Winter Clothing

[Garandman]

They keep moving, otherwise they would indeed freeze. I've chopped out beaver traps in -10'F weather stripped down to a tee shirt to keep from sweating... it's getting wet then stopping that will kill you.

On Army border patrols in Germany, we would have to order soldiers from the Deep South to take off their field jackets. They didn’t believe (because they had no experience) that you could sweat if it was below freezing.

Winter uniform then (80’s) was wool underwear, wool pants, wool shirt, most of it seemingly of Korean War vintage. Not especially comfortable, but it worked.

 

[bruceha2000]

I have a blower for my Sears garden tractor. Insulated Carhartt coveralls, usually only need pants and a shirt underneath. Never have had a problem with snow getting in the side zippers on the legs, the flaps cover them well. Didn't originally get the hood, big mistake. Hat with built in balaclava. Can't seem to find gloves or boots that keep my hands and feet warm at -20°F for a couple of hours. Have to use hand warmers in the gloves.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Many years ago a friend (now deceased) was in the Canadian Military. He was something of a loose canon. He would always figure out ways of doing things differently from standard operating procedure. In winter warfare exercises he would bring along civilian extras. I can't (unfortunately) remember what he brought along, but I do remember what he told me. Any idiot can be cold!

Unrelated, but I do remember in basic training how he would use elastic suspenders to make his bed linens taught for inspection.

 

[ruffdog]

I have to wear mittens because two fingers have poor circulation. One of my fingers were cut bad and another squished a little bit in the wood splitter. This coming winter will be the first ever with a cab and I'm looking forward to it. Maybe I'll spend more time snowshoeing!

 

[Industrial Toys]

Same here! Squashed and cut fingers. Every human cell is supposed to be replaced every seven years or so. I don't understand why injuries can't be mended if that is the case.

I wear those (expensive) uninsulated neopreme boots. Curious, what the technology behind that is.

One of the best things I ever bought was some fleece headgear with a drawstring that adjusts the eye opening.

 

[Einthewoods]

I don't have a blower, but when I backblade I wear:

Dickies insulated bibs (just jeans underneath)
Winter muck boots (wool socks)
Wool shirt over a long sleeve shirt
Wool vest
Carhart winter jacket
Gloves (Ice Armor Extreme - ice fishing gloves - best winter gloves I've ever head)
Beanie hat
Head wrap (shemagh) to keep the cold off my face

 

[CalG]

When blowing snow during the storm (usually at night? [-)

I wear insulated carhart coveralls with normal cloths under, I do put on a cotton "hoodie" first when it's really cold.

Footwear is a pair of oversized rubber boots that are outfitted with several "insoles", and go well with tall heavy wool socks. And I mean heavy! A good knit cap, a pir of "choppers" for the hands, and I'm good to go. Actually, I prefer to be "out in it" than to ride in a cab.

But I only have about an hour's worth of snow removal per session. Sometimes more, never less. And if I get cold and wet, I go in, warm up, put on dry clothes and then go out to finish the job.

Oh, those inexpensive polyester fill "puff pants" are the cat's meow when the air is chill. $25 or so at most places. they are a bit bulky, but boy are they warm!

 

[chim]

..............................I wear those (expensive) uninsulated neopreme boots. Curious, what the technology behind that is.........................................

Are they Muck boots? Any particular style / model? My toes and fingers give me the most trouble in the cold. Insulated bibs and a large Carhartt hooded coat take care of everything else.

 

[charlton289]

I have a pair of Carolina work boots that are waterproof and are insulated I tell you what I can be below zero and wet and my feet don't get cold but I only use them in really cold and when I know Iam going to be out side in the cold plowing snow or doing the wood thing.

 

[mikester]

What are you guys wearing for snow blowing without a cab? (Yes I didn't buy a cab because I also mow with the tractor) I'm thinking of the Carharrt Yukon Jacket & Bibs or Coveralls.. I live in the northern tip of NY... pretty much southern Ontario, Canada... It gets **** cold and we get snow!


Mike

Just a shirt in my warm and toasty new cab. I gave up on the no-cab thing because it really sucks being force fed snow from every direction and getting soaking wet from sweat and melted snow in my snow pants and parka. A dedicated mower and a cab tractor is the way to go where we live.