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NOMEX works well also. Although it mostly made as a Fireproof suit, works well for cold. Rats and moths don't chew it up either. Have you ever tried it out your way?
Lars, it's an extreme cold weather jacket when you use it with the fleece liner and all the other stuff in the line. on it's own it's just the loudest rain jacket in the world.
I spent a lot time working in the Uranium mines, in northern Saskatchewan (Canada). There was one week that temperatures dipped to -50 degrees celsius, without the wind-chill. And to make matters worse, my crew and I were working outside...all day, every day. Now the crew of boys I was working with, were almost entirely First Nations boys from even farther north than we were working. They were used to the extreme cold. And the one common piece of clothing they all wore was the bunny-hug...or as the rest of the world calls it, a hoodie. I myself have always worn a bunny-hug, ever since I started working outside in the cold winter months. So like Lars has explained in several of his videos, it's important to wear layers. Here's what I usually wear, for working in extreme cold weather: Upper Body 1. Undershirt or T-shirt, tucked into pants 2. Long sleeved shirt 3. Bunny-hug, also know as a hoodie 4. Insulated 'under jacket' - usually down-filled 5. Large winter jacket that can cut the wind and repel water - I have several depending on were I worked and what I was doing. Then there's safety to consider as well. Head 1. Toque (knit beanie) that can double as a balaclava 2. Bunny-hug hood 3. Optional - quilted face mask which is shaped to allow for the nose and mouth - usually used for Ski-doing. On site, we had quilted hard hat liners. But usually a dew rag and toque worked just fine. Gloves 1. Small pair of soft fabric 'micro-gloves' which stretch tightly over the hand 2. A pair of wool or cotton glove liners 3. A lightly insulated leather or polyblend mitten which is large enough to fit over the other gloves. *Note - I have used the -50 C rated Thinsulate name brand gloves. However, they can sweat your hands up quickly. I like to use layers, as you can take them off to perform more dexterous work, without cooling your hands too much. Legs 1. Underwear...of course 2. Long-johns ( long underwear) 3. First pair of socks pulled over long-johns 4. Work pants - jeans or sweatpants 5. Coveralls - lightly insulated with cloth and breathing zippers or buttons to cool off if needs be. Feet 1. First pair of socks pulled over long-johns 2. A second pair of wool or breathable socks 3. Booties - quilted foot coverings that wick moisture away from your feet 4. Baffin Island -40 C weather rate CSA approved work boots. *Note - as Lars has critiqued on his channel, several times, there are many different types of winter boots you can buy. Many of them already come with heavy lines and lots of rubber between your soles and the cold. I may not wear as many layers, depending on the make of the boot. This is what I wore during that -50 C weather up north. But I think I was getting used to the cold. When I'd fly back home, I would be standing outside having a cigar, in -20 C weather, with just my two shirts and the bunny-hug...and I felt just fine. The other workers I flew with just stared at me outside, enjoying the balmy weather...probably because most of them just working in the mine office...lol. Thanks for sharing this Lars.
@@tinygriffy ...no...not if you have a quilted face mask or balaclava to wear. The hoods of your jackets can also be tightened up to cover almost your entire face.
@@timcoolican459 ok, I see. I was honestly wondering, because a scalf is one of my most beloved assets , I have a very long and broad one out of silky smooth relatively thin (I guess its) cotton.. and a short one out of wool .. wouldn't ever wanna miss it ;) -50 °C and maybe a stiff breeze on top is hard to imagine.. one could almost store dry ice out in the open :D Such temps would imho be the only valid justification to wear fur.🙈
@@tinygriffy ...if I had the choice, I'd wear fur. It is an infinitely better insulator than heavy mitts or Thinsulate brand name gloves. However, this was at work. I'm not going to risk damaging expensive fur mitts at work. Besides, we need to maintain the safety on site, with regards to personal protective equipment (PPE). That means wearing high visibility outer wear, with specialized equipment, designed for cold temperatures, which the company we work for must provide. Most workers can't afford to buy this equipment, replacing it frequently when it is worn-out. Regarding the face, we were given special safety goggles, as well as quilted hard hat liners and face masks coverings. Our faces were pretty well covered. Scarves are a hazard on site, as they could get caught in machinery, choking the person or pulling them into dangerous equipment, killing them. Cheers.
@@timcoolican459 I see, thanks for elaborating ! As I said it is quite difficult for me to imagine to work under such weather conditions.. Best wishes and "Glück auf" from +4°C germany ;)
I stole my mother panty hose to wear on army exercises. A panty hose with a fly was produced back in the 70's. I Worked in oil and gas in Northern Alberta down to -46c. Every thing freezes. Tasks take 3 times longer to do. Soles of work boots freeze flat .Ice forms under your insoles. Wool socks best but hard to find. Do a show on survival in your car or truck. Many people get stranded in extreme cold weather in remote areas some freeze to death. So spend a night or 2 in your car simulate a car survival situation.What you should carry in your car especially if you have a family .Heat source, food ,water, first aid, spare cloths, sleeping bags , blankets, radios. Never leave your vehicle and wander off . ETC
I grew up in Maine and New Hampshire, so I smile at everything you mention in this video I moved to Florida after high school for a job and was walking around during the winter in shorts and a t shirt. and the native Floridians looked at me like i was crazy. Then a few years later Florida had record breaking temp in the middle of winter of 15-to-20-degree Fahrenheit temps or -9.4 degrees Celsius and I was dressed in just 3 layers like you and everyone else brave enough to be outside had on like 10 layers of clothing all cotton and synthetic's and where still complaining about how cold it was and refused to stay outside for more than 15 to 20 minutes. I just laughed and spent the day outside like normal.
It's good to see you well. Times are strange. I remember as a child my mother having an argument with her beat friend. And suddenly we kids couldn't play with our friends just because two grown-ups disagreed. Guess even grown-ups don't always "mature" completely...hahaha. Whats worse is when the youngsters themselves know which adult is in the wrong!😉 And around it goes. Thank you for sharing. I hope everyone's holidays are cozy and awesome!! 🦄
Today I wore pajama pants underneath my insulated work jeans. A Tshirt, a thermal ,a light hoodie, Milwaukee heated jacket, thick hoodie on top. The high was 50 F. I rather enjoy the hot humid summer myself.
Just a heads up to fellow viewers. Varusteleka just received a restock of the Swedish jacket (and trousers) Lars featured in this video. Haven't seen them for sale there in a long time. Still cheap prices too.
