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How to keep your feet warm. The best winter work boots are yours. Easy fix
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Best Way to keep your Feet WARM in the Winter
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How to Keep Your Feet Warm While Working Outside in Cold Weather
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Quick Tip -Keep Your Feet Warm In Winter
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How To Keep Your Hands & Feet Warm | GCN’s Pro Tips
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How to Insulate Your Feet from the Cold
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3 tips to help you keep your feet warm in the cold winter months
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Generally, cold feet can be avoided by utilizing a mix of old technologies, new technologies and a dose of common sense. The rest of this article will go over ways to keep your feet warm during cold weather. Don’t let cold feet keep you indoors.You can wear them above your toes with mesh performance walking shoes and block cold air while keeping your toes warm. 5. Keep Your Feet Dry With Sweat-Wicking Socks.
Your toes are going to get cold if they get wet. Your feet will sweat even.Experts agree that merino wool socks are the ultimate way to keep your feet warm in cold weather, as the material offers first-rate moisture management to ward off cold feet. Merino not only pulls moisture away from the skin before it turns to the chill-inducing.
Polypropylene Socks can be worn under your woollies as these can sop up additional moisture from your feet if need be. Woolen socks are a better option as they do not soak moisture and keep your feet dry as well as warm from the cold. Heated socks.
16 Genius Ways To Keep Your Feet Toasty, According to Lumberjacks “Merino wool is the best fiber on the market to keep your toes warm,” snowshoer, If your feet are always cold, try liner.Other Options. In addition to using your home heating system, placing an electric, small-room heater in rooms with laminate flooring helps maintain a warmer temperature.
Wearing socks and slippers to combat cold floors is another effectiv.Do not wear cotton sockswhen your feet sweat, they will suck the warmth from them. The plastic bag trick does work, though I’ve only resorted to it once.
As others mentioned, too much sock or too tight of boots constricts the circulation and makes your feet colder, so if you feel that you need more sock then loosen your boot laces.THE BEST SOCKS: Your socks may be the single most important factor in keeping your feet warm. Invest wisely, and don’t buy a bundle of cheap cotton socks and think they can keep your feet warm. Cotton is hydrophilic, meaning it is no good at wicking wetness.After 40 years of hunting in northern Wisconsin’s cold, I think I’ve finally found the perfect way to keep my feet warm when spending hours on a stand.
It’s a pair of insoles called the “Heat Factory” that I bought at Wallyworld for $6.The weather says it is 32 degrees. The arrival of winter will challenge your commitment to walk outdoors.
You can keep walking outside during cold weather if you choose; however, you need to follow a few safety tips to help keep safe and warm. What do your feet and your head have in common? If you wear a hat, you will keep your feet warm!
MarieCurie.org: “16 things you should be doing to keep warm and well in cold weather.” National Sleep Foundation: “Pick the right pajamas to get your best night’s sleep,” “Warm feet.There is an old saying, “Cold hands mean a warm heart”. Maybe that works for feet, too. On the other hand (no pun intended), you might have some circulatory problems that can cause cold feet.
If you are overweight, sedentary, or sit on chairs a lo.Keeping your feet warm in winter weather is vitally important and not always easily achieved. Generally, cold feet can be avoided by utilizing a mix of old technologies, new technologies and a dose of common sense. The rest of this article will go over ways to keep your feet warm during cold weather.1. How to Keep Your Feet Warm in Cold Winter Weather 2. There are two ways to warm up your cold feet.
3. A harder way and an easier way. 4. A harder way is to follow some tips that will require active effort by you. 5. An easier way is to use special products but you will need to spend some money. 6. Harder Way 7. Avoid cotton socks.
They make.Bitter winter weather is tough on people and game animals alike. Nobody and nothing likes being miserably cold. Still, this is a great time for a successful hunt, if you can beat the elements.
Here’s how to do the latter: 1. Fuel Up. Your body needs fuel to burn to keep you warm.
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203 comments
Excellent, only problem with plastic bags are…. it is very slippery and it my food want to slide out. It is so much better with a actual vapour barrier with coarse texture to keep things in place.
But yes… it absolute works even with a plastic bag.
I actually learned this trick from a homeless person. Oh works great for hands too.
Old fisherman trick…Wear only 1 pair of good wool socks…Wash n dry feet then obliterate them with talc before putting socks on… Your feet would normally sweat slightly at the beginning of a ride, this moisture will then turn your feet to ice within a few miles… The talc will keep your feet dry, therefore Warmer longer and wool socks insulate n breathe best.. If your feet are still cold follow these steps AND also stick a chemical toe Warmer under your toes (little hotties from Costco) finish off with overshoes
Great tip, works the same with a vapor barrier inside your glove/mittens to keep the fingers warm. Cheap food handling gloves work great, eg: Disposable-Polyethylene-Food-Handling-Glove, approx. five cents a pair.
