Cold feet & cold hands

johngalway

It's that time of year again where this thread will pop up What're we using and/or doing to prevent cold hands and feet whilst out & about?

I'm considering buying a hand warmer, but don't know much about them.

Feet are another problem, must start searching the old threads again!

greenpeter

jack pyke neoprene gloves

Got socks in Russia last year, never seen anything like them here but my feet will never get cold. There like mesh there so heavy.

Any snow down there yet?
Believe its on the way:eek:

johngalway

Small bit of dust on top of some of the hills farther inland Peter, nothing worth talking about though, often seen a lot more in better weather.

Glensman

We've a good bit of snow hear, I am currently sporting a Cabelas winter warmer pack, hat and gloves. I don't know why they were selling them in louisiana- I dont know if alaska would be cold enough!!

mallards

Aigle 4mm neoprene wellies and a pair of Barbour neoprene shooting gloves. Overkill for most of the year. But when your sitting in a hide in Lough Neagh and the lad next to you has turned blue or on top of the Sperrin Mountains with an artic wind blowing up your barrels then they're worth every penny!

Mallards

daveob007

line your boots with some tin foil,,works like those emergency blankets by reflecting the heat and preventing it from escaping.
you can buy those blankets from any scout shop or army surplus or camping shop. well worth it.

kildare.17hmr

one pair of light socks under a pair of thermal socks and the boots, hiked lug last year in the snow and had toasty feet the whole way! gortex wet gear over the clothes keeps the wind off and its nearly time to get out the thermal balaclava:D

Double Barrel

I will second Mallards Barbour neoprene gloves. A light and heavy pair of socks.
Last fall I picked up a pair of Swedish Lundhags (Syncro's because I require a wide last) on the recommendation of a Finnish friend, they are outstanding for wet, rough craggy ground, they are one tough boot. John this boot is right in your wheelhouse, a boot a Connemara sheep farmer can put to work and appreciate. If you have average feet the Ranger's should work fine.

patsat

johngalway wrote: »

It's that time of year again where this thread will pop up What're we using and/or doing to prevent cold hands and feet whilst out & about?

I'm considering buying a hand warmer, but don't know much about them.

Feet are another problem, must start searching the old threads again!

I done slot of hunting during the freeze last year and every day without fail I complained about my feet being freezing! Even after getting indoors my feet would be uncomfortable for a while..

I got a pair of Avon muck boots this year and not once have I been too cold or too warm!
Highly recommend dem!

Tackleberrywho

http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/27559-le-chameau-mouflon-plus-boots/

johngalway

I should have been more precise

Chape ways to keep warm

kildare.17hmr

johngalway wrote: »

I should have been more precise

Chape ways to keep warm

Lidl gel hand warmers, less than a 5er, bought them for the kids last yr and still goin! feckin great things

Double Barrel

Take the lady friend along, it may not be cost effective but it should get warmer. :D:D:D:D:D:D

steyrman2

base layers are the answer moleskins trousers never let me down good hat is a great bit of kit

T223

johngalway wrote: »

I should have been more precise

Chape ways to keep warm

Seen little hand warmers in a euro+ shop the other day shaped like a little hot water bottle, d'ont know if any use but says reuse if u boil them after ,only 2 quid so you can't go wrong

CJhaughey

The best way of keeping warm in my experience is those little handwarmers that have a charcoal stick inside them.
I light it and stick it inside my jacket, once your body is warm the heat will travel around your extremities and keep them warm as well.
They are very cheap from outdoor and angling shops and don't cost very much to run.
The sodium acetate type that you boil then click the piezo crystal are OK but once they are cool they are dead weight.
the charcoal ones can be kept going with a new stick of charcoal.

Rosahane

Merino wool base layers:D Sometimes called smartwool in the US. Can be seriously expensive but Aldi do a set every year;)

Vegeta

I have crap circulation so have constant cold extremities. Even now on the couch wearing the slippers my toes are chilly.

I find tight socks are a disaster. No room for air to warm between sock and foot. So good socks are great. Lidl were selling a pair of 2 layer (to prevent blisters) hiking socks recently and they are excellent for keeping my icey feet warm.

I find wind is the real killer though so just covering the hands and covering the ears is a big plus for me.

james4510

balaclava, 2 pairs of thick hiking socks, rigger boots and neo gloves and that all works for me lol

landkeeper

meindl boots expensive but worth it even in -15 the other year in scotland with just 1 pair of cotton socks on ahh toasty toes can't beat it
aigle neoprene lined wellies when it's too wet for boots
hands neoprene gloves and when it's really cold two baked potatoes in tinfoil one in each pocket they stay hot for hours and you have a nice bite when you get peckish

Tackleberrywho

johngalway wrote: »

I should have been more precise

Chape ways to keep warm

Lowe Alpine Tullamore Store, seriously warm Army type comfort socks €10.

