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I am having some problems finding a new one piece coverall set.I am 5'7" and around 130/140 most of the shopping I do is in the childrens/boy's sections and still cant find a good set that fit's my self any idea's where to shop for little people.I have a 27" waist and are very hard to find this size

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Lawdwaz Grand Master

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Lucky bastard.       :)

 

 

 

Seriously though, what will you be using these for?  I only ask because I personally would see no use for them in any hunting situation that I'd want

 

If they are for wheeling, working outside or similar OK.

 

I'm not saying I'm right in my choice of never wearing them, just my .02$  

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Maybe a bit surprised men's smalls don't work....

 

I'm 5-10 and 140, 28/29" waist and biggest problem with men's smalls for me is not enough leg length for some manufacturers for hunting stuff.

 

Hiking clothes on the other hand almost always work for leg length for me.

 

 

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I'm a little guy myself. 5'6 and about 130ish. A walk through the typical hunting store would have you think that every hunter is 6'6 and 300 lbs. Weird how that works.

Kids clothes don't hold up and don't have real pockets. They're cheap but not anything near serious when it comes to clothing.

Coveralls are not a good choice for anything but icefishing IMO. Stick with quality gear: bibs and a good jacket, and take them to a tailor if you need help with fitting. Money well spent in the long run.

Wet weather gear gets tricky as far as custom fitting and leaking seams. Mine is wool so that I stay warm even if it leaks, although it does get damned heavy at times.

Good clothing is critical and worth every penny you spend on it. Buy once, cry once.

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I am 6 ft, 200 lbs so no problem finding coveralls.  Don't listen to the guys recommending the bibs & jacket.  Coveralls are the way to go for real cold jobs like working on an open tractor clearing snow.  Trust me, I just finished doing it.  They are great for ice fishing in the wind also.  I am sure you already know that however or you would have asked where to find bibs.  

 

My Father in law is a smaller guy too (lucky for me), and he works outside and in dairy barns all winter.  He also cant find coveralls to fit, and my mother in law always modifies "regular size" ones for him.   It usually only takes her 15 minutes or so on her heavy-duty sewing machine.  He buys the regular ones by the dozen at some big warehouse down near Erie PA.  He has been doing this for years, so I don't think good, heavy coveralls are readily available in small sizes, unless he is just buying the big ones to keep my mother in law busy.  

 

It works good for me, because when she gets sick of tailoring or runs out of thread, I can usually score a pair or two that fit me good.          

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All the one pc I have tryed either the shoulders are to tight or it looks and feel's like my ass is falling to the floor.Lol!It also does not help having an inseem of 26" guess I will have to move to an area that I can wear shorts all season 

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I am 6 ft, 200 lbs so no problem finding coveralls. Don't listen to the guys recommending the bibs & jacket. Coveralls are the way to go for real cold jobs like working on an open tractor clearing snow. Trust me, I just finished doing it. They are great for ice fishing in the wind also. I am sure you already know that however or you would have asked where to find bibs.

Don't listen to an opinion when he asked for it? I believe he's looking for hunting gear not ice fishing or tractor work.

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I love coveralls the best and I use the RefrigiWear  Iron-Tuff™ Minus 50 Suit.  I have had to work on the water in an open barge in the middle winter and other extreme bad windy and nasty cold environments and this coverall has kept me warm.  Rated to minis 50 degrees F.  They will also alter the suit for you at a very  reasonable charge.  Check out:  http://www.refrigiwear.com/Iron_Tuff/id-0344/Iron-Tuff%E2%84%A2_Minus_50_Suit

 

I had one for 15 years and just got a new one this Christmas.  You'll love it.  Made in the USA as well (based in Georgia).    Their service is quick and efficient.. 

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Dom, on 31 Jan 2015 - 4:15 PM, said:

I have Carharrt bibb's jacket and sweatshirts/the coverall's would be for these very windy day's and cold nights on the tractor and four wheelers.I would think the one piece would be warmer than bibbs.

 

I guess it depends on personal preference at some point.

 

I work outside cold or not in general and have Carhart bibs/coat and coveralls, and much prefer the bibs/coat combination. I hardly ever use the coveralls except when other is wet or in the wash.

 

I feel base layers and good socks are where its at for spending my money to stay warm . YMMV

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I can see where you might be warmer with the coveralls for doing tractor work but I like the ease of pulling the coat off to let some heat out once in awhile.  I'd croak in a one piece suit.........

 

I also have the Carhartt bibs (red lining) and they are almost too much for anything I do but I don't run a tractor either! 

 

I would use those bibs and a heavy down jacket and go searching out blizzards to blast.............:)  

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I can see where you might be warmer with the coveralls for doing tractor work but I like the ease of pulling the coat off to let some heat out once in awhile. I'd croak in a one piece suit.........

I also have the Carhartt bibs (red lining) and they are almost too much for anything I do but I don't run a tractor either!

I would use those bibs and a heavy down jacket and go searching out blizzards to blast.............:)

Agreed. It's all about layers for me.

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