Junior Winter Kit

Just looking at what Santa needs to bring for the boy to keep him warm when doing his Topper zone squad training through the winter.

11 years old, currently wearing a 0.7mm Crewsaver long john, 3mm Gul thermal top, Crewsaver hikers and an Aquafleece.

There are two obvious choices - Crewsaver do a 3mm version of the long john but he is between sizes so I'm reluctant to get the smaller size in case of a sudden growth spurt and the larger size is way too big.

Other obvious choice is a Rooster Supertherm long john(like all the other kids...) but seems expensive.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a Supertherm alternative, or advise if there really is a measurable difference between a Supertherm and other brands?

I was looking at a Zhik kids steamer for my crew to eek out some more sails, at £85 seemed like good value, but I don’t know how warm they are.

I've had 2 of the gul code zero 3mm long johns now and both have been fantastic.

Thanks all, very good advice as always. Never fully considered the amount of usage, on that basis he is definitely not getting a supertherm at c.£140!

When my boy was that age in squads it was layering that kept him warm.

Poly pro top and trousers under rooster race skin long john and hot top, with hikers over. Gill thermal aqua fleece on the top.

Neck gaiter and a good hat.

For feet, poly pro socks under wet socks in boots.

Another top tip, a pair of vinyl surgical type gloves under neoprene gloves make them much warmer.