Comprehensive Guide to How this Survival Instructor Dresses in Extreme Cold Weather

[@coalcracker]

Here is the watch everyone is asking about: www.gshock.com/collections/mudmaster

[@MNTNMAN-SUCA]

Think of -40°F below.?? How about -49°C.

[@Johnny_Stein]

That’s a good watch. I have the Gshock Ramgeman.

[@pghguy7320]

I'm 71 years old. I was taught when dressing for the cold there was on rule. " You can take off what you have on but can't put on what you don't have !" . Wool has never let me down !

[@TonyTooTuff]

Great advice Mr.Guy

[@pghguy7320]

@@TonyTooTuff wool is the only natural fiber that will insulate when wet .

[@mikef3808]

I'm a fan of a good war layer put on when sitting around. But for walking right before you start you want to be just a touch chilled, as soon as you stop then toss that layer on and you're golden.

[@Thatsmisteroldguytou]

Gotta' have wool 'eh?

[@WisdomInTheWoods]

Spot on sir!

[@ladyofthemasque]

My grandpa was a scaler, the member of a logging crew who measured & calculated the potential board-feet of felled trees, out on the Washington coastline back in the middle of the last century, before I was born. He tripped and fell because of those pant leg hems snagging on those boot spikes you mentioned, which in turn damaged his back. That forced him to retire unexpectedly early, and to have to wear a back brace for the rest of his life. So if anyone else was wondering, yes, it is a real thing that was (and still is) done out of safety considerations. If anyone is concerned about the denim fraying, the raw edges can be treated easily with either a blanket stitch (by hand) or with a zigzag stitch (by hand or super easy with a sewing machine; just make sure you use a sturdy denim-quality machine needle) to prevent them from unraveling. Grandpa was a man who could make-do in many ways, and that included sewing by hand. His wife (grandma) never had to mend any of his shirts or pants, and he even darned his own socks--he was proud that she was a school teacher and told her to save her hands for the classroom, he'd do all the manual labor. (She didn't let him "get away with that nonsense" but they were an amazing couple in so many ways.) Ironically, several years after the accident, he eventually wound up teaching, too!

[@memathews]

We let them fray a bit, it helps the denim dry out since the frayed edge dries faster and wicks moisture from the rest of the cloth.

[@suzz1776]

I bet you have a ton of cherished memories. I miss my grandparents. I wish these young folks would learn to respect the old folks more and listen to their knowledge and stories cuz they are usually a fountain of knowledge. And wow, anything to do with logging was and is a tough job so I bet ur g-pa was a tough tough man 😀 cheers!!!

[@TheObro123]

Thanks for sharing. They sound awesome

[@moorshound3243]

We need more men like your Grandpa.

[@MsRotorwings]

Great story. Thanks for sharing.

[@tonyg25]

Big thing for me with wool base layers is the anti microbial properties. The difference in stank between synthetic and wool after a week or two out hunting is the difference between my wife being happy to see me home and her trying to hose me off before I get inside.

[@jblewis1975]

You dress just like my Dad used to! He grew up and did bushcraft his whole life. He preached layering and not getting wet to me since I was a kid 😁 Thanks for sharing such an informative video!

[@JefCollier]

I am becoming your father. My daughter scolds me for repeating these instruction ad nauseam.

[@jessicalorraine1812]

This is my wife's phone so ignore the name.. lol.. I live in MA and worked on and climbed cell phone towers for about 15 years.. so If it's 20 degrees with a light breeze on the ground.. as soon as you get above the tree line it gets so much colder and windy it's crazy!! I had to learn quickly how to layer and keep warm! But you can't just like throw on a ton of clothes and be toasty because you would sweat your ass off on the climb up the. You are done for!!! Def a delicate balance of keeping more not cold than warm but not too cold! Great vid as all your rest!!!

[@J.A.Smith2397]

Tucking into things helps too

[@lauraweiss7875]

Finally snagged an authentic Austrian military wool sweater. It’s the real deal. I live in Northern Illinois and camp up in northern Wisconsin and the UP. This sweater is the singularly best piece of clothing I own, and that includes my clothing from Fjallraven and Johnson Woolen Mills.

