Hey Guy Thanks so much for this video. Going camping for the first time and taking the kids with us for acouple of nights. So feeling a bit nervous. Your layering presentation was really useful and funny as well ...sexy bod by the way ! 😁😁 Did not know about layering gloves and socks as well as the jackets !! Thank you so much.
Hi, from Montreal, Canada. We train outdoors in the winter (obstacle course training). Excellent video; nice details. Just 2 more tips: 1: Wear merino wool base layer and socks and 2: keep a hand warmer right behind your cell phone, so it doesn't freeze and shut down.
The irony of winter clothing is the colder it gets, the more layers you wear...which of course causes sweating under even a basic level of exertion. The trick is to know when to peel off layers if you are moving so you don't over-heat and when to put them back on again. Sweating is deadly in cold weather.
A tip for thermal longjohns, top and bottom, is to avoid them being skin tight which is the option most people go for. This allows heat from your body to escape as quickly as it builds up and can restrict movement because the material is tight against your skin. The ideal is loose, but not baggy which makes them much more effective, especially when you are active. I was given this advice by guys who work on the North Sea oil rigs for whom warmth and personal safety is paramount and have taken this advice myself for both camping and sea angling, both ashore and afloat, right through the winter for a number of years and I can assure you, it really does make a big difference to comfort. The proof? At 71 years of age, I'm the only one in my local age group who doesn't suffer from the usual age-related problems with restricted movement and still hike on a regular basis!
Being homeless myself, I invented the 7-layer system for the homeless based on the 3-layer system for trekking/mountaineering . I never use thick or medium clothing, always the thinner versions. 1. Cotton or thermal wool 2. Polyester trekking shirt, very thin 3. Really thin fleece bodywarmer 4. Thin fleece with sleeves 5. Thin synthetic bodywarmer 6. Windstopper with hood 7. Rain jacket, membrane (or poncho) The windstopper and the rain jacket kind of double for each other, my windstopper is water-resistant en my rain jacket also has windstopping properties. If you know you'll sweat, use merinowool, otherwise organic cotton is fine. The bodywarmers create more space at the sides of the shoulders, create padding for carrying, they also help with wicking because they create more armpit-space.
@@JohnDoe-tt4fm you still live with your parents don't you? Only a completely sheltered and inexperienced person would come to a conclusion as poorly thought-out as yours.
I remember buying a cheap insulated snowsuit some years ago. It was so warm i would start to SWEAT when i walked to the store in 0 degree farenheit..! If you are going out in really cold temperatures, you may want to check these out. You can get them both in insulated versions, and just the shell, without insulation, so you can adjust the temperature with wool sweaters and stuff.
The first time I hunted it was 18 degrees. I was wearing jeans, sneakers and a GI flight jacket sitting on a stump. I hated it. Now: Base, lofting and outer layers, sock and glove liners, fleece, infrared cold gear, Thinsulate and Gore-Tex. I am comfortable in the worst Tennessee can offer. Great video. Life saving potentially!
For extreme cold I’ve found a “dual” base layer works very well. I use a lightweight synthetic “wicking” base layer and over that I wear the heavy Polartech waffle fleece pants and zip up shirt. When I’m walking or exerting I can unzip the shirt to vent and when I stop I can zip it up. And I wear wool cargo pants they are wind and water resistant ant very warm.
Do not layer socks like that. Get a thicker sock maybe, but if your boot feels really tight you're destroying the loft. Wool isn't insulating, air is, wool holds air. While loft isn't as big of a deal with wool as it with down or synthetic insulation, it still kind of defeats the purpose of layering(adding loft). Wool is a good choice, but don't let it get too tight.
Travis sturzl yeah he had a good few points but I disagree on his sock theory myself. I hate the fact most winter gear is expensive, but I spent it on my boots for sure. sorrels, with wool boot liners. one pair of socks only. putting on to many will compact them defeating the porpus. and one thing for sure that needed to be addressed that wasn't, is combating foot sweat in such a system. cold does weird crap to your body, and I have had feet sweat at 19 degrees, and I never have issues with that. wool absorbs up to something close to 90 percent of it's weight in moisture, so while they work, if this is the preferred material, I think you need to bring a lot of pairs to change. but aside from that wasn't a bad video.
Yes Travis your spot on, same thing I said, if someone is going to layer their gear no matter what it is then go up one size, silly mistakes like that could cost people dearly.
I camped in -10F with two layers of wool socks and I started to loose feeling in my toes. I had to bail out but later realized it was a circulation problem. Outside of my shelter, the boots were freezing solid which made the problem even worse. Oversized boots would have been a good solution.
Being able to wick up the sweat is what I understand to be the most important thing about layering.. Great content here. I am an electrician and since we are wiring new construction we do not have any heat until it is time to leave. Luckily we stay out of the wind most of the time.
Some Guy I could never live in hot weather. And this comes from someone with titanium rods and screws in my spine. I will take the changes of season any day. But that's why they make many flavors of ice cream , to each their own.
esorzinom I am I truck driver from Philly. I always laughed when I would be in Florida and the people would put on winter coats on at 55 degrees and says it cold. Cold is getting out of the truck and having your beard freeze before you make the rear of the trailer. That happened in Minnesota during one of the winters when they broke the record of consecutive days with high below 0.
Work for a non profit where we canvass year round, and we brief new staff on how to layer and be knocking on doors 5 hours a night year round. Not such a big deal compared to backcountry hiking but that's why newer staff don't think about it until they're miserable and why we take time to make sure they're prepared - what they need to be warm and dry, where they can buy stuff around town and where they can find it cheap, etc. Your video basically a better version of what we do but hitting the same points (starting first with shoes and socks, always! - and layers being key). Gonna pass this on to our director to bookmark for next year, wouldn't be surprised if she sent this out to folks starting in the winter before their first day on staff. Well done thank you!
Great info. The onion principle in action. As you sit static you will want all your layers on keeping you warm, but as you move around you will want to peel layers to maintain a no sweat status. when your activity starts to calm down and you feel yourself getting cool add your layers to find that comfort zone.
in my job I have to work two hours everyday inside a 10 F freezer, and I agree with everything you mentioned here .however my fingers tend to get cold even with two cloves plus a mitt , that's why I put 3 hand warmers in each hand . also I noticed fleece jackets do a great job making me warm yet there are not heavy and they keep moisture away . the mask is very important to keep the face warm. thank you great video.
Very nice video. I know many people that are a bit afraid to assume that in 5 degrees are using 3 system layer, most of people like to posing as strongers. Its very nice to see people teaching this things :)
Yeah I suffered from over layering during an over night winter camping. Prepared for the worst and payed for it in lots of sweat, chafing and uncomfortable...live and learn they say.