G'day Lars, Thanks to you; some years ago, I purchased one of those Swedish Army Snow Camo jackets. I'm a big bloke so I ordered the largest size I could and it's the best outdoor clothing item I have. There is so much extra room for layers underneath. It doesn't snow where I live but a few hours away it can be extremely cold with frequent snow. During winter it's as cold as it can get for this part of southern Tasmania. I have a light bamboo and wool mix base layer 'skivvy' and then a heavy British Army pattern wool 'Howard jumper'. If it's going to rain, as it often does, I'll wear my old 'Belstaff' waxed motorcycle jacket. I’m so glad I kept it all these years as they are now over AUD$1000! It's absolutely water and windproof. I still have plenty of room in the Swedish Snow Camo jacket to wear over the top of everything, if I’m dressed for autumn or winter. I love the Swedish jacket’s huge pockets and big buttons which makes them so easy to use while wearing my biggest gloves. When it's cold and windy I’ll wear my real lambswool and hide Ushanka that covers the ears and the back of the neck. Sometimes it can get a little too warm, which is a 'problem' you probably don't encounter in Siberia. So, thanks again, Lars. You see, if you watch ‘Survival Russia’ long enough you even pick up on ‘Snow Fashion’ tips! You'll probably agree that dressing correctly for your climate is the first step in 'Surviving Russia' or anywhere else for that matter. Cheers and all the best. Bill H.
Thanks Lars. Agree. Working in winter in Canada im a big fan of wool. Cotton ie duck outer shell keeps the wind and snow out. For hands cheap sheep rawhide mittens are warm and surprisingly water resistant
G,day Lars 🖐 12 years ago, I moved from the UK to North Queensland, Australia. I've forgotten what real cold ❄feels like, but I do remember being toasty warm, and itchy in my army wool jumpers! I also remember those 'Blue Tit' birds 🦜in your video catching a feed, it's amazing how they survive!! Cheers 🍻
I got two full russian hunter suits a few years back when you first had them on the channel. They are a prized possession in my cold weather gear supply, and super comfy - so much like a security blanket to make me wanna lay down and take a nap in them when I'm outside. Good stuff.
For North Dakota cold circa 2010 to 2016 I used Un935 45m0r base layers numbered 1 - 2 - or 3 and combined them as needed. over this was generic fleece up to 7 layers. By addition, base layers might total 6 and then counting fleece layers I would reach a total of 13 . . . I estimate that each integer provides about seven degrees F which is about four degrees C of warming comfort. I rarely used all 13 layer equivalents unless the wind sustained +12 mph which is about +20 kph of windchill. Now this was applied to conserve a caloric intake calculated ( from labels and wrappers ) to be an average in excess of 6000 food calories a day -- in use on work days when I was out in full weather for more than 8 hours over a 12 hour billable day. I advise everyone that it is better to 'feel' the cold in the morning than to be overheated in the afternoon. In consideration of some extended intervals of very heavy labor -- working for 40 minutes carrying two 1/2inch / 12mm cargo chains carried at once over both shoulders then throwing them over loads tp secure them many times a day and often the removal of same many times a day -- sweating was unavoidable. Yet the permeability of polyester mey nt that I could feel the very cold wind sucking the moisture of of me along with the excess heat. During the winter of 2010-11 one dangerously cold day a wore an over sized rain suit that was a polyurethane coated nylon hard shell. I was out on that day -- all day. To the extent that the supervisor was worried about mu extremities -- he insisted that I get into the crew truck to warm myself . . . Now, not all of us are built the same. I do not handle heat well. I am intended by nature to handle cold like no one I ever met. So as I got into the truck cab I pealed off the hard shell and found an almost complete layer of frost stuck on the inside. Sitting with the door closed I pulled off my chemical PVC fleece lined mittens, then the chemical PVC fleece lined gloves, then the chemical Nitril over cotton liners and told him to shake my hand . . . As his eyebrows shot up I said, "I will be the last guy to complain about the cold." Now in reality this is because of two factors ----- First, is that my basal body temperature is 96.6F rather than the 98.6F that is the average. This has consistently been the case since I was a kid with childhood illnesses when I really felt sick as a dog yet the doctor recorded that I had no significant fever. ( Huh! Doctors...) If I show 99+ degrees I am seriously sick! But this means that I prefer it cooler than anyone else I know. So pale I am tinged blue-green, I flush red when I am hot. ----- Second, I own enough cold weather gear in my collection for five guys ( I've been gleefully playing in nasty weather since 1965 and am a big fan of wool -- I tried Down, too expensive and fragile, started in with FrostLine Kits in in 1978 ( these are a basic first generation poly-hollo-fil clone ) bought every new fangled insulator since and today, in the 2020s, I have determined that some combination of wool(s) w/ Fleeces or P51m4loft Down Substitute as needed with waxed-&-oiled cotton will keep you safe warm even in the 34ºf (1ºC) windy ( +60mph )driving rail on the Oregon Coast which is, I feel, much colder than the extended but dry cold of the northern plains which is a very dry cold. Cold and wet will chill you too the bone in four minutes or less -- You will not get warm until you take a hot bath! Or are working like a horse -- and maybe not then. So I went to North Dakota with gear that was better than anything I could buy there. I returned to Oregon for expensive shopping sprees and on one trip bought neoprene face masks and Neoprene Dive Beanies to wear on my head and face -- I might have started that trend in the upper midwest. The key take-away is: It is better to feel the cold in the beginning than to stay sweaty in the afternoon -- Wet Kills -- Contrary to Most authorities ( Most Authorities are Wrong about Most Things ... Most of the Time ) I am a solid user of cotton AT THE CORECT TIME -- I am not a big fan of G05eT3x though I own some. Nylon hard shells are fine unless you are near a snapping and popping campfire. ALL HAIL -- Waxed Canvas!
It's interesting to see how people in different climates dress in winter. Here in the British Isles it's very rare for it to get below freezing, winters are typically around 5 degrees C. However, it rains a lot during the winter, and often a strong biting wind comes with it. Also, most of the outdoors here are in the hills and mountains, or on lakes or the sea. In such a climate, synthetic membranes make a lot of sense. If I'm going to be sweating a lot but it's also raining with lots of wind, I try to just where a wool base layer, poly-cotton trousers (more breathable), and then a gortex jacket and over-trousers. Canvas or cotton jackets will just not work out well if it's going to rain here, it will soak through eventually. I'll get sweaty under the gortex too, but the wool keeps me from getting cold from my sweat. If I'm camping, I'll get a fire going and try to dry out the layers as much as possible, and wool is great for that. Autumn and early Spring is a different story though. I wear a poly-cotton field jacket. It's good enough for light rain, and breathes much better. I'm also quite fond of the Russian Gorka, though you tend to get some strange looks wearing it 😆 If I was in your sort of climate, I'd almost never wear synthetics too!
I caught a chill twice this year most recently last week in the Ozarks with the same layering each time. Long sleeve with a fleece and an 75% cotton outer shell similar to the M90 (obviously not the same). This was while riding a quad and the wind cut right through my system leading to some serious questions. I also wore a single synthetic layer and wore a puffy jacket on an arduous but short hike. As a consequence I over heated and the inside of the jacket was soaked when I got back to the house. Got me thinking about this very issue so the video subject is timely. I shudder to think how I would have put myself in peril if I didn't have a nice warm house to return to.
Back in the 1980s in the British Army i did a couple of winter exercises [Operation Snow queen] and we were all advised to buy ladies tights...they really do keep you warm and as you mentioned pack into a tiny space. That being said Lars nobody here wants to see you with any "accessories" [lacy garter belts etc.] lol...keep up the good work.