I am doing a section hike on the Appalachian Trail starting March 19 and I will probably have to deal with some snow, but mostly just cold and wet. Being from Texas, I am not used to snow. I usually wear 3mm neoprene dive booties as dry socks during rainy days. Your idea to use a vapor barrier could be served by the dive booties. I tried the liner socks, dive booties, then wool socks and they were a little snug in my shoes. I think I will have to replace my shoes before I go. Thanks for the tip.
Great video. A couple of weeks ago I had cold feet during the evening on an overnight hike because my summer hiking boots had gotten wet during the day. So I picked up a pair of waterproof, -40F Kamik Nationaplus. I used them on an overnight hike last week, and my feet still got cold. The temperature was in the mid 30’s during the day as I gained about a thousand feet in elevation. Sure enough, they were wet inside from perspiration which caused cold feet in the evening after I got to camp and in the morning. After watching your video, I pulled out an old pair of vapor barrier socks that I haven’t used in at least 25 years. I tested them today with a thin inner lining on a several mile day hike with the temperature in the mid 20s to mid 30s. This seemed to work pretty good. I am actually looking forward to some much colder weather so I can give this system a proper test. My feet thank you for the tips.
I like my Sorel waterproof boots, but it does have some issues with moisture that gets trapped in between the boot and the inner lining. I am sure there are better boots that dont have this problem.
Tegera waterproof work gloves warm waterproof and 12 quid a pair if you need more there full on winter work glove 20 quid both are ace and way better than cycl gloves costing a ton more plus they look like cycle gloves not work ones
Any tip for putting on these overshoes? I always struggle with mine. Quite often it unlocks the closing system so I have to remove the overshoe and do it all over again. Maybe it’s just me. #askgcn
Never would have thought of at least two of the three you listed, thank you for your experience and ideas.
Hey TheOutdoorAngler I am here in Victoria Australia and its going to be 45 today, but that is Celcius and that is going to melt everything
Dude.. I never thought to use reflectix in my boot, genius!.
Great advice. Literally few minutes ago I came back from a 2h highland hike with some steep sections. I’m testing my new winter-ish boots. It’s just below 0°C. My wool sock was wet and inside of the boot noticeably moist. That’s just after 2h. In the terrain at longer distance I’d be in trouble. Will definetely use the vapour barrier method. Cheers buddy.
Great information as always thank you so much this will really help me my feet always sweet
As always an excellent video. Tons of great info. I need to get some waterproof socks! Thanks Marine
Awesome video. Just moved to cold weather for first time. Ty
Glad you went into details on the vapor barrier. Well done video. Thanks for the info.
I had never considered this approach! I will make sure to try it out and see how well it works. This old dog, just may have learned a new trick! Thanks.
If I can have a heated steering wheel and seats in my car, why can’t I have heated handle bars and saddle on my bike?
Cool, thanks for the tip…but I still dislike winter! LOL! My feet always freeze, so I’ll have to try this!
that’s a swimming suit your nuts and the things you said was a paint you now that ahhhahahahahahhahhahahh
Excellent video.
As new boots are in my very near future what happens when you use thick socks for winter but thin socks for summer? Will it mess up the fit? I am thinking of doing some winter hiking. Haven’t much because my old knees dint like it. What summer and winter socks do you recommend? Thanks! And keep up the excellent videos!
I tell my girl if your feet are cold put them in my mouth ��
Saranno passati 9. Anni. Ma. Questi piedi. Sono sexsy e belli. Smaltati. Di rosso like. Meritato da dare. Anche passati degli anni.
Worst advice I’ve ever heard. If this is the lvl of knowledge that this channel imparts then folks would do well to steer clear of it.
Great tips, thanks! For home usage, I use homemade foot warmer. It’s pretty simple and requires easy available items. Besides, it saves energy and costs. Posted on my channel
mmmmmmmmm those feet had some sexy soles on them;) especially with that sexy ring rubbing them mmmmm delicious
@stingray4540 I think she is advertising for cotton products:-D
Seriously, not hating now, but this kind of shit can only be found in america..:P
What about trench foot or fugal growth? Do you have to use Desenex or Tinactin powder with this?
I think this video can be summarized as “where warm socks and boots”
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i like how Howcast vids force ppl 2 say hilarious comments
lol,
wow
if you want warm feet why not wear more than a thin pair of socks -_-
@Sunriel your sweat makes your feet cold… so if your outside exercising, you will probably sweat causing your feet to get cold
@Qieth well maybe I er um i mean some people need to know this..
