Comments on: Workhorse Pieces

By: randall

randall — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:12:53 +0000

I think BB forgot to mention his Pepperidge Farm Baggies.

My workhorse items:
Craft Windstopper knit hat. Super thin and really effective down to 25F. Cotton CSC cap if it’s above 40F

Giordana Windtex Gloves. Great down to 35F.

Descente Wind blocking base layer with mesh back. Good down to 30F. Great wicking on the back

Craft ProZeroextreme L/S base layer. Super warm. I wear it for anything outside in the winter

Giordana Windtex Jacket. Has a wide range of temps. With a base layer – good to 25F and without – good to 50F. Very snug and great use of wind-blocking fabric.

I’m happy to report that I have broken up with the Giordana bib tights as we have irreconcilable differences. After being together for 3 years we have parted ways. You served me well but at the end you really caused a lot of friction in the relationship.

By: cory

cory — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:51:35 +0000

My Craft Windstopper thermal tights. I’ve had them for 4 years, and use them almost every day once the temps get below the mid-30′s.

By: ken

ken — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:32:33 +0000

Great post Jason. I think I have two workhorse pieces – one is a Mutt like yours that I wear all winter, the other is the Defeet Slipstreams. My feet get cold and these are great when temps are 50-60 degrees. When the temp drops below 40 I usually wear them underneath a PI bootie for extra warmth.

By: matt

matt — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:04:22 +0000

great post, Mover. My workhorse piece? My two PI wind jackets. Yes they are yellow, not fitted very tight, and exude a lot of ‘fredness’, but in cold temps keeping wind off of the upper body is key. and while they are not water proof they keep any road splash off of absorptive thermal jerseys which saves laundry loads. One of the jackets has a bit of insulation for those extra chilly mornings.