Love your channel. I've been subscribed for a long time. Too bad youtube censors everything from your country. I specifically went to your channel to see your content. Keep it up! Respect from the US.
@@SurvivalRussia Fantastic! I do as well, along with several AK-47's and AK-74's. Love the platform. I have a large collection of Mosin Nagants as well mainly because I love the history of collecting firearms and I have a lot of WW1 and WW2 items.
👍👍👍 Good advice Lars. Ranulph Fiennes's and Charles Burton's '79-'82 Polar Treks .. they wore largely 'Cotton' and when questioned on 'Killer Cotton', Fiennes's response was ' Good Moisture Management'. My Särma Windproof Smock (purchased at Varusteleka (my favourite Outdoor Store .. of course 😊), does a very good job as an outer 'Shell', provided that it's a relatively 'dry' cold. A secondary layer .. Särma Fleece Jacket or British Army 'Woolly Pulley' rounding off things, sorts out most cold here in the 'mild' Northern Switzerland Winters. Wet .. then a Särma Poncho gets mobilised (which when not in use, stores very nicely in one of the Smock Aircraft Hangers that Särma call pockets 😁). When being active (such as in Nordic Walking), I prefer to 'start cold', knowing that I will warm up in about 5-10 minutes max and not sweat excessively doing so.
"Starting cold" is definitely not a bad idea. First few minutes are miserable, but it avoids later overheating and makes things much more enjoyable later. Been wanting to buy some Varusteleka for a while now, they look like they have awesome gear
I was going to say the same. When Sir Ranulph trekked across Antarctica he only wore a short sleeved cotton T-Shirt and his cotton wind sheet for upper body warmth. He was pulling a sled and burned so many calories that he didn't need other layers. He did get frost bite on his fingers after taking off his gloves though.... and then removed the dead appendages with I think it was a knife or some secateurs or something. Mental.
@@DrCrabfingers 👍 .. interesting regarding the T Shirts, thanks. Yes, own experience has me believing that whilst burning calories (and staying relatively dry), clothing can be kept to a minimum .. adding and removing AAWR. Sir R .. quite a character I believe. He was apparently kicked out of the SAS, not for lack of ability / performance, but for attempting to blow up an offending dam built primarily as a movie set. Kudos to him 👍 .. a pity that the Police 'got wind of' (ratted out?) it and foiled the plot 😁.
Hello from Detroit Michigan USA Great video Brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and for taking us on your adventures into the woods
Good video Lars, and don't forget to feed those little chickadees, tough little birds. Also living in the north, by far the warmest gear, is high end snowmobiling kit with bib style bottoms, and insulated boots.
We also used wool base layer when I served the (Hungarian) army. And even now I use wool as a base if I have to work outside. By the way… we have 20+cm snow here where I live As always: best to you and your family
Your experience is very similar to my own for dressing in the winter. I have an old Austrian peadot jacket made out of canvas like their zeltbahns and combined with a wool sweater underneath I can stay warm working outdoors and indoors. Combined with wool trousers or long johns underneath work pants I usually have no problems on dry cold winter days.
I have a nylon/rubber-lined jacket that I can't wash but it gets so wet inside when I'm out and about in the cold. That's not good for the layers underneath but it keeps the rain out. If you are buying wool, buy a size or two too big as the garments will shrink back when they are, eventually, washed. That includes the woollen hose and socks! All the best to you and the Family, Lars. Cheers!
@@SurvivalRussia Thank you Lars. I forgot that with Wool Trousers, they can get too baggy...I should have said that. Thank you for reminding me. All the best!
Lars you've destroyed the hard man image I had of you. Now when I see you I will think "he is probably wearing women's stockings under those trousers!" hahaha! Good to see you looking so happy. Best wishes from the UK.
Sitting at my desk at home watching this I have 4 layers on the upper body and two below...I look to my left and my wife has shorts and a tank top on and said she's cold and I should turn the heat up!🤣
Sorry your not getting snow Lars 🤣, I think NY state took all yours! I hope you all are having a good late Fall, I would wish you happy Thanksgiving but I'm not sure if you all celebrate it? Your early setting sun reminds me that Yule is coming soon, my whole family sits outside on the Winter Solstice by a bonfire to thank God for the Sun that will rise tomorrow and the days getting longer going forward. God Bless my friend.
Wore the ECW system when I was in the US Army 10th Mountain Division. It's very good when worn as part of the system, but the Gortex does get a bit "Crunchy" when the temp dips low.
Thanks Lars, the only time I wear a shell like the noisy ECWS shell you have is when I'm riding an ATV or snowmobile to cut the wind. It is a must have for me.
Great tips 🙂 Also - check out LOOW products. Founded by danish ex special forces guy. I use the long sleeve merino shirts all year long. Comes in one - or two ply knit and if need be, both can be beefed up with a short sleeve T. Merino, of course 😀 Stay warm, out there!
Do you plan on making a masonry oven/heater? There are a lot of videos but they do not show the entire build or the are not in English. That is survival with class. lol. Please show us it in English. That would be amazing. I have property i am going to home stead in Show Low AZ. Thanks, Nathan in Phoenix, AZ.
The issue I deal with is activity level and shedding layers. I require a back pack that is only half full with gear so that I have the other half space in the pack for shedding layers. At zero-f i have cotton tshirt and outer shell is all that is need when climbing in mountain terrain, that tshirt will still be soaked. But when I get to destination and inactive state, like hunt stand, the layers are put on. The weight of wool is not noticable when wearing the layers, but when layers are in backpack the weight is felt. So, either sweat from wearing too much, or sweat from heavier pack. Aside from this, cold feet are still the main problem when inactive. At some point my feet are warmer when I just remove my boots. The rubber is more dense than muscle, therefore the rubber will make muscle cold before muscle warms the rubber. It seems rubber is the main culprit in cold feet.
Some of my wool socks cost me $40 a pair. But wow are they worth it. I prefers synthetic long johns they don't make me sweat. They make heat from friction against the outer layer. And dry out fast so I'm never moist. But I do prefers wool everywhere else. My only problem is finding a way to keep my hands warm. I keep building fires, or keep hand warmers in the pockets.
In my experience working construction outside in the winter months was to ware a base layer of long John’s and a outer layer of Carheart insulated canvas zipper leg bib overalls and the same style of jacket then if needed a balaclava. Gloves were not worn till temperature was down into the 20* F. Yes my hands look all beat like alligator hide.
In the U.S. that buildup of frost is called hoar frost. It is caused by warmer daytime temps--- think sun shining on the ground ----- And below freezing night temps, or just the slight temp change between day & night temps.
RUclips must have been blocking your video from me. After not seeing your videos for a while, I went to the channel site and found all these video I have missed. I was worried but they are letting me watch again. House is looking great. Cold weather sucks to work in. I will be caught up by this afternoon watching videos.
Yes, that is what they do. I am aware of it. I complained once and got the answer, "nothing to see here. Everything is normal on your Channel." It's pointless to complain.
