How to Keep Your Feet Warm in the Coldest Winter
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- The feet are the weakest point on very cold winter hikes, and keeping them warm is the trick. Here I give a few tips to stop freezing and male your winter trips more comfortable, including the use of plastic bags! The boots I use are the Viking Hunter GTX, and the Foot bags are Helsport fotposer.
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Me and my 2 years old daughter love your videos! She always stops everything and calms down to watch Erik.👍 I also have used plastic bags in my shoes, they work really well.
I calm down, too, and I'm a grandmother! ;)
How sweet! My husband and I usually get hot beverage and settle in before watching.
We agree! Very nice videos! Thank you!
I'm envious of the serenity you can experience. You are by far the smartest, & well informed, at this hobby of yours. Always like your videos.Thanks for sharing. From Chicago Illinois U.S.A.
I also had my legs wrapped up in the winter
when l went fishing. I just
had rubber boots and crocheted wool socks.
Now, in my old age, just folow you on. YT can still.
Live your life in freedom !
This is the only YT-Channel where I use my best headphones for every video. The sound quality is amazing! Thanks Erik, your work is very well appreciated!!
Where I live (Australia.), probably never going to need that knowledge but 'knowing stuff' is always fun and knowing about the problems of cold weather is useful in my writing. Thanks Erik.
There's no substitute for experience! Great tips Eric! 👍😎
The sound of silence in the snow is magnificent!
Erick the Great I am thousands of miles away from you but could feel your great hard work! Lot of love and great respect from a solo mountain hiker from the Lower Chitral District of Pakistan.
This guy seems to really know his stuff!
Thank you!
Love this! 🥰🥾 Thank you Erik ☕🍵🫖🪵🛖🪨❄🪄🌲
Even in Brisbane Australia, I can take a leaf out your book of excellent hints for footcare. It's raining cats and dogs. I also watch you for your calming voice. Thanks so much Erik. 🐞🇦🇺Trudi
I almost always run a speeded up 1.25-1.5 playback speed. I really enjoy Erik’s slow thoughtful delivery. To the point.👍 New experience.
Not only holy moment in this video but also useful information! And sounds of crackling fire and silence of the winter forest... Charming and calming.
As always Erik comes up with the most sound advice about the simplest of things. Terribly frustrating to have wet cold feet. Thanks for the tips. Bushyboy Oz.
When I was a child my mother had us use plastic bread bags inside our boots. Works great!
Brilliant advice Erick, to stop blisters I message Vaseline on my feet from the ankles down , over and between toes, heels soles etc. Then 1st sock on and tucked into my polypropylene tights, then 2nd a neoprene wading sock , 3rd my boot . I cant wait to try the plastic bag advice. "LIKED" cheers mate from New Zealand
To me, you are still the best travel content creator.
Dear friends of the sun and fans of Erik Normark! All of these wonderful coffee moments are sure to cost a bit of money. Today on St. Nicholas Day let's do something in Erik's boot so that we can also be there next year with the best equipment. This project is worth supporting! A give and take. And in the inner circle that you get into as a result, there is even more information. For example the best ad-free radio stations .
Mycket bra undervisningsfilm. Tusen tack för dina nyttiga tips!
absolutely perfect information there , just remember to cut your toenails first and 2 pairs of socks at least.. one to sleep in and one to walk in .. i find that news paper can help absorb some of the moisture as well if you stuff the boots with it , but awesome info there ..happy trails love the winter time and to camp in it , cold feet and cold hands can destroy that pleasure but armed with a good way to combat this makes all the differance ,,,thank you Sir , Just love the boreal forests in the winter time
Yes, I love the silence...so rare in this noisy world these days. And...Foot bags! What a clever idea! And of course coffee...a "holy moment!" Thanks!
I really like the Foot bags,insolate from the grund,keep the legs warm and keep snow out.Alot of Coffee also helps you to stay warm.Have a wonderfull week !!!
I work outdoors in the cold and I use the plastic bag trick. It really is simple and works wonders. Great advice thanks!
I will never complain about an Australian winter ever again! Thanks Eric👍
We used to use plastic bread bags, in the same way, when we were kids in northern Minnesota sixty years ago. It's good to see it still works.
Fantastic video Erik - I will share this video to my FB page - ATB, Chris
Brilliant idea and great prsentation of it in the serene setting of snow covered woods. Thank you for this!
Finally some snow here in my part of Canada. Been binge watching your videos to help get me excited to get out and camp.
You are a wonderful person.
Thank you Mother Nature and thank you for showing us a wonderful video.
It's a really cool video.