Great video! Back to the basics of layering. I routinely hike in 30-40 below (north of Fairbanks AK) and I layer the same way with the only difference being the boots. All of you complaining about his sock layering; its fine for the temps he is talking about. If you are a couch potato and have poor circulation and low iron you would probably have to layer differently but for those who routinely get out and hike (especially in the cold) everything he said is spot on! Explore on my friend!!
Thanks for the detailed information. I recently lost a lot of weight and am prepping for gastric bypass surgery to help lose the rest. I am NOT used to being cold or being active outside in the winter. This was very, very helpful for me & got me thinking about how to stay warm now that I don't have all that...um...personal insulation. ;o) Cheers!!!
Hi Luke, i've only recently found your videos and got to say - I'm impressed! The reviews and instructional videos you post are very informative. I am 73 yrs and just about to embark on my first camp since I was in my teens. Just a one nighter for an airshow here in the UK to start with. It may lead to more excursions. I'm staggered by the range of tents available in the US. Stores here in the UK seem to stock only a very limited range. I have just bought a Vango Pop 400 for that airshow which will suit for my son and me for that one night, only £70 GDP in a closing down sale. Have you ever reviewed any Vango equipment? You've piqued my interest in the outdoors again and I seem to be watching you more and more on your adventures with a great feeling of jealousy and awe at the fantastic places you can access instead of getting on with my chores. In several vid's you're wearing base layers of various colours with an 'Active' logo on them. My searches have yet to find that brand either through Google or Amazon. Could you point me in the right direction to find that brand please? Good to see you out with your other half. She looks like a 'keeper'. All the best to you both from the UK.
Thanks for the video. Getting ready for first winter backpacking trip and researching gear and clothing. Appreciate the pointers, got me looking in the right direction. Cheers.
As a hunter, having the right clothing and gear is important. I wear boots, and only one pair of wool socks and my legs dont get fatigued after long walks. Also, I find having pants and a jacket that has wool liner and a polyester shell is more than sufficient. The poly shell blocks wind, and is water resistant. I only wear two upper and lower layers and I stay warm for hours in single digital temps and Im just sitting there. I shopped Cabelas and military surplus with gear from Russia etc...
Thanks for your considerate counsel, I received definite value. Your guidance could entirely save someone's life, and certainly improve anyone's life, it helped me prepare better. God Bless
My ski gear is perfect for very cold temp. Starts with: base layer, fleece sweater, down jacket, hellyhansen professional back bowl (that I’m very proud of lol), swany mittens, with 2 sets of had warmers in each, helmet, buff, I have no giggle gap with the Oakley air brakes, and I wear the hood over all this if need be, then for legs it’s, Artica zip down pants with heavy sweat pants underneath with base layer like video, and like any ski racer, super cold feet with boots that can’t fit foot warmers in them and even warm socks, got frost bite once on my feet. It sucked. But yea, skiing in the wind when it’s already -35 (the lowest I have been in that I remember) plus wind chill and the wind from skiing, makes for a cold day on snow. But for skiing your creating lots of heat from moving around so props to him for hiking is super cold stuff.
Always makes me chuckle when you call your hats a toboggan, up here in canada (eh) a toboggan is a sled for sliding down a hill and a toque is what you put on your head to keep it warm I think most Americans refer to a toque as a beanie : p
Dreded Haha In the (United States) south and midwest, especially Appalachia where I'm from, they are often called a toboggan but we also call a sled a toboggan too. I've heard that this came about because of a company that sold knit caps, mostly in the south and the company went by the name "Toboggan." I haven't of a Toque before though. Be well my friend. - Luke
Thank you so much for this! I'm a Southern California guy and "Clueless" on layering. Not anymore thanks to this video! Also, I really appreciate you going the extra mile to actually show us how you put the gear on. Many thanks!!!
Love God Love your channel. Thank you luke. for another informative video. Watching you gear up inspired me to plan a trip. Getting colder here in the mountains of California. Can't wait. God bless you brother.
Because of you I fell in love with Marmot. I have a 3 way winter coat, gloves and a sweater. Love the heck out of it. Then you showed the outer coat at the end, OMG, Going broke watching your videos. My next thing is have you thought about trying the Army ECWICS 3 system? I am not sure if it can be bought publicly yet. I have used it and didnt think it would work but let me tell you, down to 10 degrees and below it worked like a charm. for what I was doing. Now one thing they (Army) stress is leaving the outer most top garment untucked. Supposedly it allows the air to circulate and help with moister control? your thoughts?
i use over all protection( binnie,socks/darn tough layer,neck gaiter,glove insert)400 merino base layer,and graphine based outer layer,warm during alaska vacation.no problem at.-13°c
Awesome! Thank you very much for this comprehensive illustrations on layering. I'm going to see the aurora lights soon, was wondering what and how to wear to keep myself warm. So lucky, I found this video before my trip! Thank you again!
Every season i buy a few yards of Insul-Brite insulating fabric. I add it to whatever I want to insulate better. I add it to my dogs cold weather gear which significantly adds to it's heat holding ability. There's always scraps left over, trace my shoes insole on a piece Insul-Brite then slip it inside my shoes before the insole. Now my shoes have a barrier in between my feet and the frozen ground.
OK dude I live in Saskatchewan how you dressed that is how we dress to go start our car in the morning. Here it gets to - 30 to -50 for 3 to 4 months straight. You need to come see what real cold is all about. IN -10 degree weather we wear t-shirts and shorts waiting for outdoor pools to open.
Got some down pants at Taiga out of Canada, pricey but crazy warm, also down boots. Always a good idea to wear a shell over the down, not necessarily to keep it dry, but to protect it from rips and snags. Usually it's so cold when I put the down on, I don't have to worry about moisture.
Very appropriate content as winters seem to be getting colder. Nothing like getting prepared. Just ordered some nylon outer hiking pants and some gaiters today. Great vid Luke.
Got a great deal on nylon REI Sahara Convertible Pants. Also ordered an ENO Double Nest Hammock, and I'll order the Bug Net and fly too. Tonight I lucked up at WalMart and found the little 9 ounce 5x7 backpack tarp. Just tied on some shock cord to the grommets. Hey Luke, thanks for the motivation man. I got a NC trail book at REI and gonna pick some easier hikes to start with. Maybe catch you on a trail someday near South Mountain, after I get in shape. LOL. Good luck.
Great video. When I got stationed in Anchorage Ak, I really had no idea about layering.... but I sure had to learn fast. My layering system is near perfect. The only thing is my tights are a little loose and I feel I am not getting the right protection. I have the XGO Tactical Apparel, but I was thinking about switching to the Columbia Omni-Heat tights. I have the top and it is amazing. Once again great video!
Hey Guy Thanks so much for this video. Going camping for the first time and taking the kids with us for acouple of nights. So feeling a bit nervous. Your layering presentation was really useful and funny as well ...sexy bod by the way ! 😁😁 Did not know about layering gloves and socks as well as the jackets !! Thank you so much.