[@cheerubebayonettaholopaine2638]

greetings from austria, youre welcome 😝👍🙋🏼‍♀️

[@stevestumpy6873]

nice watch

[@CornerTalker]

Thanks for the UP shout-out. I add a heavy bib snowpants once it drops below zero in calm or below 12 in wind. I live near the shore of one of the Great Lake and that wind can bite coming off the great flats of miles of ice.

[@HDMRice]

I work in Northern Alberta, outside, fighting against temperatures up to -40C. Getting wet at that temp isn’t usually an issue, so thankfully I don’t have to worry about that. I dress in very similar layers, except I typically don’t wear a coat. I’ll have my normal coveralls instead and I’m usually good. If it’s windy I’ll toss on a coat, which is just some Dakota thing. Having warm gloves to swap out is something I find that’s important in keeping your fingers warm.

[@hughpacker8462]

That intro never gets old!! 💯🔥🔥

[@nealfry2230]

" I Love Pure Michigan."

[@stevep7608]

Being an electrical contractor in PA, I literally just had this conversation with the younger guys in my crew.

[@poteb]

Everyone should wear a belt, even if they don't need it. It can come in handy in many situations, especially for emergency and first aid.

[@alexveltens9284]

Thanks for sharing and Greetings from Germany.

[@pepealasquid6005]

Thank God, I also live in Pennsylvania and shovel snow. Thanks for the advice.

[@Philo68]

I loved the fact that in the British Army they let you find all this out ‘the hard way!’. Skills for life. Very true about the beanie. I was in Yakima (on exchange) during the 1996 winter. It was freezing but a $3 acrylic hat did me just fine.

[@lesliepaulkovacs6442]

Good Info, Thanks! But I'm looking forward to the Summer Edition and Dan wearing his Bushcraft Speedos.😉

[@Tamia4280]

Was raised in Northern Wisconsin, given the instruction that we wear animal (wool, silk, fur/skins) in the winter, plant (cotton, etc) in the summer.

[@anonymouse3881]

Oh yeah...💥 look at Dan 💋

[@Goatbeez]

I went through an entire Wisconsin winter with no heat. We had a fireplace that was occasionally functional, but my room was furthest from it. I slept in full winter gear every night.

[@MsRotorwings]

If you know how to dress and have the right bedding sleeping in the cold can be done comfortably.

[@jamesfisher9594]

I have a surplus british navy wool sweater that I got years ago for $3 & it's never failed me.

[@davidgoff7336]

Northern MI here. Great tips. I have found that many people start out fine with layers. But FAIL to constantly monitor their heat buildup. Then FAIL to remove layers in a timely fashion. Then they sweat and get cold.

[@deepsticksbushman8698]

Very true. That is the whole concept of dressing in layers that a lot of people just don’t understand. Most think that dressing in layers is to keep warm. But in reality it is actually how to keep regulated. Good point to bring up. Cheers

[@greysonosterberg7101]

Wondering if you guys have any advice on not sweating when you’re packing in? I was stripped all the way down to my base layer yesterday but my pack had my back all sweaty still

[@feldgraufox4927]

@@greysonosterberg7101 slow down, take it steady. Its also about exertion. Work = heat = sweat Aim to be slightly cold before you begin to exert yourself, thats a good place to start

[@GD-xj3jd]

Yep, needed this a few years back moving from S Texas to N Minnesota. Excellent input. I once asked a friend up North when do you start putting on your thermals, he responded when I start to get cold..DOH. I once asked my boss what a snow day was, he responded you'll know. Later that year, 18 wheeler"s were sliding off the highway, I realized that was a snow day, but I was already away from home and kept working... doh, doh, doh. Worst thing for a Southern boy is finding out snow shoveling is heavy, not light with the sand and stuff in it..sweat, sweat, sweat...

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

I'm down with this old style thermal under layer! I wore them as a child growing up in Nebraska as well as Oklahoma. Nebraska is more of a dry cold, and the most I could handle in the winter when it was 10 deg. F. was thermal top and long sleeve shirt and the bottoms under my jeans. The biggest thing for me was my feet! My feet were warm, I was warm; my feet were cold, I was cold! This old style thermal under layer is awesome, and note that it is most effective when it is snug against the skin to hold the body heat in. If you are wearing it loose, it won't be as effective! I'm 56 now, and some times the old ways are the best ways!

[@craigtammyhoppe4233]

Us southern Michigan fellas know a thing or two about cold weather, and you are spot on...Wool for warmth and waffle longy's under all. Thanks for the explanation about the cut pants...didn't know that.

