Curious what gear you guys are using in cold weather to keep your feet warm. Lately my feet have been getting cold! I usually wear a good pair of Wigwam socks and good insulated boots. Been reading lately about the Artic Shield boot insulators and Hotmocs. Anyone use anything like this? And what sock boot combination is your go to for cold weather. If I use a slip on warmer it needs to be easy enough to get on when I get up in my climber. So nothing to big and bulky. Thanks guys
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Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
Here's what I do for cold feet. Keep them as dry as possible. Wear wool socks and good boots. Focus on keeping your body core temperature up. Keeping your core and your head warmer will not only keep your feet warm but your hands too.
Here's what I do for cold feet. Keep them as dry as possible. Wear wool socks and good boots. Focus on keeping your body core temperature up. Keeping your core and your head warmer will not only keep your feet warm but your hands too.
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
US military surplus Mickey Mouse boots. I have two like new black pairs that are probably size 13. I ordered size 10.5 but got these. Way too big for me. They need to be comfortably loose and I like one pair of socks. If your feet sweat, change socks and you are good to go. Let me know if you are interested in the boots. $35 plus shipping.
US military surplus Mickey Mouse boots. I have two like new black pairs that are probably size 13. I ordered size 10.5 but got these. Way too big for me. They need to be comfortably loose and I like one pair of socks. If your feet sweat, change socks and you are good to go. Let me know if you are interested in the boots. $35 plus shipping.
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
1 pair thin liner polypropolene type sock
thick heavy merino wool sock
boot blankets with a large hot hands warmers in them keeps the toes nice and warm, plus they are super quiet
1 pair thin liner polypropolene type sock
thick heavy merino wool sock
boot blankets with a large hot hands warmers in them keeps the toes nice and warm, plus they are super quiet
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
mickey mouse boots work great but only if your stationary, dont plan on walking in them or your boot will be filled with sweat hence defeating the purpose, carry em and put them on after you get to location
mickey mouse boots work great but only if your stationary, dont plan on walking in them or your boot will be filled with sweat hence defeating the purpose, carry em and put them on after you get to location
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shootone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">1 pair thin liner polypropolene type sock
thick heavy merino wool sock
boot blankets with a large hot hands warmers in them keeps the toes nice and warm, plus they are super quiet
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No better system for stand hunting than this!!! I have Pac boots and they dont come close to the comfort or warmth as the system stated above
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shootone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">1 pair thin liner polypropolene type sock
thick heavy merino wool sock
boot blankets with a large hot hands warmers in them keeps the toes nice and warm, plus they are super quiet
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No better system for stand hunting than this!!! I have Pac boots and they dont come close to the comfort or warmth as the system stated above
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
Smart wool socks and toasty toes inserts do the trick nicely. I get toasty toes at walmart and they are cheap enough to stock up on. One set will last half the day in a frozen pond duck hunting.
Smart wool socks and toasty toes inserts do the trick nicely. I get toasty toes at walmart and they are cheap enough to stock up on. One set will last half the day in a frozen pond duck hunting.
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shootone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">1 pair thin liner polypropolene type sock
thick heavy merino wool sock</div></div>
This is what I do when it's below 20 degrees. For me, any warmer then this and my feet sweat in my boots. Keep em dry and they'll be warm.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shootone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">1 pair thin liner polypropolene type sock
thick heavy merino wool sock</div></div>
This is what I do when it's below 20 degrees. For me, any warmer then this and my feet sweat in my boots. Keep em dry and they'll be warm.
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
wicking liner sock, wool sock, and I too use the toasty-toes iron powder feet warmers on cold days.
My boots are Merrell PVC camo mid's with a full PVC upper and though it's water PROOOOOF, the pvc tends to conduct heat. I also have a thin wool footbed liner under my normal boot liner just to add a little insulation between my foot and the ground.
The toasty-toes are a God send though...It's 16 with 15 winds tomorrow morning...I will hike to my stand, and then strip my boots off to put in the warmers as they take about 15 mins to get going and that should be enough time for my core to stabilize again from the hiking. This is when I put on a fleece layer under my coat too...
wicking liner sock, wool sock, and I too use the toasty-toes iron powder feet warmers on cold days.
