Dressing for Extreme Cold Winter Weather
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- Опубликовано: 4 фев 2023
- This is how I dress for the cold temperatures we got this week in southern Canada and northern US. The weather quickly changed back to warmer than normal today, so dressing for swings in temperature and variable precipitation is important for comfort and safety.
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I want one of those sweaters.
My husband is Canadian and is impervious to cold. I had to yell at him yesterday to not go out barefoot yesterday in 7 below temps. My neighbors are fascinated that he is never cold but love him because he is the first to help. Even when he came in his skin was warm. He's a beast. He's very similar to you in loving the outdoors and doing his own thing. Loves to build and garden too.
Kathleen, What is the temperature where y'all are at now?🤔
@@annmac9478 -10 to 9 degrees Fahrenheit yesterday and 40 degrees today.
Funny. I walked out to that garage barefooted in the snow and ice last night. No issues. I’m used to the cold and enjoy ice baths too!
Kathleen does he eat a lot of meat and fish? I know extra pounds gained for the winter really help too. I think guys are just a tougher nature must be in their DNA. I don’t know about bare foot in the snow though… 🥶
Even if you don't feel cold frost bite is still a issue
One importantt thing i learned from Les stroud ("Survivorman", Canadian survivalist, outdoorsmen, and bushcrafter), is make sure to watch your body temprature in extreme cold. Breaking a sweat is the single most dangerous thing you can do in any kind of cold weather and can lead quickly to hypothermia.
A little crispy with the wind, -40C ThaT's a canadian talking for you ! lol
One thing I discovered years ago that will make an outsize difference in your warmth and comfort is a wool neck scarf, preferably wide and long. You lose a lot of heat above the shoulders, and your neck is a major source of heat loss. This is also warmth that does not over contribute to sweating in the cold which can be dangerous as such a wool neck wrap is not covering muscles that are working, so more comfort with thinner more comfortable layers. If treated with respect they also last nearly forever--I have one dating back to my youth in the 1950s. Having muscle mass is also a major factor in cold tolerance--right now after 2 years of lockdowns and a year of restrained activity for a health issue, I find I am cold when I never used to be in similar circumstances--hopefully an exercise program will help that!
The cabin is Awesome
"Buy once, cry once!"
Good cold weather clothes worth their weight in gold.
-40 ain't no time to be saving a couple bucks.
I spent three weeks,in Dec 1987,in the hinterland of Alaska(sleeping in a canvas tent),as ARCTIC LIGHT INFANTRY,so I am well aware,of how to dress,for subzero weather. but thanks for the tips
daily temps then ranged from minus 40 at night,to minus 10 during day
I'm not a big sweater person, but that's a pretty awesome sweater, lol I love the giant Maple leaves.
So another thing, that is often overlooked, is the maple leaf emblem actually adds 2-3 degrees of warmth, as long as you use the magic incantation "aye"
Nice photo of you, good morning!
Regarding that door, why don't you add a layer of moisture barrier that you used on the walls and roof of the building? This would cover those gaps in the door and would keep things a bit warmer.
I also wonder why you have the door opening into the cabin? You have the overhang and enough height over the deck outside that snow shouldn't be an issue, and by opening the door outwards you don't have to worry about internal space for the door.
My family has worn goose-down Eddie Bauer coats for over 40 years, and highly recommend them. Always love seeing Cali.
I have two with waterproof tough outer shells that are 10-12 years old that I still wear. Like them so much I bought duplicates off eBay years ago and have them stored in a tote.
I also have a vintage Eddie Bauer goose down coat with a goose down hood. I’m going for 80 this year and it’s still my go to coat when it nears o And below.
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I just turned 69. Thank you for sharing your WISDOM Mr. Don... CHOW 🀄🛐✝️🇨🇦🇺🇸🌻👍🥀🌹❤️🤟🌴🌴
I finally had to break out my hardcore winter clothes too . Here at the high mountain Homestead it was minus 18° f with 15 mph sustained winds gusting to about 30 mph when I woke up yesterday morning. But I still had projects to do up on the mountain so I went and bucked up the two blowdowns that came down the last storm. I've already got three quarters of my firewood for next winter bucked up and ready to haul Out of the Woods. In my opinion, there's no such thing as a bad day really, just bad clothes for the conditions. But then back when I used to patrol the Appalachian Trail some days I would hike from sunny and 70° f weather into total whiteout blizzard conditions all in one day, so you just have to be prepared for conditions as they are when you live a certain lifestyle.
i'm boiling up still in cyprus.... i wish i could live in a cold place!