Tried the foil option this weekend. Wasn’t great tbh. Feet still v cold and shoes filled with foil slivers afterwards…won’t be doing it again!
I have to work in 2 degrees. I am going to try this. I hope it works because I can’t be productive when my toes go numb. I’ll let ya know if it works today
Bad advice on cotton for hiking. Wool will retain the ability to keep you warm even if it gets wet. Cotton gets wet and acts like a heat wick and you actually get colder. And the whole point of this vid is to wear socks and boots to stay warm. What a waste of time to even make this.
I love feet so much. this video makes me so fuckin hard. i yank it so hard to this video and then i cum all over my own feet.
y didnt they just go out and say put on some socks and some shoes and your feet will be warm
i dont think theyre running out of ideas, i think thyre just to lazy to actually do things people want. like how to play an instrument how to cook (like recipies) how to tune your guitar it different formants (drop d half steps) how to find good reasearch how to use editing / photo shop programs. stuff like that, things people actually want to know
Finally, I know how to keep my feet warm whenever I want to walk in my sink. Thanks.
well okey, this isnt really a video that makes you smarter tho I still think its pretty relaxing to watch it ^^
on the other hand I also watch teleshopping channels to fall asleep so…
why the hell would she wanna step into the kitchen sink.. weird
ppl who say OMG IM FIRST COMMENT r fking retarded.. they watch a video to say they wrote first but u still give them a view, y not just not watch the video????? ALL OF YOU THAT SAY 1ST or 2ND or somthing like that get a life!
oh and next video how to not give a sh!t about howcast
Howcast please take this video down you are totally incorrect.
What is your go to way of keeping your feet warm in the winter?
LOL! I forgot about the bread bag trick! Mom used to put them on our feet when Wonder Bread was 10 loaves for a dollar:) Thanks for the video Doug!
Could you make a video about how to turn up the heat OUTDOORS AND IN PUDDLES? That would be a great help!
Wow. This was probabally a last minute video they decided to put up. Seriously. I think we know how to “Keep our feet insulated from the cold”. The answer? TURN UP THE FRIKIN’ HEAT. Oh my gosh. This is a piece of sht. Lol.
Another HowTo misinformation
The correct answer is the opposite of the video:
ITs cotton that traps and holds moisture… synthetic/wool is is far better at wicking away moisture.
The thin sock inside a thicker sock is called a liner and is almost always synthetic. Only non synthetic thats recommended is silk.
But I am sure all serious hikers already knew this.
i found it helpful for busting my nut.
am i am dumbass?:(
Short, sweet and to the point Doug, thanks for the tip, I’m going to try it as I’m always struggling with cold extremities.
My daughter lived in yellowknife, Canada and commuted by bike, wearing gloves in temps down to almost -40 (Fahrenheit& Celsius are the same at -40). She could do so very comfortably with a pair of pogies I made for her.
Oh so wearing socks will make my feet WARMER?
Thanks howcast
@hellolanna right but i tought that will be another way.. not socks and shoes… i was stupid.. really:D
tin foil, thank you, that is a real tip. Could serve in case of emergency. best part of the video.
im unsubscribing now howcast used to be better than this
Yeah I never say this about girls but she actually had cute feet.
i thought there’s gonna be some actual tip how to keep ur feet from freezing, not just some logic bullshit that every kid knows.. –
This seriously seemed like a fetish video, all the close up shots of her feet.
Cotton loses its insulating power when it gets wet, wool does not. Cotton is deadly (in the “not-good” sense) if you get wet and are in a frigid environment. Try modern comfortable wool blends like merino and avoid cotton. Avoid cotton for winter outdoor activities.
Let us know how you keep your hands and feet warm when out riding��
Doug what was the name of the pack you where sitting next to in this video. PS good tip on keeping the old toes worm.
To keep my feet warm while cycling i use rechargeable heated insoles:D best life hack. Got mine from https://winterheat.shop/products/usb-heated-shoe-insoles BTW
Walmart HotHands adhesive toe warmer on top of your socked toes and then foil over the front of the shoe in front of the cleat, then neoprene over shoes…never get cold again.
Well!! I did heard your tips about keeping my foot warm but my eyes were behind u all the time�� it’s a great view
Very Interesting Great Video. Being from the East Coast my dad swore by putting black pepper on the insoles of your boot’s and the heat from your feet would melt the pepper thus keeping your feet warm.