My boots are Merrell PVC camo mid's with a full PVC upper and though it's water PROOOOOF, the pvc tends to conduct heat. I also have a thin wool footbed liner under my normal boot liner just to add a little insulation between my foot and the ground.
The toasty-toes are a God send though...It's 16 with 15 winds tomorrow morning...I will hike to my stand, and then strip my boots off to put in the warmers as they take about 15 mins to get going and that should be enough time for my core to stabilize again from the hiking. This is when I put on a fleece layer under my coat too...
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shootone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">1 pair thin liner polypropolene type sock
thick heavy merino wool sock
boot blankets with a large hot hands warmers in them keeps the toes nice and warm, plus they are super quiet
</div></div>
Exactly what I do when its below 20. The boot blankets are a little bit of a PITA to carry and use (especially in a climber), but worth it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shootone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">1 pair thin liner polypropolene type sock
thick heavy merino wool sock
boot blankets with a large hot hands warmers in them keeps the toes nice and warm, plus they are super quiet
</div></div>
Exactly what I do when its below 20. The boot blankets are a little bit of a PITA to carry and use (especially in a climber), but worth it.
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shootone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">1 pair thin liner polypropolene type sock
thick heavy merino wool sock
boot blankets with a large hot hands warmers in them keeps the toes nice and warm, plus they are super quiet
</div></div>
1+, I picked up the Hothands feet warmers. They are shaped just like your foot. I only do this in extreme cold weather when I won't be moving much, such as real cold weather waterfowl hunting from a boat or such.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shootone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">1 pair thin liner polypropolene type sock
thick heavy merino wool sock
boot blankets with a large hot hands warmers in them keeps the toes nice and warm, plus they are super quiet
</div></div>
1+, I picked up the Hothands feet warmers. They are shaped just like your foot. I only do this in extreme cold weather when I won't be moving much, such as real cold weather waterfowl hunting from a boat or such.
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
Nothing bothers me more than cold feet. The temps are now in the low 20s and this is my solution....
2 pairs wool socks, toastie toes and Lacrosse SST 1200G thinsulate
http://www.lacrossefootwear.com/hunt/rub...ting-boots.html
I'm able to sit for up to 6 hours and my feet don't get the numbing, tingly cold.
Nothing bothers me more than cold feet. The temps are now in the low 20s and this is my solution....
2 pairs wool socks, toastie toes and Lacrosse SST 1200G thinsulate
http://www.lacrossefootwear.com/hunt/rub...ting-boots.html
I'm able to sit for up to 6 hours and my feet don't get the numbing, tingly cold.
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
Some people, no matter what you try, are just gonna have cold feet. I'm sure it's just do to your blood circulation, but I have tried every combo you can think of and will get cold feet if I stand still too long.
Some people, no matter what you try, are just gonna have cold feet. I'm sure it's just do to your blood circulation, but I have tried every combo you can think of and will get cold feet if I stand still too long.
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
Use a piece of closed cell foam pad to place under your feet and to sit on while stationary. Contact with cold will suck warmth very quickly.
Unlace your boots when stationary to increase blood flow.
Do not sit with legs bent and hard bend at the waist, this restricts blood flow.
Take baby aspirin and/or garlic pills to help with circulation
Hydrate days before and stay hydrated.
Eat quick and long energy food, sugars and fats. Rocket fuel is good, chocolate covered coffee beans for quick energy and the caffeine is good for the mind.
Thermos full of hot water and packets of Campbells instant soup was always a hit with my clients. I made mocha toos with hot choc and single coffee bags.
I carried a stove on the cold days, nothing like sparking the stove for some hot(Alaskan for winter food).
Seal oil, if you can choke it down, wow does it heat the body.
Layer your feet before heading out the door with under arm antiperspirant, I used Degree. Just like underarms, will shrink the pores and cut down on sweat and damp feet.
Do not wear too many socks and wear good socks. Adding socks will restrict blood flood. Todays socks or quality socks do not require a liner for comfort and moisture management and warmth. Many think socks are for warmth, not true, they are for comfort with moisture management. Do not use 100% wool socks like Smartwool for overnights. I prefer not to use 100% wool anytime. Wool is OK but just cannot dry quick enough for proper moisture management. Bridgedale are the best sock on the market...Rhonar is the best but who can find them. I have a pair of Outlast that are second to none too. Outlast is a good fabric for socks.
