Hunting in the cold

[rconn]

Getting a chance to go to Ohio to hunt ( as some of you know) in two weeks and was looking at the weather and it’s usually around 18deg for the low and in the 30’s for the high around this time of year there. My question is how much colder does it feel up north then down here? I have a couple people tell me it’s feels colder here when it’s 30deg because of the humidity and it’s a dry cold up there so I should be fine. If that’s true then I should be fine with the hunting clothes I have now, if it’s not I need to go buy some stuff to stay warm. So you guy’s that hunt up north is this true and if not any suggestion on what to go get to keep this Texan warm ??

Thanks
Ryan

[kd8jgu]

I can tell you from living up there it is not dry
Up there they have wind chill
My biggest suggestion is cover up as much skin as possible
Also do what you can to always stay dry when you are out

[Limbwalker]

Yes, it all depends on humidity. 30 deg. with high humidity will feel a lot colder than 18 and dry. Usually, the Northern states will have drier air following the cold fronts, so it's not really as bad as it sounds.

If you don't already have some, get some good wicking thermals and some wool socks. You'll be glad you did. The idea is to dress in lots of thin layers.

When I moved to S. Illinois, I bought some wool hunting clothes the first fall, and that was one of the best decisions I ever made. I hunted in single digit temps every year, and was able to stay out for hours on stand.

Biggest thing is the mental game. You have to just decide you aren't going to be affected by the cold, then go do what it is you want to do. Be reasonable of course, but it's far too easy to talk oneself out of even getting started when the temp's are in the teens or below.

No other sound like hearing frozen hardwood trees groan from the cold. It's an eerie sound you won't forget.

[rconn]

Yes, it all depends on humidity. 30 deg. with high humidity will feel a lot colder than 18 and dry. Usually, the Northern states will have drier air following the cold fronts, so it's not really as bad as it sounds.

If you don't already have some, get some good wicking thermals and some wool socks. You'll be glad you did. The idea is to dress in lots of thin layers.

When I moved to S. Illinois, I bought some wool hunting clothes the first fall, and that was one of the best decisions I ever made. I hunted in single digit temps every year, and was able to stay out for hours on stand.

Biggest thing is the mental game. You have to just decide you aren't going to be affected by the cold, then go do what it is you want to do. Be reasonable of course, but it's far too easy to talk oneself out of even getting started when the temp's are in the teens or below.

No other sound like hearing frozen hardwood trees groan from the cold. It's an eerie sound you won't forget.

Got the mental game, I think. Now I need to find some wicking thermals, never heard of it before but going to google it now. Thank you

[rconn]

anybody else?????

[ken]

Others have given some good advice. You can buy wicking thermals at Academy.

I also recommend wearing sock liners under your wool socks.

[rconn]

What about gloves. Hunted this morning and fingers were like ice in my gloves

[Cold 1]

wind chill can cut you , look for clothes that have wind shear in them. liners on socks like said above, and mittens that have the fingerless option. Good luck.

[homegrown]

I'd be as prepared as I could be. Getting cold can cause you to lose concentration and make mistakes. Go buy a HBS or Warmbag and carry it. If you need it you have it and if not then just don't use it. Better to have and not need than need and not have. If you do t need it once you get back just re-sell it. Just my thoughts. Enjoy your hunt and bring back some LDP's!


HG

[ballfroguy]

Heater body suit. Thread over

[DeadeyeDeb]

What part of the state? Wind chill can be a killer.

[rconn]

What part of the state? Wind chill can be a killer.

It's an hour and half north of Columbus

[texag93]

Cold is cold to me. Keep dry by layering clothes. Strip down to enough to keep you comfortable when walking to stand. If you are hot or sweating when you get there, wait until you start to cool down before layering up. Keep feet dry by using unscented spray on antiperspirant. Boots a size larger than normal and good merino wool socks. Don't lace up boots to tight. Keep your head covered to keep in heat. Keep those little hand Warner's on hand for extra heat if needed.


If you will be in a blind, carry an old sleeping bag to pull up to your armpits. That will do a lot to keep you warm.

[stickerpatch59]

run for your life and get the he77 out of there.....j.k.dress in layers and good luck.

[Mike D]

Good base layers is the key. Look at clothing made from Merino wool. First Lite makes some good stuff.

The next thing is to cut the wind. Find outer garments with a wind shear fabric in them. The Predator fleece like sold on here is awesome!

For your hands, I just use the Under Armour cold gear liner gloves and a muff like you see the football players use. I hate big bulky gloves and the loss of dexterity with them.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-MT050-Extreme-II-Handwarmer-Muff/1222313.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3FrecordsPerPage%3D18%26No%3D0%26N%3D0%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3DHandwarmers%26search%3DSearch&No=0&Ntt=Handwarmers