ECWCS original issue has some excellent value Lars but not in its original configuration. The fleece pants are fantastic. The Goretex is for monsoons. The M65 jacket with liner is good for -10C. Cotton will kill, but I use cotton as my base to soak up sweat, then heavy wool like UK sweaters and canvas like a Czech M85 parka on top to bring me to -20C. I use merino base for more than -20C. The socks and footwear choice is SO important.
The original ECWCS I showed in this video is nothing more than a glorified rain jacket, and that is what I use it for exclusively. The woobie and M/65 liners are totally outdated, as far as insulation materials goes. I have both. They work, but these days, there are far better materials available. Using cotton as a base layer in cold weather..........
Hey Lars, I can do you one better!!, I live in Ontario Canada, and the part of Ontario that I live in, we had +3 deg C, with sunny skies and NO snow 😎!!!!!!!, awesome !!!!!
I am smiling a 71 year old woman who likes to go out and play in the snow those are my mothers words for snow shoveling 😅while wearing my thigh high suppose hose heavy trousers in really cold weather another larger pair a cotton shirt with a turtle neck a cotton button up long sleeved shirt over it a cotton hoodie then a hand made real wool sweater that I made and a sleeveless vest I kept my large hooded cloth coat over that i had lost a lot of weight so it was real roomy I put a wooden cape that I secure with a leather belt my boots are so warm but I have a pair of Canadian tire socks for the really cold days had two sets but can’t find 😢the other pair. Over the hood of the hoodie I wear my Newfoundland and Labrador summer hat made by the First Nations people out of seal skin and some other kind of grey fur it’s my summer hat because I bought it in July 😂 but watching the icebergs was very cold I was sorry I left it in the car. I enjoyed your video live long and prosper❤
You might try Polartec NeoShell for an outer layer. It's much more breathable than Gortex. I think Gortex Pro is a sweat lodge even with the armpit vents open unless you're doing something like ice climbing Mt. Everest in a 50 mph wind.
I worked in the Marine Corps Prison on Camp Pendleton. That damned concrete box was never warm at night. The Gortex jackets we wore didn’t do shit. We used to fill 1gallon water jugs with hot water from the mop sink and cuddle with that shit to stay warm. I understand that soldiers are meant to suffer in war and in training, but damn, they could have tried to keep us warm.
Ah! Went hunting mil docs and found out why that EWCWS jacket isn't great... it's not 'extreme cold weather', it's "extreme wet/cold weather". It's basically a rain cover/shell for when it's hovering around 0C and soppy. The wording was something like 'for wet conditions in freeze/thaw cycles as a hard shell over inner layers'. It's part of the Gen III ECWCS extended cold weather clothing system. You don't run into 'extreme cold weather' stuff until you're in a G3 Level VII primaloft parka. Long story short... USDOD and their f'cking acronyms (ATFA).
Hey, your dog trying to eat the thin frost made me wonder what people there use for farm animal watering in the winter? It gets down to -35°f here pretty frequently, and I just pour a kettle of boiling water on my chickens water a couple times a day, but always looking for a better way. I also repair farm equipment, and I'm building a heated shop as fast as I can, but any tips on gloves for doing mechanic work outside in the winter? I have plenty of gloves that are comfy for farm chores at -35°f but the cold iron really sucks the heat out of my hands, and the thicker my gloves are the slower I can wrench on things. I did build a tall skinny woodstove out of an old gas water heater core, sort of knee to shoulder height, it works amazing set up next to you while you are standing up working on like a truck engine, sort of cooks your whole body like a rotisserie chicken, hah. Fingers crossed this will be my last winter without a heated shop.
I laughed so hard when you screamed "cotton kills". 😀😀. I’ve run into people like that, where they think even the outer layer in real cold will somehow hurt you. I agree 100% with everything you said. I’m in southern Canada, so it’s not as cold as there, but it gets pretty cold, and the only thing I would say is that goretex is great when you’re not sure what the weather will do. Will is be cold and windy? Or will it warm up and rain? Wear goretex. Apart from that it’s marketing. If it’s dirty it won’t breath in wet, because it relies on the outer fabric to bead up water, and as you said, it can get frosty when it’s really cold, and stop breathing, but it never breathes enough to let you stay dry.
Have you had your army shirt on out and about since the smo. What kind of looks do you get with it on. I actually love military surplus from all countries! Are those birds behind you chickadees? My favorite bird in the states is the chickadee they are around no matter how cold it is and they land on you and love eating meat like gut piles from deer!
AND ! your are not going to burst into flames when you get a spark on you from the cooking fire. I burned a 300$ hard shell super duper and bam nice hole in the arm. Wool/cotton around flame is a good thing.
Sun setting at 2:30? u are further north then me! Right now in Newfoundland the sun sets at 4:30. You must be further North then Labrador city too. I think it used to get dark this time of year at 3:30 when I was there. It gets dry cold up in those mountains! -54 kinda cold!
My usual outer layer - old school Army M-65 (cotton) jacket. Tough as nails “bombproof”. But now I have a wool anorak from Sukonka, so I’ll be trying that out this winter :)
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NOMEX works well also. Although it mostly made as a Fireproof suit, works well for cold. Rats and moths don't chew it up either. Have you ever tried it out your way?
Lars, it's an extreme cold weather jacket when you use it with the fleece liner and all the other stuff in the line. on it's own it's just the loudest rain jacket in the world.
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I live in the south. the other day I put on a second shirt. still watched the whole video.
Lars was upstaged by the little birds behind him.
I spent a lot time working in the Uranium mines, in northern Saskatchewan (Canada). There was one week that temperatures dipped to -50 degrees celsius, without the wind-chill. And to make matters worse, my crew and I were working outside...all day, every day.
Now the crew of boys I was working with, were almost entirely First Nations boys from even farther north than we were working. They were used to the extreme cold. And the one common piece of clothing they all wore was the bunny-hug...or as the rest of the world calls it, a hoodie.
I myself have always worn a bunny-hug, ever since I started working outside in the cold winter months. So like Lars has explained in several of his videos, it's important to wear layers. Here's what I usually wear, for working in extreme cold weather:
Upper Body
1. Undershirt or T-shirt, tucked into pants 2. Long sleeved shirt 3. Bunny-hug, also know as a hoodie 4. Insulated 'under jacket' - usually down-filled 5. Large winter jacket that can cut the wind and repel water - I have several depending on were I worked and what I was doing. Then there's safety to consider as well.
Head
1. Toque (knit beanie) that can double as a balaclava 2. Bunny-hug hood 3. Optional - quilted face mask which is shaped to allow for the nose and mouth - usually used for Ski-doing. On site, we had quilted hard hat liners. But usually a dew rag and toque worked just fine.
Gloves
1. Small pair of soft fabric 'micro-gloves' which stretch tightly over the hand 2. A pair of wool or cotton glove liners 3. A lightly insulated leather or polyblend mitten which is large enough to fit over the other gloves.
*Note - I have used the -50 C rated Thinsulate name brand gloves. However, they can sweat your hands up quickly. I like to use layers, as you can take them off to perform more dexterous work, without cooling your hands too much.
