Dressed for Extreme Winter - Layers Explained

How to dress for cold and extreme conditions on your winter trips, and the principle of layers.
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[@erik_normark]

See a list of the clothes I use in the video: eriknormark.wordpress.com/2018/12/15/winter-clothing-and-gear/ Happy holidays! :)

[@evilattitude3480]

What's the total cost excluding camera

[@tullochgorum6323]

I think you're missing an old Scandinavian trick. Check out the base layers from Brynje. It's basically a technical string vest that traps warm air against the skin, creating fast-drying, lightweight insulation and protecting you from sweat and moisture in your layers. Used by Hillary on Everest, and popular with Arctic explorers and Special Forces. Interesting to see you are using the cotton Ventile shell. I love this in snow because it's quiet, wind-proof and breathable (though I don't like the price tag!). But I can't really agree that it works well in rain. It will keep you dry enough, but it gets sodden, heavy, prone to freezing solid, and takes forever to dry. I wouldn't use it if there was an serous risk of it getting wet.

[@jb42jb]

You even use bigger sizes for your ski boots

[@snabelone]

@@tullochgorum6323 Good point! Will check it out! Thanks!

[@turkeyphant]

@@evilattitude3480 Yes Erik what was the total cost?

[@sanalettan5794]

Legend has it that ... this man is still layering up

[@1Deejay7]

Layer #347

[@obikenobi1906]

ehehehehehe

[@sanguine1116]

Lmao

[@59plexi]

omg...! lol!

[@deklen1580]

LOLOLOLOL🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏼

[@joebob978]

I like this style of no talking in the video, then doing a voice over afterwards.

[@smartdrivetest]

Yes, I like that too!

[@glock-hm3ro]

@@smartdrivetest me too

[@negative.infinity]

When I was a kid, my family lived in Alaska. The snow was so high in our yard that I dug a tunnel into it. My sister's and I used play outside in the backyard pretending that we were roughing it in the great outdoors.

[@smartdrivetest]

Thanks Erik for the great video. I'm always inspired by people doing videos in English when English isn't their first language. And I was cold just listening to the wind howling across the snow plain. Wind proof and some clothing bigger so it will go over a lot of layers is important. Thank you my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@Lonniebelle1979]

I lived in north pole Alaska for my freshman year of high school and instead of normal p.e. class they had a program called "project adventure" that taught us survival skills like archery and cold climate living. It was the most amazing, useful and fun time of my entire school career. That was where I learned that wool above any other material will save your life. Even if you fall through the ice and into freezing water wool can be rung out and still worn to keep you warm and alive. Goose down jackets are a no no! If they don't drag you under water by the weight of wet feathers, it'll never dry properly and usually ends up with all the down bunched up in the bottom of your coat, leaving you cold, wet and most likely dying.

[@IronFreee]

Goose down is very good as long as it's dry. It's one of the best weight / warm ratio. If you don't go over water and you carry it in an hermetic bag for rain you won't risk much.

[@TheManuFace]

Hi. What does mean "wool can be rung out" ? May you explain? Thanks 👌

[@micknamer]

@@TheManuFace when you squeeze the fabric to drain water. Like squeezing a kitchen cloth to drain the water. We call that ringing

[@TheManuFace]

@@micknamer ah ok thanks 😎👌

[@garyhayes5751]

I live in Alberta and we have very harsh winters.Wool is the only thing we rely on for survival.

[@fireboxstove]

Great video, thanks for highlighting our stove!! Cheers my friend!

[@erik_normark]

Thanks, the pleasure is mine :)

[@alexharbron]

Your films are medicinal to me; I feel so relaxed after watching them. It's like time pauses for a while and I notice the small things in nature that I normally take for granted. Merry Christmas to you too, Erik.

[@PerfDayToday]

David e agreed, my first EN video was a mid summer very rainy afternoon where EN pitches a tarp, builds a fire, then brews coffee under the tarp. As a HiFi person, I truly love his high end stereo microphones for recording. Listening on headphones is maximum enjoyment.

[@dorothyb.]

I agree his work is so restful. Just listening to his meandering pace made me feel like i was sitting next to a babbling brook without a care in the world. Sadly now back to reality...dx

[@Eric-ew8jt]

This is the best video I've come across for actual cold environments. Most of them are people who live in the southern states. I live in Yellowknife Canada and winters can be cruel

[@paularuotsalainen979]

Enormt bra undervisningsfilm om ordentlig vinterklädsel. Tusen tack, Erik!

