Illinois59 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Since the really cold weather is going to be here soon what is your best tip for staying warm while on stand? The advice given here could really make the difference for someone this year. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Layer starting with a good moisture wicking first layer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Keeping dry! Do what ever it takes! Also by adding layers, but make sure they do not constrict! If they are too tight, you will not trap the air inside which will keep you warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ryguy337 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 those disposable hand warmers are great for keeping your toes and fingers warm and they last a few hours. good cold weather gear helps, you get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Don't neglect your feet, head, and neck areas. The best coats and pants/bibs mean nothing if you don't keep these areas warm. A good pair of socks and boots make a big difference in how long you can sit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 "If You Squeeze- You Freeze" An Axiom my Father shared with me about selecting the right Boot Size(always go 2 sizes bigger to wear warmer socks). I learned the hard way he was telling me the truth one year by wearing my "Jump Boots" I had in the Air Force while hunting in Florida. ...that's right Florida! Temps were only in the upper 30's(which for down there is actually fairly cold) and I had on a pair of boots that were tight. I mean ankle constricting tight and right at my normal shoe size. Of course I added warmer socks to hunt in that temperature. I basically shut down alot of the circulation of blood(the body's natural anti-freeze) into my feet. "If You Squeeze - You Freeze" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 FACEMASK! I get at least an extra hour on stand with a face mask. When you wear one you are breathing in warmer air. When you leave your face exposed, you breath in cold air and that will chill your insides quicker. As for my clothes, I wear several layers of fleece with a layer of UA Cold Gear underneath. Plus be sure to wear your Realtree. It will give you a nice warm feeling inside knowing that the deer cannot see you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Since the really cold weather is going to be here soon Florida?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierbuck Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Take up knitting by a roaring fire while sipping hot cocoa. OR...do what the other guys have said. My personal tip is the wool balaclava I got from army surplus that comes down over the upper chest and shoulders...love it! GWS is right about the boots- wear them loose, don't tie them at all, etc. I know, Swampy-Florida...brrrr. HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Florida?? I know, Swampy-Florida...brrrr. HB Think he hunts in Illinois guys.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyhunter22 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 get some under armor cold gear. then on top of that, get the insulated jeans from cabelas. you can get them with flannel or fleece lining and even with gore-tex. they work great if your gunna be up in a stand for the whole day or the early morning. i just ordered a pair and my dad has had them for the past two years and has yet to get cold. i cant get the link but there by cabelas and there called roughneck relaxed fit denim jeans-flannel (or if its fleece itll say) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois59 Posted November 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Florida?? LOL. I live in Florida, I hunt in the midwest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stcif Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Bought a new Cabelas 200 gram thinsulate jacket last season. With my Cabelas bucks I paid $6.00 for it!! Last years opening day I had to remove a few layers I was so warm. Gotta keep the feet dry to. Rocky Buckstalker 1000 gram boots work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Base layer of moisture wicking polyprop. then layers of thermals. Top it off with hand and toe warmers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperflow Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 What i do is take whool blackets and cut holes for my head and arms. It cuts the wind alot and keeps the warm inside and it dosn;t make any noice when moving. I also wear 4-5 layers with very warm clothe, But im in northern ontario and in the muzzle loader hunt here somtimes get in the -30's C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13littleones Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Keep your neck and feet warm is the secret........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Keep trying different mix and match of deals to get to your comfort zone. I will be trying the Under Armour bottoms, top, gloves, socks and face mask. Stuff is expensive so I bought just one set (except 3 pair on the socks) to see if that helps. I'll let you know as the season gets colder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzz1435 Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 I agree with layers. KEEP THEM DRY!!:cool: If you need to wear few layers as you walk into your stand and then layer up when you get there. This prevents you from generating too much body heat and starting a sweat. If that base layer gets wet from sweat it makes it more difficult. I don't care what type of wicking fabric you have. I work as a US Army instructor for 5 years and served for a total of 15years before starting a career in law enforcement. Worked many a long day in VERY cold weather. Wool is your friend unless it gets wet. Fuzz:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Get in good shape. Muscle will burn calories and keep you warmer than fat. Good circulation will help too. Make you you eat some fatty foods. They are easily converted to heat. I like Under Armor and Arctic Shield myself. Thorlo merino wool socks and Schnee's 10 inch Hunters on my feet. A Pendelton wool hat with ear flaps. You know, the Elmer Fudd type! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Might be some repeat but: - Pack in the extra layers. Dress cold for a long walk. You'll warm up on the way and can hold that heat in by adding the extra layers when you get to the stand. - Polyproplyene liner socks. Then wool socks. Makes a huge difference. - Thinsulate Hand warmers - the tube shaped kind. With activable hand warmers going, one for each hand. You can get away with lighter gloves that way. - And the most important - A thermos with hot coffee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Warm hat, lyers of thin moister wicking materials, light gloves, muff with hand warmers, big boots and light socks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois59 Posted November 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Since the really cold weather is going to be here soon what is your best tip for staying warm while on stand? The advice given here could really make the difference for someone this year. Thanks. thanks for the tips. I just arrived in Illinois and it's 41 degrees. Those tips should come in handy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Excited2Draw Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 I learned this a while back and it does work. Keep your core warm and your circulation will be great. When your core gets cold the body instictively hordes the blood, thus making it harder to keep your extremities (feet & hands) warm. I get the 12 hour body warmers, like the hand/toe warmers, and put one on my base layer, chest area, if my feet start to get cold. Sounds crazy, but it has worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'll add another tip I've learned the hard way. If you have a walk to the stand more than a couple hundred yards you will likely sweat regardless of how cold it is. You can walk real slow to minimize the sweating, but if you're anything like me I can't wait, I'm always in a hurry to get on stand before daylight, or whatever reason I can come up with. What I do now is take an extra pair of socks and t-shirt with me and keep my heavy clothes in my pack until I get to the stand. Then I change my wet socks and put my warmer layers on. Wet socks means cold feet. I also change t-shirts (primarily due to sweaty arm pits). I place the wet clothes in a plastic bag in my zipped pack to keep the scent down. This is only when it is 45 or below. Anything above 45 and the moisture wicking socks are good enough and I don't need real warm outer layers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Ya'll stop bustin on my man from Flawda:D Heck fire it got down right chilly thar when i took my first Bow deer in early season one year...when i shot it the temp was 84 degrees..when i got it to the truck it was a frigid 93:D Another tip I forgot to mention is an adaptation I did to my Fanny Pack. I quit wearing a backpack while walking to the stand because it made my back sweat so much and started using a large capacity Fanny Pack. Well as the season wears on and it gets much colder up here in the north I carry less gear in the Fanny Pack. So I end up wearing it while on stand instead of taking it off. I found that it had a thick mesh lining on the back of it facing my body and had an idea.... I cut a slit, just in the top of it, since it's not attached to the fabric underneath and slide in a few 12 hour body warmers. They end up keeping my lower back toasty warm;) LOL...I call it my Kidney Cooker:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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