Try mint green Superfeet with outlast, standard Superfeet with insulating moisture management Outast.
Carry and wear camp booties while stationary, Parbat booties are superb if you can find them. One luxury must have must carry for me for decades in Alaska, summer and winter.
Good boots, not all insulated boots are insulated the same. 1400gr Thinsulate is not that good around the foot, the boot must be insulated under the foot, not on top, to make a very warm insulated boot. Insulated hunting boots from Cabelas are not in the same class as good mountaineering boots.
Jedi mind control, if the mind is having fun and enjoying the cold your body will stay warmer. If you start to think this sucks, I am cold then the body will follow. May sound stupid but it works. Helps with fatigue too. If I had a client going south, tell a good story with a smile and encouragement and it is amazing how their demeanor changed to this is fun.
Use a piece of closed cell foam pad to place under your feet and to sit on while stationary. Contact with cold will suck warmth very quickly.
Unlace your boots when stationary to increase blood flow.
Do not sit with legs bent and hard bend at the waist, this restricts blood flow.
Take baby aspirin and/or garlic pills to help with circulation
Hydrate days before and stay hydrated.
Eat quick and long energy food, sugars and fats. Rocket fuel is good, chocolate covered coffee beans for quick energy and the caffeine is good for the mind.
Thermos full of hot water and packets of Campbells instant soup was always a hit with my clients. I made mocha toos with hot choc and single coffee bags.
I carried a stove on the cold days, nothing like sparking the stove for some hot(Alaskan for winter food).
Seal oil, if you can choke it down, wow does it heat the body.
Layer your feet before heading out the door with under arm antiperspirant, I used Degree. Just like underarms, will shrink the pores and cut down on sweat and damp feet.
Do not wear too many socks and wear good socks. Adding socks will restrict blood flood. Todays socks or quality socks do not require a liner for comfort and moisture management and warmth. Many think socks are for warmth, not true, they are for comfort with moisture management. Do not use 100% wool socks like Smartwool for overnights. I prefer not to use 100% wool anytime. Wool is OK but just cannot dry quick enough for proper moisture management. Bridgedale are the best sock on the market...Rhonar is the best but who can find them. I have a pair of Outlast that are second to none too. Outlast is a good fabric for socks.
Try mint green Superfeet with outlast, standard Superfeet with insulating moisture management Outast.
Carry and wear camp booties while stationary, Parbat booties are superb if you can find them. One luxury must have must carry for me for decades in Alaska, summer and winter.
Good boots, not all insulated boots are insulated the same. 1400gr Thinsulate is not that good around the foot, the boot must be insulated under the foot, not on top, to make a very warm insulated boot. Insulated hunting boots from Cabelas are not in the same class as good mountaineering boots.
Jedi mind control, if the mind is having fun and enjoying the cold your body will stay warmer. If you start to think this sucks, I am cold then the body will follow. May sound stupid but it works. Helps with fatigue too. If I had a client going south, tell a good story with a smile and encouragement and it is amazing how their demeanor changed to this is fun.
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
I have an aging pair of Rocky Bearclaw 800gm Thinsulate boots. I wear one pair of wigwam hiking socks or their equivalent, and carry a second pair (which has yet to become necessary).
I am tall and have a heart condition, which conditions compromise my peripheral circulation. So for me, it is particularly critical that my circulation remain unimpaired. To this end, I make sure al my sizes are a little big, so no constriction results from tight clothes.
This also makes me significantly more vulnerable to wind chill; so establishing some sort of a wind barrier becomes a crucial strategy.
I firmly believe in the old adage about if your feet are cold, put your hat back on. The head, and particularly the ears, account for a large percentage of heat loss. Another large loss is ground contact. Whatever you sit on, make sure there's insulation involved.
I carry a Hand Muff, and also an insulated Seat Pad that dangles from my belt. For shooting, I wear a pair of thin silk glove liners, which serve very well to deal with wind chill heat losses while my main gloves are off. I have also shot cold weather matches wearing Mechanix Wear Cold Weather gloves which have a layer of thinsulate incorporated in their construction. They are surprisingly effective.