[@quercus4730]

Excellent demonstration. The plastic bag over the first layer of socks works well. Good video, Thank You.

[@xiseninesix]

Thanks mate,, I'm an Australian stuck in Italy, camping last night proved i need to learn more about warmth,, thanks for your awesome video,, cheers mate

[@mootpointjones8488]

Lovely video and very informative. One thing to remember is one's own weight. If one is overweight you are far more likely to have problems with sweating and overheating no matter what layering system you use.

[@mootpointjones8488]

@Mike Smith Perhaps I was being too prescriptive. Inuit people do carry more body fat than most of us and of course with good reason, they've adapted.

[@patriark]

This is not correct. Of course an overweight person will sweat more if he/she tries to keep pace with a very fit person, because the extra weight means extra work = more heat. But as Mike says, this is about managing your speed more than anything else. In arctic conditions you should work slower to avoid sweat. If you're overweight, just reduce your speed. Moving in snow burns a lot of calories, so no need to stress :)

[@PhilbyFavourites]

Undoubtedly all comments are by those fit fuckers who are first against the wall in the Zombie Apocalypse! If I was a phone toting millennial I would say that’s a fattist issue. But while I’m chuckling away watching your blood pressure go through the roof I will agree that “unfit” is more the problem and that causes sweat management issues. There’s also a tolerance issue as well. Anyway just popping down to the shops to get my life’s supplies.... It’s 8° here at present and very damp. I shall be layering appropriately for my 1 1/2 mile yomp. Then back to the delights of central heating. When the world ends I’m off to Nepal. They can live through anything there and need none of our modern kit. Unless you count the knock off gore tex sold in Namche Bazaar that’s carried over the Himalayas from China. Don’t put a call out for me unless I’m four hours overdue - I might have stopped off at Wetherspoons (none of that posh coffee shit for me) for a warm beer....

[@miketaylor6700]

Thank you Erik. Layering is the key to cold weather clothing. My thin wool socks dry quite quickly on my chest while I sleep at night. I usually don’t have to use my spare pair.

[@keithklassen5320]

I'm Canadian, and while I did love seeing all of your layers, especially all that Merino, I'm absolutely astounded that you haven't included a balaclava, not even anything for your neck. That's how you get tonsil issues or strep throat. Gotta keep that throat warm, and if you can get a good neoprene balaclava on under the hat, even better. It cuts the wind and cold in a way that you can't imagine.

[@Useaname]

True. Your head can need layers as much as any other part of the body. I wear a thin fabric swimming cap under my main hat just as an extra layer when it's bitterly cold.

[@dazzershell]

Also it significantly warms up inflated air, making possible hard work at any temperature.

[@tillnorden]

Tack ska du ha Erik och god jul! Om jag tittar på dina filmer minne jag mig alltid om doften av svensk skog som jag älskar so mycket. Jag bor i en stor stan i Tyskland med min familj. Hence kan vi tyvär inte kommer till Sveriges natur so ofta, bara en eller två ganger per år. Därför hjälpar dina filmer so underbar att bringa en del av Sveriges natur till mig!

[@lleomax7441]

So great that you continue to make such great videos. I really appreciate them. I also think these kind of videos are great because they help people to get out there. Especially in the harsh conditions. I wouldn't mind some even more detailed information like the fill and fill power of the insulated jacket for example. Thank you for all the great content!

[@agnesf2659]

Your voice is so soothing and gentle that makes watching the clip stressless.

[@SmokinZen]

Good info I learned about what windchill can do to you by riding a motorcycle in the cold. Hard part about staying warm on a bike is you don’t really move so you can only go for so long. Now I use heated gear omg what a difference.

[@AJ-cb6vg]

If a bear eats this guy,will shit fabric for a week. 😂

[@yoseftovshteyn]

bears sleep in the winter

[@MPHshoots]

Yosef Tovshteyn LOL

[@omokok1877]

@Hari Tavarez ouch

[@obikenobi1906]

ahahahahaahahahahah ehehe

[@diderichlangmannen]

Great video. Thank you very much for your inspiring work, Erik. You are one of the very few here on KZbin who is creating highly professional videos without doing marketing and advertising for stuff no one needs. It‘s always a real pleasure to watch your content. Have a nice and relaxed Christmas time, a peaceful new years eve and a great 2019.

[@anatoliivlasichev5849]

I am watching you from Kyrgyzstan. everything is very simple and competent. super, go on !!!