I took an outdoor survival class at nightschool back in the early 80's because I needed the credits to graduate in my 5th year of highschool. It seemed like an easy credit that's why I took it. but no, I had to actually learn stuff. My teacher Mr. Hill was a huge wool fanatic. He used to say if it aint wool it's crap! Every test had a wool question or the answer was wool. It became a running joke with the class. his reasoning was that it keeps you warm even if it gets wet. He was actually a really good teacher. He taught us all how to flyfish . He would not let us graduate until we got it down. I actually learned a lot from that crazy sob. I wonder if he's still alive?
Excellent video - Thanks, Luke! I grew up and worked on farms, as well as hunted, in a rural area of west central MN. Many cold winter days and nights to say the least. I learned the concept of layering at a young age and echo all the lessons you've shown here. Thanks again!
Fleece face mask and aviator cap. In a North Dakota winter, waiting outside for a bus or just walking around, you can get frostbite in 30 minutes or less, especially if its minus 55 F and windy. Its also easier to breathe when the nose and mouth are warmed.
Huge help for a desert person as myself,,, I can go to school and learn in 115 degrees and get home when it's 120 degrees Fahrenheit but not 0 and negative I'm from death valley and even tho it drops I'm not a daily cold hike guy ... we only get fires here in Cali lol
Typically. If I'm active. I dress light and carry extra layers to throw on when I stop. I did Mt Washington in February. Hiked up with a soft layer, a skin-tight wicking base layer and a light pair of wicking socks. Once I got up to the shelter I layered up. Nice and warm
Great video! One thing though, if your boots are too tight then you won't have good circulation to you feet, and it won't matter how much insulation you have, they'll get cold!
Post-divorce living in Colorado, I am wanting to live my life to the full but no outdoor skills. Thank you for showing us the basics of clothe layering! Ps. Thank you for talking about boots and socks too!
I wear a 3M N95 respirator as a base layer for my face. It filters 95% of particulates from the air (a plus when it's windy). This is not a surgical quality mask but one that you can find at a hardware store in the paint aisle. It's warm, easy to breathe through, comfortable, and it has a valve that helps remove moisture as you breathe. If it gets too wet, I can switch it out for a new/dry one. Because I am wearing it for warmth more than air filtration, I do wash and reuse them. As an outer layer, I press my Columbia one-piece ski suit into service. I use Thermaslim glove liners underneath my Columbia Sportswear OmniHeat gloves, for moisture wicking and superior dexterity when worn alone. Super Bowl weekend 2019, we had a blizzard here in SW Montana USA. I completed two walks in town of 4 miles round trip each, once on Saturday and once on Sunday, mostly flat and paved. Temps with wind chill were -5F on Saturday and -12F on Sunday. I stayed warm, using a similar layering system as shown in this video, never overheated or got sweaty. It's nice to have this video for comparison with my winter dressing. Thanks so much, TOGR.
Still love that swiss army poncho. I think the thing is great for snow and blocks wind, as ridiculous as that thing looks I have worn that in out in blizzards. It adds an incredible layer of warmth as well. Now I know it might not be the best use out on a hike. But the thing is a tent in itself. For something that ridiculous looking its still my favorite piece of gear. If I can't have that then I'm moving out of New England and down south. Cheers!
I'm realizing that the majority of my clothing is cotton lol... Luckily I live in Arizona so I'm not dealing with freezing temperatures. But, it's good to know for when/if I chose to hike or camp when the temperatures are lower. Thanks for posting this!
Thanks for the tips buddy, I'm going to start being a bell ringer for the Salvation Army this season and it gets cold and slushy where I live. Thank you.
Awesome review Luke, I'm going to Harriman State Park next weekend for a 2 nighter, I'm expecting it to be really cold. So this helped me put my layering in perspective. Hopefully I layer up right and have no issues. Although I'm prepared for the worst..........I think!!!!
In NewZealand we can buy garments and socks with Possum/Marino wool blend and they are amazing due to the fact that Possom fibre is a ‘ hollow’ fibre which is very unique. The result is an ‘office weight jumper (jersey/pullover)’ which very light and can be worn outside in very cold conditions. A lot of tourists to NZ buy these product for gifts etc. love your vids ( my friend)
Zpacks online has possum glove liners and socks for sale, at a reasonable price. I have them on order, but have never used them. I figured that I would give them a try during my January start, Appalachian Trail thru-hike, 2019.
found your video very helpful.Thank you for the step by step and detailed pro's and con's of layering. I'm planning to do a solo winter hike next year for the first time. I have done other hikes by the way just not winter. This helps a lot on knowing what to get.After I watched your video I was looking into what that jacket was made of and found this type of material polyamide fabric. Now I'm looking into what materials are used on articles that you mentioned. thanks for a great video
Wonder how the Patagonia wicking layer compares to Helly Hansen LIFA dry stripe. For really cold hikes I use the OR Gorilla as it keeps my face from getting frozen and it meshes up to my ski googles well.
Re: layering socks. Layers only work if normal blood flow to the toes can be maintained. If you layer too aggressively your boot and layers can reduce blood circulation. It's therefore important to find a balance between layers and not insulation. I use a light comfortable sock to protect the skin then a warm thick sock. I work outside in winter in some of the most extreme cold that can be sustained on a daily basis for years. If you can afford any insulation in your boot is worth it. These days I even wear insulated workboots in the hot summer.
Thanks for the information , but I wish you covered some of the new fabrics and their purpose like , merino wool and polygiene and cocano (spelling?) I want to know the combination of synthetics and merino wool and how each prevents or promotes odor. I know not to wear cotton , but the best ratio of wool or synthetics etc. Also the best breathable shells for moisture. Thanks Peace
Next to the skin I always have Merino, regular wool is nice, but I tested merino once, I have never have gone back. I now have socks, underwear, long johns, shirts and liner gloves, basically everything next to my skin except my hat. A bit more expensive but it's worth every penny.
Tip, don’t layer too much on your feet as the tightness will make your feet colder no matter how many socks. I wore 4 pairs of socks to work once in 7 degree weather, the next day in 5 degree weather I wore 2 pairs , and my feet weren’t cold
Yes the Koppen is sold at Dicks sporting goods, I'm not sure if it's their house brand or anything. Seems pretty decent, picked up a pair of lightweight pants and a button down shirt. Probably gonna go back Friday to look at a sweater and jacket they had. Just can't beat the prices, the Rep says they won't be carrying the brand anymore, hence the clearance. If you check Dicks website their outdoor gear is marked down.
I use Mountain Hardwear Windstopper jacket and pants with fleece underneath. My Arc'Teryx goretex pro shell never traps moisture underneath. Its breathable.
