Arrowhead Gear.

I received a request to list out my Arrowhead gear selection. At the risk of having my wife freak out at all my gear I am here to please my loyal readers! I won't go over everything in this post. Today will be the gear on me. No pictures today but for the rest I will.

Feet:

• compression socks, covered up with wool socks. Varying thicknesses for varying temps.
• Lake winter cycling boots. I am a 44.5 in Lake but have a 47 wide to allow for more socks and toe warmers, etc.
• PI XXL booties. Amazing what a difference having booties will do.

Legs:

• A few options here. First, normal cycling bibs covered up with Bellwether Coldfront tights. This has worked very well except in below zero situations. Even then it's fine, but my butt gets cold. The second option is compression tights covered up with Craft Storm cycling bibs, w/ chamois. This is becoming my favorite option. A big reason is it's a lot easier to pee with this set up. Also it is warmer...not a bad thing.

Torso:

• Again several options depending on the temp. However it is pretty similar.
• Ibex microweight wool t-shirt.
• Smartwool micro or lw wool long sleeve.
• Bellwether Coldfront cycling jacket. I love this jacket. However like a lot of jackets it doesn't breathe great. It's nice for cold but on warmer days I use a Hidden Bay jacket, don't know the style, that is my absolute favorite for biking and skiing. It's pretty much a high tech, breathable shell...nothing fancy. I do get a bit cold in it so I am sure the Bellwether will get the go ahead for the Arrowhead.
• If I had more time and money I would like to experiment with a wool type outer jacket. Maybe next year.

Head:

• Pearl Izumi Balaclava.
• Maxit neck gaiter.
• Dermatone for the cheeks and nose.

Hands:

• Outdoor Research Polar tech 300 wt gloves. A liner glove stuffed into...
• Pogies! I have three of them for different temps. Moose Mitts. These were my original pogies. They work well but for me they were not the warmest. They work well for warmer temps. Cabella's ATV special for $30, or in my case gifted from Dr. Imholte. These are big and warm. On longer rides I notice wind creeps in if the straps are not fully cinched shut, which I guess makes sense. Dogwood Designs out of Fairbanks, Alaska from folks who know cold. These are awesome. They are very warm, hold their position when your hands are not in them, and don't leak! Theses would probably be too warm for most people but my hands have been frostbitten before so they tend to be a bit "weak" side. So depending on the temp at the start will depend on which pogie.

There ya go. I think that's about it. Next I will start in on the bike.

Later.