[@paulbeckenbauer3762]

First time viewer here. Nice video! The plastic bag trick seems a really good idea. Would have loved to know that trick when I was in the Austrian military as a mountaineer. We always had very wet shoes after a hard day outside and even with the shoes in the sleeping bag they wouldn't get dry over night. Just a quick tip for those who take the big/lose shoes tip too far. Don't get them too big. I had been told you get blisters if your feet move arround to much in the shoes, espacially when you going down hill you really have to tighten them up. Don't get blisters out there!!

[@nightshadow4751]

Another excellent video by Erik Normark.

[@AnswaldFG]

Love your pure happiness with thumb up when you drinking tea or coffee 😄 Erik, thanks a lot for your videos, they are quite educational and simply enjoyable to watch.

[@sagehiker]

This is one of favorite videos for practical use. I love the art among the others but I just now venturing into solo alpine winter hiking and camping this is good practical guidance.

Thanks for the videos and merry christmas. We´re on our way toward the light again, yeah!

[@raybenoit5238]

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[@joaquindeleontagorda8984]

You sir, are a real trooper! I find comfort in watching your videos though I am not a fan of winter. I wish to have your skills and do a camping once in an extreme weather. Thanks for the videos, stay safe.

[@conradrideoutcr]

Brother. Great video. As always. Growing up in central Newfoundland I was taught from an early age to layer. I grew up skiing and snowshoeing in the deep winter. The cold or storms never stopped me. But I will tell you something...I wish I had those foot bags years ago. They look awesome. And there is no doubt that I will be watching in 2019. Love your videos.

[@ysgolgerlan]

No need to thank us, it is us that needs to thank you for the videos. Happy Christmas.

[@ericjohnson3887]

I remember as a kid in Minnesota, we put plastic bread bags over our socks, before we put our snow boots on. The boots had a removable wool felt liner. It kept the liner from getting sweaty, and also made it easier to get them on and off.

[@Roarmeister2]

I've heard that too but have only tried it once. The boots were dry but my feet felt like they were swimming - not a good feeling.

[@robertgoss4842]

Excellent video. Vapor barrier inside one's boots the best idea I've seen in a while. Many thanks!

[@rps714]

This guy is a pro. I totally confirm constant heavy cold wind as a nightmare and wind with 33*F rain living hell. Also been through a few winter boots he is 100% correct on oversize air gap to keep feet warm. Heed this man's words! Sincerely, North Dakota Oil Field

[@klauserji]

What a man you are ! Nice job surviving those environtment and even making educational videos like this

[@robertgoss4842]

Well done! Especially the emphasis on the danger of wind.

[@rreginarranga]

So many videos and this one video is enough... Thanks

[@QuinceMedia]

Merry Christmas man. You are one of my best discoveries for 2018 and for me started hiking. Hope to have you here in 2019 too. Stay safe and warm.

[@garyhoffman1]

Super tips! The plastic bag between the sock layers is new to me. God Jul fra Norge!

[@giuseppecapilli4914]

You are in the right place for Christmas, have a great Holidays Erik and thank you for being out there in the freezing cold and make us dream. Enjoy your coffee!

[@sheepheard483]

you're freaking awesome man! thank you for existing, you give me hope .

[@franjurado7188]

don't forget to pee and poo before get dressed ! ... or you'll have to start again ;)

[@defyboom1153]

Fran Jurado hahahah

[@TheManuFace]

Ahahahahhaha 😁

[@jtlee8925]

Respect from south korea.

[@edwardcullen5705]

Been there done that..

[@brianlam257]

Let's add a built-in pee bag, or what some may call diaper

[@saetmusic]

The best lesson on Winter clothing I have seen!

[@PastEventsTV]

Love from India Erik..thanks for sharing ..pls never ever stop your videos erik..

[@souleymanediarra5565]

Thank you for yet another great video, S Eric Diarra.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello Erik, thank you for sharing this very informative video. You are the best source for helpful information about the outdoors. 🤗

[@terjemyller6573]

After 40 years experience of mountaineering in northern Norway and Sweden I’d say Erik’s clothing strategy, down to the small details, is spot on. There’s only one thing I’d like to change. When arriving camp, take off the shell jacket (and put on the down jacket, of course). The shell jacket will be a bit humid on the inside. Some body heat will be spent to dry it, and this will lower the temperature in your micro climate as well as reduce comfort. Better to shake the jacket, hang it up and let the wind dry it for a minute or two. Put it back on only when you start walking/skiing.

[@edwardricciardelli1468]

Merry Christmas Erik. And thanks for getting me outside again in 2018. Both hiking on the AT and just going out into my backyard with my little wood stove to cook some tea.

