Dave ....Can't even tell you how much I appreciate your videos, you're doing a wonderful service for people. We're going to really need this information someday. Thanks for all you do for others. Gary
Dave, I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the way you finish your videos. Thanking people for their support, and views...not to mention the purchases that help support your family. I certainly buy from your site, and carry the pathfinder knife and many other items from you as I see where the money goes and who it supports. It means a lot to know that the money spent goes to someone who gives back so much, and to someone who appreciates the business. Thank you!
Mr Canterbury i have watched a lot of your videos and you have talked alot about wool. And after trying out wool blankets I am sold on 100% wool. Thank you sir For your very informative videos . Thank you very much.
Dave this is one of the best videos you've done. And it is also one of the most important. The old folks used to say to kids that complained about being cold, "Put on a hat you dolt." I'm really glad you showed layering with headwear. If it makes sense everywhere else it makes even more sense on the head as it sticks out away from the body and is subject to convestion from every side.
Great headwear info, Dave! I have nearly all the same types of headgear that you featured in the video, and even have a larger "cape" version of your wool hood. Makes a great top layer! Glad to see you're going to be caring the merino buffs, too. Always nice to have several of those on hand.
I've been carrying the merino wool buff and watch cap combo for about a year now and I love it! Most of the time I wear the buff as a watchcap though (Just pulling it halfway over my head, giving it a twist or two and pulling the other half on my head as well), as I find the other one a bit warm at above zero temps.
Great video Dave! You're channel is why I'm now into RUclips! Can't wait to see further videos on winter dressing as it's finally getting cold here in Missouri.
I really like Jeep style wool watch caps. They are pretty much the same type of cap that you have, except with a brim sewn into them. Works great to keep the sun out of your eyes and keeps the head nice and warm.
You know you've done something right when 5, 7, 10 years later, people STILL come back to your old videos looking for any tid bit if knowledge they can. Thank you Mr. Canterbury.
You have no idea how much your vids on winter clothing have helped me at work. Last year was really wet and cold. If not for the winter layering stuff it would have really sucked. See my job is to stand outside as security and we don't move around a bunch. With wind wiping threw hall ways its hard to stay warm. I tend to hug walls and drink lots of hot coffee or chocolate. Thanx these vids really help.
I prefer the jeep style watch caps to the regular ones (the jeeps are the one's with visors). I like them because you can pull it down over your ears without it getting in your eyes. You can get them in 100% wool, made in the USA from a company called At The Front. They also have 100% wool scarves and leather-lined wool gloves. Not cheap but I've been using mine for years.
years ago I bought a beaver fur hat like you wool one, love it. My brother gave me a "buff" (didn't know the name) that is polypropylene and it has treated me well even on the MC. Keep up the great vids! Catch you on the trail!
This video was pretty timely for me. My wife just last night finished knitting a heavy, Icelandic wool watch cap that feels like a small furnace on my head. I love winter hats; especially the ones she makes for me.
i also picked up some of the army wool glove inserts and man are they ever warm it was 30 here today and i was out and never got cold hand def something people might want to try for 5.50 a pair....well worth it
That is awesome, I always look for a coat with a hood. Don't know how many time's I've been out just doing thows normal everyday running around things and had cold air run down by neck sending chills everywhere. Same problems with gloves with no neck on them. This time of year I'm always reminded on how cold wind can be, you'd think I would remember but nooo of course not!
Dave, great info. I found a source for the wool watch caps a few weeks ago and picked up a couple spares. Still have my Army issue one. I have some of the synthetic neck gators, also Army issue work great, going to look at getting a couple of the wool ones. Last year I did pick up a mad bomber hat at Wal Mart last year, paid $10.00 for it works awesome...used it a lot last year here in MN. Keep up the great work.
Dave, you should do a video on how to make that hood out of a wool blanket! That circulation info at the end explains a lot (I'd always get cold & be shivering when just my feet or hands were cold). Thanks.
great thing about merino wool too is that its antimicrobial so you dont have to wash it as much as ur other gear. it doesnt allow bacteria or fungus to grow on it. its pretty cool how the sheep it comes from survives temps of 115 to -20 in new zealand.