Exactly Shaun ✔️
Thank you , Shawn .
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I love the banter between a-man and his dog as if Cali will answer. I am an Ohio girl and the cold does not bother me, a sweater is my coat and if I wear boots and take my foot it actually steams! Loved the content today…..
We have bot have in middle of IllinoiS! We have a little snow flurries! Only winter coat it has gotten down to zero and 9 blow but about it,😊
We had severe cold and wind in Northwestern Maine last weekend! There were power outages and many trees to clear. I started out with many layers and began to shed them as I worked. At least I have more firewood now! The new cabin looks great!
Thankyou, Shawn.
*Hello everyone!* 👋😊
Mr. Shawn James, the weather in Toronto today just like Spring from bone chiiling brutal cold what a change. God bless you and your family and Cali.
I was born in Long Branch Toranto 🇨🇦
What is it like❓. Just like a city. My folks moved when I was little past 3.
Moved to states MICHIGAN 🇺🇸. I personal love Country. Thank you. If you can't text back I understand. CHOW.
I Google, looks more city. I'll try again to see about nature. Thank you CHOW
Hi, Shawn. I walk in the hills of the West of Ireland. In winter, it's frequently cold, wet , and with a high wind chill. I totally agree with your assertion that layers are what protect you best. I'm just in from a walk on the Beara Peninsula and it was WET. Body vest, wickable underlayer, warm outer layer and waterproof jacket absolutely necessary. I find Meindl boots the best in Irish uplands, but then that's Europe. US probably has it's own best of breed.
vacuum sealed food bags are a great way to compact store dry socks and under layers
When I worked in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in severe cold back in my 30's and 40's I wore Sorel's with liners the bottoms were water resistant and the tops were Caribou, I had inserts with wooley's too. I sold them because they were too heavy for me in the mountain air.
Shawn : When I used to ride motorcycles I chose to wear Silky gloves inside Nomex gloves, same as aircraft crews wear when flying, as they were protective and kept my hands and digits relatively warm.
But now as I neither ride or drive, when out for a walk I tend to wear Deerskin gloves which afford me protection and warmth. Reminds me I have a cupboard full of protective wear I never use, so must have a clear out one of these coming Spring days. Cheers for sharing tips on keeping warm and Cali get your boots on and save your paws.
I taught skiing for many years you learn how to layer. Layering in New England is a must. Thanks for the info I’ve have wondered over the years what brands worked for you. ❤🐾
I remember when we moved down from Anchorage Alaska to Tucson Arizona, my daughter was 5 years old, we were in a 1963 Chevy Nova Station wagon with no air conditioning. (Never needed it In Alaska) As we drove through the Arizona Desert, my daughter kept saying, “Turn off the heater!” Try to explain to a 5 year old we have no control over the temperature here!
Very informative as always. The coldest it gets in the UK is about -8/10 C, nothing like Canada but you are so right, it’s all about layers. Thank you for sharing. A pat for Cali. Take care, be safe. ❤ Dorset, UK
it's the humidity that makes you the most cold
When I was a kid I use to have a couple wool items to wear in the winter to stay warm. As I got older I stopped using wool and bought into using synthetics. About 4 years ago I ended up going back to a few wool items and I have to say, they are great. Even thin layers of wool are very warm.
Very informative to us who are not familiar with Your type of winter weather. But it informs us , to what we should purchase, should we holiday from our hot sunny world, to Your Iceland winter seasons. The information on different fabric types, hand gloves is so crucial to maintain body temperature at all times. Very detailed, and much appreciated thank you. You really do care for the souls of people. Bless You. ❤ a very spot on Fashion Show.
I slept in my 3 season room 2 nights ago. It was -12F, slept great
It's been years since I'd last watched a video from Shawn.
