Top 5 Cold-Weather Base Layers

[@macf4426]

Serious crimes.. Cowboy crimes.. And fashion crimes... Hahaha . That's gold :)

[@coser293]

I had to pause the video because his face had me laughing so hard.

[@someaussiebloke4487]

i lost it at this point too haha~!

[@wtnoiapodcast6722]

I literally, I mean literally, word for word laugh included said this seconds before scrolling down to this comment. How did you do that?

[@saabsly1]

Generally speaking, it is very easy to stay warm even in extreme cold weather if you folow these simple rules: 1. Layers. The best insulant is air. The more air you can imprison, the more stable will be the temperature (works both to keep warm and cold). So instead of having a very thick layer, go for 2 or 3 thinner ones. Save for some exceptions (like north face parkas), it works better. 2. The external layer MUST BE 100% wind resistant. You may laugh, but a simple rain suit over your usual gear cuts wind very well. Just make sure there are no points where the wind came come in, or where the inside air can be sucked out. For that have nice hugging wrists, waist and collar. 3. Don't over do it. If you are over packed, you will sweat and then you'll be in trouble because the moisture takes the place of the air within fibres. That's the number one rule of extreme cold weather survival btw. 4. Dress slack. By that I mean do not wear gear that are fit or compresses the layers you are wearing. Everyone tend to feel more protected when snugged, but in fact, that's really bad. A compressed fabric doesn't hold air. Thus it doens't insulate. 5. Protect extremities. Heated grips or gloves are the best. In your boots, you might not believe me, but I used an old grandma's trick. I put some (ground) pepper in my socks. Likea restaurant ouch in each and believe me, you will never have cold feet again. I dare you to try and tell me it didn't work. Well obviously if you try that at -50 in mesh running shoes, yeah ok... But if you do that you're an idiot anyway... lol So what I usually do is wear a first layer that absorbs and retain sweat (so that it doesn't go into the other layers). A simple cotton t-shirt does the trick. Then I put a thicker layer of fabric that holds as much air as I can find. Like a polar. I choose it kinda loose. And then I wear the best wind cutter I can find (like a rain suit, or a 100% water proof skying suit). And I wear a baklava to protect and seal the neck area. I used to ride at below freezing point without any problem (although I never really exceeded 2 hours; not because i was getting cold, but i just reached my destination WAY before I could feel the slightest change in comfort).

[@wombatmoto1938]

"Best hot gear" at some point would be nice. It's kind of hard cutting through the marketing BS without a hands on experience

[@kaptein1247]

taking a cold shower with all your gear on probably works the best

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Love Ryan but he's certainly not qualified for anything more than paper analysis of hot gear.

[@Raythe]

you asked a canadian to review hot weather gear....do you need a doctor? xD

[@AskformeJohnT]

I Ride daily in AZ. Moisture wicking long sleeves are great. When it's over 95f close all of your vents and use full gear. Above 95f is the reverse of a wind chill and you will get super heated uncovered. Seems silly to put on all that gear but it really does help. I have personally tested it at 115f, much better with all the gear (while riding)

[@cliftondugan5295]

I’m in Wyoming so no clue either

[@rajgill7576]

I used to ride oceanside west coast roads during frost, but I was dumb kid and never had any cold gear. Some of the most fun Ive had on rides, feeling alive as hell

[@fgjhham89]

"Serious crimes, cowboy crimes and fashion crimes!" 😂😂😂

[@hudsonquay]

I've tried so many base layers for skiing, mountain biking and motorcycling over the years and found the best to be Icebreaker Oasis merino. Not cheap but very high quality and stands the test of time.

[@free2roam674]

For me year round outdoor pursuits require heated gloves (Power in Motion, designed in Calgary), heated socks (Lenz) and I now have a heated vest. They are all independent with their own batteries, generally about 5-6 hours on medium heat. My bikes all have heated grips, and my former Beemer had a heated seat, which was very nice as I also used to ride year round, mainly in Vancouver area. I also have up to 6 layers on the torso!! Hey you can always remove extra layers when/if it warms up.

