I'm 71 years old. I was taught when dressing for the cold there was on rule. " You can take off what you have on but can't put on what you don't have !" . Wool has never let me down !
I'm a fan of a good war layer put on when sitting around. But for walking right before you start you want to be just a touch chilled, as soon as you stop then toss that layer on and you're golden.
My grandpa was a scaler, the member of a logging crew who measured & calculated the potential board-feet of felled trees, out on the Washington coastline back in the middle of the last century, before I was born. He tripped and fell because of those pant leg hems snagging on those boot spikes you mentioned, which in turn damaged his back. That forced him to retire unexpectedly early, and to have to wear a back brace for the rest of his life. So if anyone else was wondering, yes, it is a real thing that was (and still is) done out of safety considerations. If anyone is concerned about the denim fraying, the raw edges can be treated easily with either a blanket stitch (by hand) or with a zigzag stitch (by hand or super easy with a sewing machine; just make sure you use a sturdy denim-quality machine needle) to prevent them from unraveling. Grandpa was a man who could make-do in many ways, and that included sewing by hand. His wife (grandma) never had to mend any of his shirts or pants, and he even darned his own socks--he was proud that she was a school teacher and told her to save her hands for the classroom, he'd do all the manual labor. (She didn't let him "get away with that nonsense" but they were an amazing couple in so many ways.) Ironically, several years after the accident, he eventually wound up teaching, too!
I bet you have a ton of cherished memories. I miss my grandparents. I wish these young folks would learn to respect the old folks more and listen to their knowledge and stories cuz they are usually a fountain of knowledge. And wow, anything to do with logging was and is a tough job so I bet ur g-pa was a tough tough man 😀 cheers!!!
You dress just like my Dad used to! He grew up and did bushcraft his whole life. He preached layering and not getting wet to me since I was a kid 😁 Thanks for sharing such an informative video!
Big thing for me with wool base layers is the anti microbial properties. The difference in stank between synthetic and wool after a week or two out hunting is the difference between my wife being happy to see me home and her trying to hose me off before I get inside.
Finally snagged an authentic Austrian military wool sweater. It’s the real deal. I live in Northern Illinois and camp up in northern Wisconsin and the UP. This sweater is the singularly best piece of clothing I own, and that includes my clothing from Fjallraven and Johnson Woolen Mills.
Northern MI here. Great tips. I have found that many people start out fine with layers. But FAIL to constantly monitor their heat buildup. Then FAIL to remove layers in a timely fashion. Then they sweat and get cold.
Very true. That is the whole concept of dressing in layers that a lot of people just don’t understand. Most think that dressing in layers is to keep warm. But in reality it is actually how to keep regulated. Good point to bring up. Cheers
Wondering if you guys have any advice on not sweating when you’re packing in? I was stripped all the way down to my base layer yesterday but my pack had my back all sweaty still
@@greysonosterberg7101 slow down, take it steady. Its also about exertion. Work = heat = sweat Aim to be slightly cold before you begin to exert yourself, thats a good place to start
I work in Northern Alberta, outside, fighting against temperatures up to -40C. Getting wet at that temp isn’t usually an issue, so thankfully I don’t have to worry about that. I dress in very similar layers, except I typically don’t wear a coat. I’ll have my normal coveralls instead and I’m usually good. If it’s windy I’ll toss on a coat, which is just some Dakota thing. Having warm gloves to swap out is something I find that’s important in keeping your fingers warm.
I went through an entire Wisconsin winter with no heat. We had a fireplace that was occasionally functional, but my room was furthest from it. I slept in full winter gear every night.
I loved the fact that in the British Army they let you find all this out ‘the hard way!’. Skills for life. Very true about the beanie. I was in Yakima (on exchange) during the 1996 winter. It was freezing but a $3 acrylic hat did me just fine.
Yep, needed this a few years back moving from S Texas to N Minnesota. Excellent input. I once asked a friend up North when do you start putting on your thermals, he responded when I start to get cold..DOH. I once asked my boss what a snow day was, he responded you'll know. Later that year, 18 wheeler"s were sliding off the highway, I realized that was a snow day, but I was already away from home and kept working... doh, doh, doh. Worst thing for a Southern boy is finding out snow shoveling is heavy, not light with the sand and stuff in it..sweat, sweat, sweat...
Awesome info! I was in the woods today, in PA, it was 0. Dressed in layers just like that, it works! With all the lake effect we got, my dog had a blast. Stay in the woods 👍
I'm down with this old style thermal under layer! I wore them as a child growing up in Nebraska as well as Oklahoma. Nebraska is more of a dry cold, and the most I could handle in the winter when it was 10 deg. F. was thermal top and long sleeve shirt and the bottoms under my jeans. The biggest thing for me was my feet! My feet were warm, I was warm; my feet were cold, I was cold! This old style thermal under layer is awesome, and note that it is most effective when it is snug against the skin to hold the body heat in. If you are wearing it loose, it won't be as effective! I'm 56 now, and some times the old ways are the best ways!
Try Duluth Firehose pants. Super durable, not crazy expensive and can be replaced if they ever fail (which they don’t). Some have a small amount of stretch/flex to them but the original ones are straight cotton canvas.