Always liked watching them since the beginning though.
Das ist ein sehr informatives Video für Greenhorns in Europa, a List of Clothing and Shoes would be great. Super Video.
My mother knitted me sweaters from Icelandic sheep. Natural colors.
Boy, you will really appreciate that barn when it’s built.
I'm not significantly lighter than Shawn but I layer quite a bit more even in slightly warmer temperatures. I hunt in north eastern Alberta and ice fish in the Rocky Mountains. Big Bill, Stanfields, J.B. Fields and Smartwool are my main brands. All are Canadian or U.S. made. I also have a fishermans sweater made in Ireland. Almost all my winter gear is wool. I also wear lots of Big Bill work wear. They make great jeans, plaid shirts and plaid jackets too. Kamik and Dunlop make great rubber boots. Danner and Red Wing make excellent leather boots. There are some really high end leather boots out there like Viberg and Nicks Boots but they are extremely expensive. Laurentian Cheif make awesome genuine Indigenous mukluks and moccasins. They also have top notch fur hats. Personally, I don't by anything made in China if I can avoid it.
Stay as warm as ya can..you know it don't take but a quick minute and frostbite sets in ...you n Cali n family take care with those crazy temps...Temps...? PLEASE??
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Thank you 😎
👍 Thank you for the tips Shawn. Take care!
I just love your dog!!!!! I can see you do too! She's so wonderful!! Oh, thanks for the tips to keep warm.I see urban kids even in this cold that aren't even wearing soxes with their footwear! They need to go spend a few days with you in the woods!
Excellent breakdown of the layering system..
The first layer is definitely the most important part
Thanks for all the great info I love seeing how far you've come and learning from you.
Good morning Shawn.. Keep warm and have a good and warm day, both of you
Great advise on how to layer up in winter! Thank you for sharing!
I realy glad to see this video !
Great info on layering for the cold thanks Shawn
I notice cabins being built into the side of a hill only one front and well protected from wind and draught much warmer nice and cosy too
Thanks for the PSA! Great video as usual!
The window and door trim cleaned that up very nicely Shawn, looks sharp!
awesome tips Shawn
Looking great, Shawn. We have a log cabin in the Laurentians, and ...you gotta love winter.
Great information! And the window and door trim all looks terrific, in the background!
Stay warm, well and happy 😊👍
This is life. True life.
Very informative, thanks for sharing Shawn.
Love your sweater!
Great video Shawn. It’s so important for people to know this stuff. Thank you for sharing. ❄️🇨🇦❄️
You gave lots of great information.
Great video Shawn. I appreciate any advice whatsoever when it comes to staying warm. Take care boss.
In an old wilderness survival class I took, they told us eating+digesting food actually takes heat away from your body as you metabolize. It was recommended to eat a couple hours before you go to sleep.
Love that sweater. 🍁 This temperature reminds me of the Freedom Convoy out all day and night for weeks and loved every second of it 🇨🇦✌️
Thanks Shawn...all 'good 2 know'! Health and God Bless!
Thanks for a the information on wearing warm clothes in cold weather!
Great tips on warm clothing, thanks for sharing ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼
brilliant video .
Here in Toronto it was -30 on Friday. Extreme cold .Glad u stay warm & Cali.Stay safe.
Some great info!
I appreciate your wisdom greatly, I am very thankful to you for your sincere honest caring protective nature for our brothers and sisters safety, thank you so much.
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Your knowledge of everything is jaw dropping.
You should call this channel everything about everything. Lol.
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Nice information, thanks for sharing.
When you make the "ou" sound it's easy to tell you are from Canada.
Try and Stay warm..... Thanks for sharing this
I had no idea about mittens verses gloves and those shoe inserts are cool!
Yes them are very good
Hi Shawn, thanks for the great video as always. Being from New England it's all about the layers. I'm sure you'll be fine in the future. You work to hard not to be. Be well and safe.
Mt. Washington in New Hampshire recorded wind chills of -108 Fahrenheit yesterday. February 4th.
Thanks for the information...........totally appreciate it..................
