Anyone use a “sauna suit” for a VBL?

What is "sauna suit"?

They look like a simple rain suit; pants and jacket without a hood. They are worn by some who believe they'll lose weight by sweating more during an exercise.

You can check them out at any big box store near the exercise equipment. I'm hoping to find lightweight plastic version.

I remember the old silver ones that a lot of women would wear:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8056512&sourceid=44444444440153561252

I actually haven't seen plastic ones in a while. I worked at a gym when I was in college and a lot of people would wear those things….

There are nicer ones out there:

http://www.saunasuits.us/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=2&zenid=2d8b8eaea9575ea2f939847ff8bed750

More:

http://www.saunasuits411.com/plastic-sauna-suit.html

http://www.steam-sauna-benefits.com/sauna-suit.html

Not sure if any of that helped but if you get one and try it I'd be curious to hear your results…..

That'd be great if you can find an affordable lightweight solution. Right now I'm leaning towards getting a motorcycle rainsuit like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120417220457&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_4322wt_937

There are also more expensive rainsuits with zippers that go down the leg to make it possible to put it on without removing your boots….although as a vapor barrier, I'd hope you put on a vapor barrier base layer before putting on your boots.

I'd just go and have a sauna. Way more enjoyable – I think I will heat it up tonight as its -22°C outside. But then I life in Finland, and we love our sauna ;)

As for a suit, I'm currently sewing a VBL suit, pants and longsleeve + socks for use in my sleeping bag with down clothing on. Made of silnylon, should stay for the set under 200 g (hopefully).

I have been wanting to build a sauna but haven't had the time.

I also want a suit I can wear under my down clothes while in a sleeping bag. Was going to sew my own too but due to time restraints, thought I'd try to find a light "sauna suit" first. So far, no luck. I'm guessing I'll be making my own as you are. Could you post your results when finished? Thanks!

Rusty, having an apartment with a own Sauna is bliss. I wouldn’t move to a flat without one.

I’ll post the results of the VBL suit in the MYOG forum and on my blog when its done – stay tuned!

Didn't wrestlers in High School wear a suit like that to "make weight"?

…and Erik, thanks for the links. I still have not located anything other than coated nylon and vinyl though. I suspect I'll have to make my own….

I bought a sauna suit from target for $10. Bell is the manufacturer. I think they're seven bucks at wally world. The top (size medium) weighs 7.8 oz and the bottom is 6.25. Not bad considering the equivalents from RBH designs weigh nearly double, and cost over $100 each for both top and bottom – albeit they are much nicer.

My sauna suit packs down small and is functional. The durability is reasonable. The fit is about what you would expect a cheap plastic garment to be. I haven't worn mine as an active layer yet since it's not really what I bought it for, plus I think there would be some comfort and fit issues when trying to move in it.

Eventually I'd like to sew my own silnylon suit to customize the fit and probably drop some weight. Though for $10 and instant gratification I certainly have no regrets about this pick up. It is a very cheap, efficient way to boost your sleep system temperature rating.

I had the exact same thought while trolling the wallymart sport section yesterday

they had everlast sweat suits for like 12$ … I just couldnt find a pair that was sized for me