[@e.simons6964]

Personally, I go to my hunting gear for base layering! It's got the latest in materials and I know from personal testing that the base layers of my hunting gear is the perfect start for cold weather bike riding!

[@mr7wi]

I used my Helly Hanssen skiing base layers. They work well and are, from what I recall reasonably priced from most sports stores.

[@deadskimountaineer]

mr7wi Helly Hansen makes good stuff, they make up about half of my winter under gear.

[@Liberty4Ever]

Returning rider. I dug out my Joe Rocket riding jacket from the mid 90s yesterday. It still fits, more or less, but apparently my layers are now a fat suit that I'm always wearing.

[@davidswinnard7565]

For wet coast riders...Taiga Works in Vancouver has the best prices for Merino products I've seen. Beating the the MEC folks across the road. Taiga makes their own, in Canada. I own several weights of sweater and love them. Good for riding around here. (Van. Island)

[@Tiesemans_one_in_ten]

I wear a combo of army artic gear and Under Armour cold gear 4.0 .. Very effective.

[@kurtismeinhardt68]

I'm obsessed with your videos haha! Thanks for supplying my fix!

[@marcusgeorge1825]

The absolute best (which combines 50% Merino on the inside, with 50% Polyester (with wicking and anti bacterial properties). It’s called SportWool and can also come with a % of Lycra (a better spandex) for stretch and recovery! 👍😎

[@mikeskidmore6754]

My Great Grandfather wore Wool Union suits that is one piece long Johns .. Wash in luke warm water drip dry .. put them in a dryer and they will shrink to a kids size ..

[@MastaKeahi]

I just started wearing ski gear on my way to work. It’s bulkier but I still maintain my maneuverability.

[@thechannel9569]

ryan @ FortNine tell your boss we need more videos more regularly , what ever he has you doing tell him more videos are more important , my mannn

[@itzed]

I'm built like you, but I wear multiple layers or normal clothes. I end up looking like the Michelin Man. My wife says there's no way I could even get hurt if I fell off the bike.

[@BlumpkinSpiceLatte]

Ed Mathews is that a challenge?

[@itzed]

katana767 I don't think so, I think she just enjoys making fun of me.

[@kevinjones1942]

That's exactly how I feel hahaha I feel as if I'd just bounce around and get back up for another round lol

[@KM-oi9ks]

I hear you on the layers , I put my Patagonia Nano puff UNDER my mesh Jacket once it gets too cold to ride with just my thermal liner. When it gets SUPER cold or WET, I layer my Mountain Hardware Shell OVER the top of the mesh jacket, turns it completely waterproof and windproof. Might sound silly to some, but being an outdoor enthusiast, I have found this to be the trifecta for Hiking/Climbing/Motorcycling/Camping/ or any other outdoor sport you can think of. the nano puff keeps everything comfortable underneath and the Shell on the outside, holds my shoulder/elbow padding nice and snug.

[@kolby4078]

used to do this lol, pj's under jeans under light rain gear (like some togg froggs) with proper boots, gloves, and armor ofc bit I bought a 4 season jacket and actual base layers recently and will never go back I still have a pair of snowboard pants that I rock below 45f but my Alpinestars Koln jacket, cortech hipora boots, freeze out balaclava, and freeze out glove liners keep my comfortable until 20f I have the freeze out long johns as well but they dont keep my legs warm below 50 without a wind layer (because the freeze out long johns only have wind protection for knees and outside half of your thighs)

[@ludocoker]

Definitely needed this video! Thanks man, awesome work!

[@offthebeatenpath9144]

“you’d be wrong. If you must be wrong......” I’m using that starting today at my first meeting this morning. 😂😁

[@wagwanbennydj6003]

I love your channel! But I've never seen this video until today 🙊🤣

[@MBlankenhorn]

Thank you , exactly what I've been looking for.

