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What do you wear to keep from freezing....
luvrdeo
Reg. Mar 2012
Posted 2013-12-04 9:02 AM
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I thought I was dressed pretty good to ride in temps with a windchill of 15 yesterday, but after about 3 hours, I was FROZEN (mostly my hands and toes, but cold all over)! For those of us who have to bear with the cold temps, what do you wear to keep warm so that you can keep on riding? It took me a good hour to unthaw and get warm again!
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oija
Reg. Feb 2012
Posted 2013-12-04 9:11 AM
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luvrdeo - 2013-12-04 9:02 AM I thought I was dressed pretty good to ride in temps with a windchill of 15 yesterday, but after about 3 hours, I was FROZEN (mostly my hands and toes, but cold all over)! For those of us who have to bear with the cold temps, what do you wear to keep warm so that you can keep on riding? It took me a good hour to unthaw and get warm again!

What were you wearing? 
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jojammer
Reg. Feb 2011
Posted 2013-12-04 9:14 AM
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I have long johns etc, but my favorite is a pair of polar king coveralls. They're insulated, have long sleeves, the legs zip and the front zips. I can take any weather in those. Wool socks on my feet and definitely a hat. Coveralls are kinda hard to ride in, but if I ride all week in them, when I go make a run somewhere, it seems easier to ride in regular clothes lol. Also, I can wear them right up until my turn and take them off since I don't have to take off boots or anything to get them off. You can find them for less than $50. I think mine were on sale for about $30.
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Murphy
Reg. Dec 2007
Posted 2013-12-04 9:14 AM
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I wear those waffle long johns, jeans, t-shirt, sweatshirt, then my Carhartt and I'm still freezing my butt off and we haven't even been in the 20's yet. 
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Reg. Jul 2004
Posted 2013-12-04 9:16 AM
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I ride in long johns, then sweats with coveralls to top it off. Have to have wool on the head, feet and hands.  
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hoofs_in_motion
Reg. Apr 2011
Posted 2013-12-04 9:19 AM
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Long johns, and sweatpants....yes I said it! I double up on sweatpants when I ride unless I'm at a barrel race which is not often at all during winter. A longsleeve shirt, hoodie, heavy winter jacket, lots of those hand warmer things in my gloves and an ear warmer over my ears 
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luvrdeo
Reg. Mar 2012
Posted 2013-12-04 9:20 AM
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I had on long johns with tights over them, under armour with a sweatshirt and jacket over that, a few pairs of socks, Sorel boots (they allow me to wear thicker socks) a beanie and some gloves that I thought were warm...I forgot I have coveralls, those are kind of tough to ride in, especially with a not-so-broke horse! I was just curious what worked for others...the highs this week are 25!! Yuck
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dream_chaser
Reg. Jun 2006
Posted 2013-12-04 9:20 AM
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 I have heat lock tights & socks....wool, UGG boots (not the stylish type), wild rag, beanie & chinks! But I guess we haven't defined "cold" ....we are at - 20F with the wind right now and I am NOT riding or even hauling anywhere this week!

14 F with the windchill is about my max....


 

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jenagarwood
Reg. Jun 2010
Posted 2013-12-04 9:21 AM
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Layers, layers, layers! Tank top, t-shirt, long sleeve shirt, fleece sweatshirt, coat, and if it is really cold a vest over that. 3-4 pairs of socks under either a pair of boots one size bigger than usual, or Bog boots (as long as your stirrups are big enough your feet will come out. Thick long johns under jeans, and ski pants over that. A trapper hat is much, much warmer than a stocking hat, and a scarf over your face; or, a ski mask with a stocking hat over it. Gloves--a thin glove under more of a winter-type glove. Helps to have a couple pair in case one set gets wet. I am comfortable riding in temps down to 15-20 with this. Moving around with so many layers all day is a great workout!!