I hope it doesn't get that cold where I am. I like to snooze in front of a warm fire on very cold days. Good info, though. The info on gloves and socks are where I'm weakest. Best stay by the fire :)
Costco wool blend socks are the most cost-effective while being great insulators. Boots should be fitted loose so that you can wear 2 layers but if only 1 layer worn, you need to tighten up the laces; 3 layers of socks are redundant. Moderate cold boots where you will be exposed to wet conditions should be waterproof. Severe cold boots do not have to be waterproof but should have removable liners than can be dried out. You can cut some Reflectix to use as a base insole to reflect heat back up instead of sheep skin insoles - a lot cheaper. Gaiters work well to keep out snow at the ankle. I use a pair of insulated bibbs over my pants over my base layer in severe cold. Use multiple layers instead of one thick outer layer - for example - merino wool base layer, 2nd layer wool or fleece, 3rd layer wool or fleece, 4th layer shell. Make sure your layers lap each other in sequence at the ankle and at the waist to prevent snow from getting in. Wrist gaiters are a good start for your hands; then you can layer a thin liner over them before adding the outer glove/mitt. Charcoal hand warmers work well when inserted on the back of the gloves; many even have built-in pockets for that purpose; I carry unwrapped warmers in my HD insulated gloves for use when I really need them. Gauntlet style gloves or mitts are awesome and yes liners for short tem dexterity are necessary. Mitts with an extra finger (same ideas as shooting mitts) work to give you extra dexterity while being almost as warm as a full mitt. Use a neck gaiter or bandana or shemagh to keep the neck area insulated; or your clothing could have a built-in adjustable neck cover. A balaclava can be used as a base layer for the head, then covered by toque, then the hood. A little known fact - a toque with a ball on the end was originally designed to create an insulating air space between the toque and the hood. Parkas or cotton shells should have a hood with an animal fur ruff to keep out the wind. Animal fur is better than any faux fur. Goggles or at least sunglasses should screen out the high-intensity light being reflected off the snow.
Thank you so much Luke! I have had problems understanding how the layering technique works, but i understand it now. Great video as always - keep up the good work, i really appreciate your videos.
I like wool gloves under a large mitten. My favorite boot for really cold temps are SURPLUS east German Army Felt boots sized for 2 layers of wool socks. I layer farmers under insulated parka and pants. I have Gortex shell wind jacket and pants to. My RABBIT FUR HAT is Russian. 👍👍
great video. where i am it is gets to -40 and windchills in the -75. we had a car one time break in half on one of the cold nights we get around here. layering is definitely the key. I am surprised that you chose not to wear a wickable underwear on your legs. but all in all, you sure have this nailed. i never thought about using tights.
i do polyester as1st to wick sweat, then a wool sweater, fleece jacket and then if its really cold I'll use primaloft pants and jacket on top with a condura outer layer for ourdoors. wool balaclave or beanie and some insulated water proof hiking boots.
I use ONLY Merino Wool. For socks I use a light base layer over calf fallowed by a medium or heavy boot sock, again tight fit, over calf Merino Wool. For base layers I wear a sub base, very form fitting to my skin, fallowed by 2 base layers, mid layer, 2nd mid layer how ever this is the water and windproof section, then a outer layer, again water n wind fallowed by if needed a 2nd outer heavy layer. As for my head, I have 2 balaclavas, both are flame resistant and cold weather, wicking moisture, as well as warming, I also have a tube sock for over the throat if needed. However I do recommend your base layers and mid layers have turtle necks. Quarter zip is good too, so when your indoors or not needing so many layers, you can vent the heat if needed. Head great again with balaclavas, also have a heavy buty hat. Last over my head is the hoods, I do say hoods as in more than 1. Just my little addon.
You're the first person who's actually put everything on layer by layer to show the process in full. Thank you and great job! Subscribed.
Hey Guy
Thanks so much for this video. Going camping for the first time and taking the kids with us for acouple of nights. So feeling a bit nervous. Your layering presentation was really useful and funny as well ...sexy bod by the way ! 😁😁 Did not know about layering gloves and socks as well as the jackets !! Thank you so much.
Hi, from Montreal, Canada. We train outdoors in the winter (obstacle course training). Excellent video; nice details. Just 2 more tips: 1: Wear merino wool base layer and socks and 2: keep a hand warmer right behind your cell phone, so it doesn't freeze and shut down.
The irony of winter clothing is the colder it gets, the more layers you wear...which of course causes sweating under even a basic level of exertion. The trick is to know when to peel off layers if you are moving so you don't over-heat and when to put them back on again. Sweating is deadly in cold weather.
Stan Sambey You got that right my friend.
- Luke
Stambo In the wild awww really...
Stambo In the wild because when the body sweats, the body cools down, in cold weather is not good if the body cool down.
Material plays a role as well, wool is great.
That’s the point of a good wicking base layer...
A tip for thermal longjohns, top and bottom, is to avoid them being skin tight which is the option most people go for. This allows heat from your body to escape as quickly as it builds up and can restrict movement because the material is tight against your skin. The ideal is loose, but not baggy which makes them much more effective, especially when you are active. I was given this advice by guys who work on the North Sea oil rigs for whom warmth and personal safety is paramount and have taken this advice myself for both camping and sea angling, both ashore and afloat, right through the winter for a number of years and I can assure you, it really does make a big difference to comfort. The proof? At 71 years of age, I'm the only one in my local age group who doesn't suffer from the usual age-related problems with restricted movement and still hike on a regular basis!
Loose fit is as important as the material in cold or hot weather.
sound advice thank you sir. I will apply that for when I set out here in Germany 👍
Being homeless myself, I invented the 7-layer system for the homeless based on the 3-layer system for trekking/mountaineering . I never use thick or medium clothing, always the thinner versions.
1. Cotton or thermal wool
2. Polyester trekking shirt, very thin
3. Really thin fleece bodywarmer
4. Thin fleece with sleeves
5. Thin synthetic bodywarmer
6. Windstopper with hood
7. Rain jacket, membrane (or poncho)
The windstopper and the rain jacket kind of double for each other, my windstopper is water-resistant en my rain jacket also has windstopping properties.
If you know you'll sweat, use merinowool, otherwise organic cotton is fine.
The bodywarmers create more space at the sides of the shoulders, create padding for carrying, they also help with wicking because they create more armpit-space.
you sure have a lot of expensive gear for a homeless
@@JohnDoe-tt4fm yeah well, I don't live in a 3rd world country like usa, we get social pay so we won't steal. Satisfactory answer for you?
@@andredeketeleastutecomplex tysvm for the tip! from one homeless person to another, stay safe out there 🙏🤗💙
@@JohnDoe-tt4fm you still live with your parents don't you? Only a completely sheltered and inexperienced person would come to a conclusion as poorly thought-out as yours.