[@JumpingWatermelons]

Over $100 for a wool shirt is crazy. Many other options are much cheaper. (Ibex, Icebreaker, even Rapha (which is a super high-end bicycle clothes company, and their wool is softer than Ibex)) These were all around $50 each when I bought them, though that was like 10 years ago.

[@sirrivet9557]

Yeah I checked the prices those companies now sell their stuff around 80-150 dollars. Inflation and the pandemic changed prices fast man

[@kim_yong_un]

Compression layer is good for making you look slimmer, i didn’t know that was available in motorwear.. Excellent😏🤫

[@DraftBarley]

I wear a tshirt (from a pack), a pair of joggers, have gortex on top, use the leather jacket when its too cold, have a scarf, a half face mask and, a watch cap. A better under layer seems like a better option logistically

[@hvymtal8566]

And for those of us who are poor, there's always military surplus. US ECWCS Base layers work very well Don't use the Balaclavas though. They aren't made for the kind of wind speeds we get and it shows

[@SamPatil7117]

In India you don't need layers to avoid cold. Just start a bit late and you'll find yourself as a Kebab by afternoon!😂 Much love F9!

[@kyledixon5904]

So true

[@hudsonquay]

Unless you live up in the Himalayas!

[@andrewmack2161]

I was under the impression that Manali can be cold at certain times of the year...

[@SamPatil7117]

Yes! That is true! The northern mountains of India are pretty cold!

[@danieledwards9152]

In india whats the biggest engine cc you can ride legally?

[@Seveneleven44]

Stay well away from cotton as a base layer, cotton soaks up sweat and holds onto it like a wet rag. Moisture wicking layer on your skin, and use merino wool or fleece to layer up under your outer layer. Never got cold with my system of layering while working outside in the negative temperatures.

[@scottkarana]

The cold itself is rarely a problem for me... it's the WIND CHILL. Any tips for lightweight windproof layers? :-)

[@dmo848]

Frog toggs

[@kgk7987]

Yep natural wool is a superior material. 😌

[@domosaydie]

Love the content much love and respect keep up the great work!

[@KingHenryTheGreat]

Hey guys , you know that u dont need really to buy these underlayers but instead buy hockey underlayers (2x times cheaper) im a ex-hockey player and it keeps u warm enough for low temperature rides

[@algee8228]

You work for Mad Dog Vachon!!

[@wayneatkinson5334]

The first level of the balaclava was kick ass mode

[@Janovich]

Sooooo... Merino? Thanks!

[@randyclark7540]

Ohh man, I want it all, but this video is 6 yrs old. I hope I can still get in touch with them.

[@freemaysin5088]

Hey can you do an updated version of this, this winter?

[@walttanner5813]

Which high viz helmet would have the best ventilation and quietness combined?

[@danielhristov6175]

I'm just here to give Ryan a like and leave without watching (there is no such thing as cold where I live right now xD )

[@jerimymccray]

I wear Old Navy cold weather running tights and and, Old Navy waffle tees, and Russell athletic boxer briefs. These items , along with work pants, basic t-shirt and leather jacket, have held me over down to 50° and won't cost more than $50 . I'm sure the items mentioned in this video are nice, but it's a waste of money when you have other products that are literally one quarter of the price that perform just about as well.

[@jackgonzales-alexander1104]

Serious crimes Cowboy crimes Fashion crimes 😂😂😂

[@Bikeadelic]

Anyone know an eu/uk alternative to firstgear?

[@Lepong20]

Serious crime, cowboy crimes and fashion crimes Love it!

[@patrickcoleman3]

Merino wool comes from Australia.

[@samueljung2165]

Hey how about 1.5 mm neoprene swim suits? Socks, Barclava, jackets.. There are so many and I heard they are extremely warm and waterproof. Also cheaper.