[@kevinstrade2752]

Absolutely. I live and grew up in western NY. I have snoveralls and often just wear a t shirt and hoodie. Especially when I use to heat my house with wood. I would be out in 20's or 30's degrees without a jacket processing wood. As I get older and fatter. Lol I find that if I overheat, I'm done. I get drenched with sweat before I even know it. I can't stress allowing your body to cool and breath enough, even in cold weather!! Its easy to just keep layering but be careful to not overheat wich will suck your energy fast.

[@lorriewatson7423]

Awesome info! I was in the woods today, in PA, it was 0. Dressed in layers just like that, it works! With all the lake effect we got, my dog had a blast. Stay in the woods 👍

[@nathanbailey1593]

Try Duluth Firehose pants. Super durable, not crazy expensive and can be replaced if they ever fail (which they don’t). Some have a small amount of stretch/flex to them but the original ones are straight cotton canvas.

[@SixStringSicario]

A couple years ago my mom got me a pair of Eddie Bauer Ascent pants for a Xmas gift. Basically good quality fleece lined windbreaker pants. I swear by these things now in the wisconsin winter. I spend a lot of time outdoors in the cold and these things are unreal. Couple those with a good jacket that keeps the wind off of you, a thermal base layer, a good beanie and you’re good to go.

[@christopherstudley9374]

Agree completely. I would still encourage everyone here that is a doubter to employ each piece they believe will suffice. It really is the only way to know for a fact what will pass or indeed fail. OR......listen to the voice of reason & wisdom & 'save yourself some pain' as Ray Comfort would put it.

[@haroldcotten1840]

Thanks Mr Dan

[@ronnychavez8521]

These tips are pretty handy

[@corebobbarwitz556]

Thanks for the temperature definition. Too often I find someone's definition of cold too warm for the Upper Peninsula winters.

[@greentoke4589]

Stopped paying attention when he said "it gets down to 10-15 degrees" 😂🤣😂 I live in Minnesota....gets a lil colder than that ....👍🤣

[@earlshaner4441]

Hi from Syracuse NY ( deep freeze) brother and family and everyone else and thank you for sharing your thoughts and adventures and facts and truth

[@Bill_tyler]

Don’t forget about the wool camp socks

[@bnalive5077]

We’re in the negatives quite a bit up in the Adirondacks. Layers, layers, layers....... especially when you’re active. That way you can adjust when you start to sweat.

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

Excellent advice. Mid 80s I was digging a gun pit. We were told to not sweat. I took off so many layers, but didn't sweat. Appreciated the top layers later on.

[@brngrofdeth]

Was almost ready to hear the Les Stroud, "you sweat, you die" Thanks for posting. Love an blessings from Ontario Canada!

[@sixfivearms8896]

Thanks for watch link. Cool!

[@deepsticksbushman8698]

Very good, informative video. I dress like you but just with more layers because I am up in northern Canada where it is - 30 on average and our extreme cold is -40to -60. But same principle, base layer, mid layers and outer layer. It’s just the only true way. I love those tin pants btw. I would love a pair of those. Thanks for another great video brother, as always, and I look forward to the next one. Cheers

[@jaredbaratono897]

Northern Minnesota guy here. Look into Filson chaps. Way cheaper, (don’t cover your butt, so you have to be a little aware of where you sit :), same quality, and aren’t quite so dependent on maintaining a consistent waist line.

[@ourtechwriter]

Great! Im 77 yo and am thankful for your advice!

[@archangel8409]

That watch is awesome lol

[@sergeykopylov652]

Pennsylvania... "That must be warm place!" - this is what I thought watching your "cold videos". I'm from West Siberia. Probably, almost nothing you teach would work here much (except big camp fire). Winter time here I would freeze to death in the woods with just wool blanket and tarp. lol

[@williamb19]

Oh man the old school Long Johns took me back to my childhood. I think I’m gonna go back to them now ha

[@michaelcarter8209]

Outstanding

[@asmith7876]

The dude has Filson money....sweet!!!

[@johnjolabushcraft8844]

Great video

[@jesseadams45]

Thanks for the UP mention, we've been down in the -20's lately.

[@margueritemitchell1829]

I put my long johns inside my pants, hold at the waist and shake them down so my pants don't pull up on my long johns when I pull them up. Hello from 🇨🇦👋❤️👍❄️

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

I learned this system in the 10th Mountain Division in the 80’s. Thanks for the reminders. You’re a great teacher bro!