[@bombingbloke]

Awesome eric! I am going to norway in two weeks and this helps alot Thank you for your videos this year It made me explore and be in nature more Greetings from the netherlands

[@defdac]

God Jul Erik och tack för alla fina videos. Jag prenumererar på en hel del extremt högkvalitativa kanaler, inte alltid direkt relaterat till outdoors, tex Laura Kampf, Adam Savage (tested), Andrew Tischler etc men dina är alltid dom som sparas till avslutningen av dagen. Helt klart ett holy moment varje gång som dyker upp. Jag hoppas snart testa på att sova under bar himmel på vintern. Något jag aldrig ens tänkt vara möjligt eller ens njutbart tills jag sett dig göra det. Tack igen.

[@erik_normark]

Roligt att höra! Så länge vädret är bra så föredrar jag att sova under bar himmel. När man vant sig vid det så känns tält ganska instängt.

[@DonnaConrady]

Hey Erik, Happy Holidays to you as well :) I've always worn larger boots as I'm next to the youngest with two older sisters whose boots were passed on to me every year. I learned from my mom to use a plastic bag to line them and hated it because I thought it was goofy; plus my feet are unusually warm on their own so it made them sweat puddles. Needless to say, I never carried on with it after I got older. But I do understand most people get cold feet. This is helpful info and comprehensive; I appreciate your standing in the middle of the cold, wild forest, very vulnerable in your very cute skivvies to demonstrate :)) heehee Looking forward to seeing more videos, my friend. The soltice is come and gone; brighter skies ahead ;) Happy New Year! Take Care, Donna

[@michaelodonoghue7464]

I remember a sole trip I made when I was much younger, into the Mountains of Tasmania (Australia). The trip was intended to be of just over One Weeks duration, but ended up being just under a Month because I got Snowed in by a series of really bad Blizzards. Whilst I survived quite comfortably, a couple of pieces of your Kit would really have added to My comfort level. Stay Safe, Stay Well..

[@tjmanou6422]

This video had many layers. This is deep.

[@carni6319]

Merry Christmas Erik, looking forward to another year of your video's.

[@therealdougblueskies]

You’re videos are inspirational. Have an awesome winter. I have a feeling spring will be early this year. 🙏👍

[@desmondehoppie4758]

Very Informative. Thank You for taking the time to make this video. Good things to you.

[@ImmortalAK]

It was -49 below at my house last night. You are just about dressed for this weather. All you are missing is a Canada Goose Parka and some bunny boots. Good vid for people that don't know though. Thanks.

[@gpk7683]

Thank you Erik. And Merry Christmas. You’ve given me so much this year for which I am very greatful.

[@andrewparry]

Erik, thank you for the beautiful, deep, content you put out.

[@kaipaper6549]

i cannot manage to even walk with so many layers

[@KrazyKrzysztof]

you don't walk with so many layers. For high intensity stuff like hiking with heavy pack its 0 to 1 base layers plus pants and 1-2 base layers on body plus a soft shell. Even in 0 F you will get hot.

[@jbhann]

It’s actually not that many layers.

[@joebob978]

@@jbhann the down jacket over the shell seems a bit excessive imo

[@jbhann]

Joe Bob ..for some it may be excessive, especially for those who have a higher tolerance to colder elements. Unfortunately I’m not one of those individuals, so bring on the layers.

[@joebob978]

@@jbhann it's not that I'm against it, but this is the first I've heard of this additional insulation layer over the shell. It does make sense tho

[@curtrodrick9526]

I know this is an older video but thank you so much. I’ve been on the right right track looking for the right clothes. It explains a lot. Thank you so much. Its what l have been looked for Cannot thank you enough. 👍

[@hakoonamatata8133]

Hi Erik - Greetings from India🇮🇳... Happy New year, I really love to watch ur adventure videos, waiting for many more, stay warm!

[@millhouse313]

This looks so much fun

[@kareta24]

Useful information. I think I will hibernate during winter, or at least wait until closer to spring/summer to start hiking and camping. This is wild. Moving to Norway from NYC so maybe my mind will be changed.

[@emant9760]

Merry Christmas 2020-21! Thank you for the video. I needed the information how to keep the layer from the sock to shoe. Plastic bag is simple solution. I live in Oregon, USA so it is very wet.

