Staying warm

[Dogleg]

Layers are important. A base layer,a heavier layer, and a house. That last layer is what really puts the system together.


If you are determined to stand hunt in cold weather, (-20-40) light layers will only get you so far. Layer up the underwear and finish with a snowmobile suit, or the pants and a big Canada Goose Parka. Chemical hand warmers in your boot toes will help even when you think your feet aren't cold. Same with putting them in your gloves.

 

[BrotherRockeye]

Layers are important. A base layer, and a house. That last layer is what really puts the system together.


If you are determined to stand hunt in cold weather, (-20-40) light layers will only get you so far. Layer up the underwear and finish with a snowmobile suit, or the pants and a big Canada Goose Parka. Chemical hand warmers in your boot toes will help even when you think your feet aren't cold. Same with putting them in your gloves.

that's some sound advice right there!

 

[archer2u]

I have a heater body suit and it works really well. I spent 9.5 hours in it on boxing day @-15 u still have to layer but it makes it alot more comfortable for sure
Adam

 

[medvedqc]

I am from Quebec and have been lucky enough to hunt White-tail in Saskatchewan. The dates are always from the 25th of November to the 1st of December and it is very cold. I hunt from blinds and just cannot keep warm. What do you guys do to stay warm all day in a blind at -20 Any help on getting the right gear or equipment would be appreciated.

could you describe what layers materials and brands you re using?

with today's materials there is no way to be cold unless you have blood circulation problem.

in sum up please tell us more.

yours truly.

 

[Northman999]

If you're in a blind then having a heat source is not a bad idea; preferrably under a poncho or something to trap the heat.

Personally I prefer being medium dressed, but with a heat source, to being totally bundled up. Cold and miserable being the least appealing option.

 

[danny45]

Ok Medvecqc, this is the list. First skin tight heavyweight long underwear and top from Columbia 2nd layer is a real heavy weight one piece loose fitting base layer from Helly Hanson, Third layer is a wool turtle neck and lightweight wool pants from Woolrich. and a wool blend hoodie[columbia] 4th layer is my insulated cold weather overalls and parka [white] from cabelas [polyester, I think] . Merino wool socks -100 rated sorel boots and leather with fur mitts and finally a tuque. hope you can see the problem in my layering system. Need the help Danny

 

[FishHog]

Ok Medvecqc, this is the list. First skin tight heavyweight long underwear and top from Columbia 2nd layer is a real heavy weight one piece loose fitting base layer from Helly Hanson, Third layer is a wool turtle neck and lightweight wool pants from Woolrich. and a wool blend hoodie[columbia] 4th layer is my insulated cold weather overalls and parka [white] from cabelas [polyester, I think] . Merino wool socks -100 rated sorel boots and leather with fur mitts and finally a tuque. hope you can see the problem in my layering system. Need the help Danny

I do similar, and will still get cold. Some people are just warm blooded, and can't understand that there is a wide variation in people and how they react to cold. I've added heated gloves, heated coat and heated insoles, to gain me a couple more hours on the stand, but that is still not as long as I would like. My buddies, don't have the same issues on the same days, so I know its me. But there is no way to fight genetics. Call it poor circulation or whatever you want, but some people are just colder than others. I deal with it the best I can and then call it a day. the only other option is a blind and a heat source, which is a great idea if you can do it.

FishHog