I love my cathcart bib overalls. However they come in women’s which (if you are a girl) I recommend over the mens! The women’s come with an elastic waist that helps with the bulkiness.
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Well, I am in the bib overall crowd. I have Walls, also. I also second the SSG 10 below gloves as well as smartwool socks. I wear Arctic Sport chore boots, a blaze orange hunting hat (b/c it’s warmer than any others I own), long underwear ( I like cuddleduds soft wear because my other clothes don’t cling to the outside). But my very favorite thing of all . . . . .Smartwool shirts which I buy second quality from Sierra Trading Post.
I’m not ready for this thread…
Me neither ! lol !
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Costco Canada has the knock-off bibs and jacket - great price, and vg quality.
I hate them, myself, but DH swears by them.
I prefer layers: tights, Costco lined pants (men’s), Damart vests.
I have a pair of bib carhart coveralls, I love them! They have been a lifesaver in the winter.
Another minority vote for coveralls rather than the bibs. There is a major downside in that they generally are not made for women, so I end up getting a large in the Boy’s sizes (and like someone else said, the legs are always too long).
BUT the huge advantage of coverall vs bib is that 1) I’m zipped up and out the door super quick, and 2) I need far less bulk and layers under the coverall because all body heat is trapped “in-network”, if you will, and benefits all body parts. Even on a very cold day (in Iowa, so for all you mid-Atlantic peeps, take your cute little version of a Very Cold Day and subtract ~30 degrees :lol:) I don’t need a ton of layers underneath the coveralls, maybe a turtleneck and fleece vest. Just like with running, I may start out chilly but once I’m moving even a little, I’m totally warm. And just opening a zipper a little is enough to cool off immediately.
I am also part of the women’s Carhartt bib fan club. I wear under armour for my bottom layer then add whatever to it. Usually just jeans or sweat pants. They are a bit bulky but I feel that way about most winter clothes. The stiffness goes away with use and washing, as others have said. After washing mine dry after a few hours hanging in front of the pellet stove. They are really warm and perfect with my Carhartt jacket. I need better gloves though. I’ll be looking into some of the suggestions on here.
My GlamourAlls arrived today, so they have fast shipping. They were sized correctly and the small, petite size fits me very well. They seem to be well-made. It’s too early to tell how warm they are, but when it gets cold, I should be prepared.
While I’m NOT ready for the thread (!!) It is something I’ve been thinking on. I’m certainly going to go for the bib type…as I can get REALLY warm once I begin working, so I like the more ability to layer. Another concern for me is: Here at the farmette, mom (80) keeps her home VERY warm (to my standards) Its baseboard heat too, so not forced air…I have already decided I’m going to be buyin the bibs ‘big’…because I’m going to have the ‘inside the house’ layer just be soft cotton long yoga type workout pants/top…so that I can wear something NOT so hot in the house and the carharts over them and just put the bibs and the jacket on to go in and out…
I have these type of insulated coveralls (not Carhartt) and I love them. I’ve had them 5 years now and they are still in great shape. If I get too hot cleaning stalls, I just unzip the chest part.
I don’t like coveralls, and I don’t like bibs in general. I wear insulated riding pants. I then put on chaps. I then put on a bathrobe. Next a hooded sweatshirt. Followed by a winter coat. That is the only way I am warm and comfortable. And yes I am famous locally for this get up. (hangs head in shame) On the bright side I am married so I don’t have to worry too much about being attractive.
for gloves I wear leather Isotoners. I go through 2-3 pairs a winter. But once again they keep me warm and I don’t lose dexterity.
Hi Pony4me:
RE: GlamourAlls
Just wondering if there is an elastic wrist cuff inside the sleeve? Thanks!
You can get Carhartt’s and usually a knock off brand at both Mill’s Fleet Farm and Tractor Supply Company. For winter chores in an unheated barn I usually work in Sorrel boots, wool socks (sometimes 2 pair), insulated bib overalls (mine are Berne or something like that from TSC), sweatpants and long underwear too if it’s real cold, a winter coat and maybe a best too, long underwear top, hat with ear flaps, scarf, and heavy duty down hill skiing or snowmobiling gloves. Welcome to Minnesota!
ihave worn coveralls for yrs and love them. I have Carharts and another brand. But what I really love on some days, depending on the temp, is the insulated nylon coverall thing with suspenders that folks wear when snow skiing. Coveralls can get too hot at times and with these, you can wear a turtle neck and jacket and take the jacket off. The key to not being too bulky under coveralls is not wear bulk underneath. I wear my Underarmour under them and usually a cotton or nylon turtleneck. Sometimes I wear my pajamas under them also. As far as length, I too am short, 5’3" so I just turn up the bottoms and my Carharts, I used safety pins to secure and the others I stitched with fishing line. It’s about staying warm and dry not looking good! We should post pics of ourselves in our winter gear
Yes that’s why I prefer bibs to full coveralls, as you get hot while you’re working you can unzip/remove layers more easily.
Sometimes I wear coveralls, sometimes I do not. If I’m going to be doing stuff like crawling under tractors, stooping over to pick up things, climb onto the tractor seat, etc then the bib coveralls are perfect for staying in place and keeping my core warm. I tried a set of Carhartts but they just didn’t fit well and ended up with Polar Kings.
If I’m just going to hang out and walk around a bit, then my fleece insulated jeans and a warm parka are a bit less stuffy.
As for gloves, get some that fit and you’ll do fine. You can never have too many or different kinds.
I like shopping sierra trading post since their stuff is so affordable and their return policy is fairly low cost and easy.
I broke out the coveralls for the first time today. I have Walls heavy ones, mens tall, and they’re broken in juuust right after 5 or 6 winters. Underneath I usually wear Under Armour-type base layers top and bottom, jeans or winter breeches, a long-sleeved shirt, and a hoodie. Wool or fleece socks, Smartpak winter paddock boots, fleece balaclava, winter lined suede gloves or Berne waterproof snowmobiling gloves if it’s really bitter. I actually don’t get cold that easily but I’m outside on a cattle ranch all day, usually on the ATV so I’ve learned to overdress.
We hit the high of 26 at about 9 am, wind was 20+ mph and we got 6" of snow (central SD). I was on the ATV getting cattle into their winter pasture and ended up with ice on the outside of my coveralls. But I was warm except for the tips of my pinky fingers!
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Oh, I’ve got the “not looking good” part down pat. Here is a pic from last winter of my poor coveralls-- muddy/oily knee stains and rolled up, muddy (hay-filled) cuffs in all their glory. I took this after fixing a flat tire on my car, in late-winter/early spring mud. I don’t usually take pictures of clothes, but I was wearing work clothes underneath these coveralls, so I was feeling grateful and thought I should immortalize their heroic protection of my work clothes. LOL