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Reg. Jan 2012
Posted 2013-12-04 9:22 AM
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Long johns, jeans, long sleeves anda carthart. But i still freeze when its windy. We had 55 mph wind yesterday. Blowing sideways again today. Our driveway arch thing is falling down and corral panels were crashing. I was chilled to the bone trying to get it all back up and safe.
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JRC
Reg. Jun 2013
Posted 2013-12-04 9:23 AM
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Hand warmers, I put them in my boots, and the body warmers. I put the hand warmers in the bottom of my boot and then put it on. It can make it a little uncomfortable but they're warm. I put them in my gloves too, on the top of my hand. I will also ride in my snow boots when its really cold. They don't fit in the stirrups but I can get the toe of them in enough to ride. Thermals, sweatshirt, snow pants, and my boarding jacket. I sometimes look like the kid from the Christmas Story.
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r_beau
Reg. Apr 2010
Posted 2013-12-04 9:27 AM
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Got an electric jacket for Christmas last year, and I love it!!




I also use hand warmers and toe warmers in my gloves and boots. I usually don't ride with a saddle in the winter, so bulky warm boots aren't an issue. I either wear riding snowpants or else Underarmor with sweatpants over the top. Layers, layers, layers!

I have a helmet wrap cover to go around my helmet, and wear a neck gator underneath it.

If it is super windy and nasty outside, I don't ride. But if the sun it out and there's only a small breeze, then I do.
Air temperature doesn't really matter to me. The sunshine and wind are bigger factors.


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ruggedchica
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2013-12-04 9:30 AM
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 Last night all the horses were spooked because I looked like the abomidable snowman!  

Of course we were a lot colder..................it was -10F when I left the house this morning.........wind chills were in the -20F to -30F range. 

Carhartt coveralls.   Heavy heavy coat over an ultralight primaloft pullover.  Long sleeve shirt under that.  Long johns.....cuddleduds are good, BOT makes good ones too.  Silk scarf.  Windproof headband to cover the ears.  I don't usually wear a hat, unless it is snowing too.  And pak boots.

I should also add that I just don't ride when it gets below zero...........unless I absolutely have to.....like ranch work or packing an elk out or something.  When it is in that single digits, teens and twenties I like to ride bareback and let the horse keep me somewhat warmer.



 

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jenagarwood
Reg. Jun 2010
Posted 2013-12-04 9:30 AM
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What brand of feet/hand warmers do you all use?
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luvrdeo
Reg. Mar 2012
Posted 2013-12-04 9:31 AM
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r_beau - 2013-12-04 9:27 AM

Got an electric jacket for Christmas last year, and I love it!!




I also use hand warmers and toe warmers in my gloves and boots. I usually don't ride with a saddle in the winter, so bulky warm boots aren't an issue. I either wear riding snowpants or else Underarmor with sweatpants over the top. Layers, layers, layers!

I have a helmet wrap cover to go around my helmet, and wear a neck gator underneath it.

If it is super windy and nasty outside, I don't ride. But if the sun it out and there's only a small breeze, then I do.
Air temperature doesn't really matter to me. The sunshine and wind are bigger factors.

Oh I SO need one of these!!! The wind snuck up on me yesterday, and I know that's what did me in. Normally I pack my hand/foot warmers around in my pockets just in case, but it was deceiving yesterday with the sun out!
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hoofs_in_motion
Reg. Apr 2011
Posted 2013-12-04 9:31 AM
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jenagarwood - 2013-12-04 9:30 AM What brand of feet/hand warmers do you all use?

I use the brand "hot hands" from wal-mart 
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Reg. Feb 2008
Posted 2013-12-04 9:44 AM
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hoofs_in_motion - 2013-12-04 9:31 AM
jenagarwood - 2013-12-04 9:30 AM What brand of feet/hand warmers do you all use?
I use the brand "hot hands" from wal-mart 

Get the ones in the Gold wrapper from Wal-mart.  The clear wrapper ones don't work as good. 
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SC Wrangler
Reg. Jul 2004
Posted 2013-12-04 9:45 AM
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They make a battery operated insole for boots/shoes that is supposed to be awesome.  It even comes with a remote control to adj the temp.  Kinda pricey, but probably cheaper than frostbite.
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rodeoveteran
Reg. Jan 2009
Posted 2013-12-04 10:15 AM
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Long johns if I need them, coveralls, hat, earmuffs, warm supple gloves and in the extreme cold, a neckerchief pulled up on my face, outlaw style..

But as I am getting older I just can't take the wind. At night, doing chores, I can just put on a heavy sweatshirt at 25f and end up sweating, but freeze my butt off in the same temp if the wind is blowing. In fact I just won't ride anymore if there is much wind chill....have turned into a big weenie!

