how to stay warm?

[jaymz350]

what cloathing do you guys recomend for archrey? my feet and hands get very cold when it gets in the 20's. if you could give me brands and models if possible, Thanks, james

[Mich. Buck Wacker]

I use the hand and foot warmers that you can get just about any sporting goods store, I usually get mine at Wally World. Just throw a couple in your boots and gloves and your ready to go. Last season while bow hunting in Dec. I was getting pretty chilled so I went out and bought some Under Armer. It's a little on the pricey side but it works like it says it does. I think I paid $130 for the top and bottoms in Mossy Oak pattern.

[jaymz350]

under armer long johns?

I use the hand and foot warmers that you can get just about any sporting goods store, I usually get mine at Wally World. Just throw a couple in your boots and gloves and your ready to go. Last season while bow hunting in Dec. I was getting pretty chilled so I went out and bought some Under Armer. It's a little on the pricey side but it works like it says it does. I think I paid $130 for the top and bottoms in Mossy Oak pattern.

[buckwiz]

Boot blankets and handwarmer both are called Ice Breaker. For the feet take dry socks and throw in some warmers. They will both be like an oven and Gander sells them.;)

[wildcoy73]

buy some mickey mouse boots and you'll keep the feet warm. as far as the hands i wear thin gloves all december long and have a hand muff around my waist with a hand warmer in it to keep my hands warm. most important thing is to not to overheat on the way in i carry a bag with my clothes into the stand and get dressed at the stand and than put on my carhart hat when i cool down a bit and can stay warm for most hunts. if you overheat and sweat on the way in you have defeated the prospect of staying warm while sitting for extended time moisture = heat loss

[Paul Thompson]

I buy the heat packs, the 4x6 inch sticky back ones, and put one over each kidney stuck to the outside of a t shirt under the rest of my cloths, and two of them in the bottom of my boot blankets. I can set sun up to sun set all day in the snow and not get cold.

[theredmission]

buy some mickey mouse boots and you'll keep the feet warm. as far as the hands i wear thin gloves all december long and have a hand muff around my waist with a hand warmer in it to keep my hands warm. most important thing is to not to overheat on the way in i carry a bag with my clothes into the stand and get dressed at the stand and than put on my carhart hat when i cool down a bit and can stay warm for most hunts. if you overheat and sweat on the way in you have defeated the prospect of staying warm while sitting for extended time moisture = heat loss

I'll second the hand muff-I started using one last year and it works great. I just bring some regular gloves to wear while walking in. When on stand I just use two hand warmers that I hold on to inside the muff.

[Mich. Buck Wacker]

under armer long johns?

Yep!

[wyldkat49766]

That reminds me that I should sew me a handwarmer muff before wed.

[ChasinSprints]

The muff is great for the hands and I love my boot blankets, feet stay toasty warm for that long stay in the stand.

[GreenMachine]

Haven't had a chance to try this one out yet, but I've heard that sticking a hand warmer over your heart will help keep all of your limbs warm. Going to test it this weekend. Underarmour is great stuff, too

[ironman11]

I agree with the handwarmers, you can buy a case of them at Sam's club for $14. I use Polartec Microfleece under everything, about $55 each for top and bottom at Bass Pro or Cabella's, it's great. If it's very very cold, I'll wear polypropelene over the polar fleece too

[dtg]

I've got everything warm, with exception of the toes. I just can't seem to keep those warm for more than a few hours. If I wear silk liners with some thrkmal sock, that works for those three hours or so, but then the foot heatwarmers can't permeate the layered socks. A good walk around usually gets them warm again, but not always a good choice of things to do.

[radiohead]

Under Armour Cold Gear is the way to go. Yes a little expensive but SO worth it. Especially if you're like me and work up a good little sweat hiking to my hunting location. One of the biggest ways to get cold is to start sweating, then you are wet, then you're all done in terms of staying warm.
The Cold Gear wicks the perspiration off your body, which is vital to staying warm.
One thing about the Cold Gear, be sure to have your clothes ready to put over it ASAP. Because you don't realize just how shape you are until you put on Cold Gear ! :lol:

On a side note my wife busted out laughing when I came home with camo colored "long johns". She says its proof that we men have a camo fetish.