Luke, a good rule to follow to prevent sweating is: when hiking or working be chilly, when sitting or relaxing stay warm !!!
I remember buying a cheap insulated snowsuit some years ago. It was so warm i would start to SWEAT when i walked to the store in 0 degree farenheit..! If you are going out in really cold temperatures, you may want to check these out. You can get them both in insulated versions, and just the shell, without insulation, so you can adjust the temperature with wool sweaters and stuff.
I regularly go camping in -0 to -20 degree c, yup Canadian here. Everyone at work thinks I'm crazy but I love it.
The first time I hunted it was 18 degrees. I was wearing jeans, sneakers and a GI flight jacket sitting on a stump. I hated it. Now: Base, lofting and outer layers, sock and glove liners, fleece, infrared cold gear, Thinsulate and Gore-Tex. I am comfortable in the worst Tennessee can offer. Great video. Life saving potentially!
For extreme cold I’ve found a “dual” base layer works very well. I use a lightweight synthetic “wicking” base layer and over that I wear the heavy Polartech waffle fleece pants and zip up shirt. When I’m walking or exerting I can unzip the shirt to vent and when I stop I can zip it up. And I wear wool cargo pants they are wind and water resistant ant very warm.
I fucking love winter. I dont what it is. When I feel warm and cozy in negative weather it just feels amazing.
Great info thanks. at 17:03 that dog is like "look at this fragile human depending on so many layers of clothes! I've got everything built-in!" haha
as a newb to backpacking, I wanted to thank you for your vlogs. They really were paramount in getting me up to speed, quickly. happy hiking
Do not layer socks like that. Get a thicker sock maybe, but if your boot feels really tight you're destroying the loft. Wool isn't insulating, air is, wool holds air. While loft isn't as big of a deal with wool as it with down or synthetic insulation, it still kind of defeats the purpose of layering(adding loft). Wool is a good choice, but don't let it get too tight.
Also wearing many pairs restrains toe movement and blood circulation which is an excellent recipe for cold feet
Aitor Navarro lol my feet are always cold and I wear two pairs of socks all the time. Thanks for enlightening me
Travis sturzl yeah he had a good few points but I disagree on his sock theory myself. I hate the fact most winter gear is expensive, but I spent it on my boots for sure. sorrels, with wool boot liners. one pair of socks only. putting on to many will compact them defeating the porpus. and one thing for sure that needed to be addressed that wasn't, is combating foot sweat in such a system. cold does weird crap to your body, and I have had feet sweat at 19 degrees, and I never have issues with that. wool absorbs up to something close to 90 percent of it's weight in moisture, so while they work, if this is the preferred material, I think you need to bring a lot of pairs to change. but aside from that wasn't a bad video.
Yes Travis your spot on, same thing I said, if someone is going to layer their gear no matter what it is then go up one size, silly mistakes like that could cost people dearly.
I camped in -10F with two layers of wool socks and I started to loose feeling in my toes. I had to bail out but later realized it was a circulation problem. Outside of my shelter, the boots were freezing solid which made the problem even worse. Oversized boots would have been a good solution.
Being able to wick up the sweat is what I understand to be the most important thing about layering.. Great content here. I am an electrician and since we are wiring new construction we do not have any heat until it is time to leave. Luckily we stay out of the wind most of the time.
As someone born and raised in Miami, the thought of wearing all this is scary. I can't imagine being anywhere that cold.
esorzinom born in NYC but raised in Miami I just moved to Ohio and this is how I feel lol
Some Guy I could never live in hot weather. And this comes from someone with titanium rods and screws in my spine. I will take the changes of season any day. But that's why they make many flavors of ice cream , to each their own.
esorzinom I am I truck driver from Philly. I always laughed when I would be in Florida and the people would put on winter coats on at 55 degrees and says it cold. Cold is getting out of the truck and having your beard freeze before you make the rear of the trailer. That happened in Minnesota during one of the winters when they broke the record of consecutive days with high below 0.
Come to the prairies of Saskatchewan Canada, with the wind and open area. Hey, get some Canadian surplus gear and your set.
Kindred Watcheston come to the PNW with wind and nonstop freezing rain in the winter. Cold is one thing. Cold and wet sucks
Great video! I have watched a few in preparation for a trip with a number of planned excursions. Yours is the best. Two thumbs up! Thank you.
Work for a non profit where we canvass year round, and we brief new staff on how to layer and be knocking on doors 5 hours a night year round. Not such a big deal compared to backcountry hiking but that's why newer staff don't think about it until they're miserable and why we take time to make sure they're prepared - what they need to be warm and dry, where they can buy stuff around town and where they can find it cheap, etc.
Your video basically a better version of what we do but hitting the same points (starting first with shoes and socks, always! - and layers being key).
Gonna pass this on to our director to bookmark for next year, wouldn't be surprised if she sent this out to folks starting in the winter before their first day on staff. Well done thank you!
Great info. The onion principle in action. As you sit static you will want all your layers on keeping you warm, but as you move around you will want to peel layers to maintain a no sweat status. when your activity starts to calm down and you feel yourself getting cool add your layers to find that comfort zone.
in my job I have to work two hours everyday inside a 10 F freezer, and I agree with everything you mentioned here .however my fingers tend to get cold even with two cloves plus a mitt , that's why I put 3 hand warmers in each hand . also I noticed fleece jackets do a great job making me warm yet there are not heavy and they keep moisture away . the mask is very important to keep the face warm. thank you great video.
Very nice video. I know many people that are a bit afraid to assume that in 5 degrees are using 3 system layer, most of people like to posing as strongers. Its very nice to see people teaching this things :)
Yeah I suffered from over layering during an over night winter camping. Prepared for the worst and payed for it in lots of sweat, chafing and uncomfortable...live and learn they say.
Great video! Back to the basics of layering. I routinely hike in 30-40 below (north of Fairbanks AK) and I layer the same way with the only difference being the boots. All of you complaining about his sock layering; its fine for the temps he is talking about. If you are a couch potato and have poor circulation and low iron you would probably have to layer differently but for those who routinely get out and hike (especially in the cold) everything he said is spot on! Explore on my friend!!
This video is a life saver. Thanks for sharing the correct way to layer up!
Thanks for the detailed information. I recently lost a lot of weight and am prepping for gastric bypass surgery to help lose the rest. I am NOT used to being cold or being active outside in the winter. This was very, very helpful for me & got me thinking about how to stay warm now that I don't have all that...um...personal insulation. ;o) Cheers!!!
Now let's see the same layering system in military surplus gear. Great video
Very helpful for someone moving from TX to Minnesota! Thank you!