Legs
1. Underwear...of course 2. Long-johns ( long underwear) 3. First pair of socks pulled over long-johns
4. Work pants - jeans or sweatpants 5. Coveralls - lightly insulated with cloth and breathing zippers or buttons to cool off if needs be.
Feet
1. First pair of socks pulled over long-johns 2. A second pair of wool or breathable socks 3. Booties - quilted foot coverings that wick moisture away from your feet 4. Baffin Island -40 C weather rate CSA approved work boots.
*Note - as Lars has critiqued on his channel, several times, there are many different types of winter boots you can buy. Many of them already come with heavy lines and lots of rubber between your soles and the cold. I may not wear as many layers, depending on the make of the boot.
This is what I wore during that -50 C weather up north. But I think I was getting used to the cold. When I'd fly back home, I would be standing outside having a cigar, in -20 C weather, with just my two shirts and the bunny-hug...and I felt just fine. The other workers I flew with just stared at me outside, enjoying the balmy weather...probably because most of them just working in the mine office...lol.
Thanks for sharing this Lars.
no scalf ?
@@tinygriffy ...no...not if you have a quilted face mask or balaclava to wear. The hoods of your jackets can also be tightened up to cover almost your entire face.
@@timcoolican459 ok, I see. I was honestly wondering, because a scalf is one of my most beloved assets , I have a very long and broad one out of silky smooth relatively thin (I guess its) cotton.. and a short one out of wool .. wouldn't ever wanna miss it ;)
-50 °C and maybe a stiff breeze on top is hard to imagine.. one could almost store dry ice out in the open :D
Such temps would imho be the only valid justification to wear fur.🙈
@@tinygriffy ...if I had the choice, I'd wear fur. It is an infinitely better insulator than heavy mitts or Thinsulate brand name gloves. However, this was at work. I'm not going to risk damaging expensive fur mitts at work. Besides, we need to maintain the safety on site, with regards to personal protective equipment (PPE). That means wearing high visibility outer wear, with specialized equipment, designed for cold temperatures, which the company we work for must provide. Most workers can't afford to buy this equipment, replacing it frequently when it is worn-out.
Regarding the face, we were given special safety goggles, as well as quilted hard hat liners and face masks coverings. Our faces were pretty well covered.
Scarves are a hazard on site, as they could get caught in machinery, choking the person or pulling them into dangerous equipment, killing them.
Cheers.
@@timcoolican459 I see, thanks for elaborating !
As I said it is quite difficult for me to imagine to work under such weather conditions..
Best wishes and "Glück auf" from +4°C germany ;)
I stole my mother panty hose to wear on army exercises. A panty hose with a fly was produced back in the 70's. I Worked in oil and gas in Northern Alberta down to -46c. Every thing freezes. Tasks take 3 times longer to do. Soles of work boots freeze flat .Ice forms under your insoles. Wool socks best but hard to find. Do a show on survival in your car or truck. Many people get stranded in extreme cold weather in remote areas some freeze to death. So spend a night or 2 in your car simulate a car survival situation.What you should carry in your car especially if you have a family .Heat source, food ,water, first aid, spare cloths, sleeping bags , blankets, radios. Never leave your vehicle and wander off . ETC
Yes, that would be a very worthwhile!
I grew up in Maine and New Hampshire, so I smile at everything you mention in this video I moved to Florida after high school for a job and was walking around during the winter in shorts and a t shirt. and the native Floridians looked at me like i was crazy. Then a few years later Florida had record breaking temp in the middle of winter of 15-to-20-degree Fahrenheit temps or -9.4 degrees Celsius and I was dressed in just 3 layers like you and everyone else brave enough to be outside had on like 10 layers of clothing all cotton and synthetic's and where still complaining about how cold it was and refused to stay outside for more than 15 to 20 minutes. I just laughed and spent the day outside like normal.
If it's only 50% Camel wool, what happened to the other half of the Camel?
Got smoked ..
Got the hump
Turned into Cigarettes
In some countrys they use that 1/2 for you know...
Conspiracy!
It's good to see you well. Times are strange. I remember as a child my mother having an argument with her beat friend. And suddenly we kids couldn't play with our friends just because two grown-ups disagreed. Guess even grown-ups don't always "mature" completely...hahaha. Whats worse is when the youngsters themselves know which adult is in the wrong!😉 And around it goes. Thank you for sharing. I hope everyone's holidays are cozy and awesome!! 🦄
Today I wore pajama pants underneath my insulated work jeans. A Tshirt, a thermal ,a light hoodie, Milwaukee heated jacket, thick hoodie on top. The high was 50 F.
I rather enjoy the hot humid summer myself.
Lars... You are Absolutely 100% Correct..!!
Good tips Lars!
Just a heads up to fellow viewers. Varusteleka just received a restock of the Swedish jacket (and trousers) Lars featured in this video. Haven't seen them for sale there in a long time. Still cheap prices too.
For sure, always wear Gaberdine/Ventile cotton smocks. The thin 70/80s arctic windproof ones are the best imo. Good drills lars
G'day Lars, Thanks to you; some years ago, I purchased one of those Swedish Army Snow Camo jackets. I'm a big bloke so I ordered the largest size I could and it's the best outdoor clothing item I have. There is so much extra room for layers underneath. It doesn't snow where I live but a few hours away it can be extremely cold with frequent snow. During winter it's as cold as it can get for this part of southern Tasmania.
I have a light bamboo and wool mix base layer 'skivvy' and then a heavy British Army pattern wool 'Howard jumper'.
If it's going to rain, as it often does, I'll wear my old 'Belstaff' waxed motorcycle jacket.
I’m so glad I kept it all these years as they are now over AUD$1000! It's absolutely water and windproof. I still have plenty of room in the Swedish Snow Camo jacket to wear over the top of everything, if I’m dressed for autumn or winter. I love the Swedish jacket’s huge pockets and big buttons which makes them so easy to use while wearing my biggest gloves.
When it's cold and windy I’ll wear my real lambswool and hide Ushanka that covers the ears and the back of the neck.
Sometimes it can get a little too warm, which is a 'problem' you probably don't encounter in Siberia.
So, thanks again, Lars. You see, if you watch ‘Survival Russia’ long enough you even pick up on ‘Snow Fashion’ tips! You'll probably agree that dressing correctly for your climate is the first step in 'Surviving Russia' or anywhere else for that matter.
Cheers and all the best. Bill H.
Best Channel on RUclips...!
Thanks Lars. Agree. Working in winter in Canada im a big fan of wool. Cotton ie duck outer shell keeps the wind and snow out. For hands cheap sheep rawhide mittens are warm and surprisingly water resistant
G,day Lars 🖐 12 years ago, I moved from the UK to North Queensland, Australia. I've forgotten what real cold ❄feels like, but I do remember being toasty warm, and itchy in my army wool jumpers! I also remember those 'Blue Tit' birds 🦜in your video catching a feed, it's amazing how they survive!! Cheers 🍻
I got two full russian hunter suits a few years back when you first had them on the channel. They are a prized possession in my cold weather gear supply, and super comfy - so much like a security blanket to make me wanna lay down and take a nap in them when I'm outside. Good stuff.