I used a wool watchcap like the one shown when I did the Deer Camp SAN and it was the only piece of clothing that I had that kept me warm without the fire. Soaking wet I was nice and warm
Agreed! Aside from the Gortex jacket and sleeping bag cover, my wool sweater and watch cap were my favorite items and the only things I kept that were USMC issued. I have since also purchased an unissued USMC poncho and poncho liner. They may not have always issued the best stuff money could buy, but I have 100% confidence in those items. Anyone have a line on a good aftermarket source for the military issued 100% wool sweaters with the shoulder patch?
I only buy polyester fabric stuff for headwear in cold weather; I've got two microfleece beanie's, two neck gaiters also. I get my stuff from military surplus new like rothco made for the military and the rest is military issue with no brand name on tags.
Good video. I spent alot of time in the Rocky Mountains in Wyoming and Montana and also alot of time in Northern Minnesota and have to say that a 3 layer system with something that covers your nose and mouth area are extremely important, as well as eye protection from getting snowblindness. Wool rules and so do trapper hats.
I have 2 wool buffs and the buff hood which is warm inside and waterproof outside, and I always carry my polar buff.... I loved the video it was short, informative, well presented and very enjoyable to watch..... I am a British trucker I walk my dog at 0200 and it cold and I am always stuck somewhere in rain or snow or its blowing like crazy so headgear is very important to me.
@T2U2 just take a old wool sweater with a hood and cut the hood off. you can also make some from a wool blanket if you're good at sewing and cutting wool.
Great video Dave I've been watching for a wile now and haven't left any comments but I'm in the trades and would like to see your take on how you keep your equipment sharp., knifes, axes and such. And what if you didn't have a good file on hand what would you use? I use files about once a week on some thing but what would you use in the wild. Thanks Dave.
@nerblebun might try soaking that watch cap in some warm water with some "normal hair" type conditioner in it. Squeeze the water out, then hang and let it air dry. Worked for taking the itch out of my wool gloves.
I just bought the 100%wool military cap from mitchs site and it is without a doubt the warmest hat i have ever worn its neg 8 right now with a neg 20 wind chill and with out my hood up i can smoke a whole cig without my head or ears getting cold. best 9 dollars i ever spent on a hat.
I bought one of those "cheapo" hats with the multiple wearing conditions, and i removed the outer skin, and replaced it with some fleece, and capped it with leather. No more cold since.
could you do a video about socks? i live in new england. and i cant wear cotton socks because my feet are always cold and sweaty. during summer they are hot and sweaty. possibly from poor circulation. wool helps but any tips on keeping your feet from getting wet and cold or any ways to configure your boots or socks to wick moisture away from your feet would make a great video. arctic socks would be nice to bring up too. since im clueless about those.
@manostihl the reprocessed wool means they have respun old material into mix with new wool is what they told me at the surplus store where i bought mine but they r still 100 ercent wool
my choice would be the wool buff ( easy to carry and versatile) . with the wool monk's hood ( easy to carry, protects the clothing gap in the neck area, very important) . bonus: 5:06 "bomber cap"?, versatile, light on your head (unlike the tight wool cap) . for freezing below 0C, the special army hood.
@manostihl Reprocessed wool is generally made from something like old Army blankets. They simply wash, which you are never supposed to do to a wool blanket, but they do it to separate the fibers back out. The material simply falls apart! Then it's respun into thread and back to wool products. However, that said, it doesn't mean it's 100% wool unless the tag says it is!
i really enjoy your videos. however I dress in a little bit different configuration. I use a lot of layers. because I may not be working hard one minute and be going balls to the wall the next. In one of your videos would you maybe talk about your thoughts on layering cloths. I do do light long underwear, then heavy longs, then some type of waterproof pants and coat. I also layer shocks. Really enjoy the video!