Hi Luke, i've only recently found your videos and got to say - I'm impressed! The reviews and instructional videos you post are very informative. I am 73 yrs and just about to embark on my first camp since I was in my teens. Just a one nighter for an airshow here in the UK to start with. It may lead to more excursions. I'm staggered by the range of tents available in the US. Stores here in the UK seem to stock only a very limited range. I have just bought a Vango Pop 400 for that airshow which will suit for my son and me for that one night, only £70 GDP in a closing down sale. Have you ever reviewed any Vango equipment? You've piqued my interest in the outdoors again and I seem to be watching you more and more on your adventures with a great feeling of jealousy and awe at the fantastic places you can access instead of getting on with my chores. In several vid's you're wearing base layers of various colours with an 'Active' logo on them. My searches have yet to find that brand either through Google or Amazon. Could you point me in the right direction to find that brand please? Good to see you out with your other half. She looks like a 'keeper'. All the best to you both from the UK.
About to take a trip to Swiss Alps and your video was very very helpful, thank you for making it.
Thanks for the video. Getting ready for first winter backpacking trip and researching gear and clothing. Appreciate the pointers, got me looking in the right direction. Cheers.
You are welcome Travis!
Enjoy your adventures.
- Luke
As a hunter, having the right clothing and gear is important. I wear boots, and only one pair of wool socks and my legs dont get fatigued after long walks. Also, I find having pants and a jacket that has wool liner and a polyester shell is more than sufficient. The poly shell blocks wind, and is water resistant. I only wear two upper and lower layers and I stay warm for hours in single digital temps and Im just sitting there. I shopped Cabelas and military surplus with gear from Russia etc...
That ribz “pack” reminds me of the LBE I had when I was in the army... 40 yrs ago 😆
Thanks for your considerate counsel, I received definite value. Your guidance could entirely save someone's life, and certainly improve anyone's life, it helped me prepare better. God Bless
My ski gear is perfect for very cold temp. Starts with: base layer, fleece sweater, down jacket, hellyhansen professional back bowl (that I’m very proud of lol), swany mittens, with 2 sets of had warmers in each, helmet, buff, I have no giggle gap with the Oakley air brakes, and I wear the hood over all this if need be, then for legs it’s, Artica zip down pants with heavy sweat pants underneath with base layer like video, and like any ski racer, super cold feet with boots that can’t fit foot warmers in them and even warm socks, got frost bite once on my feet. It sucked. But yea, skiing in the wind when it’s already -35 (the lowest I have been in that I remember) plus wind chill and the wind from skiing, makes for a cold day on snow. But for skiing your creating lots of heat from moving around so props to him for hiking is super cold stuff.
Always makes me chuckle when you call your hats a toboggan, up here in canada (eh) a toboggan is a sled for sliding down a hill and a toque is what you put on your head to keep it warm I think most Americans refer to a toque as a beanie : p
Dreded Haha In the (United States) south and midwest, especially Appalachia where I'm from, they are often called a toboggan but we also call a sled a toboggan too. I've heard that this came about because of a company that sold knit caps, mostly in the south and the company went by the name "Toboggan." I haven't of a Toque before though.
Be well my friend.
- Luke
Thank you so much for this! I'm a Southern California guy and "Clueless" on layering. Not anymore thanks to this video! Also, I really appreciate you going the extra mile to actually show us how you put the gear on. Many thanks!!!
My wife is from Florida I brought her back to my home state of Colorado. She was amazed by the layering concept
Love God Love your channel. Thank you luke. for another informative video. Watching you gear up inspired me to plan a trip. Getting colder here in the mountains of California. Can't wait. God bless you brother.
Because of you I fell in love with Marmot. I have a 3 way winter coat, gloves and a sweater. Love the heck out of it. Then you showed the outer coat at the end, OMG, Going broke watching your videos. My next thing is have you thought about trying the Army ECWICS 3 system? I am not sure if it can be bought publicly yet. I have used it and didnt think it would work but let me tell you, down to 10 degrees and below it worked like a charm. for what I was doing. Now one thing they (Army) stress is leaving the outer most top garment untucked. Supposedly it allows the air to circulate and help with moister control? your thoughts?
i use over all protection( binnie,socks/darn tough layer,neck gaiter,glove insert)400 merino base layer,and graphine based outer layer,warm during alaska vacation.no problem at.-13°c
Oh thank you very much for the information!! Now I can can be fully prepared for the literally freezing 30° degree weather!!
Awesome! Thank you very much for this comprehensive illustrations on layering. I'm going to see the aurora lights soon, was wondering what and how to wear to keep myself warm. So lucky, I found this video before my trip! Thank you again!
Try a good quality merino wool base layer. I will never go back to a polyester blend again.
I'll stick with the poly thanks.....allergic to wool
@Blank. technically what I'm allergic to is lanolin,so even merino wool is out
@Dean Waller Faux Sherpa & faux Shearling??
@@helenhamblin1468 now that stuff I use all the time,fibre pile fleece is the bomb!
Damn you are right. Got one of these it's fantastic!
here in Ontario, 5 fah. is a nice day. Tight shoes will freeze your feet..last week it was -28 c. (-18) with wind chill -43). Thx for the video
Every season i buy a few yards of Insul-Brite insulating fabric. I add it to whatever I want to insulate better. I add it to my dogs cold weather gear which significantly adds to it's heat holding ability. There's always scraps left over, trace my shoes insole on a piece Insul-Brite then slip it inside my shoes before the insole. Now my shoes have a barrier in between my feet and the frozen ground.
You’ve come a long way in nine years Luke. Well done.
OK dude I live in Saskatchewan how you dressed that is how we dress to go start our car in the morning. Here it gets to - 30 to -50 for 3 to 4 months straight. You need to come see what real cold is all about. IN -10 degree weather we wear t-shirts and shorts waiting for outdoor pools to open.
I live In Minnesota. Here too.
Got some down pants at Taiga out of Canada, pricey but crazy warm, also down boots. Always a good idea to wear a shell over the down, not necessarily to keep it dry, but to protect it from rips and snags. Usually it's so cold when I put the down on, I don't have to worry about moisture.
+Rich Allfieldnohit .
Thank you for the Taiga Canada tip. . .
Thats wonderful. . . :)
Very appropriate content as winters seem to be getting colder. Nothing like getting prepared. Just ordered some nylon outer hiking pants and some gaiters today. Great vid Luke.
Nice man, what brand of pants do you get? Take care brother.
Got a great deal on nylon REI Sahara Convertible Pants. Also ordered an ENO Double Nest Hammock, and I'll order the Bug Net and fly too. Tonight I lucked up at WalMart and found the little 9 ounce 5x7 backpack tarp. Just tied on some shock cord to the grommets. Hey Luke, thanks for the motivation man. I got a NC trail book at REI and gonna pick some easier hikes to start with. Maybe catch you on a trail someday near South Mountain, after I get in shape. LOL. Good luck.