IIMHO, nothing is going to keep you "warm" with that kind of wind chill for THREE hours! Inside the barn and/or out of the wind is another matter.
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mruggles
Reg. Oct 2008
Posted 2013-12-04 10:23 AM
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biboverall ski pants......with a sweater and a heavy coat and a scarf and a touque (i have a3 in 1 for the really cold rides) and good gloves for my feet a wear my muck boots

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oija
Reg. Feb 2012
Posted 2013-12-04 10:24 AM
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Sounds like everyone is doing about what I do too. 

Long johns, tights, then jeans
long john shirt, a sweater, a hoodie, a jacket, coveralls over all of it
three socks, outside ones are wool
two pairs of gloves, one tight and thin and a pair of somewhat insulated ones.
One of those earwarmer things and a hat.

I don't ride in the cold much anymore, living where I do, but it could and did get colder when I lived in Amarillo and that's what I wore. Windchill is definitely the worst though.
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Reg. May 2007
Posted 2013-12-04 10:27 AM
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SC Wrangler - 2013-12-04 9:45 AM They make a battery operated insole for boots/shoes that is supposed to be awesome.  It even comes with a remote control to adj the temp.  Kinda pricey, but probably cheaper than frostbite.

Do you know anyone that has them? What is pricey? As long as my feet, hands and head is warm- I can do lots of things.....except ride- but I can hardly do that in ideal condidtions! 
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luvrdeo
Reg. Mar 2012
Posted 2013-12-04 10:50 AM
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TurnLane - 2013-12-04 10:27 AM

SC Wrangler - 2013-12-04 9:45 AM They make a battery operated insole for boots/shoes that is supposed to be awesome.  It even comes with a remote control to adj the temp.  Kinda pricey, but probably cheaper than frostbite.

Do you know anyone that has them? What is pricey? As long as my feet, hands and head is warm- I can do lots of things.....except ride- but I can hardly do that in ideal condidtions! 

Agreed - its my toes that struggle the most! This would be awesome! Just found them on Cabela's website for $130...hmmmm

Edited by luvrdeo 2013-12-04 10:53 AM
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Reg. Sep 2004
Posted 2013-12-04 10:55 AM
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I wear coveralls and my winter jacket and don't experience too many problems...just getting on is tricky.

I also LOVE my Boggs boots..they are hideous looking, but they keep my feet so warm. 

If its too cold or windy I have the luxury of not riding.
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RNugent
Reg. Sep 2008
Posted 2013-12-04 10:57 AM
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 I have a one peice snowsuit that I wear from Oct till April.  I like it because some days I don't even have to get dressed.  I suit up over my sweat pants throw on a head warmer and go :)



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mcorcoran
Reg. Sep 2008
Posted 2013-12-04 2:01 PM
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 I need socks! Something thats thin enough so I can get my Justins on over them. Any suggestions?
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Reg. Jan 2005
Posted 2013-12-04 2:19 PM
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http://www.gerbing.com/

They are now making heated clothing with rechargeable battery packs.

I have the 12V gear (heated socks, pant liners, jacket liner, and glove liner) for my motorcycle, I can ride comfortably with it being below freezing
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luvrdeo
Reg. Mar 2012
Posted 2013-12-04 2:22 PM
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NBHA State Director - 2013-12-04 2:19 PM

http://www.gerbing.com/

They are now making heated clothing with rechargeable battery packs.

I have the 12V gear (heated socks, pant liners, jacket liner, and glove liner) for my motorcycle, I can ride comfortably with it being below freezing

How did I not know about this?! Silly, considering I sit with an electric blanket every night...should have been a no-brainer!
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Reg. Sep 2009
Posted 2013-12-04 3:24 PM
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RNugent - 2013-12-04 8:57 AM  I have a one peice snowsuit that I wear from Oct till April.  I like it because some days I don't even have to get dressed.  I suit up over my sweat pants throw on a head warmer and go :)