What you need to understand about cold feet is that they are in indication of heat loss, but not necessarily, maybe not even likely, the actual source of the heat loss.
Greg
I have an aging pair of Rocky Bearclaw 800gm Thinsulate boots. I wear one pair of wigwam hiking socks or their equivalent, and carry a second pair (which has yet to become necessary).
I am tall and have a heart condition, which conditions compromise my peripheral circulation. So for me, it is particularly critical that my circulation remain unimpaired. To this end, I make sure al my sizes are a little big, so no constriction results from tight clothes.
This also makes me significantly more vulnerable to wind chill; so establishing some sort of a wind barrier becomes a crucial strategy.
I firmly believe in the old adage about if your feet are cold, put your hat back on. The head, and particularly the ears, account for a large percentage of heat loss. Another large loss is ground contact. Whatever you sit on, make sure there's insulation involved.
I carry a Hand Muff, and also an insulated Seat Pad that dangles from my belt. For shooting, I wear a pair of thin silk glove liners, which serve very well to deal with wind chill heat losses while my main gloves are off. I have also shot cold weather matches wearing Mechanix Wear Cold Weather gloves which have a layer of thinsulate incorporated in their construction. They are surprisingly effective.
What you need to understand about cold feet is that they are in indication of heat loss, but not necessarily, maybe not even likely, the actual source of the heat loss.
Greg
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
i got a pair of Cabela's Predator™ Extreme Pac Boots – Mossy Oak® Break-Up good until -150 so my feet never get cold
i got a pair of Cabela's Predator™ Extreme Pac Boots – Mossy Oak® Break-Up good until -150 so my feet never get cold
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
I use liner socks, heavy wool socks, boot blankets with hand warmers in the toes. Kidney warmer with a hand warmer over each kidney, balaclava AND sock hat. Keep weight off my feet or on a foam pad. I also nibble on a mixture of: one lg. bag of M&M's/ one can of mixed nuts/one lg. box of raisens, mixed in a gallon zip-loc baggie and kept in my pack. You can buy the stuff already mixed, these days, but I see no need to change my mix.
I use liner socks, heavy wool socks, boot blankets with hand warmers in the toes. Kidney warmer with a hand warmer over each kidney, balaclava AND sock hat. Keep weight off my feet or on a foam pad. I also nibble on a mixture of: one lg. bag of M&M's/ one can of mixed nuts/one lg. box of raisens, mixed in a gallon zip-loc baggie and kept in my pack. You can buy the stuff already mixed, these days, but I see no need to change my mix.
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
i hunt with cotton under neoprene booties under mucks. if you wanna stalk in dry weather kick off the mucks. if it aint real cold or youll be walkin a bit remove the neo cuz yer feetll sweat.
i hunt with cotton under neoprene booties under mucks. if you wanna stalk in dry weather kick off the mucks. if it aint real cold or youll be walkin a bit remove the neo cuz yer feetll sweat.
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
I am suprised not one person recommended the old timer's way of keeping your feet warm. When I know I am going to be hunting in very cold weather, and not walking around alot. Now remember not walking around alot is the key.
Take two bread bags and put them over your bare feet. Then get the thickest pair of wool socks you can find. Put them on over top of the plastic bags. your feet will stay warm. Don't not tighthen yourboots up very tight. Oversized boots are good. Just not good for alot of walking. But fantastic for stand hunters.
Your feet will sweat a good bit inside of the bags, but the sweat can not permeate the plastic of the bags. Therefore the wool socks will not get damp, and then they can do their job of keeping your feet warm.
Plastic bags are not the most comfortable, but you need to keep your socks completely dry to keep your feet warm. This will work. Without spending lots of money.
Cold water divers socks will do the same thing. Tom.
I am suprised not one person recommended the old timer's way of keeping your feet warm. When I know I am going to be hunting in very cold weather, and not walking around alot. Now remember not walking around alot is the key.
Take two bread bags and put them over your bare feet. Then get the thickest pair of wool socks you can find. Put them on over top of the plastic bags. your feet will stay warm. Don't not tighthen yourboots up very tight. Oversized boots are good. Just not good for alot of walking. But fantastic for stand hunters.
