Post by: turkeyfeather on December 05, 2011, 08:26:43 AM
Post by: jgrimes on December 05, 2011, 08:31:11 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 05, 2011, 08:34:04 AM
Post by: Sneaky on December 05, 2011, 08:41:48 AM
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
Post by: turkeyfeather on December 05, 2011, 08:45:08 AM
Post by: Elkslayer on December 05, 2011, 08:46:41 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 05, 2011, 08:49:56 AM
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.
Post by: UptheCreek on December 05, 2011, 09:40:11 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on December 05, 2011, 09:45:11 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 05, 2011, 09:49:05 AM
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. :twocents:
I don't understand. You've got the little lady out hunting with you and you have problems keeping warm? :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle: You're either very lucky to have a hunting wife, or very cursed!
Post by: vandeman17 on December 05, 2011, 09:54:12 AM
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. :twocents:
I don't understand. You've got the little lady out hunting with you and you have problems keeping warm? :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle: You're either very lucky to have a hunting wife, or very cursed!
I don't have problems staying warm, she does. :chuckle: She does like to hunt with us but I have to be careful when I bring her because she gets cold very easily.
Post by: Helix on December 05, 2011, 10:20:46 AM
#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.
Post by: quadrafire on December 05, 2011, 10:45:42 AM
Post by: rasbo on December 05, 2011, 11:24:13 AM
Post by: yajsab on December 05, 2011, 12:50:26 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 05, 2011, 10:14:43 PM
That being said the heater body suit can cause issues if you have to get a shot off quick or if the deer are really close. I prefer to be 22 feet or higher in a tree when I am wearing it and at least 22 -25 yards from where I expect them. Any closer and I worry they will hear the zipper. Despite the drawbacks there is a lot to be said for being comfortable on the stand. You can't kill them if you can't sit there due to the cold and I don't know anyone who can truly enjoy a hunt if they are freezing their arse off for hours at a time.
Post by: huntnnw on December 05, 2011, 10:17:53 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 05, 2011, 10:21:42 PM
http://www.westernwhitetail.com/articles/departments/bow-hunting-the-west-cold-weather/
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 05, 2011, 10:23:27 PM
http://www.bowhunter.com/feature_articles_bw_cold_0210.html
Post by: Vo2max on December 07, 2011, 09:41:18 AM
#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.
:yeah: best advice on here by far
Post by: h20hunter on December 07, 2011, 10:07:55 AM
ps......usually I just pack some warm clothes and add a layer once I'm on stand.
Post by: Huntbear on December 07, 2011, 10:11:55 AM
Makes getting out of the tree much easier later in the day... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on December 07, 2011, 10:16:36 AM
Post by: gjbruny on December 07, 2011, 01:29:29 PM
on days where i am in regular winter gear, i really really like the Cabelas "Trans Alaska III" pack boots..... they are terrible for hiking as the sole is about 3" thick but for stand hunting, i have yet to find a boot that keeps my feet as warm as these and you never need the foot warmers. my feet have never once gotten cold in them (and my feet get cold very easy) and that includes a few all night sits in past late seasons where i stayed the night in my stand to eliminate busting the deer that i was after. i have used them in North Dakota in temps as low as -20 and still never got the slightest chill.
for my hands, i absolutely love the military issue arctic mittens. they are a large oversize mitten with insulated liners. they snap around your back to get them out of the way quickly and also have heavy heavy fleece on the outside on top of your fingers so that you can use it to warm your cheeks up. the best part is, you can either use very very thin gloves or go completely bare handed. the mittens are suspended by a strap around your neck so when you need to grab your bow or rifle, you just raise your hands out of the mittens and they stay put at your side. they are also pretty inexpensive if you know somebody on base and you can also find them at the surplus stores.
Post by: buck man on December 07, 2011, 11:31:10 PM
Post by: 400out on December 08, 2011, 02:29:15 PM
I find building a fire at the base of the tree my stand is in works well....I'm crying now thanks :chuckle: :chuckle:
Makes getting out of the tree much easier later in the day... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: AKBowman on December 11, 2011, 10:06:59 AM
I've found rattling helps to keep warm.
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 11, 2011, 10:09:24 AM
I'm in my stand right now freezing my arse off!!
I've found rattling helps to keep warm.
Teeth rattling?
Post by: Camp David on December 11, 2011, 04:40:00 PM
I'm in my stand right now freezing my arse off!!
I've found rattling helps to keep warm.
I find it sad that one needs gadget stimulation while hunting.
Post by: AKBowman on December 12, 2011, 03:06:54 PM
I'm in my stand right now freezing my arse off!!
I've found rattling helps to keep warm.
I find it sad that one needs gadget stimulation while hunting.
Ok I understand. I stand hunt almost exclusively in the late season so it helps pass the time. Dont see te difference between gadget or a book but your entitled to your opinion.
I won't tell you I'm in my stand again this afternoon, a little ware this time not trying to rattle in bucks withy teeth today!
Post by: huntingfamily on December 12, 2011, 03:59:58 PM
Post by: Helix on December 14, 2011, 02:57:27 PM
Post by: Kain on December 14, 2011, 03:31:43 PM
I also hear keeping your hand in your muff works. ;) :dunno:
Post by: Snapshot on December 15, 2011, 07:49:57 AM
Poly pro under-layer from the neck to the toes. Wool shirt, wool vest, wool scarf, wool stocking hat, light weight wool pants (as in dress slacks) under heavyweight wool pants. Smartwool socks, 2000 thinsulate rubber boots, jacket, fleece vest, balaclava, fingered wool glove on the bowhand, fingerless wool glove w/ leather shooting glove on the other. If I can't hang my bow I'll slip a toe warmer into the glove on my bow hand, too, to keep those fingers warm.
Post by: grunt11B on December 17, 2011, 06:12:48 PM
Post by: Archeryoutfitters on December 18, 2011, 12:17:20 PM
Post by: huntingfamily on December 18, 2011, 12:51:01 PM
Post by: Archeryoutfitters on December 18, 2011, 02:29:53 PM
Post by: Wildsau on December 30, 2011, 12:57:52 PM
The rubberized doormat, from the Melissa Bachman YouTube clips, above, make a lot of sense, as well.
Post by: Archeryoutfitters on December 30, 2011, 03:54:57 PM
After spending a lot of late night hous, in the chilling cold, in Highseats, in Germany, hunting for Wildboar, I have come to love Loden. I stay, toasty, warm and dry, even if it rains, and no movement makes a sound. I have found that Loden pands and Parka work just fine. It is not camoed, but the animals are color-blind anyway.Do you have a idea where to look at these items. i goggled but couldn't find any hunter friendly things the color good. Thanks Brian
The rubberized doormat, from the Melissa Bachman YouTube clips, above, make a lot of sense, as well.
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 30, 2011, 06:47:45 PM
I also hear keeping your hand in your muff works. ;) :dunno:
Yeah, nothing like a muff to keep your hands warm.