Thanks, Marine! I’ve been having problems with numb toes in relatively warm temps. I think you’ve explained why in this video. Gonna get a pair of VB socks and see what difference that makes. Thanks for the ideas and tips!
Bull crap, over shoe is an absolute waste of money. Just buy a cheap packet of condoms and slip it over the shoes, works like a charm each time!
Pro tip there’s no such thing as a waterproof glove except dish gloves
Great video! Cold feet are my issue with winter hiking and backpacking. I like how you show the vapor barrier socks I’m going to try that method next. Thanks for sharing
Barmitts with mid season gloves keep my hands very toasty on long winter rides at around freezing level or below.
warm up your head and neck and your hands will be warmer. cold hands and feet are a sign that you are entering the hypotermia zone: the body reduces the blood flow to the extremities to keep ‘the core’ warm.
i would strongly recommend a long neck balaclava
this guy is really amazing. i recomend strongly his hypotermia series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpg4AGfI0-8
Living in Phoenix Arizona I’ve never even seen most of those products lol.
Wow thanks for your tip. I live in Alaska and cold feet has been a real problem for me. Even in Bunny boots my feet would get cold as soon as my socks got wet from sweat. I even tried the battery boot warmer but still got cold. I now use a liner sock then a bread bag and my sock. Finally I don’t have cold feet when out in cold weather. ��
I have same Assos overshoes, but since I brought VELOTOZE I use them and Assos is just sitting in the closet
I don’t know why they make “black” bicycle clothing.. it’s the hardest color to see and not safe at all day or night. I do wear black myself, but, in the winter under winter clothing which is in bright colors like neon orange or green, pink, white, etcetera. Or at least put on a safety vest…which I also use with dark colors. My gloves are even bright orange so when I hand signal it can be seen.
Try “Marino Wool” socks inside those bad boys, aka Smart wool. keeps you warmer then regular wool, even if you sweat
Great tip Doug thanks! I’ll give that a try I get cold feet! Cheers, Simon.
Surprised that nothing was mentioned about wool socks. The smart wool socks that are available these days are not bulky and certainly help.
Because of this video I have been much more active outdoors during the winter, and my feet have always been comfortable. Instead of vapor barrier socks, I use simple stuff sacks that can be purchased at Wal-Mart with nylon socks, and they work great!
The British should know….they’ve won the Tour de France 6 times in the last 7 years!
I ride my atv in the wet and cold, cheap handlebar mitts from amazon or the like have been the hot ticket for me and don’t need thick gloves.Give them a try
I tried the tin foil on the toes hack last weekend. It works!
2-pairs of gloves, warm socks over shoes…….still getting cold toes……
Damn strait!! Did you see her soles? And her toe length is amazing!!
I’m always impressed by his ability to manage breathing and still speak clearly and concisely.
Initially thought the picture on the right was of someone holding a cobra’s head……time for a new prescription
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i always keep some plastic bags in my bag, in case i get vet or cold on my feet
THNX for the tip
I’ve Raynauds syndrome also, it means fingers are extremely cold when everything else work well. Eg.: I can ride with thin layer on the legs and baselayer+winter jersey on the upper body but no any gloves + liner gloves could help under 5Celsius.This year I found affordable handlebar mittens. I use it with autumn gloves and works much better than any winter cycling/skiing gloves combination.
For the feet I use winter cycling shoes (expensive) + inner boot + double socks and newspaper or rockwool insulation on the front, but 2 hours long course is a nightmare, so I recently purchased an electric heated sole for the shoes and will tailor it to my needs, make it waterproof etc.
Under 0 celsius I use indoor training, as liquid in the joint, especially in the knees are getting thicker and in the cold you can slowly kill your knees without any sign that you would notice. This is well known among older motorbikers and cyclists also 😉
Snowboarding gloves, I use a MTB so you work harder, drive in snow and use hotpacks in between layers of socks. Finish it off with a hat under your helmet, warm the head, to warm the extremities. Also I use a full face mask and boots. Winter does not stop the rides, they just take more calories to go the same distance. Love GCN!
BUT, also be aware that it is EASY to overdress! While riding, you don’t need three layers of anything, usually.
Case in point: I did a race in the woods, 30 miles, lots of climbing, two-track and single track. I started with a Smartwool base. Stellar idea due to wicking, and ‘dead air’ space. Then a thermal long sleeve jersey. It had a full zipper, so I figured I was safe. Then I put on a long sleeve Pearl Izumi bike jacket. and a rain jacket due to calls for rain on the route. Thermal gloves for the hands. For the bottoms, I started with Under Armour Base-2 long underwear, great idea, then Pearl Izumi Elite thermal bib-tights, and Smartwool long socks, and Lake MKS303 boots.
