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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Chrome Mykiss on November 12, 2010, 09:15:54 PM

Title: Wearing Long Johns
Post by: Chrome Mykiss on November 12, 2010, 09:15:54 PM
Okay, so Itosh and I had this debate on the drive home the other day ::) Do you guys/gals wear under garments with your long johns or do you go commando? I go commando, because I hate the bunching of boxers and the overheating of briefs or boxer briefs ;D Itosh thinks this is weird and not the norm. He wears under garments with his long johns. For some people it seams to be a hygiene issue, because they treat their long johns as insulating pants so they wear them more than once before washing. I put my long johns in the wash after a day of using them btw.

Since there are so many serious debates about hooks, floats and other terminal tackle. I thought this one would be more personal than any other  :P
Title: Re: Wearing Long Johns
Post by: bbronswyk2000 on November 12, 2010, 09:18:09 PM
I can go either way. When its super cold than some boxer briefs under the long johns. When its just a bit 'nippy' out just the long johns no briefs. Its not taboo to wear nothing under them as Itosh may think
Title: Re: Wearing Long Johns
Post by: FishOn36 on November 12, 2010, 09:54:50 PM
This is an interesting thread, cause I was actually thinking about this the other day... I wear the good ol briefs under em  :D
Title: Re: Wearing Long Johns
Post by: DionJL on November 12, 2010, 10:09:20 PM
I wear fleece. Not sure how that'd feel on the willy. I wear boxer briefs, just as I would any other day.
Title: Re: Wearing Long Johns
Post by: Rodney on November 12, 2010, 10:21:51 PM
under garments was the conversation topic in the car? I'm glad that I stayed home, again. ;D
Title: Re: Wearing Long Johns
Post by: doja on November 12, 2010, 11:33:29 PM
When wearing undergarment stuff it is best to wear stuff that wicks moisture away from the body so no cotton.

I wear a undergarment that is made of spandex similar to under Armour but cheaper from walmart and probably just as good and is available in long john and shirts. I really like this as it allows the different layers to move freely. I also use it on my upper body (ones with long sleeves) and again it allows great movement and no bunching amongst other benefits which is great when you have lots of layers.

I'll then wear warming garment like fleece, wool, and stuff like that over top, this is a great combo and very comfortable!!!!

I have several sets so re-using is not an issue.

Title: Re: Wearing Long Johns
Post by: BNF861 on November 12, 2010, 11:36:50 PM
I wear wool stanfield long johns, so that would probably get a little itchy without something underneath  :o
Title: Re: Wearing Long Johns
Post by: Fish Assassin on November 13, 2010, 12:39:38 AM
Who wears long johns ? ;D
Title: Re: Wearing Long Johns
Post by: azafai on November 13, 2010, 09:45:17 AM

thermal long johns.  fleece or something.  fleece is light, thin, and warm enough.
Title: Re: Wearing Long Johns
Post by: DavidD on November 13, 2010, 10:50:51 AM
My missus always wondered what kind of forum this was... When I showed her this question - she stated that 'You guys are weird!" and then rolled her eyes..   :D

Back to the question - I like to keep the boyz warm and dry with boxer briefs under my long johns.
Title: Re: Wearing Long Johns
Post by: Danube Boy on November 13, 2010, 01:24:05 PM
Boxer briefs are always part of the deal. In warmer weather, long johns usually mean polypropylene base layer under breathables, and in cold weather, it's fleece. In the rare -5C and cooler, I combine the two.
Title: Re: Wearing Long Johns
Post by: funpig on November 13, 2010, 01:48:46 PM
Depends.
Title: Re: Wearing Long Johns
Post by: HOOK on November 13, 2010, 03:15:06 PM
I only wear long johns if its damn cold out and then i go commando as well. i dont weant the added bulk and heat around the boys anyways.

I will also wear them if im going to be standing in the river all day knee deep or better after October 1st usually because i get cold into my knees easily which starts to hurt after awhile and can even get quite painful.


Hook - never needs a thermal shirt though
Title: Re: Wearing Long Johns
Post by: Fish or cut bait. on November 14, 2010, 07:22:27 AM
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Depends.

I guess you wouldn't have to worry about how much coffee you drank. ;D
Title: Re: Wearing Long Johns
Post by: burnaby on November 14, 2010, 08:36:22 PM
Hibernate at home playing video games till the frost lifts.  ;D
Title: Re: Wearing Long Johns
Post by: Justin on November 14, 2010, 09:49:31 PM
I always wear the johns cause I'm always out there when its dark and cold  :)
Title: Re: Wearing Long Johns
Post by: mvelasco on November 14, 2010, 11:09:56 PM
Boxers or briefs under my long johns,never know what'll happen those days without undergarments.
Title: Re: Wearing Long Johns
Post by: Damien on November 15, 2010, 09:57:01 AM
The brand is "paradox" and i got them from costco.  They only come in black and are super warm and comfortable.

+1

The stuff is cheap and great, baselayer moisture wicking stuff.
Title: Re: Wearing Long Johns
Post by: fishseeker on November 15, 2010, 01:07:49 PM
Long johns with shorts over the top.  Works great - no bunching and it keeps me very warm.  The only downside is I look like a Morris dancer when I take off the waders and head off to Tim Hortons after a days fishing :)
Title: Re: Wearing Long Johns
Post by: Matt on November 15, 2010, 08:23:13 PM
Long johns with shorts over the top.  Works great - no bunching and it keeps me very warm.  The only downside is I look like a Morris dancer when I take off the waders and head off to Tim Hortons after a days fishing :)

ive gotten used to the stares ;D