SpringerF

*when it's really cold two baked potatoes in tinfoil one in each pocket they stay hot for hours and you have a nice bite when you get peckish*

Thats the one for the hands
Been doing this for years
I use the Microwave now to heat them

Everything else.............layering is my answer
Moleskins with cottons underneath

dos29

Socks- http://www.sealskinz.com/socks/long-light-socks
Wellies- Muck Boots (Esk)
Boots- Lowa HTC combat
Gloves- http://www.sealskinz.com/gloves/ultra-grip-gloves
Hat- cheap thinsulate ones seem to do the trick, or a rolled up balaclava can be nice to pull down when the nose starts to go numb.
The sealskinz stuff really is the biz though.

IRLConor

dos29 wrote: »

The sealskinz stuff really is the biz though.

+1 I've sealskinz gloves and socks and they're worth every penny.

Even though I don't hunt, I got the sealskinz hunting gloves. Very useful to have the removable trigger finger to work my phone. If they had a removable thumb I'd be happier though since then they'd be useful for actually shooting with!

The socks are the biggest win though. Extremely comfortable, very warm and not sweaty.

DonnchaMc

Have insoles with tinfoil on the end for inside my wellies, (still a bit cold after awhile tho) however i have a VERY CHEAP pair of winter golf gloves that work amazing.. Maybe it still wasnt cold enough to be effected but I was really surprised with the gloves as i bought them in Tescos of all places hahaha

DonnchaMc

SpringerF wrote: »

*when it's really cold two baked potatoes in tinfoil one in each pocket they stay hot for hours and you have a nice bite when you get peckish*

Hahahaha 2baked potatoes? my dad use to tell us that when he use to go to school 50years ago hahahaha.
Its true what they say tho, the old ways are there forever and with good reason hahaha

ssl

Holding a hot gun barrel is a good one for the hands.:D:D

deerhunter1

johngalway wrote: »

It's that time of year again where this thread will pop up What're we using and/or doing to prevent cold hands and feet whilst out & about?

I'm considering buying a hand warmer, but don't know much about them.

Feet are another problem, must start searching the old threads again!

Lads lads lads (Ladies) forget all that rubbish, check these out, F----ing brilliant, Have one several years, no flame 24Hrs + of heat. Unlike charcoal sticks they can be messy, dangerous, too long for me to explain, click on link below and READ ALL, they do exactly what it says on the tin. I used to do security on doors, during winter I would stick it down the back of my trousers against the lower part of my back, kept your back and feet warm for hours. Used it on duty so so comfortable. You will not be dissapointed.;) I have the standard size, the giant size was not available back then, but I would certainly go for the giant one, would make great Xmas present.

http://www.peacockhandwarmers.co.uk/

clivej

deerhunter1 wrote: »

Lads lads lads (Ladies) forget all that rubbish, check these out, F----ing brilliant, Have one several years, no flame 24Hrs + of heat. Unlike charcoal sticks they can be messy, dangerous, too long for me to explain, click on link below and READ ALL, they do exactly what it says on the tin. I used to do security on doors, during winter I would stick it down the back of my trousers against the lower part of my back, kept your back and feet warm for hours. Used it on duty so so comfortable. You will not be dissapointed.;) I have the standard size, the giant size was not available back then, but I would certainly go for the giant one, would make great Xmas present.

http://www.peacockhandwarmers.co.uk/

Looks good I'v just ordered 2 'em and spare burners of off the bay.

johngalway

I've done some investing myself.

S Boston Hand Warmer.
Thermofeet Heat Reflecting Insoles.
Heat Holders Thermal Socks.
Coolmax Technical Liner Socks.

Sussing out some wool socks as well, but undecided on them as yet.

J.R.

https://www.smartwool.com/default.cfm#/Mens/Socks/_/_/280/

I've a pair of these.....very warm......feet never get cold.

sonofthegun

patsat wrote: »

I done slot of hunting during the freeze last year and every day without fail I complained about my feet being freezing! Even after getting indoors my feet would be uncomfortable for a while..

I got a pair of Avon muck boots this year and not once have I been too cold or too warm!
Highly recommend dem!

+1 lad got a pair on boards a few months back off ianoo .best things i ever put on same as u never got to warm or cold
luv em
stog

emergundog

Am living in my Sealand harkilla outthere wellies - unreal comfort and warmth!!

Sealskinz hunting gloves (don't shoot either, but like dan, good for fone usage).

Sealand hunter jacket and trousers with thermals under on mega cold day

Thermal hat

Scarf

Have a sock problem - they fall down as legs not round enough

Very warm apart from face. Had a face-scarf years ago and will look for another now. Get my stuff from scottcountry online. Great customer service.

clivej

I think the main problem with trying to stay warm is to keep the wind out. I was out stalking yesterday in -11 C (thats what it said on the car outside temp guage) but at least -8/9 C and I never got cold at all.

this is what I had on

1. Every day thin socks under Aldi hill walker thermal socks with the extra bit on the sole and they are different for R and L feet
2. Dunnes thermal vest, no sleves
3. TKMax thermal breathable thin roll neck tucked into thermal long johns
4. Deerhunter water-proof gortex trousers, keeps out the wind
5. Thin wool rollneck
6. Deerhunter water-proof gortex hooded jacket, keeps out the wind
7. Good gloves
8. Brasher boots from TKMax.
9. Cap with ear covers from Tesco

They are all light weight and kept me warm sitting waiting for the deer to arrive @7.30am.