Smart 🤓
Thanks for letting us peak in to y wisdom & experience u have garnered over the years 👍🏽
THANK YOU!! Damn these are the tips I needed, I struggled with wet boots every winter. Prevented me from taking longer trips because I always got sick from very cold feet. Now winter is coming and I will be ready.
Great to hear. Good luck on coming trips!
Tack för bra tips! Alltid så trivsamt att titta på dina videos till morgonkaffet.
Tack, bra tips med påsar i skorna. Ska testa och ha det i tumvantarna. 👍🏻🙋🏼♀️
Thanks for the heads-up Erik, I will be checking into this equipment.
Play safe from Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada.
I always enjoy your videos Erik, very relaxing and informative~ Was good to hear you speak!
The snow silence - great. Thanks for the advice Erik ☕️👍
Yes, Isolation , it's so good and I like that
Thanks you very much Erik
It never hurts to repeat the right advice, the right precautions. Thank you for making your experience available to everyone. Take care...
Just found your channel from recommendation by Richard Newstead. Loving it so far, many thanks for taking us along on your journeys. Hard work for you, pleasant relaxation for me.
Thanks, very glad you like it!
Love the plastic bags. I believe I got the idea from you and utilized them last winter on my first trips and noticed that even at -30F my feet were toasty warm. Thanks for all you do for us all to learn such valuable wisdom.
It's interesting to learn how others care for themselves. Here in Central Florida I probably never will have to do that. When visiting other states it is very useful information and nice to know , especially in the winter months.
You can wear plastic bags inside your flip flops
Another great video Erik! I can absolutely confirm the old Plastic-bag trick is really great, if you can stand smelly socks in the tent 😅
Enkelt och utomordentligt bra tips, tack . Tänker testa inom kort. Tar nu samtidigt tillfälle i akt och önskar Dej en God Jul & Ett Gott Nytt År
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God jul Roger
Great video Erik. Thank you for sharing. Safe travels.
Greetings from Scotland 🏴
Thanks for the tips on staying warm!
Thanks for the tips dear Eric
Good ideas Eric. I've made heat reflective leg gaiters that I wear over my polypropylene bottoms and then my nylon wind/water resistant pants. The leg gaiters weigh under an ounce/13.9 gm for the pair. They are water and wind resistant, breathable and of course heat reflective, adding about 9.5 deg. C.
Another well thought out and explained video. When I was a child my mother used to save the plastic bread bags to use on our feet to keep them dry. Never have seen foot bags here in the states. Take care and stay safe, Al
I believe the VBL technology is more common in the states than in Sweden from what I have read. Many UL hikers like Andrew Skurka and the winter PCT guys use VBL
Hello 👋 Erik. Warm wishes to you from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this informative video. You always keep the outdoors person informed on how to survive comfortably in the outdoors. The very best to you, my friend. Stay safe and healthy out there.
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Thanks a lot Erik! The trick with a plastic bag is like an opening for me! Very handy.
The plastic bag is a great idea, thanks for the tip
Great information Mr Erik. Thank you.
Great ideas Erik that I’ll try! Cold feet makes hunting in a tree stand miserable!
Good solid advice in an appropriate setting. The tree roots from the fallen tree would make a great warmth reflector for the fire:-) I would also add how important it is to keep the legs warm so that the blood is not cooled on its way from the core to the feet. The long footbags are great for that. My experience is that once that blood is cold you mostly need an external heat source to warm it up ;-) I always wear an extra base layer and carry a light pair of insulated overtrousers for stops in -10C and below :-) Great video. Looking forward to the next one :-)
I've been using sealskin waterproof socks as a vapor barrier for 3-4 years now. They acts as an inter sock and vapor barrier. I usually carry 2 pairs on multi day trips. Whichever pair is not being worn stays in a dry bag against my body. This way I always have a dry pair.
Always love your videos! Great information!
Really enjoyed watching this lovely video,have a lovely weekend and please stay safe debs
Erik, absolute fab content!👍 Not only are you managing the environment but bringing functionality into the well-being in the nature! Greetings from Finland and enjoy your week, Br, Janne
Really interesting idea. I always have cold feet and hands. If I'm moving in the cold I'm fine but once I stop just creeps up on me. Those boot bags look like they're worth a try. Something else to carry but. I've heard another arctic expedition guy recommending the plastic bag thing as well.
i used to use plastic bags the same way in winter when wearing wellingtons 😁
I always look forward to the kuksa coffee thumbs up! 👍
Thanks for the great videos and tips Eric!
Scott Clancy
Always have your patreon page up so I know when you post a new one. It's great to hear from you Erik and yes Tennessee does have a winter and also being a die hard biker I have been using your method of foot wear for quite some time. It works like a champ. Great video Erik and stay safe.
