Thermal Underwear?

[Inlander]

My wife wants to get out and do some ice fishing this year. What kind of thermal underwear do you guys recommend?

[jpollman]

I would suggest Polypropelene ! I have some and they are great. They wick away moisture to keep you warm and DRY. The dry part can be the biggest battle in keeping warm. I put them on first and if it's going to be REALLY cold, I might put on a pair of regular "thermal underwear" on over them and then my pants. But the polypropelenes next to the skin is the best way I've found to stay warm.

[flyrod4steelhead]

This is was I wear for Ice Fishing and Hunting; Shirt and Pants, DuoFold 100% polypropylene light weight's long johns. Then shirt and pants, DuoFold two layer long john's . Inner layer 100%polypro, outer layer 70% ployester 30%wool. With these two long john's on and a sweat shirt and pants, I am as warm as can be.

Good Luck

[Houghton laker]

I work outside all day long with water main breaks etc.....Polypropelyne is the only way to go!!! Even when fishing...say you have a long walk out and you build up a sweat....in a few minutes your dry again from the wicking of it!!

[AJ Peacock]

Flyrod4Steelhead has it right. DuoFold is the best Long Underwear.

I use the heavy weights under carhardts with warm socks/boots. The Polypropolene are a good idea, since the heavy weight DuoFolds are almost too warm and its easy to get sweated up.

Later,

[FishTales]

I agree with the polypropolene, I got the (ECWS) Extreme Cold Weather Service, you do get warm on the walk out, but you won't get cold once your there.
I also got a good pair of Lacrosse Snowdonia boots, they also have poly liner plus wool felt midsole, feet never got cold last year.

[Ed Michrina]

Duofold is the best. Its also expensive. Just make sure it has some wool in it.