Hello Lowend5. I went through this same type of search when we started snowmobiling. For the absolute coldest weather:

1) Polypropylene long johns and shirts. Never use cotton. Poly gets the wetness away from the skin.
2) Next layer is fleece, you can get 100, 200 and 300 thickness. 300 being the warmest. Good brand is Polartec.
3) For the outer layer use a snowmobile suit for the coldest weather. These are made not only to insulate, but also have seals on zippers to keep the wind out. Maybe get a water repellent suit in case it rains.
4) For socks use polartec 200 or 300. These wick the moisture from the feet.
5) To keep feet warm, you can get Baffin boots (or similar) that are rated to -150. With these boots, you will never have cold feet.
6) For hands, leather with thinsulate (or similar) insulated gloves.
7) For the head, balaclava under a full face helmet with heated 12 volt shield that stops fogging.
8) Heated grips and thumb throttle.

My wife and I have been snowmobiling at 20 below zero and we were as warm as if we were sitting in the house. As it gets warmer, unzip the coat or shuck the fleece. With the above clothes, you will not get cold.

Here is a thread that also discusses this subject:
http://forums.atvconnection.com/mess...TARTPAGE/1.cfm

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BryceGTX

 

LOL, Boy I'm Beginning to sound like a broken record.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img]

 

Personally, I like wearing my furry bunny slippers on my feet, a blanket around my shoulders and my sweats..... and a good cup of hot chocolate by the fire, as I watch all those bar hopping buddies of mine out there freezing thier better parts off through my big picture window...

That's OK guys... I'll keep the fire going for you, and a pot of coffee going if you need a friendly place to stop and warm up at...

 

Carharrt coveralls for me.

 

In the cold I wear lots of layers and have my camo pants on. I always wear my ridin boots. I got some leather insulated gloves that work well too. 40-60 degrees i wear not as many layers and a hoody. Hot weather im wearin sleeveless shirt, long camo shorts and chest protector. I prefer army stuff since its the toughest stuff out there. Plus it looks cool. I like the polyester jerseys too since they let the air flow in on those hot days.

 

tee shirt and shorts and sometimes sandels
we dont have winter here in phoenix

 

In the cold rain/snow weather I wear my one piece carhart suit with ski gloves and snow boots. under that I wear thermal shirt and long johns, windproof gortex vest and a flece with a zip up collar. I used to have a "turtle flece" which is basically a kneckwarmer with a lycra top that goes over your head (its for going under skiing helmets and goggles. since i got my snowmobile I invested in an HJC closed face sled helmet so now I wear that isntead of the turtle flece and mx helmet. I have to say getting a snowmobile or any other closed face helmet is definatly worth it if you ride in snowstorms.

 

Bryce is the only one to hit on this so far.
There have been other good suggestions on layering.

NO COTTON...NO COTTON...NO COTTON

During cold/wet riding, layer in synthetic, wool, or fleece...............

Cotton is a good insulator when cold, bot absolutely not when it gets wet.
Cotton looses all it insulating ability when wet, and it takes your body heat away.
Do not even wear cotton under rain gear, it can and will get wet.

The outer layer should be water and wind PROOF. Not resistant.

While riding, the wind chill factor is a lot colder that just standing.

Please read up on Hypothermia and it's signs and sypmtoms.
You will not really notice yourself becoming hypothermic, but you will notice your riding partners if they are.


Anyway,
I am on my way out the door, so I'll come back and type more.

 

that's some good info right there. I was wondering though, if anyone has tried that Under Armor? It is supposed to be some good stuff and I was thinking about trying it since I don't like to wear a lot of that bulky winter gear when I ride. It usually stays around 10-40 degrees during winter here and I usually just where a t-shirt with a snowboarding jacket and my riding pants with a pair of shorts under them.