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Canvas Gaiters Leggings, how do i know what size i am?

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Carnt really work out the sizing for leggings / gaiters? can anyone help?

Also should i get wool or HBT trousers for my us Infantry impresiom?

Cheers guys



 
Posted : 01/08/2012 9:28 pm
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Wool always looks best - plus it is in fact cooler in warm weather, and warmer in cool weather, so a win win there.

in regards to the leggings, I am unsure. I wear the standard size 3 - which is what most people are - but there may be a calf size/size chart that someone else knows of?

 
Posted : 01/08/2012 9:45 pm
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ah, At The Front have a chart for sizing

http://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDe ... ode=USFLEG

 
Posted : 01/08/2012 9:59 pm
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Cheers for that :good:

Got yet another question though :whistle:

Wool shirt or hbt shirt?



 
Posted : 01/08/2012 10:12 pm
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the answer is the same as before, the wool shirt is generally a better bet.

HBTs were supposed to be used as work-wear, to stop what your uniform getting mucky. Famously they were worn by those Rangers on D Day, but normally they were not a 'combat' uniform. With the wool shirt and trousers, you cannot go wrong.

Many Re-enactors wear just HBTs, as they are more comfortable to stand around in. But I have found the wools give an extra layer of warmth in the cold, and breathe better if you are moving around in the heat.

 
Posted : 01/08/2012 10:31 pm
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