Great info, thanks. I'm pretty skeptical these days about the waterproof-breathable-wicking-and-windproof combo materials. As well as being expensive, they seem unreliable, particularly wetting out unless regularly washed with tech wash (not cheap) and periodically re-proofed. I find a 100% waterproof poncho great, because they have masses of natural ventilation, but they tend to snag on trails and flap in the wind too much. I'm currently converting one, trying to make a waterproof jacket out of an old PVC poncho, retaining as much of the ventilation as possible in a closer-fitting, shorter garment, because I want to cycle in it, and ponchos are like parachutes on a bike. You didn't talk about trousers and waterproof trousers, by the way, or I missed it.
You can grated plain soap instead of techwash which comes out a fair bit cheaper, even if your cheesy pasta tastes a bit odd next time you use the grater! I tend not to bother with trousers. In the winter I use boots with knee length gaiters and with a poncho, they have pretty much got you covered! One tip somebody gave me about the poncho was to use a bungee cord or a bit of cord around your waist to stop it flapping around quite so much.
@@dogdadoutdoors Yeah, I tried a belt cord too, but these days I'm cycle-camping rather than walking, and a poncho just doesn't work - ok for a commute, not much good on a trail.
Another great video. In very cold weather, if one's clothing happens to become damp through precipitation, sweat, or otherwise, should you always change into dry, back-up clothing that you prudently have brought along, or is there potential danger in stripping down to make the change in extreme cold? Can that brief exposure cause a drop in core body temperature that you then can't make up, even in dry clothes?
Its a bit of a judgement call if you should strip off or not and change. I know the Royal Marine Commandos change into underpants and after immersing themselves in a hole in the ice they then roll in the snow to dry off and then get dressed, so in theory you should be fine! That said if you are just a little damp you are probably better off just getting on with it unless you can get into some form of shelter. I never did any extreme cold weather training but we were told in temperate conditions if you have two sets you stay in your wet kit and then change into your dry kit at night. But if I was wet and freezing that situation isn't going to get better by itself and so I'd probably go for it.
Its common. I get it a lot too. I do have an air mesh bag where the rucksack is held away from your bag to allow it to evaporate before it builds up and that does work, but I share your pain on that one.
I am a big lad .. 40 - 42 inch waist... can you recommend any cargo pants as most seem to stop at 38" .. above that if you can find any you are looking at £50 + 😢
These are great. Bit on the warmer side but really good quality. I don't get any commission, but there is a discount link in the description. I really like mine and the come in bigger sizes AND shorter and longer lengths. th-cam.com/video/o8c5FTC0uD8/w-d-xo.html
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Great series. Really well put together. Enjoy your presentation style. Thanks.
Much appreciated, thank you. I've been working on that!
love your presentation style brother.
Thank you, its something I am really trying to work on, at the start I was either flat tone or speaking at 100 miles an hour, getting there!
@@dogdadoutdoors you just have a comfortable, relaxed teaching style that i can learn from.
just my opinion x
Good stuff mate. You speak very well and have great subject knowledge 🇬🇧 🇳🇿
Thank you.
Great advice, thank you.
You are welcome!
Thx for the info !
No problem!
In the next series we would like to see preparedness against government conspiracies
ROFL😂.
Great info, thanks. I'm pretty skeptical these days about the waterproof-breathable-wicking-and-windproof combo materials. As well as being expensive, they seem unreliable, particularly wetting out unless regularly washed with tech wash (not cheap) and periodically re-proofed. I find a 100% waterproof poncho great, because they have masses of natural ventilation, but they tend to snag on trails and flap in the wind too much. I'm currently converting one, trying to make a waterproof jacket out of an old PVC poncho, retaining as much of the ventilation as possible in a closer-fitting, shorter garment, because I want to cycle in it, and ponchos are like parachutes on a bike. You didn't talk about trousers and waterproof trousers, by the way, or I missed it.
You can grated plain soap instead of techwash which comes out a fair bit cheaper, even if your cheesy pasta tastes a bit odd next time you use the grater! I tend not to bother with trousers. In the winter I use boots with knee length gaiters and with a poncho, they have pretty much got you covered! One tip somebody gave me about the poncho was to use a bungee cord or a bit of cord around your waist to stop it flapping around quite so much.
@@dogdadoutdoors Yeah, I tried a belt cord too, but these days I'm cycle-camping rather than walking, and a poncho just doesn't work - ok for a commute, not much good on a trail.
Another great video. In very cold weather, if one's clothing happens to become damp through precipitation, sweat, or otherwise, should you always change into dry, back-up clothing that you prudently have brought along, or is there potential danger in stripping down to make the change in extreme cold? Can that brief exposure cause a drop in core body temperature that you then can't make up, even in dry clothes?
Its a bit of a judgement call if you should strip off or not and change. I know the Royal Marine Commandos change into underpants and after immersing themselves in a hole in the ice they then roll in the snow to dry off and then get dressed, so in theory you should be fine! That said if you are just a little damp you are probably better off just getting on with it unless you can get into some form of shelter. I never did any extreme cold weather training but we were told in temperate conditions if you have two sets you stay in your wet kit and then change into your dry kit at night. But if I was wet and freezing that situation isn't going to get better by itself and so I'd probably go for it.
I always have problems with my back sweating with my rucksack on.
Its common. I get it a lot too. I do have an air mesh bag where the rucksack is held away from your bag to allow it to evaporate before it builds up and that does work, but I share your pain on that one.
Great video as usual, very informative, always take your advice on board 👍
Thanks for this great advice. Which smock are you wearing in this video?
Its the Pilgrim Anorak by Helikon-tex. I really like it, I have a full review on my channel if you are interested.
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Hi what smock is it and where to buy ?
Its a Helikon-tex Pilgrim Anorak. Great bit of kit, you can get from Military first or Amazon.
I am a big lad .. 40 - 42 inch waist... can you recommend any cargo pants as most seem to stop at 38" .. above that if you can find any you are looking at £50 + 😢
These are great. Bit on the warmer side but really good quality. I don't get any commission, but there is a discount link in the description. I really like mine and the come in bigger sizes AND shorter and longer lengths. th-cam.com/video/o8c5FTC0uD8/w-d-xo.html
I have Craghoppers for a "warm season" (spring to early autumn), and some 5.11 cargo pants for a winter. Both are below 50 quids.