Great video. When I got stationed in Anchorage Ak, I really had no idea about layering.... but I sure had to learn fast. My layering system is near perfect. The only thing is my tights are a little loose and I feel I am not getting the right protection. I have the XGO Tactical Apparel, but I was thinking about switching to the Columbia Omni-Heat tights. I have the top and it is amazing. Once again great video!
Hey Guy
Thanks so much for this video. Going camping for the first time and taking the kids with us for acouple of nights. So feeling a bit nervous. Your layering presentation was really useful and funny as well ...sexy bod by the way ! 😁😁 Did not know about layering gloves and socks as well as the jackets !! Thank you so much.
I took an outdoor survival class at nightschool back in the early 80's because I needed the credits to graduate in my 5th year of highschool. It seemed like an easy credit that's why I took it. but no, I had to actually learn stuff. My teacher Mr. Hill was a huge wool fanatic. He used to say if it aint wool it's crap! Every test had a wool question or the answer was wool. It became a running joke with the class. his reasoning was that it keeps you warm even if it gets wet. He was actually a really good teacher. He taught us all how to flyfish . He would not let us graduate until we got it down. I actually learned a lot from that crazy sob. I wonder if he's still alive?
Excellent video - Thanks, Luke! I grew up and worked on farms, as well as hunted, in a rural area of west central MN. Many cold winter days and nights to say the least. I learned the concept of layering at a young age and echo all the lessons you've shown here. Thanks again!
Thank you for sharing that brother! I wish you well my friend. Stay warm.
Fleece face mask and aviator cap. In a North Dakota winter, waiting outside for a bus or just walking around, you can get frostbite in 30 minutes or less, especially if its minus 55 F and windy. Its also easier to breathe when the nose and mouth are warmed.
Now that’s very helpful.I hunt in cold weather and don’t dress like that but I will definitely try this.Thanks
Huge help for a desert person as myself,,, I can go to school and learn in 115 degrees and get home when it's 120 degrees Fahrenheit but not 0 and negative I'm from death valley and even tho it drops I'm not a daily cold hike guy ... we only get fires here in Cali lol
i got here just for the warm leg clothing, and already listening to it makes my legs feel warm, i need to get those o:
Typically. If I'm active. I dress light and carry extra layers to throw on when I stop. I did Mt Washington in February. Hiked up with a soft layer, a skin-tight wicking base layer and a light pair of wicking socks. Once I got up to the shelter I layered up. Nice and warm
Great video! One thing though, if your boots are too tight then you won't have good circulation to you feet, and it won't matter how much insulation you have, they'll get cold!
Post-divorce living in Colorado, I am wanting to live my life to the full but no outdoor skills.
Thank you for showing us the basics of clothe layering! Ps. Thank you for talking about boots and socks too!
Thank you for making this video, it's the best and most informative I've seen on this subject.
I wear a 3M N95 respirator as a base layer for my face. It filters 95% of particulates from the air (a plus when it's windy). This is not a surgical quality mask but one that you can find at a hardware store in the paint aisle. It's warm, easy to breathe through, comfortable, and it has a valve that helps remove moisture as you breathe. If it gets too wet, I can switch it out for a new/dry one. Because I am wearing it for warmth more than air filtration, I do wash and reuse them. As an outer layer, I press my Columbia one-piece ski suit into service. I use Thermaslim glove liners underneath my Columbia Sportswear OmniHeat gloves, for moisture wicking and superior dexterity when worn alone. Super Bowl weekend 2019, we had a blizzard here in SW Montana USA. I completed two walks in town of 4 miles round trip each, once on Saturday and once on Sunday, mostly flat and paved. Temps with wind chill were -5F on Saturday and -12F on Sunday. I stayed warm, using a similar layering system as shown in this video, never overheated or got sweaty. It's nice to have this video for comparison with my winter dressing. Thanks so much, TOGR.
Still love that swiss army poncho. I think the thing is great for snow and blocks wind, as ridiculous as that thing looks I have worn that in out in blizzards. It adds an incredible layer of warmth as well. Now I know it might not be the best use out on a hike. But the thing is a tent in itself. For something that ridiculous looking its still my favorite piece of gear. If I can't have that then I'm moving out of New England and down south. Cheers!
I'm realizing that the majority of my clothing is cotton lol... Luckily I live in Arizona so I'm not dealing with freezing temperatures. But, it's good to know for when/if I chose to hike or camp when the temperatures are lower. Thanks for posting this!
Thanks for the tips buddy, I'm going to start being a bell ringer for the Salvation Army this season and it gets cold and slushy where I live. Thank you.
Awesome review Luke, I'm going to Harriman State Park next weekend for a 2 nighter, I'm expecting it to be really cold. So this helped me put my layering in perspective. Hopefully I layer up right and have no issues. Although I'm prepared for the worst..........I think!!!!
Haha Brother have a great time and be safe out there.
I took a shot every time you said "super"
Now I'm super wasted.....
Just kidding, great video, lots of great info.
+SituationPrepared I am going do the same
SituationPrepared I ran out of alcohol.
lol
Dib, dib, dib! Talk about be prepared. Must have been a Boy Scout.
SituationPrepared trage das ganze Jahr Termoh Unterhose und Termoh Unterhemd.
I was in Northern Cali it was 20 degrees Fahrenheit, I was wearing pants and a simple jacket and I was perfectly warm
speaking as an eskimo, I only have one layer most of the time, and if it is really cold, then two.
In NewZealand we can buy garments and socks with Possum/Marino wool blend and they are amazing due to the fact that Possom fibre is a ‘ hollow’ fibre which is very unique. The result is an ‘office weight jumper (jersey/pullover)’ which very light and can be worn outside in very cold conditions. A lot of tourists to NZ buy these product for gifts etc. love your vids ( my friend)
Zpacks online has possum glove liners and socks for sale, at a reasonable price. I have them on order, but have never used them. I figured that I would give them a try during my January start, Appalachian Trail thru-hike, 2019.
found your video very helpful.Thank you for the step by step and detailed pro's and con's of layering. I'm planning to do a solo winter hike next year for the first time. I have done other hikes by the way just not winter. This helps a lot on knowing what to get.After I watched your video I was looking into what that jacket was made of and found this type of material polyamide fabric. Now I'm looking into what materials are used on articles that you mentioned. thanks for a great video
Wonder how the Patagonia wicking layer compares to Helly Hansen LIFA dry stripe.
For really cold hikes I use the OR Gorilla as it keeps my face from getting frozen and it meshes up to my ski googles well.
Re: layering socks.
Layers only work if normal blood flow to the toes can be maintained. If you layer too aggressively your boot and layers can reduce blood circulation.
It's therefore important to find a balance between layers and not insulation. I use a light comfortable sock to protect the skin then a warm thick sock.
