Winter Clothing Question

[Argyll 2347]

Yesterday I spent $25 on the white pants and jacket. I know that a parka goes under the jacket but what goes under the pants? I read the label but I have no idea what Arctic Trousers look like.

Would I really need the trousers for being with cadets in Ontario? We are going on two exercises at the end of January and in February.

I am also asking for the boots for my birthday so I will probably get them.


thanks

Argyll 2347
Albainn Gu-Brath

 

[Brad Sallows]

What you probably want are the pants I know as "wind pants" They are essentially a heavy-duty version of combat trousers with reinforced butt and knee patches.

 

[Bloggins]

I have no experience with cadets, but I‘m surprised that your CIC guys aren‘t telling you all this in advance...

I can only speak from experience about Meaford and Borden. Are you going to one of those two? The coldest I‘ve ever seen in those places was -30c at night in Meaford. (No laughter from those of you on the prairies, please). On the other hand, I‘ve seen guys quite comfortable in nothing more than a thick flannel shirt, wind pants and mukluks. My advice is to get the wind pants if you can find them (as much because they‘re water-resistant as anything else), but be ready to lose layers quickly if you get too warm.

 

[Michael Dorosh]

Search the past posts for the advice RMeades gave about keeping your feet warm, and what kind of socks to wear. If your feet are cold, your legs will be even more miserable.

 

[Sgt.Mitoff]

Arctic trousers look very much like regular combat pants except they are a lot thicker and have padding its like a jacket but for legs, or also known as snow pants how ever i haev yet to see ones that are water proof!!lol In Toronto BEaver's Surplus store used ot carry them last year, but its a good idea to to wear somehting on top of the eitherwhite snow camo pants or the green wind pants becuase they will get soaked!! But they are very warm, how ever from winter FTx experiences as  cadet in Ontario I never really needed them i borrowed a pair froma friend. We nevere really exprerienced that much cold. There were a few times that it got to about -30* at CFB Borden but that was at night and I was toasty warm in my two sleeping bags. So I'd say a pair of long johns or sweat pants would do you just fine and save you the $50 and the hassle to find those winter pants. Unless of coarse you have ltos of money and you like collecting military gear then go for it!!

 

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Argyll
the winter whites are strictly and only shells that are used for camouflage.
they serve no insulating purpose at all.

with the IECS troops are provided with
1. thermal underwear (tops & bottoms)
2. Fleece (top & bottoms)
3. a. Lined winter pants or
    b. Bib overall "skidoo" style snow pants
4. IECS Jacket
5. IECS Parka
6. IECS Belaclava
7. IECS Neck "dickie"
You also have the Muklucks, Mitts & tooque (sp?)