[@cgrakbas]

Greetings from Turkey. i may be the latest follower, i loved your videos so im gonna be around. My last favorite reviewer end up dead in a dramatic traffic accident so be careful.

[@albertptran]

I love how my Merino clothing doesn't stink after a lot of sweat

[@markukrainetz5058]

My winter compression base layers are from Gear X, a Korean company ( I live in korea). It's moisture wicking and increases by body temp by 3 degrees. And it's comfy. The only downside is that they're a bit pricey.

[@yourboismilez]

thank you for not trying to rhyme in this video. can you do seat review video? i cant decide between corbin or saddlemen

[@RookieRider17]

I want to ride in the rain but I hate wearing all the water proof gear as it's big bulky, ugly and just a major pain in the ass to put on, is there any decent gear that doesn't have any of the issues stated

[@Koenqq]

Hey dude, do what I do: I wear a Icon Raiden DKR jacket and when it rains I just pull some cheap 13 euro waterproof pants over my riding jeans. Boom, done! :-) Tried it in monsoon level rains the other day, all good.

[@Lucdz66]

when are we gonna hear about the BMW F800(?) in the background?

[@boxofmoles4057]

A solid review would include the Freeze-Out Warm'R line.

[@NYCZ31]

Quasi Moto thats an in-house revzilla/cycle gear brand, F9 probably doesn’t want to promote it

[@boxofmoles4057]

NYCZ31 So, F9 is just another bias review channel then. My hopes are crushed. 😞

[@NYCZ31]

Quasi Moto nah it’s just that F9 can’t offer it for sale on their site, so why talk about a product that people can’t buy from you when you can talk about others that you can sell

[@boxofmoles4057]

NYCZ31 Okay. Understood.

[@Oriongresham]

Cant even access the FortNine website anymore :(

[@roger4375]

Just a question... is this a commercial endorsement or an uncompensated review? The clothing seemed quite expensive for what they are.... Underwear. REI, Cabelas and EMS as well as other sporting goods stores have very good line of quality (significantly less expensive) base layer underwear. When it comes to what I select to wear, protection from the elements as well from an accident are high on my list. As a rider going cross country on an adventure bike I stick to a layered clothing line, base layer for comfort, outer layer for physical protection. If you haven’t done so, could you do a price point review on base layering from clothing that doesn’t work so well to what does, but without the $110.00 price point. Base layering is not as expensive as what you just reviewed. There are far more less expensive options than always defaulting to the high end more expensive brands.

[@sbarbalace]

What's the best way to layer when riding in changing whether? I leave early in the morning all set up and the second the sun comes up, I'm cooking myself alive!

[@gjergjipocari8227]

I'd still say wool stuff is great since it wicks the moisture from your sweat on the outside. Open the vents on your jacket and it should be fine.

[@joshchacko7729]

Thanks for the information and all, but how is something that is hydrophobic and wax-like quick wicking?

[@kyledixon5904]

Love you vids and all the love for india

[@infinitea4258]

5:38 when you try to twerk xD

[@trapdoor3168]

why would you do that to me? now I have to find where I was in the video before I skipped to the twerk attempt

[@infinitea4258]

trap door haha I'm sorry man. That twerk was too good to not mention xD

[@necatiozyakup9058]

Infinitea W

[@HardwareG33k]

I just noticed how much Ryan wobbles his head when he talks.

[@PrasannaGondhale]

3:25 I laughed so hard

[@hotttt28]

I want fxr vp 100% Merlino but I live in oregon and Revzilla is not helping !

[@greenmuso]

Any 100% merino base layers will do, right? Can't seem to find the 100% vapour anywhere. All sold out.

[@nickaltvater5592]

What makes FXR Merino better then Klim Merino? 🤔

[@telefunkenyou47]

I can see myself wearing those pants.....Everybody else thinks you're wearing the latest pair of fashionable designer jeans, but what they don't know is that you walk around in your underwear all day! "Come on kids, get in the car!" "We're going to Wallmart!" Hey, those have a pee hole, right?

