You Don’t Freeze Because It’s Cold | Pro's Guide to Winter Survival
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tc556guy
.40 S&W
The Finns always seem to have some very functional cold weather gear
RedBreast21
6.5 Creedmoor
Worked out doors for 33 years. Hiked and hunting for 45 years all year around. In the dead of winter, layering is important and shedding layers during levels of high activities prevents sweating and is key in having a chance to stay warm. A good base layer that transfers sweat or dries out easily and quickly is very important. A mesh base wear is great. The next thing is understanding what keeps you warm. Warmth is gained through trapping body warmed air between your skin and the wind blocking outerwear. This is the key principal of downs insulating success. Synthetics can do almost as well. Loft is what gives them both insulating benefits. But once down and synthetics get wet, they collapse and with that all of the insulating properties. Air is a great thermal insulator and the broader the gap the better. When it comes to wearing clothing in the cold, looking cool and sexy in a body forming hunting suit isn't going to work. I don't care how much it cost, the materials....ect. Crushing all those layers together and removing all the gaps where air can be trapped creates very low thermal resistance and the cold transfers easily to your skin. Loose mid and outer layer that block wind and have draw cords will trapped the air your body warms up.
The next important thing after choosing and wearing the clothing properly is your bodies ability to circulate blood. Fitness level and health play a key role here.
If all else fails, battery socks and vest will keep you toasty in the hunting stand all day
The next important thing after choosing and wearing the clothing properly is your bodies ability to circulate blood. Fitness level and health play a key role here.
If all else fails, battery socks and vest will keep you toasty in the hunting stand all day