Tricks and tips to handle the cold

[Howling]

Went to college in northern new York (almost Canada). Moved back to Massachusetts. Didn't wear a winter coat for a decade.

 

[Looking4new]

Went to college in northern new York (almost Canada). Moved back to Massachusetts. Didn't wear a winter coat for a decade.

Are you implying that it is cold in southern Ontario,Canada?

 

[Howling]

Are you implying that it is cold in southern Ontario,Canada?

Not sure if was cold but the beer was stronger. How much you could bring back across the border w/o duties depended on how many guys you piled in to the car.

Oh the college days with 18 year old drinking age.

 

[Budweiser John]

I'll let you young bucks brag about being immune to the cold bu t at 73, these ole bones need to stay warm.
My 'go to' winter work wear is Carhart ( black lined) bibs and hooded jacket which by the end of the season, have usually taken on a petina similar to fine antiques and an essence of diesel fuel, chain saw oil, wood smoke, and horse poop. Thankfully, the wife's heavy duty washing machine does it's thing and the outfit endures from one winter to the next.
For more social engagements, an assortment of Eddie Bauer parkas and jackets fill the bill depending on the activity and dresseyness of the occasion.

 

[oldpilgrim]

I seem to tolerate the cold better as I get older. At 70, I'm outside more than I was just a few years ago.

It's heat that has always bothered me. I can work up a sweat just thinking about working up a sweat.

 

[CDN Farm Boy]

Now, if for some really stupid reason, its necessary to go out when its below zero....
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Many of us don't have a choice but to go out when it's below 0 deg F. Last winter I wouldn't have left my house for over 5 weeks straight when factoring in the wind if I had that luxury. The odd day here or there possibly but for many those temps go for weeks on end. It's all what you get used to. Life doesn't stop just because it's cold, nor does it stop when it's stupid hot and humid in the summer (yes we have both here in the Ottawa Valley)

 

[bigtiller]

I think one of the worst things about the cold is........... when your mustache freezes to your beard and someone tells a joke. When you laugh, it pulls a lot of hair.

 

[jfh28]

I think your body gets use to it.....20 in oct/nov and I'm freaking freezing........20 in jan and I've only got a light coat on......it was -6 the other night and that was cold.......in general when I'm out in cold I worry most about hands...feet....head.........down mittens are best for hands as you can ball your hands up inside them and take advantage of the body heat....learned that one back when I was a skier........for feet it's double layers of woolly socks and boots with insulate....head it's a knitted cap and then a tankers face mask I picked up at a military exhibition........also remember to drink a lot of water as the cold will dehydrate you.......but as others have said if you don't have to be out in it then stay inside and throw another log on the fire.......Jack

 

[hawkeye08]

I used to have a heavy duty pair of wool pants for when it got really cold, but have lost track of them..

 

[DrRod]

Thinsulate bib overalls -- I like those from Aramark [longer zippers especially on the legs where you out on boots, thinner denser quilting, better pocket placement, etc.].

A Woolrich vest. Vests add layers without binding your arms.

Korean war paratrooper boots -- the white Mickey Mouse boots with an inflator valve on the side [no downside limit on them].

If wearing regular boots, fold some tinfoil over your toes -- reflects heat and really works.

Below 0 -- all I need is a pair of warm fuzzy slippers.