I think a base layer, fleece, and 32 degree coat is plenty good. Bring some gloves and beanie and you should be fine in those temps. Balaclavas and heavy coats is better for weather in the 10-20s
I think a base layer, fleece, and 32 degree coat is plenty good. Bring some gloves and beanie and you should be fine in those temps. Balaclavas and heavy coats is better for weather in the 10-20s
Get lost in the woods and find yourself again. A vacation,to me, is working with your hands and surviving because of the fruits of your labor. In the business world I teach;in the natural world I learn.
Originally Posted by Insaniac99
How about a Nalgene (or Hunersdorf) bottle with hot water inside. Similar idea that OnB mentioned, just a different vessel, and perhaps lighter weight.
I like hot water in a Nalgene in a wool sock as well.
Get lost in the woods and find yourself again. A vacation,to me, is working with your hands and surviving because of the fruits of your labor. In the business world I teach;in the natural world I learn.
Here's a pic of the toe warmers I got. A hot water bottle is obviously way cheaper, but these will last pretty much all night and you can use them for there intended purpose as well. I just stick one on the bottom of each sock before getting in my TQ. After a few mins my toes/feet are toasty warm and they are heating my TQ at the same time. I've even stuck them on the underside of my hammock in strategic spots between it and my UQ to pre-heat it a little. Once they are on your feet they stay stuck there all night too, Its great to have them on when I need to put my frozen moccasins or boots back on when getting out of a warm hammock to water a tree at 3am!
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" The best pace is a suicide pace, and today looks like a good day to die." ~ Steve Prefontaine
After seeing this video where a water bottle leaked, I wouldn't want to risk that. Plus, I use a water bladder and don't have any nalgene bottles.
I will probably go with those toe warmers that Chesapeake suggests.
You could always just put the bottle in a zip lock bag. But the toe warmers do work really well aside from them not being reusable and costing more than the water bottle too.
" The best pace is a suicide pace, and today looks like a good day to die." ~ Steve Prefontaine
The toe warmers work very well. I haven't used them for sleeping, instead for working outdoors. Last week I had a set on underneath some steel-toed rubber boots while I was doing some tree work. No liners, no insulation, single pair of wool socks, 0 to 5 degrees, and my feet were plenty warm for a few hours. Had them stuck on the top of my toes. I am planning to use the warmers for outdoor winter sleeping, just haven't gotten around to that yet. One advantage to the warmers is that they move with you easily. They can also be disposed in a fire; all they are is a mix of sawdust and iron powder, and probably a little bit of salt. The heat is produced by the rusting of the iron.
Get a small 16oz nalgene. Works effect for this, as a measuring cup, or to mix up some powdered drinks, and is' much lighter than a full size 32oz nalgene. I've done this many times and never experienced a problem. Make sure you screw the cap on tight!
Wow those Peacock warmers are cool! I never really considered hand warmers like this. I don't like the disposable ones I know that. I'll throw one in my amazon cart just to chew on the idea for deer hunting. No one click, though
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