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Posted: 3/6/2019 1:54:14 AM EDT
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Good gear cost money and storage like that isn't great for it. Just throw all your old cold weather clothes in and a sleepingbag for staying in the car.
The one great addition is boot chains/spikes and snow shoes for ice if doing snow shoes go with spiky ones for pure ice Also merino wool baselayers are best especially if you are working your ass off but it aint cheap. Especially stocks as this is a boot thread |
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Posted: 3/6/2019 9:51:51 AM EDT
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I keep Carhart coveralls, a heavy hoodie, heavy wool socks, cold weather boots and heavy wool watchcap.
I wouldn't have to go very far in my part of the country. |
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Posted: 3/6/2019 1:54:58 PM EDT
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I'm gonna wear them on the worst days remaining this year and see how they hold up. Anyone else have any suggestions on cold weather stuff to keep in the truck GHB/box? be advised they are not "wear everyday" type items, they are for limited use. They are nice for certain situation, BUT youd be better off with good boots and wool socks. If your feet sweat they will get gold no matter what unless you have a vapor barrier |
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Posted: 3/7/2019 8:52:03 PM EDT
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What is your winter like?
Cold weather gear is really dependent on the conditions. |
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Posted: 3/7/2019 9:06:11 PM EDT
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What is your winter like? Cold weather gear is really dependent on the conditions. |
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Posted: 3/9/2019 12:32:15 AM EDT
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In ND (sometimes -25F with -50F wind chills), I keep an GI Arctic parka, set of heavy thermals, expedition weight wool socks, insulated boots, insulated shell pants, fleece balaclava, ski/snowmobile gloves, sleeping bag, and some handwarmers.
That said, hiking to safety during a blizzard is a good way to get lost and die. My set up is more to stay warm and wait for help or better conditions. In Sub-Zero temps and winds, it is important to cover all skin with at least one layer. (3-layer wicking/warming/weathering is preferred) |
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Posted: 3/20/2019 1:14:18 AM EDT
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Aramark has a website and sometimes they have some good sales. I bought some monster coveralls that are insulated from them. Would basically only be for walking home in the winter, or sleeping in vehicle in winter.
Footwear, you have to test for yourself. Depending on what socks I wear my cold tolerance varies. I bought coveralls or overalls or whatever last year, but they still send me emails so something exists. They won't last as long as good heavy duty stuff. But for my use, they can live in vehicle and in summer they work great as a pillow. |
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Posted: 3/20/2019 12:33:05 PM EDT
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Socks and more socks. Your feet stop you stop and there are no water proof boots if the water is deep enough. That's a bigger deal in winter.
In regards to socks, I'm a fan of layering, a base wicking layer then add to as needed. I haven't bought cotton socks even for business wear in over a decade now. Using the layer concept, I'm a big fan of long johns especially the better synthetics designed not only to wick but with air pockets. I keep at least two sets in my motorcycle saddle bag in winter. On these, best to have the ones with flys. Dropping your drawers to take a leak can be quite funky at times. I actually started in the snythetics with the old Military style but now have moved on to the better commercial ones and layer them. Gloves, same thing, a good shell then liners. Another one, a good scarf which can be used a dozen different ways. Also a fan of helmet liners that you can cover your face. They make some damn nice ones of these for motorcycles now. Tj |
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Posted: 3/20/2019 9:56:58 PM EDT
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Its worked so far and you can get all this stuff on the cheap - size up so you can layer.
Upper body: 1) French military fleece shirt 2)mil-tech ecwcs parka with fleece liner 3)French Goretex parka 4)Knit cap Lower Body: 2) Thermal pants 2) Whatever combat pant 3) Goretex barrier pant like army ecwcs |
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Posted: 3/20/2019 10:03:02 PM EDT
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Snowboarding gear.
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