A couple years ago my mom got me a pair of Eddie Bauer Ascent pants for a Xmas gift. Basically good quality fleece lined windbreaker pants. I swear by these things now in the wisconsin winter. I spend a lot of time outdoors in the cold and these things are unreal. Couple those with a good jacket that keeps the wind off of you, a thermal base layer, a good beanie and you’re good to go.
Thanks for the UP shout-out. I add a heavy bib snowpants once it drops below zero in calm or below 12 in wind. I live near the shore of one of the Great Lake and that wind can bite coming off the great flats of miles of ice.
Us southern Michigan fellas know a thing or two about cold weather, and you are spot on...Wool for warmth and waffle longy's under all. Thanks for the explanation about the cut pants...didn't know that.
Man ik there’s a lotta controversy around carhartt rn but the overalls and the classic jacket as a exterior layer with a mad bomber type hat is just so quality and reliable
Excellent advice. Mid 80s I was digging a gun pit. We were told to not sweat. I took off so many layers, but didn't sweat. Appreciated the top layers later on.
This is my wife's phone so ignore the name.. lol.. I live in MA and worked on and climbed cell phone towers for about 15 years.. so If it's 20 degrees with a light breeze on the ground.. as soon as you get above the tree line it gets so much colder and windy it's crazy!! I had to learn quickly how to layer and keep warm! But you can't just like throw on a ton of clothes and be toasty because you would sweat your ass off on the climb up the. You are done for!!! Def a delicate balance of keeping more not cold than warm but not too cold! Great vid as all your rest!!!
Absolutely. I live and grew up in western NY. I have snoveralls and often just wear a t shirt and hoodie. Especially when I use to heat my house with wood. I would be out in 20's or 30's degrees without a jacket processing wood. As I get older and fatter. Lol I find that if I overheat, I'm done. I get drenched with sweat before I even know it. I can't stress allowing your body to cool and breath enough, even in cold weather!! Its easy to just keep layering but be careful to not overheat wich will suck your energy fast.
Agree completely. I would still encourage everyone here that is a doubter to employ each piece they believe will suffice. It really is the only way to know for a fact what will pass or indeed fail. OR......listen to the voice of reason & wisdom & 'save yourself some pain' as Ray Comfort would put it.
I’m glad you can do them fingerless gloves in Pennsylvania. I had bad luck when I was a kid and frostbite got my hands and feet. I have military wool gloves and mittens over my hand plus the trigger finger mittens and it’s still tough to keep my hands warm when it’s down under 20 degrees. Oh yea in northwestern Pennsylvania. ✌️
Even in Alaska cotton thermals were what you wore. Unlike yours however they had the open armpits. Surprisingly I even wore them in the tropics, but without a top layer. Between the armpit openings, and the reflective white they never caused me to get sweaty. In addition to keeping the hot tropical sun from direct contact with my skin it kept the mosquitoes off. Thanks for your videos 👍👍.
Hey! Another awesome video! I liked the layering instructions. You did a step by step dress rehearsal. Which is way better than just picking up clothes off a table and showing them. Thanks!
We’re in the negatives quite a bit up in the Adirondacks. Layers, layers, layers....... especially when you’re active. That way you can adjust when you start to sweat.
Working outdoors in No Va I usually wear a long sleeve t shirt , a short sleeve t shirt and a pull over hoodie with stocking cap . Cargo pants , work boots and 1 pair of Dickies winter socks . It rarely gets cold enough to need much more .
I put my long johns inside my pants, hold at the waist and shake them down so my pants don't pull up on my long johns when I pull them up. Hello from 🇨🇦👋❤️👍❄️
Another great video. Interesting how the other side of the country dresses for the winter. Filson is a great product. I have a triple sensore Casio. Love your watch though, especially the compass.
I am a believer in wool, most of my wool is old school military surplus that’s very affordable. Base layer is 50/50 wool/ cotton. Heavy wool sweater, Marino wool socks, wool watch cap and wool gloves. I wear a heavy duty military cargo pants or jeans. I like the idea of cutting the bottom of the legs off, I am gonna do that. Thanks for this video
Great video. Thermal underwear makes all the difference. I'm in Burlington Vermont. I'm in 2 layers of synthetic thermals, moisture wicking T-shirt, synthetic fleece sweatpants, and 2 fleece jackets. My neck gaiter, beanie. I'm comfortable in -40°. Only time I'm uncomfortable is when my gloves get wet from the snow & my fingers hurt. My Mittens keep getting lost. Hot Hands are life savers. I use Body Armor or Spyder gloves. Both are great until you shovel snow & clear the snow from the roof of my bushcraft shelter. I have Sorel snow boots that go almost up to the knee. They have removable fleece liners. I watched your video on your LL Bean boots. Thrift store only had the Sorel. Great channel. Good stuff. You cover everything!
80% of my life outside in the weather. I liked your presentation For the past 40+ years when I was very young Pennsylvania woods gave me year round adventures my only goal was to live like a mountain man now days we call them Preppers and Bush Crafters or in an extreme cases survivalist. My point is it's good to learn at least one thing per day even if it's about your self and personal environment. I liked your statement we have to use what works for us there are no one size fits all in the great outdoors.
