Winter Clothing (Part 2)

[ScowlingWolf]

BOOTS ,,i have very small feet 2.5, and have had great difficulty in finding a good pair of boots for mucking about in the woods,this summer i got a pair of magnum,phantom military /police boots SZ 3, (ebay £11.00) and they are amazing keep my feet dry warm they are light weight, flexible ,tough, have a side zip as well as lace (good when hands cold ) and they look pretty good too., . i totally recommend them.

[christianmetalpwns]

if you go to marshall's or tj max, you can get wool socks for about $5. theyr really cheap. and you can get brand name fleece for $25 or less. there's alot of good stuff in those stores. i was amazed!

[samann95014]

Cotton almost killed me. I wish i knew this 20 yrs ago when i migrated to this great country.

[edavis5190]

May I ask, what type of coat was that you had? A Duck was it?...And where could I get one? I like that,

[BushcraftOnFire]

@edavis5190

Yes.. It's bascally a canvas material.. with a liner. Around here you can get them at eh local farm stores.. I think Walmart also carries some brands.. but I don't prefer to get them from there. HTH

[bizzarrogeorge]

You can occasionally find good deals on wool-blend socks in the hunting section in your WalMart. Typically they ask around $9 to $12 for one pair, and $6 to $8 when they have a sale, or it is the end of hunting season and they want to get rid of them.

Also, check your local thrift stores for awesome deals on used wool clothing. I picked up a 100% wool sweater for $4, a black 65% wool long jacket with polyester lining for $15. Have a good one!

[MrPlaystationboy]

here in norway we get down to -20 celcius

[boomtao]

I have been buying and wearing merino-wool shirts, they feel nice and comfortable, however they don't really keep me dry when I am (moderately) active. And the merino doesn't keep the warmth when wet and doesn't dry on your body fast enough! Would you recommend wearing a thin polypropylene layer underneath the merinowool for wicking?

[BushcraftOnFire]

Boom..

You MUST layer in cold weather. My first layer is a wicking layer (either long john's or a light fleece).. next is my warmth layer (fleece or wool).. and then an outer shell (varies depending on the temp. At the last winter camp we just had.. it was 11 degrees with a 40 MPH wind (-15F real feel) and we were relatively comfortable with this setup. BTW.. I had on only one pair of Merino Wool socks.. and my feet were very warm and dry

[roninslam]

Great follow-up vid to number1.

[harbringerlod]

As always accurate and most importantly to me practical minded video.

[whiskeymedic]

A little more on buying boots - Always shop for footwear at the end of the day, when you've been on your feet all day and they've swelled a little. In addition to buying a full size larger, you should also consider a wider size as well, this gives you more room all around, not just for your toes. if you can afford them, buy a pair for winter and one for summer. Foot powder is a must, and if your feet sweat consider spraying them with anti-perspirant, and change socks often

[q1qeu]

happy global "warming" everybody. here its been the coolest fall in years so far. (high 20s in F, or below 0°C) I will need a new winter jacket if this goes on like that.

thx for all your informative videos!

[sraike]

Great video Dave. And a great topic for the cold we've experienced though the last week or so here in Missouri.

[andreafatica]

good video !!!

[D0cTerG0nZ0]

Do your long johns have a hatch in the back? LOL!

[EconoChallenge]

Fantastic. Cotton does not belong in the woods. How long we have been wanting to say this. Thanks Dave.

[scruffymeigs]

You must have warmer blood than me. I don't think I would be too warm at -15 degrees with just a fleece-lined duck coat!

[iSurvivalSkills]

Good video Dave thanks for sharing 5/5!

[carveawoodeneye]

great tip for if i ever go up north again (i froze last time) here in florida i change my sandals and flip flops for boots andi'm good to go all "winter"!!

[nephildevil]

they shud invent fire resistant fleece

[bassfuryvi]

Good points all,,cheap trackie bottoms,layers,hats,larger boots for sox,thanks Dave!!

