Originally Posted by
thedudeabidz
As this is the first winter I've tried to commute until the snow, I've been having a hard time getting the right layers/materials for the commute. A wicking layer seems to work as a base, but the long sleeve cotton t-shirt and thin fleece jacket don't seem to be cutting it. Any brands that make a good middle layer between the base layer and the jacket?
I only wear a single long sleeve wicking synthetic beneath my wind/water proof Columbia Titanium Omni-Heat parka, that has no insulation at all. The 23F 45 minute ride this morning never came close to chilling my upper body at all. Although is gets pretty soupy in there, even with the pit zippers open a little. I should be good down to the lowest temps that Boston can dish out (as long as I'm moving). I fear what will happen to me if I get a flat, stop moving, and cool down while so scantily clad. But I'm never more than 5 miles from home or work, and I've survived -35F sitting on a ski lift on the north face of Jay Peak in Vermont, which causes instant nostril freeze every time you breath in. It's a good thing humans are designed so well.