Your feet will sweat a good bit inside of the bags, but the sweat can not permeate the plastic of the bags. Therefore the wool socks will not get damp, and then they can do their job of keeping your feet warm.
Plastic bags are not the most comfortable, but you need to keep your socks completely dry to keep your feet warm. This will work. Without spending lots of money.
Cold water divers socks will do the same thing. Tom.
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
Used that trick decades ago but never was successful. Actual Vapor Barrier socks can be bought, both coated nylon and neoprene. Neither keep outer socks dry like advertised. Once again, they change the foot and can restrict blood flow inside boots causing cold feet.
If you want dry socks and warm feet, rub a good layer of Degree antiperspirant all over your feet and in between toes. Wear 50% synthetic and 50% wool combo sock that does the best at moisture management. I carried a sample / travel size stick with me, when ever I changed socks, rubbed it on.
Not a stand hunter but glassing in Alaska for hours is near the same, removing boots and wearing camp booties is the warmest.
Used that trick decades ago but never was successful. Actual Vapor Barrier socks can be bought, both coated nylon and neoprene. Neither keep outer socks dry like advertised. Once again, they change the foot and can restrict blood flow inside boots causing cold feet.
If you want dry socks and warm feet, rub a good layer of Degree antiperspirant all over your feet and in between toes. Wear 50% synthetic and 50% wool combo sock that does the best at moisture management. I carried a sample / travel size stick with me, when ever I changed socks, rubbed it on.
Not a stand hunter but glassing in Alaska for hours is near the same, removing boots and wearing camp booties is the warmest.
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
Come live in the cold ass state of ND for a few years.... then you will know what cold is lol. I've bought a nice pair of military surplus boots that are rubber and good to -20F. These are awesome, not sure how they do sitting but walking in negative temps that felt like -25 my feet were sweating the whole walk.
Come live in the cold ass state of ND for a few years.... then you will know what cold is lol. I've bought a nice pair of military surplus boots that are rubber and good to -20F. These are awesome, not sure how they do sitting but walking in negative temps that felt like -25 my feet were sweating the whole walk.
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
I wear a pair of Trail Phantom 600 gram Irish Setters, by Red Wing.
I wear a pair of Trail Phantom 600 gram Irish Setters, by Red Wing.
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
For elk hunting in the mountains when it's really cold I wear White's Boot Company Elk Pacs, if it's not going ot be really cold (warmer than 0) I wear Irish Setter boots with 800 grams of Thinsulate. I wear Smart Wool socks, knee high with the White's boots. I am not a tree stand hunter so I don't know how these combos will work if you're sitting still for long periods of time.
Another thing you have to do to keep your feet warm is keep your legs warm. When it's going to be cold I wear Under Armour cold weather base layer, a set of military polypro cold weather long underwear, then a pair of Swiss cold weather military wool pants.
For elk hunting in the mountains when it's really cold I wear White's Boot Company Elk Pacs, if it's not going ot be really cold (warmer than 0) I wear Irish Setter boots with 800 grams of Thinsulate. I wear Smart Wool socks, knee high with the White's boots. I am not a tree stand hunter so I don't know how these combos will work if you're sitting still for long periods of time.
Another thing you have to do to keep your feet warm is keep your legs warm. When it's going to be cold I wear Under Armour cold weather base layer, a set of military polypro cold weather long underwear, then a pair of Swiss cold weather military wool pants.
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
I use the boot blankets they are light weight and very warm. i sometimes even carry one turkey hunting in april, part of my tactic is taking an hour long nap between 11:00 and 12:00 the things work good as a pillow.
I use the boot blankets they are light weight and very warm. i sometimes even carry one turkey hunting in april, part of my tactic is taking an hour long nap between 11:00 and 12:00 the things work good as a pillow.
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: killahog</div><div class="ubbcode-body">part of my tactic is taking an hour long nap between 11:00 and 12:00 the things work good as a pillow. </div></div>
I use the same tactic, my snoring keeps the critters from disturbing me.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: killahog</div><div class="ubbcode-body">part of my tactic is taking an hour long nap between 11:00 and 12:00 the things work good as a pillow. </div></div>
I use the same tactic, my snoring keeps the critters from disturbing me.