Esel

johngalway wrote: »

I've done some investing myself.

Heat Holders Thermal Socks.

Sussing out some wool socks as well, but undecided on them as yet.

I'd say get the wool socks as well. Those ones you linked are 91% Acrylic, and could turn out to be very unkind to your feet if you're doing a lot of walking.

johngalway

esel wrote: »

I'd say get the wool socks as well. Those ones you linked are 91% Acrylic, and could turn out to be very unkind to your feet if you're doing a lot of walking.

Well spotted Esel, I bought them on recommendation from another shooter, never checked into them that well. Can't be much worse than the Pennies socks I have at the minute :pac:

clivej

I just got a nice Jerkin in Heatons €15.99. Plenty of pockets and I got it for wearing under my deerhunter jacket.

Tackleberrywho

I was out today in the snow, Hoodie, (abercrombie)
combats (tesco)
Boots, Le Chameau
Socks (the brothers lol )
Jacket, American M50 (bought in 1992:eek:)

No gloves! I forgot to bring them.(So I used the sleeves of the hoodie to keep them warm)

And a DPM Poncho which I purchased for €30 recently.

Getting a few Corvids, Priceless

johngalway

Picked up a Berghaus neck gaiter in Millets there early in the week. Invaluable in this weather, neck up to nose is toasty, and doubles as a hat too.

Savage93

Shooting Gloves

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Aldi on Thursday 9th December selling "fishing gloves"
100% waterproof neoprene, adjustable strap,thermal conmfort fleece lined, split foldback thumb and forefinger, tectured surface for bettergrip.
I bought these the last time they had them and they're the dogs b*****x.
IDEAL SHOOTING GLOVES- GET 'EM WHILE YOU CAN

johnner1

Savage93 wrote: »

Shooting Gloves

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Aldi on Thursday 9th December selling "fishing gloves"
100% waterproof neoprene, adjustable strap,thermal conmfort fleece lined, split foldback thumb and forefinger, tectured surface for bettergrip.
I bought these the last time they had them and they're the dogs b*****x.
IDEAL SHOOTING GLOVES- GET 'EM WHILE YOU CAN

+10 on the gloves i got them last year brilliant quality, i have payed 4 times as much for fishing gloves that were total crap compared to these ones, you wont go wrong here;)

johngalway

Going to pick up a pair of those, hearing good things about them.

johnner1

johngalway wrote: »

Going to pick up a pair of those, hearing good things about them.

i hope you dont have huge farmers hands:D, only a couple of sizes last year fairly tight fitting;)

johngalway

No, am very delicate me :pac:

Grizzly 45

daveob007 wrote: »

line your boots with some tin foil,,works like those emergency blankets by reflecting the heat and preventing it from escaping.
you can buy those blankets from any scout shop or army surplus or camping shop. well worth it.

Tried that today.Great way of producing tinfoil confetti for new years eve!:eek:.

johngalway

Grizzly 45 wrote: »

Tried that today.Great way of producing tinfoil confetti for new years eve!:eek:.

Same as, I put two layers of tin foil into each wellie under the insole, shiny side up, for last night. Picking up the bloody stuff all day today :pac: I think it did make a difference in fairness.

garv123

came across these when browsing ebay

http://cgi.ebay.ie/NORDIC-GEAR-BATTERY-HEATED-SOCKS-Hunting-Fishing-NEW-XL-/380276766543?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Sports_Clothing_LE&hash=item588a42f74f#ht_1049wt_1139

johngalway

garv123 wrote: »

came across these when browsing ebay

http://cgi.ebay.ie/NORDIC-GEAR-BATTERY-HEATED-SOCKS-Hunting-Fishing-NEW-XL-/380276766543?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Sports_Clothing_LE&hash=item588a42f74f#ht_1049wt_1139

If they're anything like the heated insoles I got from Maplins steer well, well clear.

garv123

johngalway wrote: »

If they're anything like the heated insoles I got from Maplins steer well, well clear.

figured as much. id imagine all they'd do is cause seriously sweaty feet. :pac:

johngalway

The Maplins stuff gave a warm, slightly burning smell.

Heat, what feckin heat :pac:

johnner1

johngalway wrote: »

Same as, I put two layers of tin foil into each wellie under the insole, shiny side up, for last night. Picking up the bloody stuff all day today :pac: I think it did make a difference in fairness.

there used to be a roof insulation material called 2L2 it was like bubble wrap made with 2 layers of foil if you can get your hand on some you will be sorted, brilliant for insoles;)