Cotton u/w is a non-starter for cold weather activities. It gets wet and doesn't wick, it just stays wet. When you start to cool down you chill -- not good.

I purchased Underarmor when I was deployed to Cuba. With the 100+ degree days, every day, and with all of the equipment we carried, I could get 3-4 days out of a T shirt. A regular cotton shirt, I got a day, tops. The sweat, once it dried on cotton, made the shirt stiff & abrasive. And, it smelled something HORRIBLE. The UA shirts remained pliable, didnt chafe, and didnt smell. My vote would be for UA, as I personally love the stuff.

+1 Ex Officio boxer briefs. Maybe the best underwear for men ever made.

These have no real properties for cold weather but IME hot or cold, they don't loose shape after hours of vigorous hiking or running and that means no chaffing which means they hold up.

I have a UA cold weather long sleeve mock turtle neck and its just okay. Could get the same results from a cheaper brand.

Gloves? Not much help there. Having gloves on you I think is more important than if they are waterproof and such. My water proof gloves are cycling ' lobster lobster' glove made by Pearl Izumi.

I wore D-3A army issue gloves, (black leather) for years with the issued wool liners and they did fairly well. Still have all my fingers!

I wore UA in Iraq in bitter cold and brutally hot conditions. It was one of those comfort items that I wasn't worried about price on. I started out wearing issue briefs and was way more comfortable in the UA. I did buy one pair at a time until I had about 10 pair. Quite an investment in underwear. I fealt bad until my wife told me how much she spends on her underthingies.

Well, that appears to be battle tested. Additionally, thank you for your service. This maybe a topic drift, and before I get my knuckles slapped for an OP drift, I would love to hear about what you think are the better long haul packs out there that can take the abuse. You guys were out in the field for long stretches at a time. If it is one of those no-no's PM me, because I would really value your insight.

OH DEAR GOD, PLEASE DON"T SAY ALICE!!!!!!!

ALICE is old school.

So am I

In fact, I am old enough to remember the M151A2.

You know, The JEEP

Wow. I am impressed. That is way back, no offense.

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Censor: Poster knew better, and beat Blast to the punch.