They are truly awesome, I agree.
Can we have a short video on the dog ?
Some good tips it never hurts to learn. Thanks Lars
For North Dakota cold circa 2010 to 2016 I used Un935 45m0r base layers numbered 1 - 2 - or 3 and combined them as needed. over this was generic fleece up to 7 layers. By addition, base layers might total 6 and then counting fleece layers I would reach a total of 13 . . . I estimate that each integer provides about seven degrees F which is about four degrees C of warming comfort.
I rarely used all 13 layer equivalents unless the wind sustained +12 mph which is about +20 kph of windchill. Now this was applied to conserve a caloric intake calculated ( from labels and wrappers ) to be an average in excess of 6000 food calories a day -- in use on work days when I was out in full weather for more than 8 hours over a 12 hour billable day. I advise everyone that it is better to 'feel' the cold in the morning than to be overheated in the afternoon. In consideration of some extended intervals of very heavy labor -- working for 40 minutes carrying two 1/2inch / 12mm cargo chains carried at once over both shoulders then throwing them over loads tp secure them many times a day and often the removal of same many times a day -- sweating was unavoidable. Yet the permeability of polyester mey nt that I could feel the very cold wind sucking the moisture of of me along with the excess heat. During the winter of 2010-11 one dangerously cold day a wore an over sized rain suit that was a polyurethane coated nylon hard shell. I was out on that day -- all day. To the extent that the supervisor was worried about mu extremities -- he insisted that I get into the crew truck to warm myself . . .
Now, not all of us are built the same. I do not handle heat well. I am intended by nature to handle cold like no one I ever met. So as I got into the truck cab I pealed off the hard shell and found an almost complete layer of frost stuck on the inside.
Sitting with the door closed I pulled off my chemical PVC fleece lined mittens, then the chemical PVC fleece lined gloves, then the chemical Nitril over cotton liners and told him to shake my hand . . . As his eyebrows shot up I said, "I will be the last guy to complain about the cold."
Now in reality this is because of two factors ----- First, is that my basal body temperature is 96.6F rather than the 98.6F that is the average. This has consistently been the case since I was a kid with childhood illnesses when I really felt sick as a dog yet the doctor recorded that I had no significant fever. ( Huh! Doctors...) If I show 99+ degrees I am seriously sick! But this means that I prefer it cooler than anyone else I know. So pale I am tinged blue-green, I flush red when I am hot.
----- Second, I own enough cold weather gear in my collection for five guys ( I've been gleefully playing in nasty weather since 1965 and am a big fan of wool -- I tried Down, too expensive and fragile, started in with FrostLine Kits in in 1978 ( these are a basic first generation poly-hollo-fil clone ) bought every new fangled insulator since and today, in the 2020s, I have determined that some combination of wool(s) w/ Fleeces or P51m4loft Down Substitute as needed with waxed-&-oiled cotton will keep you safe warm even in the 34ºf (1ºC) windy ( +60mph )driving rail on the Oregon Coast which is, I feel, much colder than the extended but dry cold of the northern plains which is a very dry cold.
Cold and wet will chill you too the bone in four minutes or less -- You will not get warm until you take a hot bath! Or are working like a horse -- and maybe not then.
So I went to North Dakota with gear that was better than anything I could buy there. I returned to Oregon for expensive shopping sprees and on one trip bought neoprene face masks and Neoprene Dive Beanies to wear on my head and face -- I might have started that trend in the upper midwest.
The key take-away is: It is better to feel the cold in the beginning than to stay sweaty in the afternoon -- Wet Kills -- Contrary to Most authorities ( Most Authorities are Wrong about Most Things ... Most of the Time ) I am a solid user of cotton AT THE CORECT TIME -- I am not a big fan of G05eT3x though I own some. Nylon hard shells are fine unless you are near a snapping and popping campfire.
ALL HAIL -- Waxed Canvas!
Hej Lars det bedste ved at være kold, det er når man får tændt op i brændeovnen og kan mærke varmen breder sig i kroppen og stuen🤗🇩🇰👍
It's interesting to see how people in different climates dress in winter. Here in the British Isles it's very rare for it to get below freezing, winters are typically around 5 degrees C. However, it rains a lot during the winter, and often a strong biting wind comes with it. Also, most of the outdoors here are in the hills and mountains, or on lakes or the sea. In such a climate, synthetic membranes make a lot of sense. If I'm going to be sweating a lot but it's also raining with lots of wind, I try to just where a wool base layer, poly-cotton trousers (more breathable), and then a gortex jacket and over-trousers. Canvas or cotton jackets will just not work out well if it's going to rain here, it will soak through eventually. I'll get sweaty under the gortex too, but the wool keeps me from getting cold from my sweat. If I'm camping, I'll get a fire going and try to dry out the layers as much as possible, and wool is great for that.
Autumn and early Spring is a different story though. I wear a poly-cotton field jacket. It's good enough for light rain, and breathes much better. I'm also quite fond of the Russian Gorka, though you tend to get some strange looks wearing it 😆
If I was in your sort of climate, I'd almost never wear synthetics too!
Thank you , Lars .
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I caught a chill twice this year most recently last week in the Ozarks with the same layering each time. Long sleeve with a fleece and an 75% cotton outer shell similar to the M90 (obviously not the same). This was while riding a quad and the wind cut right through my system leading to some serious questions. I also wore a single synthetic layer and wore a puffy jacket on an arduous but short hike. As a consequence I over heated and the inside of the jacket was soaked when I got back to the house. Got me thinking about this very issue so the video subject is timely. I shudder to think how I would have put myself in peril if I didn't have a nice warm house to return to.
Back in the 1980s in the British Army i did a couple of winter exercises [Operation Snow queen] and we were all advised to buy ladies tights...they really do keep you warm and as you mentioned pack into a tiny space. That being said Lars nobody here wants to see you with any "accessories" [lacy garter belts etc.] lol...keep up the good work.
Hoar frost. Rime.
Frozen air, in effect.
Alpaca, or a mix of merino and possum fur ( NZ)
Love your channel. I've been subscribed for a long time. Too bad youtube censors everything from your country. I specifically went to your channel to see your content. Keep it up!
Respect from the US.
Thank you very much! I have a Saiga 12 by the way. Short barrel version.
@@SurvivalRussia Fantastic! I do as well, along with several AK-47's and AK-74's. Love the platform. I have a large collection of Mosin Nagants as well mainly because I love the history of collecting firearms and I have a lot of WW1 and WW2 items.
Lars I’m just busting on you. A little humor to make you laugh. Keep up the good work.
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Good advice Lars.
Ranulph Fiennes's and Charles Burton's '79-'82 Polar Treks .. they wore largely 'Cotton' and when questioned on 'Killer Cotton', Fiennes's response was ' Good Moisture Management'.