[Mich. Buck Wacker]

I agree with ya there Radiohead. Its not very flattering when ya put it on.:sad: I got the same chuckle from the wife.:lol:

[chevyjam2001]

For the feet I would have to say my Cabelas Predator Extreme pac boots a re the warmest and most comfortable boots I have ever had. After 8 years in the Army I have worn my fair share of boots. I also use the Cabelas Ultimax socks. They wick moisture just like they say they do so my feet stay warm and dry no matter what. Which is a good thing because my feet have a tendency to sweat alot even if it's cold out so they used to get cold after a couple of hours, but not anymore.

[Michigander1]

Check out the gear on this sight www.rbhdesigns.com (http://www.rbhdesigns.com) for very cold weather.Mich

[bigrackmack]

I have had good luck with Smartwool Socks.....The UA is a great investment also.......LaCross Burly 1500 boots are nice.........Mack

[MIWoodsman]

I have done this for years and it does help out quite a bit. On a cold windy morning I will stick a chemical hand warmer over a t-shirt center-chest as soon as I have cooled down from the walk in. Feels like your sitting next to a camp fire.

Also, I have ound that those chemical hand/toe warmers must be started before you get cold. They need some body heat to get going.

Haven't had a chance to try this one out yet, but I've heard that sticking a hand warmer over your heart will help keep all of your limbs warm. Going to test it this weekend. Underarmour is great stuff, too

[brdhntr]

Heater Body Suit. Hands down the best piece of cold weather hunting gear I have ever worn. Have yet to be cold in it. And I've hunted OH in Jan when the temps have dipped below zero.

[RunMich]

As for my feet I have a pair of LaCrosse hunting boots with 1000 grams of thinsulate, they keep my feet warm.

[thunderman]

strike another vote for the good old micky's. i buy mine two sizes bigger and also 2x wide. i stick a set of felt pac's into them, a good wool sock and never get cold feet. i ice fish in the north and i can stay out all day in 0 weather sitting on a bucket or sitting on a tree stand in late december's bone chilling cold. only gripe i have is the tread pattern leaves much to be desired. i have used several different good quality pac boots and even bought a set of the artic expedition boots that claim -150 comfort. there actual name excapes me. waste of hard earned cash. once the thinsulate or pacing absorbes moisture (my sweety feet produce) cold numb toes send me home.
micky's like some of the newer designed rubber boots have insulation incased in rubber, so no moisture can't effect the thremo qualitys once the added packing gets some moisture asorbed. the set of 1200 thinsulate rubber rockies i bought two seasons ago work well with the added wool/felt packing. but i thought the micky's were heavy ..ooh!

[Ron L]

My brother gave me this tip. He puts a foot warmer in each back pocket before he sits down.

I wear some thin longjohns, jeans, and my camo coveralls. If it's really cold, I'll wear my fleece pants over my jeans before putting on the coveralls. I don't have the hand muff things, so I put my hands in the side pockets of my coveralls against my stomach with thin gloves to keep them warm. Chemical footwarmers inside my boots after I've walked in help too. If I can keep my hands, feet, and head warm, the rest of me is fine.

[thunderman]

ha ha... for cold feet walking 50-100yrds following a blood trail warms up my toes, and steaming gut pile does wonders for my cold hands....;)

[gman12]

I use under armour, top, bottoms, gloves, and socks, and it all works. I came out of the bedroom and my buddy busted out laughing, said I looked like Lance armstrong.

[Skibum]

The majority of body heat is lost through your head. Make sure you are wearing a good, warm hat. Make sure your boots are not too tight. UA is good stuff. I like merino wool even better. Wicks well, insulates even if damp, is soft, and doesn't get stanky like polyester can. SmartWool socks are merino and they are fabulous. Eating right can help too. A breakfast rich in complex carbohydrates will fuel your body. Snacks on stand help as well.

[clc900]

Get you a nice balaclava. They fold up and store in your pocket. When you need them take it and put it on. You will be surprised how much they take the chill off. Especially in wind.