How should i layer this clothing to keep me warmest?

Question

i'm going outside for most of the day and its like 25-30 degrees.
i haveee----(tops)
long sleeve underarmors
long sleeve 'long underware-like' shirt
'cotton/underarmor like' turle neck
fleece turtle necks
plenty of hooded sweatshirts
fleece turtleneck zip ups
outside nylon, interior fleece jacket (most likely put on last)

bottoms (i have to wear jeans)
long underware
tight biker-like pants (which i can fit under the jeans)
and ofcourse jeans

don't worry about the hat, scarf, gloves, socks situation
i've got that covered.

can you help me out?

Answer 1

You've got it all in the right order, except cut out the cotton shirt and sweatshirts. Cotton has no place in the outdoors except in the summer, because it sucks heat away from you when it becomes wet from sweat or precipitation..

What about a waterproof shell jacket and pants for if it rains or snows?

Answer 2

Okay partner, it works like this, think of yourself as a house. A shell on the outside keeps out wind and rain (your jacket), and then insulation in the walls (all the other stuff in your list). And like a house, you need to be able to handle moisture inside.

I am going to assume it's not raining or slushy with the 25-30 degree weather. Let's get dressed in this order:

briefs
long sleeve underarmour
long underwear
the warmest socks you own
t-shirt (just your basic t-shirt)
jeans
fleece turtleneck zip ups
bandana around your neck(you have one somewhere)
interior fleece jacket
outside nylon jacket
gloves
hat
scarf (yes, on top of the bandana)

That should do it, be ready to remove some stuff as you warm up, but keep it close for when it gets cold later in the day, just wear a small daypack. If you start getting too warm, remove hat,scarf, and bandana, then unzip your jacket and fleece turtleneck first.

Now, I use a lot of high-tech breathable fabrics that are not on your list, but I think for a day outside, you will be fine. But, the assumption is a cold DRY day. If you start to get wet, go home. If you get wet and cold, Stop immediately, build a fire, get dry and warm, then go home.

Have a great day, good question... Peace

Answer 3

this explains it best. I'm not sure what you mean by "underarmor", though.