[@RicardoGarcia125]

Also I also wrap my mid section (kidneys) with abdominal support belt or back/abdominal support belt to keep your mid-core temperature warm. You lose a lot of body heat from your middle section of your body if it's not wrapped up. A 4 inch Ace bandage works great too.

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

@@RicardoGarcia125 never thought of that, thanks

[@imaginewhirledpeas6696]

@@RicardoGarcia125 my belly band holster works great like that in the colder months,and I can carry a heavyier full size pistol no problems.

[@earthsciteach]

I went on the Filson website to check out the merch. I swear Dan is on there modelling. LOL! Great video, Dan. Filson has great looking stuff.

[@normanc.2021]

Always good when you can stay warm and dry while managing sweat. Good video 👍

[@adventuresforjesuswithcam9598]

Great video. Keep it up.

[@theprophetez1357]

Even in Alaska cotton thermals were what you wore. Unlike yours however they had the open armpits. Surprisingly I even wore them in the tropics, but without a top layer. Between the armpit openings, and the reflective white they never caused me to get sweaty. In addition to keeping the hot tropical sun from direct contact with my skin it kept the mosquitoes off. Thanks for your videos 👍👍.

[@philipjdry1234]

Some boxer briefs have a pocket on them to hide things. I love short sleeve Henley as they open or close up depends on outside temps. I have a Samsung smart watch and a Nixon Ripley watch

[@64maxpower]

Good job Dan

[@parker701chief9]

WOOL FOR ME OMNI-WOOL THERMALS

[@earlshaner4441]

13 degrees Fahrenheit here in Syracuse NY brother

[@2townsdown208]

Good video brother

[@stepitup5409]

Good stuff

[@steve2091]

Wow thanks coalcracker bushcraft. Nice content :)

[@phoebewoodruff1101]

Good Lord, Dan, are you aging backward? I need more time in the woods.

[@ScottCarlson-cz7wj]

Loggers still shorten their pant legs out here in the PNW, for the reasons you mentioned and, to make it harder to get tripped up by sticks getting caught up in the cuff as you cruise along.

[@aardbij180]

Wool is perfect. Nature knows this already, we're catching up slowly :)

[@joesmith4222]

I have a good leather belt I take backpacking to use on black bears and mountain lions. Fold the belt in half, inside out, pucker it, and snap it. They run like hell. 💪

[@h2hcamey]

Hey! Another awesome video! I liked the layering instructions. You did a step by step dress rehearsal. Which is way better than just picking up clothes off a table and showing them. Thanks!

[@elusive7815]

I'm not a big watch guy but that is a nice piece of wristwear

[@kissurviva8035]

80% of my life outside in the weather. I liked your presentation For the past 40+ years when I was very young Pennsylvania woods gave me year round adventures my only goal was to live like a mountain man now days we call them Preppers and Bush Crafters or in an extreme cases survivalist. My point is it's good to learn at least one thing per day even if it's about your self and personal environment. I liked your statement we have to use what works for us there are no one size fits all in the great outdoors.

[@royharrell1760]

Another great video. Interesting how the other side of the country dresses for the winter. Filson is a great product. I have a triple sensore Casio. Love your watch though, especially the compass.

[@TheEmeraldSun]

I live on Lake Superior on Minnesota's North Shore. The cold up here is no joke. I grew up with it though.

[@timwarneka5681]

Tractor Supply and The Gap?!? Can this be a KZbin channel?!? Well done, sir!

[@erolkavlakverizon6112]

Great video Dan I used to wear "duo-fold" thermals inner layer was cotton outer was wool. I never got cold in those.

[@hightreid5372]

Where can I find duo gold these days?

[@hightreid5372]

*fold

[@erolkavlakverizon6112]

I don't believe they are still in production..

[@dustinhussey6479]

I buy my duofolds on Amazon.

[@johnpwmcgrath]

for outdoor winter wear, the layering should always start with polypropylene or merino next to your skin as it wicks the moisture away and helps keep you warm and dry. Cotton long johns soak up sweat and will not wick moisture. After an active day outdoors, polypropylene will be dry, cotton will be soaked with sweat….

[@ghill1010]

Nice. Glad to see that I’m on the right path with my thought process. Thanks!!!!

