I get cold, as in really really cold! Just ordered some under armor 4.0 base layers, the coldest rated they offer. Hopefully I will stay warm this year!
Who else freezes?
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Poleaxe
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4.0???????????? Goood god. You better not have a far walk in if u really got the 4.0. I got the 3.0 and let me just say I burn up and cannot walk far with them on. I wear all UA and their higher number thermals are unbelievable but the 4's are actually for like sub artic temp. U must be super cold natured.
catman529
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my problem is that when I hike, I will sweat if over dressed, but at the same time if I sit down for an hour or more, I start to freeze. Sitting still just makes me cool down a lot. I'd rather sweat hiking through the woods than try to sit still while shivering wishing I had worn an extra layer.
Lol, I hike a lot and pack my clothes in. Change when I get on stand and yes, I am EXTREMELY cold natured!Poleaxe said:
Poleaxe
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Then the 4's are gona be just right for you. I still wear my 1's under my 3's to wisk away sweat.
Poleaxe
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You ever hit the hiwaissee river up hunting?
Depends on what you call the Hiawassee. I hunt the inner depths of Ocoee (south Cherokee).Poleaxe said:
I'm with ya Brother. I freeze to death.
easttnbuckmaster
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Get you a fleece neck collar... they make a huge difference.
diamond hunter
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The neck and head are where the heat goes out,fix that and you are well on your way.
Phil1979
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easttnbuckmaster said:
Yes they do. If I know it's going to be real cold I wear two toboggans. UA makes some really good ones. I have shaved my head with a razor for years, so I have used many toboggans.
I've got one, full hoodie and face mask. I've also learned that the hand warmers you hang around your neck and stick your hands in are much warmer than gloves.easttnbuckmaster said:
Mike Belt
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Sweating while getting to your standsite is part of the culprit. If you're going to wear them in regulate your speed getting there. Also handwarmers are the ticket. I get those disposable ones about 3" X 6". One in each shirt pocket and one in each pants pocket covering major arteries helps keep me on stand when I get cold. I also put one in each coat pocket and keep my hands in my pockets so that I don't have to wear gloves while on stand. A tip is to always carry a ziplock bag if you're not hunting all day. You can use the size warmers (18 hour) I mentioned and after a half day hunt put them in the baggy and seal it up. Shutting the air off deactivates them. They're good for almost another full day of hunting this way and you get the full use of them. (I buy several cases of them prior to hunting season---Walmart sells a 3 pack for $1.97). The last thing I can tell you is not to skimp on your clothes and boots. The good stuff isn't cheap but if you're going to be out in the elements you won't last in stuff that doesn't do what it's supposed to do.
BSK
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Drop the big bucks and get the MT050 Parka and Bibs from Cabelas. Warmest treestand clothing made.
Use a full fleece fask mask, and a thinsulate hand muff with hand warmers in them (one for each hand) and you will be in better shape. Also warm boots help a lot. If you feet, hands, or head are cold, the rest of you will feel cold.
And as Mike pointed out, make sure you don't sweat on the way to your stand. THAT will chill you more than anything. I keep my outer layers strapped to my pack on the walk in, and don't put them on until I've cooled down in the stand for awhile.
Use a full fleece fask mask, and a thinsulate hand muff with hand warmers in them (one for each hand) and you will be in better shape. Also warm boots help a lot. If you feet, hands, or head are cold, the rest of you will feel cold.
And as Mike pointed out, make sure you don't sweat on the way to your stand. THAT will chill you more than anything. I keep my outer layers strapped to my pack on the walk in, and don't put them on until I've cooled down in the stand for awhile.
ClubHead
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Older you get,colder you get.Im a believer!!!!!!!!!!!!
ClubHead
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Try less socks.I learned this a long time back.You need only one pair of cotton socks with 2000g with an air pocket in between.JSPAL270 said:
shopson
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If I am going to break a sweat getting to the stand, and I do almost all the time, pack your clothes in and change when you get there. When I used to climb in the mountains I would strip to my drawers in 20 degree temps to put on clothes. The wet ones will freeze you.
fairchaser
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It's all about aclimation. I don't get that cold usually. Even though I don't carry extra weight. I am normal size. Once you get your internal heater fired up you don't get that cold. I found that if you don't miss any gaps in your clothing you should be fine. I know which sets of outerwear and underwear to use for the temps and the walk. I don't carry clothes and all that stuff. I do unzip my coat on the way in and take off my cap. I carry a knit tobaggon to put over my cap and a neck gator I keep in my pack till I am on stand. If the wind is blowing, I wear a wool sweater with a windbreaker liner.I think its mind over matter to some extent. If I get really cold on stand, I do about 100 toe raises and that warms me up. You will be warm as toast as soon as a deer shows up.
8up
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I get real cold. The older and heavier I get the worse it gets. Sweat has a lot to do with it so I walk real slow on short walks fully dressed or on longer walks I have my light black silkies on and carry everything in with me. I then take a scent wipe or 2 and wipe down any part that has sweated. I then towel off and dress.
BUT fat old and broken bones screws and pins and titanium cage still = cold on many days.
BUT fat old and broken bones screws and pins and titanium cage still = cold on many days.
Killing time
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I get really cold as well, and all the layering and thinsulate doesn't seem to help. But what i did last season made a world of difference. I placed "hot hands" down in each boot, one down my shirt to rest against my lower back or else just tucked it where it sat on the back of my neck, maybe one in the front near my chest, and one in each glove. Sounds funny, but i was toasty warm. I got a box of 28 pair for $9 at Sams last season, and still have alot left. Try that...
BlountArrow
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ClubHead said:
Sock liners - yes. Cotton socks - no. I agree with a smaller sock but get a good SmartWool or similar brand that won't hold moisture is the key. Lastly, if you're in the stand and have your feet sitting on an ice cold platform your feet may very well get cold no matter what you do. I have found that sometimes a thin layer of foam taped to my stand or a small towel placed where my feet will be helps a lot on frigidly cold days. For the most part I'm fortunate in that my feet just don't get cold unless the weather is just ridiculously harsh.