My Särma Windproof Smock (purchased at Varusteleka (my favourite Outdoor Store .. of course 😊), does a very good job as an outer 'Shell', provided that it's a relatively 'dry' cold. A secondary layer .. Särma Fleece Jacket or British Army 'Woolly Pulley' rounding off things, sorts out most cold here in the 'mild' Northern Switzerland Winters. Wet .. then a Särma Poncho gets mobilised (which when not in use, stores very nicely in one of the Smock Aircraft Hangers that Särma call pockets 😁).
When being active (such as in Nordic Walking), I prefer to 'start cold', knowing that I will warm up in about 5-10 minutes max and not sweat excessively doing so.
"Starting cold" is definitely not a bad idea. First few minutes are miserable, but it avoids later overheating and makes things much more enjoyable later.
Been wanting to buy some Varusteleka for a while now, they look like they have awesome gear
@@TimberwolfCY 👍 .. and their Service is absolutely Top Notch.
I was going to say the same. When Sir Ranulph trekked across Antarctica he only wore a short sleeved cotton T-Shirt and his cotton wind sheet for upper body warmth. He was pulling a sled and burned so many calories that he didn't need other layers. He did get frost bite on his fingers after taking off his gloves though.... and then removed the dead appendages with I think it was a knife or some secateurs or something. Mental.
@@DrCrabfingers 👍 .. interesting regarding the T Shirts, thanks.
Yes, own experience has me believing that whilst burning calories (and staying relatively dry), clothing can be kept to a minimum .. adding and removing AAWR.
Sir R .. quite a character I believe. He was apparently kicked out of the SAS, not for lack of ability / performance, but for attempting to blow up an offending dam built primarily as a movie set. Kudos to him 👍 .. a pity that the Police 'got wind of' (ratted out?) it and foiled the plot 😁.
Thank you I've been your friend for 5 years.. the world has changed not us
Still have my Stanfield grey ribbed wool union suit, warmest first layer I've ever owned.
Excellent take on layering! Not what I was taught 50 years ago.
Hello from Detroit Michigan USA Great video Brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and for taking us on your adventures into the woods
Good video Lars, and don't forget to feed those little chickadees, tough little birds. Also living in the north, by far the warmest gear, is high end snowmobiling kit with bib style bottoms, and insulated boots.
We also used wool base layer when I served the (Hungarian) army. And even now I use wool as a base if I have to work outside. By the way… we have 20+cm snow here where I live
As always: best to you and your family
Your experience is very similar to my own for dressing in the winter. I have an old Austrian peadot jacket made out of canvas like their zeltbahns and combined with a wool sweater underneath I can stay warm working outdoors and indoors. Combined with wool trousers or long johns underneath work pants I usually have no problems on dry cold winter days.
I have a nylon/rubber-lined jacket that I can't wash but it gets so wet inside when I'm out and about in the cold. That's not good for the layers underneath but it keeps the rain out. If you are buying wool, buy a size or two too big as the garments will shrink back when they are, eventually, washed. That includes the woollen hose and socks! All the best to you and the Family, Lars. Cheers!
This actually not applies to wool trousers and caps, or wool felt in general.
@@SurvivalRussia Thank you Lars. I forgot that with Wool Trousers, they can get too baggy...I should have said that. Thank you for reminding me. All the best!
Lars you've destroyed the hard man image I had of you. Now when I see you I will think "he is probably wearing women's stockings under those trousers!" hahaha! Good to see you looking so happy. Best wishes from the UK.
Sitting at my desk at home watching this I have 4 layers on the upper body and two below...I look to my left and my wife has shorts and a tank top on and said she's cold and I should turn the heat up!🤣
Never too long Lars 🎉🎉👍😊😊
Lars , good video and tips , nice to visit again , have a great day , thanks for sharing , God bless brother !
Thanks 👍 You too buddy :)
Thanks Lars.
Thank you Lars. In winter I wear nylon socks under plastic bags under wool socks. It gives my feet a kind of green house effect. HA HA HA.😊😊😊
Да,Ларс,я тоже одеваю несколько слоёв одежды в такое время!
Very interesting Lars, thanks a million
Sorry your not getting snow Lars 🤣, I think NY state took all yours! I hope you all are having a good late Fall, I would wish you happy Thanksgiving but I'm not sure if you all celebrate it? Your early setting sun reminds me that Yule is coming soon, my whole family sits outside on the Winter Solstice by a bonfire to thank God for the Sun that will rise tomorrow and the days getting longer going forward. God Bless my friend.
Wore the ECW system when I was in the US Army 10th Mountain Division. It's very good when worn as part of the system, but the Gortex does get a bit "Crunchy" when the temp dips low.
Pretty sure near Buffalo, NY got all the snow.
Good advice Lars
Thanks
Hammer Down
🍻 from Ontario, 🇨🇦
Thanks Lars, the only time I wear a shell like the noisy ECWS shell you have is when I'm riding an ATV or snowmobile to cut the wind. It is a must have for me.
Excellent!
I love my wool anorak and the canvas outer anorak with the fur you cant beat wool and cotton outer shell
Great tips 🙂 Also - check out LOOW products. Founded by danish ex special forces guy. I use the long sleeve merino shirts all year long. Comes in one - or two ply knit and if need be, both can be beefed up with a short sleeve T. Merino, of course 😀
Stay warm, out there!
Same weather here in Montana my good Russian friend
Do you plan on making a masonry oven/heater? There are a lot of videos but they do not show the entire build or the are not in English. That is survival with class. lol. Please show us it in English. That would be amazing. I have property i am going to home stead in Show Low AZ. Thanks, Nathan in Phoenix, AZ.
What is your opinion on the old military issue wool great coats?
It’s winter time again in NY and this is tradition to watch your channel everyday and stay in motion. Still off grid.
The US one is only good when it's cold and raining. I use one for work. When it super cold what you said works best.
The issue I deal with is activity level and shedding layers. I require a back pack that is only half full with gear so that I have the other half space in the pack for shedding layers. At zero-f i have cotton tshirt and outer shell is all that is need when climbing in mountain terrain, that tshirt will still be soaked. But when I get to destination and inactive state, like hunt stand, the layers are put on. The weight of wool is not noticable when wearing the layers, but when layers are in backpack the weight is felt. So, either sweat from wearing too much, or sweat from heavier pack. Aside from this, cold feet are still the main problem when inactive. At some point my feet are warmer when I just remove my boots. The rubber is more dense than muscle, therefore the rubber will make muscle cold before muscle warms the rubber. It seems rubber is the main culprit in cold feet.
Some of my wool socks cost me $40 a pair. But wow are they worth it. I prefers synthetic long johns they don't make me sweat. They make heat from friction against the outer layer. And dry out fast so I'm never moist. But I do prefers wool everywhere else. My only problem is finding a way to keep my hands warm. I keep building fires, or keep hand warmers in the pockets.
In my experience working construction outside in the winter months was to ware a base layer of long John’s and a outer layer of Carheart insulated canvas zipper leg bib overalls and the same style of jacket then if needed a balaclava. Gloves were not worn till temperature was down into the 20* F. Yes my hands look all beat like alligator hide.