I giggled a little but im really jealous what brand is that unit. Made me think of the astronauts! but my coffee maker broke down this morning... No caffiene will do funny things to a mom's brain!
I just ordered some thermals off of cabelas they are on sale for 10.00 right now.  
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Reg. Sep 2008
Posted 2013-12-04 3:49 PM
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I have two the white camo is a Burton and I have a solid black one that is a Columbia.  :) when I get new horses in to ride they are a little afraid of me (I must look like some sort of monster) but they get used to it fast when the monster feeds them daily LOL and it is super comfortable to ride in!! It isn't bulky feeling like coveralls.  
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Reg. Oct 2003
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RNugent - 2013-12-04 10:57 AM  I have a one peice snowsuit that I wear from Oct till April.  I like it because some days I don't even have to get dressed.  I suit up over my sweat pants throw on a head warmer and go :)

This is awesome!  I want one!!!!!!!!  
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Reg. Nov 2009
Posted 2013-12-04 6:01 PM
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there are double layered jeans by carhart that work real well. Snow pants work good too but real slick on a saddle. I like the thermal english riding gloves. A wool vest will keep the wind at bay and a little toasty and a thick down jacket.
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Reg. Jan 2006
Posted 2013-12-04 6:49 PM
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I have several things that are must haves for cold weather. A full piece ski suit. I use to ski so it was easy to trasition to riding. I find ski clothin much more adaptable to horse back riding as they let you move more freely than the bulky canvas clothing. I also will use silk thermal with Kerrits english fleece lined pants. They are typically used in the english world but I find them to be comfortable and with the suede lining I use it as the perfect magic seat... I stay really warm and enjoy winter riding because I have the perfect clothing.....
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Reg. May 2011
Posted 2013-12-04 6:54 PM
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As I got older I discovered nothing seemed to work very well anymore.... So I moved someplace where it never freezes.. (well...almost never...)
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Reg. Feb 2012
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I want the heated insoles! I've been dreaming about those for a year, Christmas maybe....My feet are the worst that get me chilled.
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Reg. Sep 2010
Posted 2013-12-04 7:48 PM
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I love love love my black extreme arctic carhartt bibs. They stop wind and moisture like no other. With Sorrel boots, a knit cowl, my fuzzy bula hat, I'm sure I look like a but but I am warm for hours!
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Reg. Feb 2008
Posted 2013-12-04 7:57 PM
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Ridenrun4745 - 2013-12-04 7:48 PM I love love love my black extreme arctic carhartt bibs. They stop wind and moisture like no other. With Sorrel boots, a knit cowl, my fuzzy bula hat, I'm sure I look like a but but I am warm for hours!

Yep, it takes the Carhartt coveralls for me too.  I ride bareback a lot just because its warmer.  Up here there's no way to stay warm unless your dressed bulky and in layers.  I wear Schnee's boots in the western packer style, ski goggles, neck warmer that I can pull up on my nose if needed, heavy leather thinsulate gloves and of course a warm hat with a hood.  
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Ridenrun4745 - 2013-12-04 7:48 PM I love love love my black extreme arctic carhartt bibs. They stop wind and moisture like no other. With Sorrel boots, a knit cowl, my fuzzy bula hat, I'm sure I look like a but but I am warm for hours!

Yep, it takes the Carhartt coveralls for me too.  I ride bareback a lot just because its warmer.  Up here there's no way to stay warm unless your dressed bulky and in layers.  I wear Schnee's boots in the western packer style, ski goggles, neck warmer that I can pull up on my nose if needed, heavy leather thinsulate gloves and of course a warm hat with a hood.  

I forgot about Schnees boots! I used to drool over a certain pair when I was younger (I used to be so cold in the winter!!). I'll have to relook at them :)
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Reg. Aug 2012
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Posted 2013-12-04 8:13 PM
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Ridenrun4745 - 2013-12-04 8:01 PM
CYA Ranch - 2013-12-04 7:57 PM
Ridenrun4745 - 2013-12-04 7:48 PM I love love love my black extreme arctic carhartt bibs. They stop wind and moisture like no other. With Sorrel boots, a knit cowl, my fuzzy bula hat, I'm sure I look like a but but I am warm for hours!
Yep, it takes the Carhartt coveralls for me too.  I ride bareback a lot just because its warmer.  Up here there's no way to stay warm unless your dressed bulky and in layers.  I wear Schnee's boots in the western packer style, ski goggles, neck warmer that I can pull up on my nose if needed, heavy leather thinsulate gloves and of course a warm hat with a hood.  
I forgot about Schnees boots! I used to drool over a certain pair when I was younger (I used to be so cold in the winter!!). I'll have to relook at them :)

