Extreme Cold Weather Gear
Extreme Cold Weather Gear
What is your go to outfit or layering system when the temps are low and the wind is howling? I use the ECWS polartec power grid base layers then a thick fleece shirt and pants. As an outer layer I have an older set of Browning insulated overalls and coat that are warm and waterproof but noisy. My next investment will be a new outer layer that is windproof and quiet. Still have not been able to keep my feet warm. I just stay in the stand as long as my cold feet allow.
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Rivers West is the best I've found...windproof/ waterproof...quiet....only negative is that it does not breathe....JMO
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Minus 33 merino wool is pretty amazing stuff
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King of the mountain wool is good stuff as well
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the only jackets that seem to be truly waterproof to me are real deal fishing slickers from Grundens (think deadliest catch). I've worn them on 300 mi round trips offshore in the dead of winter and been relatively comfortable
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Just got back from a hunting trip and feet kept freezing. Mostly due to sweating and getting cold. I always have out the toasty toes on the bottom side of my toes until this trip. Floured I'd try something different and put the warmer on the TOP side of my toes and it worked awesome. Think the warmer being ontop of toes and having small space between my toes and top of boot instead of beingsandwiched in between foot and sole of boot allowed warmer to "breathe" and kinda generate some warm are in there. Plus I could raise my toes and press warmer against top of boot and toes and REALLY feel the heat. This in combination w boots one size too big were a huge help.
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I'm a big supporter of UA 4.0. A fleece lined pant/shirt, and on occasion some bibs/coat and I find myself sitting longer.
The biggest game changer for me was my feet/hands. once my hands get cold, I loose function in them. I hardly ever wear gloves but do for 'moments' at a time.
My feet: I wear your good ole white socks going to my stand. Once at my stand, I will change them and put on some wool. I have gotten by with just my ole leather boots doing this. It may sound stupid, and it's quite cold for a few minutes, but once they warm back up I hardly ever get that stinging feeling when they get cold. I'll admit I do have a pair of browning socks that I'm in love with. Don't know anything about them except they keep my feet warm. But they fit very well.
My bibs/coat/jacket are hardly ever put on for the walk in (including duck hunting). I may be freezing when I get there, but I tend to stay and not get cold once I layer up.
Now if you are in a boat: Grab everything you own! Wind is your enemy!
The biggest game changer for me was my feet/hands. once my hands get cold, I loose function in them. I hardly ever wear gloves but do for 'moments' at a time.
My feet: I wear your good ole white socks going to my stand. Once at my stand, I will change them and put on some wool. I have gotten by with just my ole leather boots doing this. It may sound stupid, and it's quite cold for a few minutes, but once they warm back up I hardly ever get that stinging feeling when they get cold. I'll admit I do have a pair of browning socks that I'm in love with. Don't know anything about them except they keep my feet warm. But they fit very well.
My bibs/coat/jacket are hardly ever put on for the walk in (including duck hunting). I may be freezing when I get there, but I tend to stay and not get cold once I layer up.
Now if you are in a boat: Grab everything you own! Wind is your enemy!
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Three words......Thermacell Heated InSoles
Don't turn them on until your feet start feeling a little bit cold.......it'll buy you a few hours
Don't turn them on until your feet start feeling a little bit cold.......it'll buy you a few hours
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Layering is key. For me it's a silk base layer, ulfrotte wool underwear over that, and king of the mountain over that. Falke expedition socks in muck arctic pro boots. If it's too cold for that setup, get in a heater body suit and that's the end of the story for big game anyway.
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Under Armour Rut Wear. Worth every penny. Quiet, scent free, WARM. The stuff is amazing...
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