how do you dress for cold weather?
- Thread starter jwintosh
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I just pee in mine
Jfire
BoM 9/9' 9/11' 8/12'
If you have enough time GET these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-EXTREME-COLD-WEATHER-30-MICKEY-MOUSE-BUNNY-BOOTS-Snowmobile-BOOTS-10R-10-/270892171026?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&vxp=mtr&hash=item3f126e7f12
Buy at least a size smaller then you would normally wear. I have worn them for years and they are by far the warmest boots you will ever own. (just make sure they're from a seller with huge seller ratings 20K plus) As long as they're orig US gov you wont be disappointed. DO NOT BUY THE BLACK PAIRS......... ONLY THE WHITE ONES.
Btw I have walked around in these for 2 plus hours with wet feet and when I took the boot off my foot was steaming.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-EXTREME-COLD-WEATHER-30-MICKEY-MOUSE-BUNNY-BOOTS-Snowmobile-BOOTS-10R-10-/270892171026?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&vxp=mtr&hash=item3f126e7f12
Buy at least a size smaller then you would normally wear. I have worn them for years and they are by far the warmest boots you will ever own. (just make sure they're from a seller with huge seller ratings 20K plus) As long as they're orig US gov you wont be disappointed. DO NOT BUY THE BLACK PAIRS......... ONLY THE WHITE ONES.
Btw I have walked around in these for 2 plus hours with wet feet and when I took the boot off my foot was steaming.
gibbleguts
BoM april 09
Cigar Cowboy
BoY...in Hell!!!
I went throught the whole "How to dress" deal for Steamboat Springs a few years back. I got most of the stuff cheap on ebay. I am glad I did. It was damn cold up there. Have fun Bro!!!
As a former construction worker, landscaper, and snow plow driver, my advice is this...
Underarmour - works awesome. Start with this.
Fleece layer - top and bottom, insulate yourself
Windproof layer - after you're bundled up, you'll want something to keep the draft out.
If it's below 20F or windy in anyway, another thicker blizzard or Carhardtt jacket and pants over that.
When it'd be those -5F Chicago winters and I'd know I'd be outside from 5pm-5am, I'd make sure to cover every inch of bare skin. Leave nothing uncovered, wear goggles too. Doesn't matter how fashionable you are, you want everything protected to keep in all the heat you can. Any bare surface is an exit for body heat, and an invitation for frostbitten skin. And you'll know if you've got a gap somewhere too, especially when it's windy, it'll cut into you like a knife.
Good luck and have fun!!
Underarmour - works awesome. Start with this.
Fleece layer - top and bottom, insulate yourself
Windproof layer - after you're bundled up, you'll want something to keep the draft out.
If it's below 20F or windy in anyway, another thicker blizzard or Carhardtt jacket and pants over that.
When it'd be those -5F Chicago winters and I'd know I'd be outside from 5pm-5am, I'd make sure to cover every inch of bare skin. Leave nothing uncovered, wear goggles too. Doesn't matter how fashionable you are, you want everything protected to keep in all the heat you can. Any bare surface is an exit for body heat, and an invitation for frostbitten skin. And you'll know if you've got a gap somewhere too, especially when it's windy, it'll cut into you like a knife.
Good luck and have fun!!
gibbleguts
BoM april 09
Since when was 20F considered cold? Cool maybe but here that is spring time
I work with guys who work outside all day through the winter and a lot of them swear by under armor tops and bottoms, and anything goretex. I'm not outside all day with them but I usually just wear thermals under my regular jeans and sweatshirt.
Tnt Cigarguy
BoM Jan 12
HAHA this is going to be awesome to read about. I am thin blooded as well and I have to go up there for work....Its going to be fun because its not going to matter how much you have on.
For sure, but that's all about layering properly for the weather. I mentioned sweat under the assumption he was active. When I'm skiing and out doing something active, regardless of temperature outside I'm going to sweat. Proper materials in your layers such as Underarmour's heat gear helps to wick the moisture away from the skin keeping you warm and dry.
gibbleguts
BoM april 09
Sweating isn't always an option it was -35 here yesterday and I was working outside with my guys and everyone of us was sweating. Biggest key for that is if you start sweating do not stop that activity till you can go in and warm up and dry off.
Also it is amazing how fast you can adjust to the weather. Today is only -11F and feels almost balmy.
check these out:
http://www.eddiebauer.com/catalog/product.jsp?ensembleId=40784&oessoa=6056261&cm_mmc=Google-_-apparel-_-flannel+lined+jeans-_-exact&creative=16339678536&adpos=1t1
http://www.llbean.com/llb/search?freeText=Lined+Jeans&qs=3006416_pmd_google
http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=10051&productId=52974&langId=-1&categoryId=10931&top_category=15056
http://www.eddiebauer.com/catalog/product.jsp?ensembleId=40784&oessoa=6056261&cm_mmc=Google-_-apparel-_-flannel+lined+jeans-_-exact&creative=16339678536&adpos=1t1
http://www.llbean.com/llb/search?freeText=Lined+Jeans&qs=3006416_pmd_google
http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=10051&productId=52974&langId=-1&categoryId=10931&top_category=15056
Definitely understand that. I grew up in the Northeast, so I got used to the cold weather. It was more of a shock getting used to the hot weather in texas. I still like the cold and love visiting up there.