Лайк за весёлых синичек...)))
In the U.S. that buildup of frost is called hoar frost. It is caused by warmer daytime temps--- think sun shining on the ground ----- And below freezing night temps, or just the slight temp change between day & night temps.
Boss is the boss !
cheers Lars.
Here in Kansas the weather is dry and not much snow either
Wool rocks! Just recently tried with outer layer old wool jacket of 40s - and it worked just fine. Even when working in the snow.
Greetings.
Hi good evening👍👏
Good evening Leo!
RUclips must have been blocking your video from me. After not seeing your videos for a while, I went to the channel site and found all these video I have missed. I was worried but they are letting me watch again. House is looking great. Cold weather sucks to work in. I will be caught up by this afternoon watching videos.
Yes, that is what they do. I am aware of it. I complained once and got the answer, "nothing to see here. Everything is normal on your Channel." It's pointless to complain.
@@SurvivalRussia I think they are having trouble with the servers after introducing these shorts things. Everything seems broken.
Really late getting to these videos. I hope your doing well Lars.
ECWCS original issue has some excellent value Lars but not in its original configuration. The fleece pants are fantastic. The Goretex is for monsoons. The M65 jacket with liner is good for -10C. Cotton will kill, but I use cotton as my base to soak up sweat, then heavy wool like UK sweaters and canvas like a Czech M85 parka on top to bring me to -20C. I use merino base for more than -20C. The socks and footwear choice is SO important.
The original ECWCS I showed in this video is nothing more than a glorified rain jacket, and that is what I use it for exclusively.
The woobie and M/65 liners are totally outdated, as far as insulation materials goes. I have both. They work, but these days, there are far better materials available.
Using cotton as a base layer in cold weather..........
Hey Lars, I can do you one better!!, I live in Ontario Canada, and the part of Ontario that I live in, we had +3 deg C, with sunny skies and NO snow 😎!!!!!!!, awesome !!!!!
I am smiling a 71 year old woman who likes to go out and play in the snow those are my mothers words for snow shoveling 😅while wearing my thigh high suppose hose heavy trousers in really cold weather another larger pair a cotton shirt with a turtle neck a cotton button up long sleeved shirt over it a cotton hoodie then a hand made real wool sweater that I made and a sleeveless vest I kept my large hooded cloth coat over that i had lost a lot of weight so it was real roomy I put a wooden cape that I secure with a leather belt my boots are so warm but I have a pair of Canadian tire socks for the really cold days had two sets but can’t find 😢the other pair. Over the hood of the hoodie I wear my Newfoundland and Labrador summer hat made by the First Nations people out of seal skin and some other kind of grey fur it’s my summer hat because I bought it in July 😂 but watching the icebergs was very cold I was sorry I left it in the car. I enjoyed your video live long and prosper❤
Thank you for your comment!
@@SurvivalRussia thank you for the ❤️ and your comment both are treasured 🤗😘💞💕💞
🥶🥶🥶А я в лето ещё 😉
Yaya new video!
You might try Polartec NeoShell for an outer layer. It's much more breathable than Gortex. I think Gortex Pro is a sweat lodge even with the armpit vents open unless you're doing something like ice climbing Mt. Everest in a 50 mph wind.
Nice weather you should be working on the house. Momma's happy every one's happy.
I am! Thank you for the advice...
I worked in the Marine Corps Prison on Camp Pendleton. That damned concrete box was never warm at night. The Gortex jackets we wore didn’t do shit. We used to fill 1gallon water jugs with hot water from the mop sink and cuddle with that shit to stay warm. I understand that soldiers are meant to suffer in war and in training, but damn, they could have tried to keep us warm.
Lars, All of the snow is currently in Buffalo New York.
great video! been watching for years, and this vid is one of your best ones. thank you.
I really like the videos on keeping warm.
Neck warmers make a big difference in my opinion.
Ah! Went hunting mil docs and found out why that EWCWS jacket isn't great... it's not 'extreme cold weather', it's "extreme wet/cold weather". It's basically a rain cover/shell for when it's hovering around 0C and soppy. The wording was something like 'for wet conditions in freeze/thaw cycles as a hard shell over inner layers'. It's part of the Gen III ECWCS extended cold weather clothing system. You don't run into 'extreme cold weather' stuff until you're in a G3 Level VII primaloft parka.
Long story short... USDOD and their f'cking acronyms (ATFA).
Thanks for the tips, Lars. Also you need to let your birds know they should have flown south a couple months ago.
Hey, your dog trying to eat the thin frost made me wonder what people there use for farm animal watering in the winter? It gets down to -35°f here pretty frequently, and I just pour a kettle of boiling water on my chickens water a couple times a day, but always looking for a better way.
I also repair farm equipment, and I'm building a heated shop as fast as I can, but any tips on gloves for doing mechanic work outside in the winter? I have plenty of gloves that are comfy for farm chores at -35°f but the cold iron really sucks the heat out of my hands, and the thicker my gloves are the slower I can wrench on things. I did build a tall skinny woodstove out of an old gas water heater core, sort of knee to shoulder height, it works amazing set up next to you while you are standing up working on like a truck engine, sort of cooks your whole body like a rotisserie chicken, hah. Fingers crossed this will be my last winter without a heated shop.
I laughed so hard when you screamed "cotton kills". 😀😀. I’ve run into people like that, where they think even the outer layer in real cold will somehow hurt you. I agree 100% with everything you said. I’m in southern Canada, so it’s not as cold as there, but it gets pretty cold, and the only thing I would say is that goretex is great when you’re not sure what the weather will do. Will is be cold and windy? Or will it warm up and rain? Wear goretex. Apart from that it’s marketing. If it’s dirty it won’t breath in wet, because it relies on the outer fabric to bead up water, and as you said, it can get frosty when it’s really cold, and stop breathing, but it never breathes enough to let you stay dry.
Have you had your army shirt on out and about since the smo. What kind of looks do you get with it on. I actually love military surplus from all countries! Are those birds behind you chickadees? My favorite bird in the states is the chickadee they are around no matter how cold it is and they land on you and love eating meat like gut piles from deer!
You've got it covered, in my opinion,,😃
Hey , What are those domes in the background....
LOL
AND ! your are not going to burst into flames when you get a spark on you from the cooking fire. I burned a 300$ hard shell super duper and bam nice hole in the arm. Wool/cotton around flame is a good thing.
Sun setting at 2:30? u are further north then me! Right now in Newfoundland the sun sets at 4:30. You must be further North then Labrador city too. I think it used to get dark this time of year at 3:30 when I was there. It gets dry cold up in those mountains! -54 kinda cold!
Hoar Frost.
Indeed!
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I love the cold.
It may not be ‘proper’ snow but it sounds super.
My usual outer layer - old school Army M-65 (cotton) jacket. Tough as nails “bombproof”. But now I have a wool anorak from Sukonka, so I’ll be trying that out this winter :)
Excellent info!
Thanks for watching!