unduly bulky.

**DONOTDELETE** · October 25, 2015, 12:28:00 PM

Save yourself some money and just try a set of women's tights, or even panty hose. You may get some ribbing over it, but they work just as well as silk long johns.

YORNOC · October 25, 2015, 12:53:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Kirkll:
Save yourself some money and just try a set of women's tights, or even panty hose. You may get some ribbing over it, but they work just as well as silk long johns.

I'd like to see that...or not!
But Kirk is right, it works.

Montanawidower · October 25, 2015, 01:21:00 PM

Aren't ladies panty hose poly? I think the advantage of silk is it doesn't retain odor, yet still wicks like poly.

I have about a dozen different sets from over the years from a variety of sources. Some are so thread bare you can practically see through them. I even have a women's set that are pink! I Bought them at a ski closeout for next to nothing.

Joey Ward · October 26, 2015, 10:21:00 AM

The Sportsman's Guide has them......

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/

pukwana · October 26, 2015, 12:58:00 PM

Yes the pantyhose recommendation does work well. My HS football coach told us about it for the late season games when the temp dropped. I think they work on the same concept as the nylon sleeves you get at the hospital after surgery to keep blood flowing and preventing clots, that's my theory.

Sam McMichael · October 26, 2015, 01:09:00 PM

The problem with panty hose is the ridicule from others in deer camp. I get enough grief as it is from them about silk. They don't care if it works, they just like to razz anybody about anything.

Ben Woodring · October 26, 2015, 01:51:00 PM

sierra trading post

Michael Arnette · October 26, 2015, 01:55:00 PM

oh man, my mind just went straight to the gutter...so many good jokes are coming to mind

pukwana · October 26, 2015, 03:33:00 PM

Now that I think about it, that didnt come out very good at all. Haha

October 26, 2015, 03:44:00 PM

Real silk panty hose are SOOO comfortable that you will never want to take them off, but WARNING, don't go commando with silk panty hose they are see through.
i just Googled silk panty hose for men, by George there is such a thing, but I did not dare to open any of the sites. Now I am all creeped out and thinking good ole scratchy reconstituted wool and man made fibers is the way to go..

RAGHORN 3 · October 26, 2015, 05:16:00 PM

Google "Mantyhose".... who would of thought???

Brian P. · October 26, 2015, 05:18:00 PM

Lol
Looks like I may have started something strange here.