[@chrislaws4785]

Is it "Belaclava", Balaclava or Baclava? Which ever it is, i just know that one is great for protecting your face from cold and the other is FREAKEN DELICIOUS!. LMAO.

[@FatBikeRacer]

Craft baselayer for bicycling with the windstopper front body panel beats everything under the sun. Ruins the advertisement, but.... why not sell them.

[@mbarr1029]

What do you have for my feet and hands???

[@iamandreja]

"fashion crimes" :D

[@blacksapphire256]

LMAO at fashion crimes

[@waltermh111]

I love Merino wool. I was sad when I lost some wool socks I bought for travel a long time ago, but I have a bad habit of losing things when I travel :( Then I bought some wool socks recently. Not trying to be cheap, I just forgot what to look for, saw wool and bought and now regret it. Merino wool all the way now.

[@MrBobbydurston]

Great video but 6 years old, needs an update.

[@ace_navgtr5764]

I spell harbour with a u now thanks.

[@SirSpinalColumn]

Just a smug Aussie passing through. Don’t mind me...

[@bva4677]

Vapur?

[@cantshutmedwn]

How about a top helmet vs a walmart helmet?

[@STho205]

cantshutmedwn. Fuel helmets are bicycle helmets as motorbike helmets. Don't buy a Walmart helmet. An HJC or Scorpion can be ordered for $100 and Fuel helmets sell for $70 USD. Spend the extra 30.

[@cantshutmedwn]

S Tho thanks bud

[@DomT0311]

You can get a 100% merino wool long sleeve top on Amazon for $50 instead of spending $100 because it's a "motorcycle brand."

[@itstrilby2037]

Yeah just go to anaconda or Kathmandu

[@jaystrock613]

Your shelves in the back droop.

[@DraftBarley]

Next yer gonna tell me tire is spelled with a y. 🙄 lol. The balaclava part aged well

[@LeoPrAn]

Here in Brazil you don't need layers to avoid cold, you need layers to avoid bullets. Sorry, this is actually wrong, you do need layers to avoid cold, just not that much, your average hoodie and/or jacket will make you fucking sweat in the brazilian winter, if you go to São Paulo you might need an waterproof jacket tho.

[@notmadeofpeople4935]

Add a month? I ride in snow storms, freezing rain, and every damn day in N.Y., where it's cold.

[@j.t.bumbaday1489]

Respect

[@erhock-rhonthuringerwald9122]

LOL first time i realized its a greenscreen

[@mrantone916]

Baklava

[@bluettr250]

Wear Electric, less layers.

[@PierSilver]

Who the hell is forking out this amount of money for underlayers, seriously? I mean, in my priority list, these are below... let's say, below 3 new bikes after my current one! XD

[@jameselliott3668]

fashion crimes

[@mrx1337]

I can't stay off this channel..Seriously great information but the 'presenting' is ridiculously professional. Can't you teach some of the 'reviewers' on the musical equipment channels how it's done???. . DON'T kick the baby :)

[@jr.conroy]

I almost hit a pedestrian that looked exactly like you in Prince Edward county the other day, if that was you my apologies.

[@RockabillyRambler]

FASHION CRIMES....i am guilty!

[@woundstosagacity1102]

I know your name Ryan F9.

[@kaipokali]

Nah! Too expensive

[@broderp]

Below 45 degrees (F) , I just dont ride. Simple.

[@Black-Tiger]

Or I can wear my under armor compression heat gear witch costs me a lot less

[@deadskimountaineer]

b007644 isn't under armour merino too?

[@boxofmoles4057]

Less itchy is still itchy. 🙄

[@snatr]

I thought this was gonna be more about wearing base layers and less about advertising. My mistake 😒

[@cheva68]

wrong...hmmm...despite the millions spent deifying merino, it does itch for some of us. So, capilene doesn't, but I'm wrong? Back it up string bean.