I figured that I would be warm, yet able to control the temperature with the zippers on the tops. I was WRONG!
The temperature was stated as being 35 for the route. The night before was in the low 20’s. I thought that the cold would stay around in the woods longer. By the first mile, I was sweating. I knew I was in trouble. I tried to control the heat with the zippers, but just couldn’t get a handle on it. I was already wet, so unzipping everything just made me freeze that much quicker. I had sweat pooling everywhere. My gloves were filled to near overflowing! My socks were soaked. I had so much sweat everywhere that the seat in the car was STILL WET the next day! I should have not worn the top jacket, and used a thinner rain jacket (or none at all). I could have well ditched the Under Armour underwear and the head covering too. I was miserable. I had such a problem regulating temperature, and keeping my soaked body from freezing because of the pooled sweat. I thought I planed to succeed, and overdressed. I had a reason for what I wore, but it was way too much! I was dressed for sub-zero temperatures, not the 33 degrees I encountered. So be aware, it’s EASY to overdress!!!
Yeah, in -20 degrees, those dinky socks and boots equal toes falling off. Lame.
Wrist gaiters work great. They give you more movement in the fingers and thumb but also putting a second glove on top won’t restrict movement.
Well, except for the fact that most of your heat is expelled through your head, not your feet:P
This is basicly a “how to put on socks” video:P
one item that you missed out are poggies that go over your bars and stop windchill
I live in Canada and ride in temps well below 0 Celsius. My tips: windproof tights and jacket, lobster claw gloves, wool socks and LOOSE shoes with booties. Loose shoes is the most important thing, doesn’t matter how warm your socks are if your shoes are tight…and ride hard to stay warm.
Glove in glove is actually what I do in winter times. I just got the outer insulated glove on size bigger than it would fit me to make the air between the gloves an additional insulating layer. However this still keeps me warm only for about 2 hours when temperature is in the lower single digits °C.
Great tip Doug thanks. I live in Kansas and after living in Arizona for 17 years I surely need my feet to be warm, very hard to adapt to the cold weather, again thanks.
Get Grip Grap Neopren Overshoes and Basta, not this Assos shit. He talking absolut bullshit. On a long ride to 0 degrees ur hands would be wet like hell. Then drive home with wet hands when u maybe 70km away from home, have fun. Buy Isolated good Isolated Handshoe and get a Runners or a Merino Handshoe over it u can take it off or on when it is to hot or not, and u dont even have to stop. Not everybody have a cameraman with hot coffee with him.
Here in Minnesota, the bread bags make a HUGE difference. Thanks for the video, Doug.
I place tape over the vents on my shoes. Around my neck of the woods winter lasts about a month so buying another pair of shoes for for winter is pointless. But it works.
For safety I wish you wore some high visabilty clothes instead of black! Black is good looking but hard to see. Anyway,I use Gortex overshoes that easily velcro on and off. $50 USD and keep my feet warm and 100% dry in rainy Portland Oregon. For my hands I use various brands of medium thickness bike gloves or thicker ski gloves for really cold days.
Damn, those are some nice views. The views alone would be motivation for me to make it up those hills.
Foil as recommended use quality foil. I tried cheap thin stuff and it actually broke down into tiny pieces in my sock during my ride.
Google “Bar Mitts”. I’m Canadian, but I believe using them in Britain should allow you to ride winters WITHOUT gloves.
Won’t debate whether better than foil or not but I have many times used plastic sandwich bags over my socks. Seems to work very well without having to bother with the forming process. Just slip the toes into the corner of the bag and slip your foot into the shoe. I’ve never had a bag tear but I’m guessing foil might.
Hi Simon I use Pearly’s Possum Socks, they keep my feet warm and comfortable. They are expensive and worth it. Love them.
I have been working as a courier here in Toronto Canada the last few years and I have ridden in some pretty cold weather. I strongly recommend winter cycling shoes to keep the feet warm and dry. Booties/overshooes are fine when it’s dry but below -10c winter shoes work best and for wet snowy mess days. As for gloves I like ski and snow board gloves for the really cold days and neoprene kayaking gloves for most others.. I have found that more important that what gloves you wear keeping your core extra warm helps to keep you extremities warm in the worst weather.Last year we had a few days below -20 that I enjoyed working
I see Si is wearing an extra pair of socks as well https://youtu.be/cFPVWR2jzI4?t=132
#askgcn Why is cycling clothing (particularly warm or waterproof or even windproof) so expensive?