My favorite tip is to use wool insoles, socks and avoid goretex or waterproof linings. I like leather boots with a large toe box. The leather breathes and keeps your feet drier than Goretex boots. In temperatures below 0C, you don't need waterproofing and it traps moisture (even though it is supposed to be breathable). I always choose wool and breathable materials for winter, and avoid waterproof materials. Of course, I do not camp outdoors, so it maybe different for winter camping.
I wonder if wearing a waterproof sock inside out would achieve the same result as using a plastic bag.
Thank you for the excellent advice and your great wisdom
I always do the vapour barrier also, it works like a charm
Great advice as usual. I've got a pair of Steger Mukluks of canvas and moosehide that "breathe" but any other boot won't and the plastic bag in the boot is a brilliant idea. I do a lot of winter camping in Wisconsin, USA so I'll try that next time out. I also have a pair of down booties and covers for just hanging around the campsite. Again Erik, another incredible video!
Make sure you use the two sock system that Erik demonstrated. A friend of mine didn't, used just one pair , and got very bad frost bite.
@@oldmillrd8153 Interesting. Not sure how or why that would happen but I always wear two pair - a light poly and a heavy wool sock. Thanks for the info.
I agree with your wisdom on moisture management. I have learned to never buy boots with non-removable insulation for this reason.
Excellent advice, Erik. Thank you.
Straight forward, no bullshit ! thanks
appreciate the knowledge now and again, many thanks Erik, may you have a happy, healthy and rewarding winter in all your travels!
Fantastic informative video, thanks Erik as usual you come to the point and explain without excessive info. what has to be done to keep your feet warm. Love it and I also like to listen to the silence of the forest, it calms me. Just subscribe to your channel,
I love hiking in the winter
Merci Erik, white Fairy Tale Woods background. Hot Verbena Tea for me please. ;-) Cheers to Erik in North Sweden.
Excellent video Erik. I plan on doing a good amount of winter camping this January/Feb, your advice will come in handy. Cheers 👍
It's not even close to call it "Cold winter"^)/ Great tips! Welcome to Yakutia!
I knew you were going to end up with the plastic bag sock. I’ll have to try it one day, but I have pretty sweaty feet, so I think I’d have to change a couple times a day.
i find the best way to keep my feet warm is to sit at home and watch your videos lol
🌟🎀Have the best festive season, Erik.
Good instructions
Hi Erik, we love your videos. A trick I use to keep feet dry is to clean them carefully, then apply MItchum antiperspirant liberally, air dry that then put on the boots. That works for me as it keeps the perspiration down to a minimum. The bag trick works well too, but I find it less stable for hiking on steep terrain. Stopping to rewash and reapply during the day is not a bad idea either. Good luck.
Great explanation Erik. Thanks!
These footbags must be exellent when digging snow to prepare a place to put up the tent or to make a fire, digging snow at least for me means getting a lot of snow all over that will melt on boots and clothes. A problem with wet boots exept from being less insulating is that they will freeze inside the tent during nighttime unless you take them in to the sleeping bag wich could be quite uncomfortable. Your way, using plastic bag between socks sounds very good, will test it.
Always looking forward for u vlog!
Great video and scenery as always! I also appreciate the advice and gear info.
Wonderful videos. Thank You. Three winter memories; When it is so quiet in the woods that you can hear the snowfall - the almost sighing sound of snowflakes falling. Next, being out in the woods in the snow as it is getting dark - looking into the approaching blackness out amongst the trees and then a clump of snow falls from a tree branch - to me a scary sound. Finally, in the USAF - working on B52s at about 3am. Twice I heard a sound - exactly like whales! Someone told me it was the parked bombers sliding as the ice formed under their tires. Think about that - ice - lifting a plane weighing well-over 245,000 lbs.
Thank you Erik, always inspiring people to live outside and learn.
Nice snow.🥰😊
Thank you for the video, very useful information.
Merry Christmas and all the very best in the New year Erik.
Great. Thanks for great tips to stay warm.
Good tip, Yvonne choinaird wrote this in his ice climbing book 👍
Good and simple advice. 👍
Jack Stephenson of Warmlite pushed vapor barriers for years. They make vb socks, gloves and even shirts out of a material they call fuzzy stuff that feels kinda like flannel.
Fantastic tips! I need to get thin socks as I usually wear two thick socks and cram them in a boot. My feet get cold because of no air space in the boot.
Thank you for the tip with the plastik bag… that‘s great ✌🏻😎
“You can hear the silence” 👍👍👍
Great video. Very good advice 👍
Very nice, Eric! Thank you!