I work outside in winter in some of the most extreme cold that can be sustained on a daily basis for years. If you can afford any insulation in your boot is worth it. These days I even wear insulated workboots in the hot summer.
Thanks for the information , but I wish you covered some of the new fabrics and their purpose like , merino wool and polygiene and cocano (spelling?) I want to know the combination of synthetics and merino wool and how each prevents or promotes odor. I know not to wear cotton , but the best ratio of wool or synthetics etc. Also the best breathable shells for moisture.
Thanks
Peace
great question!!
Cotton kills
Goretex
Next to the skin I always have Merino, regular wool is nice, but I tested merino once, I have never have gone back. I now have socks, underwear, long johns, shirts and liner gloves, basically everything next to my skin except my hat. A bit more expensive but it's worth every penny.
Agreed! Merino is terrific.
Be well.
Tip, don’t layer too much on your feet as the tightness will make your feet colder no matter how many socks.
I wore 4 pairs of socks to work once in 7 degree weather, the next day in 5 degree weather I wore 2 pairs , and my feet weren’t cold
Yes the Koppen is sold at Dicks sporting goods, I'm not sure if it's their house brand or anything. Seems pretty decent, picked up a pair of lightweight pants and a button down shirt. Probably gonna go back Friday to look at a sweater and jacket they had. Just can't beat the prices, the Rep says they won't be carrying the brand anymore, hence the clearance. If you check Dicks website their outdoor gear is marked down.
I use Mountain Hardwear Windstopper jacket and pants with fleece underneath. My Arc'Teryx goretex pro shell never traps moisture underneath. Its breathable.
3 different lengths of socks (long base to ankle outer)works well for colder climate biking.
I hope it doesn't get that cold where I am. I like to snooze in front of a warm fire on very cold days. Good info, though. The info on gloves and socks are where I'm weakest. Best stay by the fire :)
Add Vaseline or chap stick to exposed facial areas for an extra bit f protection...
🐾Husky, " pfff still ain't as warm as me!"
Really enjoyed this vid, always had a problem with picking what to wear or not.
That Husky is one very chill dog. 🐺
Costco wool blend socks are the most cost-effective while being great insulators. Boots should be fitted loose so that you can wear 2 layers but if only 1 layer worn, you need to tighten up the laces; 3 layers of socks are redundant.
Moderate cold boots where you will be exposed to wet conditions should be waterproof. Severe cold boots do not have to be waterproof but should have removable liners than can be dried out.
You can cut some Reflectix to use as a base insole to reflect heat back up instead of sheep skin insoles - a lot cheaper.
Gaiters work well to keep out snow at the ankle.
I use a pair of insulated bibbs over my pants over my base layer in severe cold.
Use multiple layers instead of one thick outer layer - for example - merino wool base layer, 2nd layer wool or fleece, 3rd layer wool or fleece, 4th layer shell.
Make sure your layers lap each other in sequence at the ankle and at the waist to prevent snow from getting in.
Wrist gaiters are a good start for your hands; then you can layer a thin liner over them before adding the outer glove/mitt.
Charcoal hand warmers work well when inserted on the back of the gloves; many even have built-in pockets for that purpose; I carry unwrapped warmers in my HD insulated gloves for use when I really need them. Gauntlet style gloves or mitts are awesome and yes liners for short tem dexterity are necessary. Mitts with an extra finger (same ideas as shooting mitts) work to give you extra dexterity while being almost as warm as a full mitt.
Use a neck gaiter or bandana or shemagh to keep the neck area insulated; or your clothing could have a built-in adjustable neck cover. A balaclava can be used as a base layer for the head, then covered by toque, then the hood. A little known fact - a toque with a ball on the end was originally designed to create an insulating air space between the toque and the hood.
Parkas or cotton shells should have a hood with an animal fur ruff to keep out the wind. Animal fur is better than any faux fur.
Goggles or at least sunglasses should screen out the high-intensity light being reflected off the snow.
Thank you so much Luke! I have had problems understanding how the layering technique works, but i understand it now. Great video as always - keep up the good work, i really appreciate your videos.
You're certainly welcome my friend.
Be well and take care.
Very nice video glad I came upon this channel subscribed and will continue watching.
I live in Yakutia, Siberia and we usually have temperatures around -40°C from November to February and sometimes in January its -58°C
And you dont need all these clothes. You only wear T shirt and shorts while eating ice cream but your ice cream froze.
I like wool gloves under a large mitten. My favorite boot for really cold temps are SURPLUS east German Army Felt boots sized for 2 layers of wool socks. I layer farmers under insulated parka and pants. I have Gortex shell wind jacket and pants to. My RABBIT FUR HAT is Russian. 👍👍
great video. where i am it is gets to -40 and windchills in the -75. we had a car one time break in half on one of the cold nights we get around here. layering is definitely the key. I am surprised that you chose not to wear a wickable underwear on your legs. but all in all, you sure have this nailed. i never thought about using tights.
i do polyester as1st to wick sweat, then a wool sweater, fleece jacket and then if its really cold I'll use primaloft pants and jacket on top with a condura outer layer for ourdoors. wool balaclave or beanie and some insulated water proof hiking boots.
Waiting for his update for those in the Polar Vortex 2019.
Canadian Boulet my IV bloots are the best for cold weather IMHO. That with a pair of wool sucks is more than enough for -10 degree centigrade.
Amazing video dude, love the addition of seeing you actually layering up really useful. Safe trip on your adventures and God Bless
Nice! I've been looking to fish all winter. This helps a lot.
It was very good, FI there is meret/secund and celsius. Thanx Luke Anu way! Great vid!
You know you've watched too many videos from one channel when YT has to recommend one from 2014. 🤣
When l walk in the winter l ware snowmobile pants. Blocks everything. Up too - 30 below. Wisconsin here...
I adore Smart Wool Ski Socks PhD (merino wool) over the calf for winter sock wear.
I use ONLY Merino Wool. For socks I use a light base layer over calf fallowed by a medium or heavy boot sock, again tight fit, over calf Merino Wool. For base layers I wear a sub base, very form fitting to my skin, fallowed by 2 base layers, mid layer, 2nd mid layer how ever this is the water and windproof section, then a outer layer, again water n wind fallowed by if needed a 2nd outer heavy layer. As for my head, I have 2 balaclavas, both are flame resistant and cold weather, wicking moisture, as well as warming, I also have a tube sock for over the throat if needed. However I do recommend your base layers and mid layers have turtle necks. Quarter zip is good too, so when your indoors or not needing so many layers, you can vent the heat if needed. Head great again with balaclavas, also have a heavy buty hat. Last over my head is the hoods, I do say hoods as in more than 1. Just my little addon.
Great video, love your channel. Thanks for sharing all the great info!