Stayin warm in the stand

[turkeyfeather]

Ok, I need to know what you guys do or wear to stay warm in the stand all day. I have a 45 min. hike up Mica to my stand. I wear a set of sweats on the way up so I don't get my camo stinky. I pack 4-5 layers of clothes in my backpack which adds quite a bit of weight for a decent hike. When I get to the stand I put everything on and still end up a little cold. Is there anything you guys or gals have found that will keep you warm without having to pack in 20 pds. worth of clothes, and ending up looking like the little boy from A Christmas Story.

[jgrimes]

I have a heater body suit for those really cold days. They cost a pretty penny, but they are well worth it in my opinion. Best of luck up there on Mica.

[pianoman9701]

I use the stick on toe warmers from Little Hotties hand warmers and the hand warmers. I put them in my hat and shirt pockets, as well as in my pants pockets. I use wicking underwear and give myself plenty of time to get in so I don't sweat at all. I eat a lot of food on stand - you burn twice as many calories staying warm. You already mentioned layering, which is essential.

[Sneaky]

One thing I learned about is windshear... Cabelas makes windshear fleece vests and I won't go afield without one. I originally bought it for waterfowl hunting in just the vest to free up the my arms for shooting but I would like to get a full vest because of how awesome this stuff is. You could stand in a windtunnel and not feel a thing. Keeping the wind off is really important when you get 20-25ft off the ground.


On top of my windshear I was wearing a wool jacket, and thermal shirts underneath with wool pants and long johns and I was cold everywhere but my core because of that vest

[turkeyfeather]

Yeah I have a set of cabela's wind shear dimensions fleece( jacket and pants), but I was wondering if I would be better off with a good wool set or those heavier bibs and jacket sets. I am just concerned about the sleeves getting in the way of the string.

[Elkslayer]

  I use the windshear as well. It works great. I just wear a good set of thermals and then jeans and a good heavy shirt then a layer of windshear over that. For the real cold days I always get the stick on handwarmers and stick them on the thermals. Keeps me nice and warm!

[pianoman9701]

Yeah I have a set of cabela's wind shear dimensions fleece( jacket and pants), but I was wondering if I would be better off with a good wool set or those heavier bibs and jacket sets. I am just concerned about the sleeves getting in the way of the string.

Use an arm guard.

[UptheCreek]

Careful with the windshear.  I have some I wear too but I also have been busted by a nice buck when I pulled my bow back because of the noise the windshear made.  I tend to just layer more fleece on top now over 2 to 3 layers of good thermal underwear.  I can stay all day in a stand in temps under 15.  My only problem is my feet getting cold. 
 

[vandeman17]

One thing I recommend is to get the heated back wraps. I have used them deer hunting and the little lady used them while out duck hunting. Once you get in your stand, take it out of the package and wrap it around your lower back. That little bit of warmth will make a lot of difference. 

[pianoman9701]

One thing I recommend is to get the heated back wraps. I have used them deer hunting and the little lady used them while out duck hunting. Once you get in your stand, take it out of the package and wrap it around your lower back. That little bit of warmth will make a lot of difference. 

I don't understand. You've got the little lady out hunting with you and you have problems keeping warm?  You're either very lucky to have a hunting wife, or very cursed!

[vandeman17]

One thing I recommend is to get the heated back wraps. I have used them deer hunting and the little lady used them while out duck hunting. Once you get in your stand, take it out of the package and wrap it around your lower back. That little bit of warmth will make a lot of difference. 

I don't understand. You've got the little lady out hunting with you and you have problems keeping warm?  You're either very lucky to have a hunting wife, or very cursed!

I don't have problems staying warm, she does.  She does like to hunt with us but I have to be careful when I bring her because she gets cold very easily.

[Helix]

#1 cotton kills.  Right down to your briefs/boxers and socks get in Poly or Wool.  If wool, the finer the wool  the better.  Smartwool is great.  Cotton loses almost all of it's insulating ability when it is damp even just from a little sweat from your hike. 

#2 Over dress on your head, hands and feet, think mittens for your hands that you can pull off quick when needed.  For your head consider a gore windstopper belaclava and a wool watch cap.  Insulated boots are a must.  These areas lose a significant portion of your body heat. 

#3 pad your seat.  The points you touch the groud or your tree stand will sap a lot of your heat. 

[quadrafire]

I have found that if I keep my head/hands/feet warm my body is  not bad. I started using a balaclava for my head/face. It is amazing how much warmer I feel with that on. I will often put some hotties in the back of my gloves and over my toes if I have on my sorrels.

[rasbo]

head hands and feet as stated before,BUT putting your stand in an active area will also help keep your mind off the cold..

[yajsab]

Couple of layers, some hotties and the thermacare wrap.