Also I also wrap my mid section (kidneys) with abdominal support belt or back/abdominal support belt to keep your mid-core temperature warm. You lose a lot of body heat from your middle section of your body if it's not wrapped up. A 4 inch Ace bandage works great too.
Some boxer briefs have a pocket on them to hide things. I love short sleeve Henley as they open or close up depends on outside temps. I have a Samsung smart watch and a Nixon Ripley watch
Something even in Florida I have told people for years. We can have at least 3 seasons weather in the same day. Put on, open up, take off, put on….repeat! Another great video Dan!
I like the thinner stretchy polyester thermals. Same logic as your poly undies; just holds it shape well and doesn't get all bunchy under your clothes. And you wouldn't think it, but it's surprisingly warm.
greetings from Finnland, here is -30'f -35'c now. and I agree 100% with your dressing style, we use same dresscode in army and everywhere. If I can give u 1 tip for dressing in cold it would be socks. wool socks goes under against your skin, and you normal thin sock goes over wool sock. why? your feet will breathe a lot better and moisture will go away. also normal sock outside will ad 1 extra layer between feet and boot. try this and notice difference. tip 2. take 2-3 extra pair with you so u can change socks. tip 3. buy little bigger boots for extreme winter so you can add 2 wool socks. tip 4. do not wear watch or earrings or stuff like that. its gonna froze and its really really bad.. We like to use stuff called Merino-villa. (Merino -wool) its 100% wool but it wont smell..
Very good, informative video. I dress like you but just with more layers because I am up in northern Canada where it is - 30 on average and our extreme cold is -40to -60. But same principle, base layer, mid layers and outer layer. It’s just the only true way. I love those tin pants btw. I would love a pair of those. Thanks for another great video brother, as always, and I look forward to the next one. Cheers
Northern Minnesota guy here. Look into Filson chaps. Way cheaper, (don’t cover your butt, so you have to be a little aware of where you sit :), same quality, and aren’t quite so dependent on maintaining a consistent waist line.
for outdoor winter wear, the layering should always start with polypropylene or merino next to your skin as it wicks the moisture away and helps keep you warm and dry. Cotton long johns soak up sweat and will not wick moisture. After an active day outdoors, polypropylene will be dry, cotton will be soaked with sweat….
Good timing on this video, and of course great information. With all you have said, the most important for people to follow is finding what works for them. Everybody is different and within these guidelines, you have to dress according to how your body reacts.
One od the best cheap discount layers is poly fleece pajama bottoms...you can get them on sale for a few bucks, they're water resistant, breathe good ...good thermals, a smaller pair of pajamas, and a slightly baggier pair over that, a wool outer layer and I've been out around 0° for a whole day with no problem, even when sitting still
What a fantastic video Dan. Super informative, thank you so much. I've always struggled with the colder months in southern Ontario, but this video is sure to guide me in the right direction. Can't wait to get back out there and try out a few different assembles!
Pennsylvania... "That must be warm place!" - this is what I thought watching your "cold videos". I'm from West Siberia. Probably, almost nothing you teach would work here much (except big camp fire). Winter time here I would freeze to death in the woods with just wool blanket and tarp. lol
I love cotton thermals because wool ones make me itchy and poly ones give me a rash but what sucks is I naturally sweat a lot and the cotton ones just soak it all up and make me cold. I had to resort to some extreme measures with the wool to make them bearable.
that's sound advice! I have to do that at work when I'm inside and outside continually all day long! Mr. Davis makes a T-shirt that is made of some kind of stretchy material, and I wear a size smaller than usual, and I'll put a long sleeve Carhartt and a Carhartt hoodie, and if it's really cold, I have the Carhartt coat, but I find myself shedding some of those layers when I go in to work on something and I have to go outside and back in all day long. Sometimes I just have to feel a little bit of the cold to keep from sweating. No matter what you're doing, this is good advice to keep from getting sick! I never thought about looking at tractor supply to find the old style thermals. Wall-Mart used to have some nice thick ones in the sporting goods section! I haven't seen those where I am in Oklahoma lately!
Ive got plenty of knowledge from camping in cold weather but its always good to tough up on basics and stuff I may have forgotten, I never knew why they cut the bottoms of the pants off like that but it def makes sense, and yes I was one of those Jnco wearing 90s kids who loved my baggy pants but also hated when it would rain cause I was picking them up off the ground so I understand full well about bottoms getting wet. I normally tuck my pants in my boots during the winter unless Im wearing some really thick wool socks then it tends to compress on my legs to much as Ive learned why my feet get so cold, to tight of boots with thick wool socks.
Fleece lined denim pants,non cotton socks, polyester short sleeve shirt,cotton knit long sleeve shirt,lined beanie, thin polyester puffer coat if light duty day cotton otherwise. Good to high 20s low 30s high humidity.
Loggers still shorten their pant legs out here in the PNW, for the reasons you mentioned and, to make it harder to get tripped up by sticks getting caught up in the cuff as you cruise along.