Love my mil surp wool watch cap, don't laugh, but I have no heater in my house of any kind so I've been braving the cold in my hunt gear n wool but do you know any good tricks for drying wool since you can't dry it on hot or have no fire takes forever hanging outside during the day!!!
@wildernessoutfitters Have you considered Hemp clothing? its EXTREMELY durable and since your into the Longhunter ways probably ( along with wool obviously ) authentic for the time too?.
Dave, I worked 3rd shift as a corrections officer for a number of years. I found a cap that had a small brim included. I'm not sure what they are called, but I alway's called it a "Radar" after the character on MASH, who always wore one. The brim helped to keep snow flakes off my eye glasses was I patroled my outdoor duty area. Do you know where I can find one in 100% wool?
I live in ontario and I love tho,s bomer hat, I got mine at the dollar store the same one but green camo Thay are so warm I use mine all the time when working with the horses and hiking.good vids bro like the trap idea gonna order me some of the 110,s.
Hey Dave, Is the buff you wear wool? I'm might get one they look pretty sweet. I'm currently using a scarf that is 70% Acrylic and 30% wool. Do you know any companies that make 100% wool scarf? and or is the scarf not a good idea. When it gets really cold...I just wrap it around my head like a turban.
Where in the devil did you get that wool hood and coif? I've got an unlined goretex jacket that's fine as a windproof, but is sadly lacking in insulation. I'd dearly love to find a source for what you demonstrated on your video. As an aside, if and when I sew up one of your wool hunting shirts I'm going to include a hood and a cape. When sitting next to a fire the spot between my shoulder blades gets cold first. A cape should solve that.
As a kid I was told in every in every season , cold , wet , hot , windy or what ever , " THERE'S A LOT OF GOOD LOOKING DEAD PEOPLE IN THE CEMETERY WHO THOUGHT THEY WERE TO GOOD TO WEAR THE RIGHT CLOTHS TO STAY WARM AND DRY AND IN GOOD HEALTH " Buy it , make it , but stay alive and as always THANKS DAVE !!!
Dave ....Can't even tell you how much I appreciate your videos, you're doing a wonderful service for people. We're going to really need this information someday. Thanks for all you do for others. Gary
keep your extremities warm is a topic left untouched the majority of the time, yet it can be one the most important things
Dave, I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the way you finish your videos. Thanking people for their support, and views...not to mention the purchases that help support your family. I certainly buy from your site, and carry the pathfinder knife and many other items from you as I see where the money goes and who it supports. It means a lot to know that the money spent goes to someone who gives back so much, and to someone who appreciates the business. Thank you!
Thanks Dave! Just picked up some of this stuff for Christmas! Glad to have you around to confirm my choices! Thanks for all you do!
Mr Canterbury i have watched a lot of your videos and you have talked alot about wool. And after trying out wool blankets I am sold on 100% wool. Thank you sir For your very informative videos . Thank you very much.
Dave this is one of the best videos you've done. And it is also one of the most important. The old folks used to say to kids that complained about being cold, "Put on a hat you dolt." I'm really glad you showed layering with headwear. If it makes sense everywhere else it makes even more sense on the head as it sticks out away from the body and is subject to convestion from every side.
Been using the buff/hat combo for a few seasons now. As you said very versatile in the winter.
Great headwear info, Dave! I have nearly all the same types of headgear that you featured in the video, and even have a larger "cape" version of your wool hood. Makes a great top layer! Glad to see you're going to be caring the merino buffs, too. Always nice to have several of those on hand.
I love those buffs! The merino wool one looks awesome.
That hood is awesome. Thanks again for another great video.
The buffs rock. I've used them on the motorcycle for a few years now. Was sold on the number of different ways they can be worn.
Great video Dave. Winter gear is probably the most important subject. Choose poorly, go cheap, and you can easily pay for your mistake with your life.
I've been carrying the merino wool buff and watch cap combo for about a year now and I love it!
Most of the time I wear the buff as a watchcap though (Just pulling it halfway over my head, giving it a twist or two and pulling the other half on my head as well), as I find the other one a bit warm at above zero temps.