What a great tip Doug. having suffered from cold feet for years I will give this a go even when just working in the garden!
well i was going to go out in the snow barefoot but this video helped me:D (sarcasm)
When it’s really cold then I won’t ride longer than 2 hours. Make it short and fast even 1 hour! I tend to ride the MTB or Gravelbike in the forests where it’s more sheltered from the wind.
Great info!
Only thing I might add is the thin socks underneath should be high wool content as it retains it’s thermal value even when wet or moist!
See y’a out there man!
Love your channel!
Anyone have advice for keeping ears warm? What are some good hats/ear muffs that won’t be awkward to wear with a helmet? My ears can get so cold they hurt after some rides
this video could of been one second long of somebody just saying the word ‘socks’
Other items you can also consider, is to ensure your boots have removable liners (insulation) and get an extra set or 2 of liners and rotate them out so you can dry the original liner. If the temps are below 20°F do not use waterproof boots. Regular leather boots or mukluks are much better. They allow your feet to breath and have all that moisture they generate escape.
I suffer from really cold feet and have tried everything but what works for me is rubbing “Deep Heat”  or embrocatiion cream in to my toes before a ride as well as a chemical toe warmer pack such as Hot Hands on top of my sock and my feet are warm for hours, i also carry an insulated water bottle with a hot drink cause if you have to stop even for a few minutes your body temp with drop and you’ll struggle to get warm again
In really cold weather I wear wool socks, then shoes. I then put small plastic bags over shoes with shoe covers over that. I have ridden​ in snow and single digit temps with this technique.
Haha, what you called “a really really cold weather” for lobster gloves, is a normal winter weather here in Finland, from -5 to -20 degrees. 😉 So it’s quite a relative: I bought pair of Mavik thermal gloves that should have been designed for “real cold weather”. I used them riding in in plus 5 degrees, and got my hands cold. So someones cold is some others warm…
I used the Matt Stephens patented “Jacket Potato” after the first time I saw it a few years back and it’s BRILLIANT!! It doesn’t take up room in the toe box, it also protects from small water intrusions, and it’s recyclable!
I cutt out a inner from a old used car tube and insert them in my cycling shoes to keep my feet warm
I use plastic bread bags with elastics over my gloves to keep my hands warm mmm
This is not only bad information, but potentially dangerous to those who would follow it’s advice.
Cotton absorbs moisture and stays wet longer than wool or synthetic. Wools and synthetics wick moisture away from your skin, which is what you want.
Cotton is a very poor choice for an outdoor material. It is a popular saying among outdoorsman/women “Cotton kills”.
I wonder if the maker of this video has every walked more than a mile in the woods in temperatures less than 60F?
Great tip Doug!:)
Random question: Are you going to do a vid/timelapse on your woodshed build post winter?
Cheers,
Matt
‘make like a jacket patato’ next time I ride then I’m leaving the house dripping in butter with a side of baked beans ��
If my feet get cold when hunting i simply sprinkle my boots in lighter fluid and wala…warm feet! Lol. Just kidding thanks for the tip.
My mom made us do that when i was a kid. Cotton socksbread bagswool socksold style snow mobile boots that had the felt liners. Never had cold feet. My face would go numb, but my feet were fine. ��
Then there is cyclocross where we mess around with everything just to hope to stay warm in the muck and the mire
That first thin layer socks, what type sock would be preferred?
Thanks! I moved up to the mountains and underestimated the fall weather, and ended up with frostbite. So….I will be trying this when I have guts to go outside again. LOL
Hot water bottles, put in the bottom of sleeping bag MAKE SURE they are sealed!
WoW how interesting….I used to pack news paper into my boots….chilblains were nasty and on my ears and knuckles of course our winters were not minus 40. Minus 5 to minus 10 was my winters. I think you’re brave to go out into that bitter cold. When our winds blew it used to feel minus 25 to 30 for sure.
I spent a yr in Idaho and three in Germany when I was in the Military and working as a Lineman in freezing conditions in the open for most of the day,,every day. I found that putting a Pinch of Cayenne Pepper in the end of your socks in the morning increase blood circulation and keeps you feet warm Whether I was up on a powerline pole or in a manhole splicing cable in sub-freezing conditions
Ok, related to keeping warm during winter rides, should a baselayer top get tucked into bib shorts, or leave it untucked. My white baselayer shirt is longer that my jersey.
Thinking back to when I was a kid some 65 + years ago, bread bags come to mind. Mom was ahead of her time! Always had warm feet when we wore them outside in the winter cold.
Good to know! I’d never heard of this before. I’ll do it this winter!
Sounds like a good idea. I’m always concerned with keeping my feet dry from the outside not keeping my socks dry from the inside but it makes sense.