Everyone in our family has a pair. They are spendy but worth it.  The western packers are rated for -35.  
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Posted 2013-12-04 8:35 PM
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I'm pretty sure I wouldn't last anywhere it was -35 degrees, no matter what I was wearing. So spoiled in the sunny south, mid thirties is about as cold as it gets.
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I wear, sorrell snow boots (love these boots), actually don't wear any socks in them. then yoga pants, then insulated overalls (the kind the oil patch guys wear, they're blue), then a hoodie and a down jacket. silk scarf, and toque. For gloves I either wear mittens or sun ice skiing gloves. Yes I do have issues getting on. lol 
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Lana - 2013-12-04 8:41 PM

I wear, sorrell snow boots (love these boots), actually don't wear any socks in them. then yoga pants, then insulated overalls (the kind the oil patch guys wear, they're blue), then a hoodie and a down jacket. silk scarf, and toque. For gloves I either wear mittens or sun ice skiing gloves. Yes I do have issues getting on. lol 

I ride in my Sorel's also - but with several pairs of socks! I guess I should just bust out the coveralls, though I find its my fingers and toes that suffer when it's cold!
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nance - 2013-12-04 8:35 PM

I'm pretty sure I wouldn't last anywhere it was -35 degrees, no matter what I was wearing. So spoiled in the sunny south, mid thirties is about as cold as it gets.

You are spoiled - woke up to 9 degrees...makes me want to move in a hurry!!!!
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SC Wrangler - 2013-12-04 9:45 AM They make a battery operated insole for boots/shoes that is supposed to be awesome.  It even comes with a remote control to adj the temp.  Kinda pricey, but probably cheaper than frostbite.
Do you know anyone that has them? What is pricey? As long as my feet, hands and head is warm- I can do lots of things.....except ride- but I can hardly do that in ideal condidtions! 

You can find them on Amazon, or the websites of the big sporting goods stores.  Pricing around $130 a pair.

Mike know some hunters that really like them.  
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Lana - 2013-12-04 7:41 PM I wear, sorrell snow boots (love these boots), actually don't wear any socks in them. then yoga pants, then insulated overalls (the kind the oil patch guys wear, they're blue), then a hoodie and a down jacket. silk scarf, and toque. For gloves I either wear mittens or sun ice skiing gloves. Yes I do have issues getting on. lol 

I don't wear socks in my Sorrell paks either.  I think they are warmer that way...glad to know that I'm not alone!  
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CYA Ranch
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ruggedchica - 2013-12-05 2:45 PM
Lana - 2013-12-04 7:41 PM I wear, sorrell snow boots (love these boots), actually don't wear any socks in them. then yoga pants, then insulated overalls (the kind the oil patch guys wear, they're blue), then a hoodie and a down jacket. silk scarf, and toque. For gloves I either wear mittens or sun ice skiing gloves. Yes I do have issues getting on. lol 
I don't wear socks in my Sorrell paks either.  I think they are warmer that way...glad to know that I'm not alone!  

I've gone barefoot in my Schnees too.  
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ruggedchica
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2013-12-05 2:59 PM
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This is pretty much what I  look like from now until March. 

This was this morning, it was -26F when I left the house to go to work. 



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ruggedchica
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CYA Ranch - 2013-12-05 1:46 PM
ruggedchica - 2013-12-05 2:45 PM
Lana - 2013-12-04 7:41 PM I wear, sorrell snow boots (love these boots), actually don't wear any socks in them. then yoga pants, then insulated overalls (the kind the oil patch guys wear, they're blue), then a hoodie and a down jacket. silk scarf, and toque. For gloves I either wear mittens or sun ice skiing gloves. Yes I do have issues getting on. lol 
I don't wear socks in my Sorrell paks either.  I think they are warmer that way...glad to know that I'm not alone!  
I've gone barefoot in my Schnees too.  