[@AllofJudea]

Nice fashion show

[@therevolutionwillnotbeyoutubed]

I love cotton thermals because wool ones make me itchy and poly ones give me a rash but what sucks is I naturally sweat a lot and the cotton ones just soak it all up and make me cold. I had to resort to some extreme measures with the wool to make them bearable.

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Funny. Great video. God bless . Dacal. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

[@seanfitzgibbon235]

Something even in Florida I have told people for years. We can have at least 3 seasons weather in the same day. Put on, open up, take off, put on….repeat! Another great video Dan!

[@zach3502]

Like Spring, Summer and late summer lol

[@seanfitzgibbon235]

@@zach3502 😂🤣

[@andys4971]

Man ik there’s a lotta controversy around carhartt rn but the overalls and the classic jacket as a exterior layer with a mad bomber type hat is just so quality and reliable

[@brickempire4427]

I’m about 45 mins from the PA border in NY. It was -5 this morning. And it’s supposed to be 35 tomorrow. Yup, that’s us! 😵‍💫😉

[@enlightenedpreparingep4006]

Blessings to you and yours and thanks for all you do. 💥⚔️🙏✝️

[@bradpelley5814]

TSC phased out their CE Schmidt line . RIDGECUT is now the TSC workwear/footwear line

[@2873lonewolf]

Good timing on this video, and of course great information. With all you have said, the most important for people to follow is finding what works for them. Everybody is different and within these guidelines, you have to dress according to how your body reacts.

[@thewoodlandschoolltd3999]

Solid system. Layering up and down is where its at.

[@richardphillips8475]

I wear a t-shirt under thermals. Helps holding the heat.

[@charlieboutin3341]

Thanks Dan! 👍👍🔥

[@ernststravoblofeld]

Knitting a wool sweater, as I watch this!

[@wishiwasamuffin]

God bless you for correctly using "glean" casually in a sentence.

[@antoanto5301]

Thanks Dan, this is exactly what I am looking for! Filson is expensive but, you've sold me the one and done logic!

[@MrF4tty]

I have a 10yr old G-Shock. Still same battery. it's the toughest watch ever.

[@alanrice39]

I am a believer in wool, most of my wool is old school military surplus that’s very affordable. Base layer is 50/50 wool/ cotton. Heavy wool sweater, Marino wool socks, wool watch cap and wool gloves. I wear a heavy duty military cargo pants or jeans. I like the idea of cutting the bottom of the legs off, I am gonna do that. Thanks for this video

[@AM-we5bj]

greetings from Finnland, here is -30'f -35'c now. and I agree 100% with your dressing style, we use same dresscode in army and everywhere. If I can give u 1 tip for dressing in cold it would be socks. wool socks goes under against your skin, and you normal thin sock goes over wool sock. why? your feet will breathe a lot better and moisture will go away. also normal sock outside will ad 1 extra layer between feet and boot. try this and notice difference. tip 2. take 2-3 extra pair with you so u can change socks. tip 3. buy little bigger boots for extreme winter so you can add 2 wool socks. tip 4. do not wear watch or earrings or stuff like that. its gonna froze and its really really bad.. We like to use stuff called Merino-villa. (Merino -wool) its 100% wool but it wont smell..

[@zware88]

Cool gear coalcracker! Personnally, I just tuck in My pants inside My boots, si I don't have to cut them off. Greetings from Argentina.

[@db.mc2]

Thanks Dan👍👊

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Good timing for this video, very cold right now. Thanks and take care.

[@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK]

Great video. Thermal underwear makes all the difference. I'm in Burlington Vermont. I'm in 2 layers of synthetic thermals, moisture wicking T-shirt, synthetic fleece sweatpants, and 2 fleece jackets. My neck gaiter, beanie. I'm comfortable in -40°. Only time I'm uncomfortable is when my gloves get wet from the snow & my fingers hurt. My Mittens keep getting lost. Hot Hands are life savers. I use Body Armor or Spyder gloves. Both are great until you shovel snow & clear the snow from the roof of my bushcraft shelter. I have Sorel snow boots that go almost up to the knee. They have removable fleece liners. I watched your video on your LL Bean boots. Thrift store only had the Sorel. Great channel. Good stuff. You cover everything!

[@daniels.2768]

Dan.. love your content, bought from you store.. Layering is so important, thanks for sharing your perspective!