This trick is used by many who cross the north and south poles, Greenland, Alaska, anywhere where the cold is colder than cold!
Can someone explain me what goes first in the feet please? The sock �� and then a plastic bag,? which many recommends bread plastic bag. I need help please. One of my kids got hypothermia on hers feet. She got in the hospital kind of late. Although is late it’s important to know for future. ����
Having worked outside in New England doing snow removal etc., this is the only way my feet stayed warm when you’re on your feet & outside for 18-20 hours.
And I thought Mom was wacky handing us bread bags when we suited up to play in the snow:) THANX MOM!
spray your shoes with a few coats of plasti dip, you can remove it in the summer
Awesome video and information, Brother!!!
Keep up the great work!!!
Great tip! Wish I’d known this 40 years ago when I used to freeze my feet skiing. Still, it’s never to late to learn. Even if I don’t ski anymore.:) Thanks.
So what is the point of having a breathable boots and merino socks? Baffled
Thank you for the tips. I also use Hothands, handwarmers placing around my core to maintain that core temperature
When I was in the Boy Scouts years ago…like 40, ha! Our scoutmaster would have us wear plastic bread bags on our feet in this exact manner. Since I don’t live where it gets real cold anymore, I’ve completely forgotten this trick. Cheers.
Does this work with steel toed work boots. That’s all I have. My boots don’t even have removable soles but these are the only boots for me
Good video. We used to wear bread bags as a kid sled riding and when hunting and before they came out with all these fancy base layers we would wear women’s stockings. LOL!
Had a chance to give this a try, and I admit it does seem to work fairly well. I usually have a rough time with my feet when deer hunting here in northwest Wisconsin, during the regular gun season anyway, when I tend to sit and hunt from a ground blind. My feet sweat… the time I get to my stand they are warm. When I sit for an hour or more they get cold. I tough it out, but it’s annoying. The last few years I would get to my stand and change socks and that would help too. But I think the plastic sleeve trick will work. Had some good results testing it out… I’ve heard of this before, but never tried it. You suggested it, so I figured why not give it a go. Much obliged.
Thanks Doug. The next time we have a cold snap or I am going to be somewhere cold, I will definitely give it a try.
OK, please excuse the potentially dumb question. I’m in the UK, where the coldest I’ve experienced it in my lifetime was -17 or -18 C a few winters back (2009 or 10), and as long as I kept walking, normal walking boots and thick wool socks were sufficient. The snow was about 8 to 10 inches deep, and that was exceptional for central England. I remember seeing some guy on TV (I forget who, perhaps Ray Mears?) talking about traditional fur boots being more effective than modern boots as they allow your feet to flex naturally, and that helps maintain blood flow in your feet, as well as reindeer fur being very warm, this seems to make sense. So is part of the problem that boots keep your feet too immobile while you walk? thanks
Well said, I’m here south of Buffalo NY and it’s going to be 45 today and that’s gona melt a lot of snow which makes me sad��
good tip. i`am from Texas so it does`t get that cold here, we just layer our socks
silk glove liners under thermal gloves. MTB shoes with less ventilation. Thin socks with plastic baggy over toes. toe warmers above toes (not wedged in front of toes). shoe covers (otherwise toe warmers will burn too hot/quickly). keep shoes dry.
Damn…thank god i found this video. I’m about to go skiing tomorrow and I was planing on wearing flip-flops with bare-feet. This video might have just saved my life.
Nice to know… Thanks for the tip. My toes have gotten just a tad cold up here in Alaska.
I’m going to test this out tomorrow! I gotta admit, I’m pretty excited to see the results. Thanks Doug!
I work outside all winter, coldest day ever was -54! I think I’ll try your methods sir!
Umm Hmm H A P P Y F E E T Is Mmm Mmm   Thanks Doug!      ATB Ter God Bless
Thanks for the tips guys. I’ve used various different cycling specific gloves and still find my hands take a long time to warm up. I either need to ride at 85% max HR to warm up quickly by that I mean 20 mins and put up with a sweaty body or they take 45 min to warm up at normal 70% max HR until then my fingers are painful. Any further tips welcome. And my current gloves are the gore with primaloft and even at +3-5 C my fingers hurt
Great tip. I,ve used the bread bags before. Those nylon liners are a great idea, thanks.
Thanks Doug. My extremities really feel the cold in winter, even though it doesn’t usually get below 0C here. But I’ll certainly try the sock, bag, sock method when winter arrives in Oz this year! P.S. Loving the beard!