[@cameronruther2063]

Nice comercial

[@mikegraham7078]

Many, many years ago as a starving student I rode year-round in Edmonton, Alberta. My solution to 80km/hr at -40C was army surplus East German army pants, which were about 8 layers of wool (not merino, just regular communist sheep) and had a very clever layer of plastic sheeting inside there in some important places (like the shins) so that when Tommy Atkins (or whatever the German equivalent was) was kneeling in the snow the moisture wouldn't wick through. That plastic layer made the pants wind-proof even at 80km/h, and it was awesome. Pretty impressive tech for WW2 surplus. The real problem was the hands. Oh, man. So many frozen fingers. This all brings back memories. Mostly annoying memories about how the Harley guys would be riding the sofa all winter, and come spring I'd wave and they wouldn't wave back because they were too good to wave to someone on a Yamaha. Yep. Still annoys me even to this day.

[@jaysantiago1094]

Lmao this shouldve gotten more likes. Reading "Regular communist sheep" made my day. when i rode my sport bike the harley guys never waved either. I just started riding a rebel 500 and now i get waves from those guys, i think they confuse it for a sportster at first glance lmao

[@gabrielcocco5188]

One of the reasons I don't own a Harley.

[@erikarneberg11]

Back in the day we used to joke that the reason hardly riders never wave back was because their bikes vibrated and handled so badly that they couldn’t risk taking a hand off the bars to wave… Surely they must have fixed that by now? ; ) For me, the biggest dilemma riding in cold weather (other than slipping around on ice & snow) was whether to speed up to try & get home faster, or slow down to try to reduce the wind chill and conserve body heat… neither worked well. I just got a pair of heated grips, and once I find the Valium I’m gonna try and put them on the bike! Frozen, numb hands suck… it makes it hard to flip off the ragin’ cagers!

[@eldarkarimov6717]

80km/hr at -40C ???!!! You must be joking!!! Even walking at that temperature too hard!

[@thomascampbell350]

I just discovered your channel and I've been binge watching your videos for two hours straight.

[@g496r500t]

Still happening years later!

[@Minecraftrok999]

Yes! I don't even ride motorcycles, but his content is so extremely good that I'm hooked. And since I'm cycling ~4000 km a year I have at least some use for some of the information which is so excellently presented.

[@AntaresSQ01]

dafuq 110 bucks? I just buy some Heattech underlayers from Uniqlo for 15 quid and i can ride just fine whole year even in -20°C

[@maserukururu4837]

@Jakob for that price id rather buy stuff from X Bionic, synthetic fibers work better with membrane clothing anyway and their quality is second to none compared to other brands especially with those 3D weaved areas.

[@Misterlenon]

i know i'm late to the party ,but it's 5 celcius on a windy night , and i got through without problem with the heattech underpants and a pair of jean , works wonder for the price !

[@decidiousrex]

I understood all those words

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

@@maserukururu4837 Who told you that, the company trying to make a sale? 😆

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Uniqlo is awesome, lots of cool unique stuff there. Regarding Merino, it isn't cheap but dang it's good, in hot or cold. Very different from regular wool.

[@noneatza815]

And now for those of us that consider everything above 100$ a fortune: When it's not raining, dress just as you would on a *very* cold day, but add about two pages of newspaper just below the top layer, on your chest, belly, and arms(from shoulder to wrist). I guarantee those two pages will keep you just as warm as those jackets Ryan showed us. When it's raining, well, just throw whatever you have on you and hope for the best, sorry, can't think of a cheap option here. Also, Ryan, amazing job as usual ! You could try and make a video on heated grips / heated seats, since it's getting colder by the minute !

[@thewinter_]

@77-ca-1-76 I have no solution for rain, but when it's just cold I wear my regular keep-you-warm gloves under my perforated leather gloves