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
you can actually begin using spray deoderant on your feet about 2 weeks before the extreme cold to get them used to it and they won't sweat (which causes the cold). We usually work up a sweat going into our stands when hunting Kansas and this works great. We carry boot blankets and throw a few hot hands in them and remove our boots and slip into our boot blankets.
oooooohhhh it's so nice and warm. Like some big slippers.
you can actually begin using spray deoderant on your feet about 2 weeks before the extreme cold to get them used to it and they won't sweat (which causes the cold). We usually work up a sweat going into our stands when hunting Kansas and this works great. We carry boot blankets and throw a few hot hands in them and remove our boots and slip into our boot blankets.
oooooohhhh it's so nice and warm. Like some big slippers.
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
In arctic training they taught us to keep our heads and bodies warm and it
would go far to keeping our fingers and toes warm. I had the black korean issue
military boots on the north slope and they were not that great. The white
mickey mouse boots are a true -50 boot. Todays packs with a 1/2" of felt under
your feet are much better yet. We wore silk/cotton/wool in the 70's for socks
but todays materials are much better. And like the guide above said, your brain
is the most important. We sit out all day ice fishing, you can talk yourself into a
miserable day by thinking cold. I'm getting older and I do notice it hurts a little
worse each year when my hands get cold.
In arctic training they taught us to keep our heads and bodies warm and it
would go far to keeping our fingers and toes warm. I had the black korean issue
military boots on the north slope and they were not that great. The white
mickey mouse boots are a true -50 boot. Todays packs with a 1/2" of felt under
your feet are much better yet. We wore silk/cotton/wool in the 70's for socks
but todays materials are much better. And like the guide above said, your brain
is the most important. We sit out all day ice fishing, you can talk yourself into a
miserable day by thinking cold. I'm getting older and I do notice it hurts a little
worse each year when my hands get cold.
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
All good advice, your physical condition and ability to keep your core warm are most important. But if your dressed properly and getting a little older, like me, try Hotronics, there's another brand too but I forget their name. They use them in ski boots but they fit well in my hunting boots. They're not bulky like my Micky mouse boots.
All good advice, your physical condition and ability to keep your core warm are most important. But if your dressed properly and getting a little older, like me, try Hotronics, there's another brand too but I forget their name. They use them in ski boots but they fit well in my hunting boots. They're not bulky like my Micky mouse boots.
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
I saw something on ESPN today reference to football players and how cold effects them, and it plays right into the cold feet issue.
There was some reaction and strength testing, but the long and short of it was the core vs. extremity temperature. This reporter swallowed a small transmitting device that measured core temp, his was 99.0 and hand temp was the same. Then he went into a refrigerated truck for a half hour and measured the temps again. His core remained at 99.0 but his hand temperature was 35.0 They said this was due to blood going from the extremities to the core. They said only 10 percent loss from the head occurred. My feet get cold first, then hands, then the rest. 20 years of hunting and I still can't get the combination right.
Just thought it was interesting.
I saw something on ESPN today reference to football players and how cold effects them, and it plays right into the cold feet issue.
There was some reaction and strength testing, but the long and short of it was the core vs. extremity temperature. This reporter swallowed a small transmitting device that measured core temp, his was 99.0 and hand temp was the same. Then he went into a refrigerated truck for a half hour and measured the temps again. His core remained at 99.0 but his hand temperature was 35.0 They said this was due to blood going from the extremities to the core. They said only 10 percent loss from the head occurred. My feet get cold first, then hands, then the rest. 20 years of hunting and I still can't get the combination right.
Just thought it was interesting.
Re: Keeping feet warm during cold weather hunting
Thought I would put my two cents in here. My feet always used to get cold sitting in the stand. Now when I get to my stand I get inside a fleece sleeping bag up to my waist. I also have a pad attached to the foot platform. My feet and the rest of me have been fine since starting this process and all for the price of a ten dollar sleeping bag.
Thought I would put my two cents in here. My feet always used to get cold sitting in the stand. Now when I get to my stand I get inside a fleece sleeping bag up to my waist. I also have a pad attached to the foot platform. My feet and the rest of me have been fine since starting this process and all for the price of a ten dollar sleeping bag.