I get cold hands no matter what gloves I wear. But I often wonder why a lot of winter jackets are black. I recently saw a guy in a yellow jacket followed by a guy in a black jacket. Visibility of the yellow fabric was worlds better than the black one. So why all the black things apart from fashion reasons?
I thought we used bread bags because our boots leaked. �� Thanks. Great video.
Awesome, never seen a video on keeping your feet warm, great tip. Bc once your feet and hands are cold, it’s over lol. Great video Doug������
Temp ratings, just like sleeping bags, are the “barely surviving on the edge of hypothermia” temperature. They are not COMFORT temperatures.
Forgot that tip from childhood. Thought my mom was the only one to make us wear wonder bread bags. And snap galoshes. And Spider-Man lunch box! Thanks Doug!
Great tip!!! This will really help late bow season hunting whitetails 20 ft up! Don’t forget to buy a compound ������
Cheers Tom.
OH, come onnn! My feet have been incredibly cold outside for the past week, and alll they could tell me was to put thin socks and waterproof boots on? That’s when my feet are the coldest!
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Great tip, now all I have to do is try to convince my kids to wear bread bags, wish me luck! Lol seriously though thanks for the great tip ��
what are the name of the shoes u are wearing in the video? i need some, i got cold feet so often
When u use the plastic bag dose your liner socks supposed to be wet? Or it should still be dry also?
Yeah, don’t see you as a guy who gets cold feet doing things. But good advise, when it gets warm I’ll see if my feet stays��
okay… I’ll give that a try. Everything I have done before has not worked… but I’ll give this a go and let you know how it works out.
When I was a Scout leader and took the troops to Klondikes I always took extra bread bags with me for the kids. If they didn’t wear them I always made sure before they left they had extra socks and liners. Another trick is to put your damp boot liners in the bottom of your sleeping bag on overnighters to dry them out and to put dry socks and underwear on before turning in.
Winter camping or hiking can turn into a fun killer if your cold!! Good stuff Doug,
I would also suggest stuffing something in your vents on the helmet or getting a helmet specific cover.
I remember that other video lol….forgot it was you. Great tip!
more tips and videos please: D
how many times can one rewatch the old videos!
have a great day and thanks for all the great content: )
Great tip! We still use bread bags every now and again. Your steaming foot was the smell of victory!
Man’ they sure have come a long way since bread bag’s. lol
Great vid’ very important to keep yer dog’s warm.
Thanx Doug.
I use the barriers when I’m ice fishing, makes a big difference. Great video keep em coming!!!
Thanks for the tip man. I suffer from cold feet alot due the poor circulation.
When I was a Letter carrier I would use Plastic supermarket bags as a vapor barrier
Overshoes for platform mountain bike shoes, I don’t use those “CLIPED” pedals. Is there any option for this on the market..?
Good video. Been a fan for awhile, and it’s been fun watching you and Runner on the trail. Never used a vapor barrier before, but I guess I’ll need to get more informed.
Great Tip. For all the mail delivery people I have been around I bet over 95% of them did not or do not know about this tip.Won’t hear from me either, I retired. 😉
Good idea! It’s just like putting a vapor barrier like you do for a house to keep the warm temp. Inside from touching the cold outside temp. Thanks Doug!
Sir, you just changed my life. Why have I never heard/thought of doing this before?
Thanks mom…umm-er…Doug! Moms everywhere will now be saying “See?!? I TOLD YOU SO!” lol…:D
I get painfully cold toes, but seeing as I live in North Carolina, most insulated boots are too much for our weather. Also, not much selection in the stores around here.
I heard a lot of hunters use non scented antiperspirant spray on their feet to stop them from sweating.
So what is the difference between an “overshoe” and a “dedicated winter bootie”? I am confused?
I heard vapor barriers but did not hear who you said it was by… tried a second time and still did not get it. If you get a moment would you let me know.. thank you
Did you have to buy a size larger than you normally wear to get them to fit with dry pants/ bibs and wool socks? Just wondering since I am looking to get these boots. Also, do your dry pants fit inside the calf area where the cinch strap is?
Thank you for these becouse I do a lot of foot walking in the winter and it’s a struggle for me too deal with but what about women foot gear
**Farm To Feet is made in NC.. Got my Mount Airys mixed up **
Check my newest video Doug, there you find the socks I REALLY recommend.
If you suffer from really cold hands like I do try barmitts. Look ridiculous but work for me http://barmitts.com/new/road-mitt_lg.jpg
Thnx brother. I was aggravated today. Pressure washing a house, and being on rider, mowing some lawns. Hands and feet were wet and frozen. I will try it and leave a comment if it does. I’m also from Florida so this is my first time working in this weather.