[badphobar]

great tips

layers sre so important here, this morning it was -33C before the wind and outside of town it was -45C or worse. I find layers for up and down weather in the day will keep you from sweating and the wind at the same time.

great advise!! thanks

[MrColt45acp]

Great video, thanks for posting.

I always prefer wool over fleece when possible.

The reason is simple, fleece is a man made product and will melt to your skin if, god forbid, your ever in a fire situation.

I had a coal pop from a camp fire and melt my outer fleece. Fortunatly I was not burned.

[werb1961]

Dave you covered everything but the boots,do you wear hunting boots or a pack boot?

[BushcraftOnFire]

I have a pair of ankle high Hunting boots.. as well as the low cut "boots" that are in the video. I happen to generally wear moccasins however.. unless on the trail for a long time. In the summer.. I like to wear Mocs or sandals

[Inocencegained]

lol david you let tam borrow YOUR hose hahaha thanks for the tips btw

[winterskyshadow35]

and as Tam is sure to know, Women who wear skirts will wear hose or leggins and an underskirt, pettycoat, or slip under their regular skirt. we can also add leg warmers to the mix!

[GRIM2594]

Thanks for the tips on how to layer clothing for the cold!

[33115566]

I like a 1/2" thick felt pad in the bottom of my boots to insulate from the ground, especially in snow. Some kind of jacket pocket liner is useful if you need to work with a hand exposed. Keeping layers light maintains freedom of movement and staying active helps beat the cold.

[BushcraftOnFire]

Great tips 3156... Thanks for those comments!

[godsend420]

blah mo we see 3 seasons

[savannafc]

Right on Dave, good tips. I too wear fleece pants as an under-layer during the winter months, on a regular basis!

[CdnJackHunt]

Thanks for the good information Dave!

[patchcords]

Dave what about breathing cold air???

What kind of scarf is good for filtering the cold air from the nose and mouth ?

I find the bitter winter 15 F air to leave be gasping for air its so cold.

[TheSwordOfPeace]

Im not dave but I think i could answer that.. you can use a bottom mask witch covers your nose to down under your jaw.. I found a insulated 1that had a nose shaped out so i can breath threw it without wind getting me cold... and the mouth area has is bumped out a bit witch you only notice when your waring it that it lets you move your lips without getting the mouth part of the mask wet and there is space in there that the air that your breathing in is partly from the holes and partly from inside

[BushcraftOnFire]

Patch...

That's why I have the neck/face mask. In combination with the hat they totally cover your upper extremities. But if you get too warm you can use them independently as well.... Much like a balaclava. I like fleece or wool for these things. Scarves are fine as well.

[Spooky420us]

hey dave have you tried polypropylene socks? I use them all the time in my boots and they wick the moisture away from your feet so they stay dry and warm.

[BushcraftOnFire]

Yes.. Poly socks are very good. A bit on the pricey side.. but they work very well.

[frapplefart]

Hey Dave, excellent video. If you get wet with a fleece warmth system will fleece still keep you warm like they say wool does? Tam must be very tolerant with your borrowing of her panty-hose ;-)

Keep up the great work God Bless

[BushcraftOnFire]

Frapple..

Fleece is almost the same as wool. SOme will argue that wool is still supreme (and I might agree) but the difference is very little (IMHO). Yes.. it will still insulate when wet BTW.

And for the record.. I am tolerant :) I allow Tam to wear my hose whenever she likes.. LOL!

[medicjimr]

Great stuff as always Dave

[Speed00007]

Wow, great information!

[1OldSchool4]

Good video's Bro. I wear a lot of fleece and have a few character marks from the fires.lol

[ajelliottjr]

Thank you for the videos, keep them toes warm !!! - Andy

[thanson77]

Just make sure the seams on your pantyhose run straight up the back of your legs before you leave the house, otherwise what would the neighbors say?

[lynette1953]

watching ur vids make me happy :)

[soarntam]

"keep everything from pumping out"

With a bit of a blush, I'd like to say..

May the wind always be at your back my love, and may the wind at your back never be your own"

*grins*

I love you,

Tam

[darkdwarf2005]

Excellent vid! Glad your back.