Sweet!  Now we have enough of us to have a no socks club!   
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Reg. Jul 2007
Posted 2013-12-05 3:16 PM
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 It was 16 and sunny today, no "w word" and no snow.  I wore...

leggings
thick sweats
thick socks
cowboy boots
l/s shirt
sweatshirt with hood up
earmuffs
scarf
Gloves
coat

I didn't die...and I've been in San Diego!  I only walked my horses though because the ground is frozen.  I would have opted for a face ski mask if I were to go faster.
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rockinas
Reg. Sep 2003
Posted 2013-12-05 7:47 PM
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All I need to stay comfortable in this extreme cold is a pair of Carhart arctic lined bibs and coat, a heavyweight hoodie with the hood pulled up over my cap (if it's really REALLY bad I will put a headband ear warmer over my cap), silk scarf, insulated leather gloves, and insulated Muck boots. My feet never get cold and I don't put on extra socks. 
Today the windchill was hovering around -20 all day and I was out in it most of the day with no problem.  I do have my tack room heated to about 50 degrees so I can warm up a little bit in there if I need to, in between horses.  But today I didn't have to.  It was 25 above in my indoor, so I was able to take my coat off to ride.
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Outwest
Reg. Jun 2004
Posted 2013-12-05 9:23 PM
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Someone ask about the Toe warmers.  This year Costco had the Little Hotties and they're lasting  8 hours or longer.

Also to whoever said they use hand warmers for their feet.  The Toe Warmers are adhesive and stick to your socks  on top of your feet and are so much thinner and more comfy than using the hand ones.  
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Reg. Aug 2008
Posted 2013-12-06 12:25 PM
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Does anyone have good recommendation for something to keep hands warm just for chores?  Say for 30-45 minutes.  We don't have a bunch of winter but like this week it is pretty dang cold!  We have tried many types of gloves and mittens without much luck.  Thanks!
  
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Posted 2013-12-06 12:56 PM
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Yesterday it was -18 with a breeze. I wear Under Armour top and bottom. Smart Wool socks, insulated Muck boots, Long sleeved shirt, Heavy Sweatshirt, flannel lined jeans, Back On Track gloves inside my Wells Lamont insulated gloves, Arctic Carhart coat, and either my insulated mad bomber hat or my wool hat with ear flaps. If it's warm enough I will wear a ball cap with an ear band. Thank goodness I have a barn to ride in that warms up nice in the afternoon.
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rockinas
Reg. Sep 2003
Posted 2013-12-06 1:08 PM
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paysonw - 2013-12-06 12:25 PM Does anyone have good recommendation for something to keep hands warm just for chores?  Say for 30-45 minutes.  We don't have a bunch of winter but like this week it is pretty dang cold!  We have tried many types of gloves and mittens without much luck.  Thanks!
  
I just buy the cheap insulated leather Kinco brand at Runnings.  I'm outside most of the day and as long as the inside of my gloves doesn't get wet my hands stay warm.  That's all Brett wears too.

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CYA Ranch
Reg. Feb 2008
Posted 2013-12-06 1:11 PM
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rockinas - 2013-12-06 1:08 PM
paysonw - 2013-12-06 12:25 PM Does anyone have good recommendation for something to keep hands warm just for chores?  Say for 30-45 minutes.  We don't have a bunch of winter but like this week it is pretty dang cold!  We have tried many types of gloves and mittens without much luck.  Thanks!

  
I just buy the cheap insulated leather Kinco brand at Runnings.  I'm outside most of the day and as long as the inside of my gloves doesn't get wet my hands stay warm.  That's all Brett wears too.

I use the same thing.  I think mine have the thinsulate but they sure aren't expensive.  As long as your working or doing something I don't have a problem.   Except my face.  OMLord my face gets cold.  
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Reg. Jul 2006
Posted 2013-12-06 1:12 PM
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Never underestimate the power of the pricey stuff like Underarmour.  I wear it year round.  I never get frozen.

Honestly though the best thing I found for my legs was a pair of tights (the ones used for dancing etc) and just a pair of jeans with maybe ski pants for the really cold days.

I hate the waffle long johns.  I think they are useless.  Silk always worked better.  I think too many layers where your body can't even move enough to generate it's own heat is a bad thing.  Check out anything made for snow boarding and skiing, and any cold weather Harley Davidson geart.  I know my snowboarding jacket without any layers underneath gets me too warm if it's above 20 degrees. 
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