YA I really did forget my coat it wasnt a big thing at the time see I work outside and I dont wear one most of the winter. If I do its usually a light one just to break the wind. The only hard part about this time is that its so early in the season and Im just not adjusted yet to the real cold. But I did fairly well; I made sure that my hands were in my waders as much as possible and just sucked it up.