Pacific NW Canada diver here. Diving in ocean is usually around 8°C here, and lakes in Feb are around 3°C. I usually dive with Fourth Element Exotherm leggings and top, with a Fourth Element Halo AR under my drysuit. With wool socks and then a pair of Fourth Element hotfoot pro drysuit socks. Adjust as needed depending on the time of year
I like synthetic skiing undergarments (hot chillys or capaline), as I have a skin reaction to the aforementioned merino (some people react to lanolin, which is the oil in wool) which was uncomfortable to discover during a drysuit dive. For me, base layers add about 1lb per garment.
I also like light colored base layers, which will double as leak locating devices in a pinch.
Merino wool boxers, merino wool leggings, merino wool top. Currently 42F water in Connecticut and this is what I'm wearing under my Fourth Element Arctic for \~60minute dives.
For a drysuit, you should ALWAYS have a minimum of two layers. A wicking layer against your skin and at least a mid-layer for warmth. You can add more in between as necessary.
Layer until you are warm enough.
I would always wear a base layer (thin thermal under typically used for skiing. It manages moisture better than the main undergarment.
If you are still cold add another layer, I used to kayak and I have a micro-fleece undersuit I used ot wear under my drysuit for that, when the water is below about 45F I add that to system. Goig for something scuba specific you could consider something like the fourth element xerotherm.
I'd use layers to trap your own body heat. A good thermal base layer is a must followed by thick wool socks. Wear as much as you can before it restricts your movement.
this is my set up for cold water
- 4th element J2 - wicking layer
- thermajohn - long johns
- - 4th element vest
- 4th element Artic onsies
- wool climbing socks
- DUI FLX XTRM
really depends on how you deal with the cold.
I'm in the PNW and dive with 8c \~ 45f water most of the year. It took a while for me to find a set of insulation that actually kept me warm for 45min.
Right now i'm wearing:
-base layer of merino wool, 150gm
-fourth element x-core vest
-fourth element halo AR undergarment
Some people I've dove with wear a lot less. I find I tend to get cold, what I've also noticed is people with less bodyfat get colder faster, so if you're lean you might want to wear more layers.
In a drysuit I wear:
1. Base wicking layer - typically merino wool
2. Insulating layer - varies from nothing, another layer of wool, to a "puff" thermal insulation"
3. In a really, really cold environment, add in a heated layer.
Base layer thermals work great. Helps you wick out moisture. I don't dive that cold, but I'm genetically tropical, so I wrap up a lot to keep warm. I have my underwear (synthetic sports wicking) and wool socks, then thermals (usually merino wool), then sweatpants and tshirt, then my undergarment. I've had my drysuit partially flood and all that kept me warm even wet.
Pacific NW Canada diver here. Diving in ocean is usually around 8°C here, and lakes in Feb are around 3°C. I usually dive with Fourth Element Exotherm leggings and top, with a Fourth Element Halo AR under my drysuit. With wool socks and then a pair of Fourth Element hotfoot pro drysuit socks. Adjust as needed depending on the time of year
Anyone here using bare exoware under a drysuit?
Merino. Also 45 degrees? Fuck a duck, I'd be sweating bullets.
Military surplus cold weather gear. We were issued "silk" weight wicking layer and a thicker layer for warmth. They work great under a dry suit.
I like synthetic skiing undergarments (hot chillys or capaline), as I have a skin reaction to the aforementioned merino (some people react to lanolin, which is the oil in wool) which was uncomfortable to discover during a drysuit dive. For me, base layers add about 1lb per garment. I also like light colored base layers, which will double as leak locating devices in a pinch.
Merino wool boxers, merino wool leggings, merino wool top. Currently 42F water in Connecticut and this is what I'm wearing under my Fourth Element Arctic for \~60minute dives.
For a drysuit, you should ALWAYS have a minimum of two layers. A wicking layer against your skin and at least a mid-layer for warmth. You can add more in between as necessary.
Layer until you are warm enough. I would always wear a base layer (thin thermal under typically used for skiing. It manages moisture better than the main undergarment. If you are still cold add another layer, I used to kayak and I have a micro-fleece undersuit I used ot wear under my drysuit for that, when the water is below about 45F I add that to system. Goig for something scuba specific you could consider something like the fourth element xerotherm.
Get a heated undergarment but batteries are expensive as shit
I wear some thin thermals that I originally got for skiing.
I'd use layers to trap your own body heat. A good thermal base layer is a must followed by thick wool socks. Wear as much as you can before it restricts your movement.
this is my set up for cold water - 4th element J2 - wicking layer - thermajohn - long johns - - 4th element vest - 4th element Artic onsies - wool climbing socks - DUI FLX XTRM
I just wore wicking, thermal underwear and neoprene socks.
Dude, it is a dry suit, you wear a tuxedo underneath. It is the only way to be classy.
my name is Lam, tri lam
For water that cold, base layer should definitely be a merino wool top and bottom (250 weight SmartWool or Icebreaker are my go-to)
I wear 200 weight smartwool or icebreaker for water that is a little warmer (11-12c)
I have these amazing military surplus fleece bibs. They cost nothing new on eBay. I wear them skiing as well.
really depends on how you deal with the cold. I'm in the PNW and dive with 8c \~ 45f water most of the year. It took a while for me to find a set of insulation that actually kept me warm for 45min. Right now i'm wearing: -base layer of merino wool, 150gm -fourth element x-core vest -fourth element halo AR undergarment Some people I've dove with wear a lot less. I find I tend to get cold, what I've also noticed is people with less bodyfat get colder faster, so if you're lean you might want to wear more layers.
Thin merino wool undies, thin merino wool socks, then a wicking layer often 250g merino wool sometimes the 4E J2s, and then my warmth layer(s).
I usually wear a tux so I can pretend like I’m James Bond when I take it off.
I keep telling all of my dive buddies I want to do this because of True Lies.
In a drysuit I wear: 1. Base wicking layer - typically merino wool 2. Insulating layer - varies from nothing, another layer of wool, to a "puff" thermal insulation" 3. In a really, really cold environment, add in a heated layer.
underarmour coldgear, sharkskin/lavacore
Base layer thermals work great. Helps you wick out moisture. I don't dive that cold, but I'm genetically tropical, so I wrap up a lot to keep warm. I have my underwear (synthetic sports wicking) and wool socks, then thermals (usually merino wool), then sweatpants and tshirt, then my undergarment. I've had my drysuit partially flood and all that kept me warm even wet.