Great video Dave! You're channel is why I'm now into RUclips! Can't wait to see further videos on winter dressing as it's finally getting cold here in Missouri.
Love the medieval style hood, I have similar thing that I use for reenactment and it is perfect for those cold days.
Dave:
Great video. Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable knowledge. You are a class act. Keep up the great work!
Todd
I really like Jeep style wool watch caps. They are pretty much the same type of cap that you have, except with a brim sewn into them. Works great to keep the sun out of your eyes and keeps the head nice and warm.
You know you've done something right when 5, 7, 10 years later, people STILL come back to your old videos looking for any tid bit if knowledge they can. Thank you Mr. Canterbury.
You have no idea how much your vids on winter clothing have helped me at work. Last year was really wet and cold. If not for the winter layering stuff it would have really sucked. See my job is to stand outside as security and we don't move around a bunch. With wind wiping threw hall ways its hard to stay warm. I tend to hug walls and drink lots of hot coffee or chocolate. Thanx these vids really help.
I prefer the jeep style watch caps to the regular ones (the jeeps are the one's with visors). I like them because you can pull it down over your ears without it getting in your eyes. You can get them in 100% wool, made in the USA from a company called At The Front. They also have 100% wool scarves and leather-lined wool gloves. Not cheap but I've been using mine for years.
years ago I bought a beaver fur hat like you wool one, love it. My brother gave me a "buff" (didn't know the name) that is polypropylene and it has treated me well even on the MC. Keep up the great vids! Catch you on the trail!
This video was pretty timely for me. My wife just last night finished knitting a heavy, Icelandic wool watch cap that feels like a small furnace on my head. I love winter hats; especially the ones she makes for me.
jollyfe ::: hv her make me one, i cant find a good heavy one.
i also picked up some of the army wool glove inserts and man are they ever warm it was 30 here today and i was out and never got cold hand def something people might want to try for 5.50 a pair....well worth it
That is awesome, I always look for a coat with a hood. Don't know how many time's I've been out just doing thows normal everyday running around things and had cold air run down by neck sending chills everywhere. Same problems with gloves with no neck on them. This time of year I'm always reminded on how cold wind can be, you'd think I would remember but nooo of course not!
Dave, great info. I found a source for the wool watch caps a few weeks ago and picked up a couple spares. Still have my Army issue one. I have some of the synthetic neck gators, also Army issue work great, going to look at getting a couple of the wool ones. Last year I did pick up a mad bomber hat at Wal Mart last year, paid $10.00 for it works awesome...used it a lot last year here in MN. Keep up the great work.
good info I also talked about keeping your core body temp while I was out for 30 days in my Outdoor Living Series prt 15
We used to sell Buffs at my old job and I thought I knew every which way to 'tie' them....until now!! Thanks Dave
Great video Dave... I work nights and keeping your head and neck covered is important.
Thanks for the vid.
Dave, you should do a video on how to make that hood out of a wool blanket! That circulation info at the end explains a lot (I'd always get cold & be shivering when just my feet or hands were cold). Thanks.
great thing about merino wool too is that its antimicrobial so you dont have to wash it as much as ur other gear. it doesnt allow bacteria or fungus to grow on it. its pretty cool how the sheep it comes from survives temps of 115 to -20 in new zealand.
I used a wool watchcap like the one shown when I did the Deer Camp SAN and it was the only piece of clothing that I had that kept me warm without the fire. Soaking wet I was nice and warm
My favourite shirt I lost many years ago and that was a mole skin, warm as hell
Thanks for another great video Dave. Where did that stand alone hood come from?
Agreed! Aside from the Gortex jacket and sleeping bag cover, my wool sweater and watch cap were my favorite items and the only things I kept that were USMC issued. I have since also purchased an unissued USMC poncho and poncho liner. They may not have always issued the best stuff money could buy, but I have 100% confidence in those items.
Anyone have a line on a good aftermarket source for the military issued 100% wool sweaters with the shoulder patch?
