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<blockquote data-quote="Pro2A" data-source="post: 2308522" data-attributes="member: 17889"><p>In Central US rarely getsmuch below 0F. Wind chill can be brutal. Further West/elevations can experience -20F, plus wind chill. Don't hunt those days much any more. Been there, done than, smarter with age. Seems like wind always swings around o smack me in the face.......use balacava then. Prefer Gore-Tex outershells to block wind/moisture. Military multi-layered ECWCS (Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System) works well for me, facilitates changing wide extremes.......MUCH experience with it. Available from many sources...even EBAY....in pieces NIB for minimal cost. GREAT VALUE IMHO. The goose down jacket/pant liners really work well for static times....W-A-Y T-O-O much for dynamic scenarios. I supplement warmth with "Hot Hands" warmers.......small size in each glove, largest size applied outside of inner layer over each kidney. Also, have the hand warmer muff that straps around waist to insert hands/warmers. Fingers and toes are my Achilles Heal. Toe warmers never work for me.....apparently no oxygen available in my boots. Have successfully used battery powered socks, gloves, and jacket liner from my Harley gear......Gerbing brand, as I recall. Have boot blankets (warmers seem to work in them) for bitter cold, long static sessions. For all day expected tree stand stints, have actually removed boots before putting on blankets with Hot Hands in both blankets and empty boots (keeps them warm, works in boots empty). Have a 3" thick thermal seat pad for cushion comfort, to insulate from stand seat. Sometimes carry a Gore-Tex sleeping bag bivy bag to slip into on long stand waits, especially in snow scenarios. Walk in "cold," then layer up for static time. Layers in pack. I believe in oversize outer layers....boots are a major issue for me......to trap more warm air, avoid constrictions that result in poor circulation = cold. Couple Thermos bottles of coffee and soup, favorite cookies/snack, and sandwich always "hits the spot," warms from the inside, thermally and mentally.....a big factor. Food equals warmth fuel. Use small collapsible "cooler" for food with Hot Hands. Nothing worse mentally than a frozen sandwich. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Everyone has their own approach and personal needs. This works for me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pro2A, post: 2308522, member: 17889"] In Central US rarely getsmuch below 0F. Wind chill can be brutal. Further West/elevations can experience -20F, plus wind chill. Don't hunt those days much any more. Been there, done than, smarter with age. Seems like wind always swings around o smack me in the face.......use balacava then. Prefer Gore-Tex outershells to block wind/moisture. Military multi-layered ECWCS (Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System) works well for me, facilitates changing wide extremes.......MUCH experience with it. Available from many sources...even EBAY....in pieces NIB for minimal cost. GREAT VALUE IMHO. The goose down jacket/pant liners really work well for static times....W-A-Y T-O-O much for dynamic scenarios. I supplement warmth with "Hot Hands" warmers.......small size in each glove, largest size applied outside of inner layer over each kidney. Also, have the hand warmer muff that straps around waist to insert hands/warmers. Fingers and toes are my Achilles Heal. Toe warmers never work for me.....apparently no oxygen available in my boots. Have successfully used battery powered socks, gloves, and jacket liner from my Harley gear......Gerbing brand, as I recall. Have boot blankets (warmers seem to work in them) for bitter cold, long static sessions. For all day expected tree stand stints, have actually removed boots before putting on blankets with Hot Hands in both blankets and empty boots (keeps them warm, works in boots empty). Have a 3" thick thermal seat pad for cushion comfort, to insulate from stand seat. Sometimes carry a Gore-Tex sleeping bag bivy bag to slip into on long stand waits, especially in snow scenarios. Walk in "cold," then layer up for static time. Layers in pack. I believe in oversize outer layers....boots are a major issue for me......to trap more warm air, avoid constrictions that result in poor circulation = cold. Couple Thermos bottles of coffee and soup, favorite cookies/snack, and sandwich always "hits the spot," warms from the inside, thermally and mentally.....a big factor. Food equals warmth fuel. Use small collapsible "cooler" for food with Hot Hands. Nothing worse mentally than a frozen sandwich. :) :) :) Everyone has their own approach and personal needs. This works for me. [/QUOTE]
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