Dressing for Snow

[Tsunami]

I thought I would start a thread to talk about different appropriate clothing for winter.

Ladies, one thing I find helpful is wearing hoisery (15 denier) over my legs, covered by a pair of fishnets, covered by 60 denier hoisery. I put a pair of jeans or trousers over the top. I know jeans are not very good at keeping you warm but it's OK for going 'out'. I usually have 1 or more pairs of those fluffy soft socks too. So cozy.

I never wear 'nice' boots when it is snowing. Instead of buying womens boots that are warm and have decent grips I buy boys boots. They are cheaper than adults boots and have more width than ladies, (more sock room).

Also, instead of wearing a thick coat I wear layers with a windcheater over the top. I find it hard to move my arms in a thick coat with jumper(s) underneath.

[pico]

Layers is the way to go. I am fairly new to the winter weather, but since moving to the midwest, I usually start with my underwear, then throw on a pair of thermal long johns. I like underarmor, but find the knock offs are nearly as good. I then usually wear jeans, and that is usually sufficient to take care of my legs. I also wear long wool socks over thinner socks. I then use a similar thermal undershirt to my long johns, followed by a long sleeve t-shirt and then usually a flannel shirt over that. Then goes my spyder ski jacket or perhaps a wool coat with a vest worn underneath. If it is bitter cold, I usually wear insulated coveralls between my clothing and my ski jacket, and scrap the wool coat and vest.

For shoes, I am a big fan of 8" high boots. These keep pretty much everything out of my boots, such as snow and more snow. For headgear, I prefer a wool driving cap, but often scrap this for a fleece hat. If the snow is blowing, I can also go with a ski mask and mil surp googles. Layers is key, and knowing when to shed them is even more critical.

[GP100]

How about any tips on SHTF-staying-warm-inside-with-no-power? Especially with a little toddler? Candles, blankets, etc.?

[Tsunami]

How about any tips on SHTF-staying-warm-inside-with-no-power? Especially with a little toddler? Candles, blankets, etc.?

Well, wool is great for keeping you warm. Maybe get loads of fleece, knitted and croched blankets for the baby. How about two fleece all in ones, one larger than the other. Plenty of thermal underwear.

Block all draughts before winter and have extra rags to put at bottoms of doors (or one of those nice snake draught excluder thingys).

More blankets to put over the curtains. Duvet covers are good because it's two extra layers of insulation.

Cuddle up together and lounge, sleep and eat in the same room.

Hot water bottles. (If you can afford to use the candles this way, get plenty anyway. A small pan with a lid. Or, with the water heating in a large pan, with a small pan inside this to heat food or milk at the same time.)

Activity games for the toddler.

Wear your hat scarf or gloves inside. It's a fallacy that you wont feel the benefit when you go outside. Surely if you start off warm in the first place you are at a major advantage.

[pico]

Creating air voids between you and the elements are the way to go. You a spray bottle with water to wet your windows, and then use large cell bubble wrap and put this on your windows. Then Use a blanket as a curtain. This should keep out the cold a bit better than mini blinds or nothing at all. If your windows are destroyed, then use cardboard or plastic bags or pretty much anything to keep out the elements, even if only something temporary. Newspaper works well for insulating in a pinch. In fact, it was used heavily in the not to distant past in homes as insulation under floorboards.

As for staying warm without power for longer term times, you would likely need a wood stove and for shorter durations, get yourself a kerosene heater.

[Tsunami]

That bubble wrap idea is great! They throw out loads in work so I'll stock up ready.

[custompainter]

I tripped over my mouse trying to get into this thread....thinkin there would be pics of Tsu dressed up like a snowbunny!
BUT NOOOOOOOO...not for CP!!!!

THIS THREAD IS WORTHLESS WITHOUT PICS!!!! hehe

On topic: Dont ask me... all you need here is a sweater or a hoodie during the winter.

[Tsunami]

I tripped over my mouse trying to get into this thread....thinkin there would be pics of Tsu dressed up like a snowbunny!
BUT NOOOOOOOO...not for CP!!!!

THIS THREAD IS WORTHLESS WITHOUT PICS!!!! hehe

On topic: Dont ask me... all you need here is a sweater or a hoodie during the winter.

Well, since you asked nicely here is me with sexy bunny ears, naked from the waist down.

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc387/Tsu83/th_DSC003171.jpg

[custompainter]

Well, since you asked nicely here is me with sexy bunny ears, naked from the waist down.

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc387/Tsu83/th_DSC003171.jpg

SIGH...as always I am humbled by your beauty. My world is now a brighter place. }:)

[custompainter]

Tsu...go to http://www.columbia.com/ They got da shiz. I have several of thier jackets and hoodies. Good stuff.

[MaximumPain]

As has been said already layers! You can shed them in pieces as well as the superior warmth they provide. Its important to have stuff that breaths. Wool is awesome because it breaths and wicks moisture away from your skin. Its particularly good as a sock because if your outside a lot and working you will sweat even in the cold and that is the real killer. Its very important to keep sweat under control or you will get hurt. Oh and a good pair of water proof boots to with those wool socks. Your feet can be a real problem.

Also smoking and drinking alcohol in a cold environment is bad. Smoking constricts your capillaries and makes you more vulnerable to frost bite. Alcohol dehydrates you and although it feels warm its actually making you colder. Also make sure to stay hydrated and eat... a hot meal will really warm you up and give you strength. Dont eat snow but try to melt it first.
And make sure to take care of your elimination needs..... many people don't want to take a shit because the thought of dropping your pants in sub zero is scary/ uncomfortable. People end up constipated because of that. Even taking a piss seems to warm you up actually lol

[Nu Kua]

Where I grew up it snowed rarely, so we didn't own a lot of heavy winter wear. On the rare occasions it did snow, the neighborhood kids became very excited.
So anyway, when I was little, Mama made me put bread bags on my shoes to keep them warm and dry. She secured the bags at my ankles with wide rubber bands.
God, that was embarrassing. :confused:
Finally it dawned on me one day to put them on over the socks but under the shoes. Surprisingly, she went along with it.

So yeah, sure, layers and stay dry. I heard from a snow skier that if you are ever submerged by an avalanche, it can be hard to tell which way is up and which way is down. So, you create a space by moving the snow from right around you and spit; whatever way the spit falls is down.

For the past 4 years or so, it snowed about once or twice a year here, lightly. When I moved here a decade ago, it didn't snow in the winter at all.

[Tsunami]

As has been said already layers! You can shed them in pieces as well as the superior warmth they provide. Its important to have stuff that breaths. Wool is awesome because it breaths and wicks moisture away from your skin. Its particularly good as a sock because if your outside a lot and working you will sweat even in the cold and that is the real killer. Its very important to keep sweat under control or you will get hurt. Oh and a good pair of water proof boots to with those wool socks. Your feet can be a real problem.

Also smoking and drinking alcohol in a cold environment is bad. Smoking constricts your capillaries and makes you more vulnerable to frost bite. Alcohol dehydrates you and although it feels warm its actually making you colder. Also make sure to stay hydrated and eat... a hot meal will really warm you up and give you strength. Dont eat snow but try to melt it first.
And make sure to take care of your elimination needs..... many people don't want to take a shit because the thought of dropping your pants in sub zero is scary/ uncomfortable. People end up constipated because of that. Even taking a piss seems to warm you up actually lol

I know it probably sounds silly but I put anti-perspirant roll-on on my feet, works quite well really.