Merino wool is just my favorite thing
Great info Dave, loved the buffs! Thanks
I only buy polyester fabric stuff for headwear in cold weather; I've got two microfleece beanie's, two neck gaiters also.
I get my stuff from military surplus new like rothco made for the military and the rest is military issue with no brand name on tags.
That wool hood is cool , any plans of carrying it on your website ?
i meant to add i was given one recently and being from eastern Canada this thing is saving my life i here in the winter
Good video. I spent alot of time in the Rocky Mountains in Wyoming and Montana and also alot of time in Northern Minnesota and have to say that a 3 layer system with something that covers your nose and mouth area are extremely important, as well as eye protection from getting snowblindness. Wool rules and so do trapper hats.
I have 2 wool buffs and the buff hood which is warm inside and waterproof outside, and I always carry my polar buff.... I loved the video it was short, informative, well presented and very enjoyable to watch..... I am a British trucker I walk my dog at 0200 and it cold and I am always stuck somewhere in rain or snow or its blowing like crazy so headgear is very important to me.
Always enjoy your videos. I gotta ask ... who is the band playing the music at the beginning? Love it!
@T2U2 just take a old wool sweater with a hood and cut the hood off. you can also make some from a wool blanket if you're good at sewing and cutting wool.
Great video Dave I've been watching for a wile now and haven't left any comments but I'm in the trades and would like to see your take on how you keep your equipment sharp., knifes, axes and such. And what if you didn't have a good file on hand what would you use? I use files about once a week on some thing but what would you use in the wild. Thanks Dave.
love the bit of song at the beginning of the video man!!
@nerblebun might try soaking that watch cap in some warm water with some "normal hair" type conditioner in it. Squeeze the water out, then hang and let it air dry. Worked for taking the itch out of my wool gloves.
thx dave!
Love that hood to add wherever you want.....great piece of kit - thx for showing this!
cheers from the cold Austrian Alps
Mike
Great instructional video Dave!!!!
I like that hood. Where did you get it from?
I just bought the 100%wool military cap from mitchs site and it is without a doubt the warmest hat i have ever worn its neg 8 right now with a neg 20 wind chill and with out my hood up i can smoke a whole cig without my head or ears getting cold. best 9 dollars i ever spent on a hat.
Great subject matter. My favorite combo is the Buff w/ Bomber Cap (real fur).
Did you make that hood or get it somewhere. Looks like a great idea!
I bought one of those "cheapo" hats with the multiple wearing conditions, and i removed the outer skin, and replaced it with some fleece, and capped it with leather.
No more cold since.
@UnoRaza got shaved head, i always manage my body heat with my headgear, too cold hat on, too hot hat off, works great.
Great video, is your jacket Columbia Gatlin ?
6:30 OMG, Dave is a monk! ;)
do you know at all when that buff will be in stock?
Dave, did you or Iris make that hood? Kinda cool. My wife loves to sew and would love the pattern. Thanks again for another great video.
Thanks Dave! Great video!
Thanks. Think im going to buy a buff and a beanie type hat
@spiralcosmosart I actually just bought one of those, it didn't come in the mail yet though.
AWSOME video as usual
could you do a video about socks? i live in new england. and i cant wear cotton socks because my feet are always cold and sweaty. during summer they are hot and sweaty. possibly from poor circulation. wool helps but any tips on keeping your feet from getting wet and cold or any ways to configure your boots or socks to wick moisture away from your feet would make a great video. arctic socks would be nice to bring up too. since im clueless about those.
I like the wool hood. Can one buy this or is this "special made?"
@manostihl the reprocessed wool means they have respun old material into mix with new wool is what they told me at the surplus store where i bought mine but they r still 100 ercent wool
my choice would be the wool buff ( easy to carry and versatile)
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with the wool monk's hood ( easy to carry, protects the clothing gap in the neck area, very important)
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bonus: 5:06 "bomber cap"?, versatile, light on your head (unlike the tight wool cap)
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for freezing below 0C, the special army hood.
Awesome stuff. Great info..
Thanks for the video, I found it helpful!