Hi Shawn,good infos that you gave, it's so important to be well and good equipped when you have to get outside in winter condition! take care,hush to Cali...see you next time 👍
I've been a knitter for about 15.5 yrs and this time of the year everything I knit is in wool, unless it is a decorative scarf. I make practical items not necessarily something you wear. I've never made a sweater as I'm fearful the sleeves will be longer on one side than the other. I do make a modified Helmetliner balaclava. I learned how to make them to send to troops overseas but after I learned how to make them, the military asked people to not to send them so I make them for friends or for local charities. One of my friends gave me $40 and venison roast one time for a OD green balaclava that he used for deer hunting.
The thing with hats and gloves is it is better buy them from a store or is machine made being the needle gauge on a machine is so much smaller than needles for hand-knitted items, it will keep the wind out. One of the balaclavas I wear this time of year in Minnesota, if the wind blows hard enough it feels like I'm wearing tissue paper, even though it is wool. Usually I wear a machine made hat over my balaclava anyhow.
Shawn you should invest in a poncho liner for your raincoat. You can pick them up at a surplus store. They are like wearing a blanket underneath. My old Army field jacket is my warmest coat being the liner in it too.
Din Romania te urmaresc.Esti un tip plin de energie si priceput in toate.Sanatate multa tie si lui Cali cainele tau,imi place ceea ce faci.Succes pe mai departe,sa treci cu bine si aceasta iarna.
With you 100% Worked outside winters for 35years.. climbing poles, favorite mitt was a leather 3 finger mitt with wool liner. Kept a dry set of liners with me always.
A good comprehensive lesson on how to keep warm.
As far as boots; I have several insoles in my heavy winter boots.
Very informative, learnt 3 new things about warmth from this upload, thanks and best wishes. 😀
Thanks for the tips. Like last night. At midnight I went into town. Around 10F. Being here in town. Not at my property. I won't even turn on the heat. I roll down my window as well. As long as the wind isn't blowing hard. I enjoy the cold winters. Yet. I am ready for summer. Thanks again. Take care.
Excellent video. As a lifelong resident of Minnesota (I'm 74) I totally agree. Thanks for the info.
Educational video. As a Canadian, I layer in any weather. Never know what to expect and want to be prepared. Of course, I am not living off grid but your advice is helpful despite that. Thanks Shawn!
Shawn they built a whole town with shops street lights everything under ground much warmer and makes sense
Thanks for sharing this with us I get so cold in the winter and I know its the type of boots and clothes I'm wearing~!
I remember dressing like that when I lived in the colder areas of the states. The snowmobile suit always kept me the warmest, especially in the open lake during ice fishing. Boots I wore was always lined. I was toasty. I agree too with the thin liner of the hands. Living in southern California now, those heavy layer days are in the past, it is a different kind of layer now, as the blood thins here, and 30 F feels like 0 F.
-20 or 30 is dangerous weather frost bite can happen in minutes thank you so much for helping.
I live in North Dakota and have ranch in Montana high up in mountains
I’ve ALWAYS had the biggest problem finding the right gloves to be able to work in when it’s -20ish and below
Still looking!…haha
Thank You! Useful presentation! A serious man! A real pleasure and joy! Thanks for sharing all these things with us!Would love to live such a life! Wonderfol!
As always, thank you for sharing what you have learned. Interesting to think about diet also affecting body temps. Yes, thrift stores can be great resources.
Acclimation....It's always a dance between the person and the environment they place themselves in. And yes, layering is key!
Back in the 1980s my friends and I would winter camp (Niagara Escarpment/Bruce Peninsula/Muskoka areas) in a non heated tent. Completely agree with you- the key is layering (less while hiking, more around the camp) and a dry layer to change into to sleep in a good sleeping bag. Also, try and be the second person to get up because the first person up has to get the camp-fire going in the morning.
Love this and obviously perfect for .. Survival
Jeah, longing for spring! The November - February time period is pretty rough up here.
Thats great information for dressing in the freezing weather. Its good to know all this. Your cabin is so beautiful. I love the light fixtures everywhere and forget to tell you. Every time I leave a message the scammers come out! Not just your channel but so many. I just ignore them. Take care Shawn and thank you.