@manostihl Reprocessed wool is generally made from something like old Army blankets. They simply wash, which you are never supposed to do to a wool blanket, but they do it to separate the fibers back out. The material simply falls apart! Then it's respun into thread and back to wool products. However, that said, it doesn't mean it's 100% wool unless the tag says it is!
@HDoctane put it in front of a fan it helps
Does anyone know what brand of balaclava that was? I REALLY want one.
Still have my watch cap from service. Wool clothes are best even itchy ones.
What do recommend for mosquito coverings for us down in Florida. We don't need to worry about the cold so much heh.
i really enjoy your videos. however I dress in a little bit different configuration. I use a lot of layers. because I may not be working hard one minute and be going balls to the wall the next. In one of your videos would you maybe talk about your thoughts on layering cloths. I do do light long underwear, then heavy longs, then some type of waterproof pants and coat. I also layer shocks.
Really enjoy the video!
did you have to shape your wool hat after you received it did you do it yourself.?
Love my mil surp wool watch cap, don't laugh, but I have no heater in my house of any kind so I've been braving the cold in my hunt gear n wool but do you know any good tricks for drying wool since you can't dry it on hot or have no fire takes forever hanging outside during the day!!!
sick wool hood where'd you buy it
Nice review! Thanks.
@wildernessoutfitters Have you considered Hemp clothing? its EXTREMELY durable and since your into the Longhunter ways probably ( along with wool obviously ) authentic for the time too?.
@citizncain he talked about it in one of the earlier yurt videos. it's got a little ferro rod inside of it.
Have you done any video on doing the wool hood? If so wer can I find it? Blessings / Marcus
Most people find a loose dollar bill from the season before in winter wear. Dave finds tinder! Perfect. :)
Thanks for the tips, as always.
Dave, I worked 3rd shift as a corrections officer for a number of years. I found a cap that had a small brim included. I'm not sure what they are called, but I alway's called it a "Radar" after the character on MASH, who always wore one. The brim helped to keep snow flakes off my eye glasses was I patroled my outdoor duty area. Do you know where I can find one in 100% wool?
I live in ontario and I love tho,s bomer hat, I got mine at the dollar store the same one but green camo Thay are so warm I use mine all the time when working with the horses and hiking.good vids bro like the trap idea gonna order me some of the 110,s.
Hey Dave, I was curious if you have had any experience with a shemagh as a winter head gear option?
Outstanding content
Great stuff to wear! Thanks for the demonstration. ATB Sepp
is that a columbia shirt?
Hey Dave,
Is the buff you wear wool? I'm might get one they look pretty sweet. I'm currently using a scarf that is 70% Acrylic and 30% wool. Do you know any companies that make 100% wool scarf? and or is the scarf not a good idea. When it gets really cold...I just wrap it around my head like a turban.
Where in the devil did you get that wool hood and coif? I've got an unlined goretex jacket that's fine as a windproof, but is sadly lacking in insulation. I'd dearly love to find a source for what you demonstrated on your video.
As an aside, if and when I sew up one of your wool hunting shirts I'm going to include a hood and a cape. When sitting next to a fire the spot between my shoulder blades gets cold first. A cape should solve that.
Wool is getting real expensive. Is Thinsulate a good alternative? Could you do a comparison video on this subject matter?
thanks Dave
I’ve stumbled across a gem from a different time.
AN OLD T-SHIRT SLEEVE WORKS SIMILAR TOO
I'm interested in the wool "coif". Where'd you get it from?
great video!! keep up !
Dave where can I get Merino wool in bulk? Any Idea?
I want that coif hood. Do you sell it ?
As a kid I was told in every in every season , cold , wet , hot , windy or what ever , " THERE'S A LOT OF GOOD LOOKING DEAD PEOPLE IN THE CEMETERY WHO THOUGHT THEY WERE TO GOOD TO WEAR THE RIGHT CLOTHS TO STAY WARM AND DRY AND IN GOOD HEALTH " Buy it , make it , but stay alive and as always THANKS DAVE !!!
who makes your brownish camo coat?