[@ritsmonsaint1258]

watching this on my sleeveless shirt.. love from tropics🌅

[@giacomopiceni3941]

Thanks for the useful tips. I found expecially interesting the plastic bags in the shoes to avoid to get the shoes themselves wet. Also the foot bags sound interesting. Well done video and compliments for all your work with this channel

[@erik_normark]

I appreciate that, thank you!

[@lennoxpeters7792]

Your videos are wonderful mate !! Very relaxing and interesting to watch 😊

[@DiveGod66]

Merry Christmas, Erik. Thanks for all the videos - they are extremely watchable and well made. Keep up the good work!

[@aaalllen]

The plastic bag vapor barrier between socks was new to me. i'll have to try it out sometime.

[@dansicomas]

Very good info especially about how to choose your footwear and the inside "system"(two socks and barrier betwin ). One mention : with this barrier is good to have an extra pair of socks so you can change the ones wich are becoming wet . If they get to wet it can damage the foot. I prefer to change them and the ones that are wet I keep under my clothing where they will dry. I can change these socks two times during a long hike.

[@MeetMeOutside]

Thanks for all your efforts ! Merry Christmas and Peace to you. ✌️🌲

[@notflanders4967]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge! You always have useful things to speak of

[@spijkerpoes]

I won't be needing such extreme precautions, but thanks anyway.. nice to see what's needed in those conditions. And yes! I'll be around next year. So have a peaceful Christmas and best wishes for next year!!

[@ScotsWildcamper]

I was thinking the same that looks gear for the poles. Great video though.

[@erik_normark]

Yes these clothes will keep you warm down to at least -30C, but that's quite normal to get here on a week long winter trip. See you around!

[@georgerosado5194]

BASELAYERING👍 Super excellent Erik..this one is my best video so for..

[@veselinrumenov4603]

nice video bro , I'm a very passionate mountaineer and I.love to walk I the mountain in the winter in bad weather . I do a 20 to 30 km.in the snow every weekend

[@garimac7344]

Merry Christmas to you, and the crow.

[@garimac7344]

@Goldengirl holy moment....👍

[@CAkavskaTvKvarner]

Very actual and interesting topic. Maybe I missed it, but it seems you are not using neck warmer. Lots of layers which are reducing movement, but at low temps there is no other solution. Thank you for your great and interesting videos! Merry Christmas and relaxing holidays!

[@rollingthunder4599]

One of the best videos I've seen on how to dress for winter

[@marielindberg7766]

Har prenumererat på din kanal ett tag och tycker dom är jättebra. Den här var ju jättebra info och verkligen trevlig när du pratar 🙌🏻 det önskar jag att du gjorde på dina andra filmer oxå. Var du är och saker du upplever. Tusen tack för att vi får följa med på dina vandringar 🤗👍

[@gerdmunzert3150]

Great Film, great imported Information

[@liftingweights]

Awesome videos ! Brings back memories. I recall from my himalayan combat training days, problem was also to poop and pee with the many layers.

[@looser8749]

Thank you Eric

[@miker5502]

Thanks for the video... the vapour barrier for the feet is good advice. Cheers.

[@svenbeckers2908]

Merry christmas to you Eric. My best whishes for 2019 to you. And thank you for all the fantastic videos! :-)

[@thanhdong4195]

beautiful winter day there , great video , please have a Verry Merry Christmas ,From Calgary,AB. Canada

[@coasthome8356]

Very interesting video. Thank you for bringing us such beauty and very much looking forward to what you share with us in 2019. Merry Christmas!

[@andrewc9790]

I've seen the bag on the foot before, but it was to keep your feet dry in case the boots leak. Your use is pretty smart, I feel like you could get swamp foot, but keeping your boots dry is key to having warm feet. I've used chemical hand warmers to dry my boots over night, it works okay.

[@arhamamer6848]

I love the way you talk! Keep uploading these awesome videos )

[@4handsbuild561]

Erik youre legend !

[@petrpribil]

Hi Erik, many thanks for all your videos, they are really inspirational. I can’t wait when we have at least -20 degC outside!!!!! Merry Christmas to you and many happy miles in 2019!

[@kevshelley]

Thank you Erik. Merry Christmas to you too. 🏕🎄

[@stevecockburn9764]

Merry Christmas to you Erik . Yes I will continue to follow you in 2019 and beyond .

[@fritzd2116]

Merry Christmas Erik! Thank you for your wonderful videos.

[@nassimait-amara353]

thank you Erik ...

[@manicangel7796]

Thank you for this. At 2:19 it looks like my street in CO yesterday afternoon and it's not even officially winter yet... As I get thinner due to illness I can't stay warm enough. Base layer. Wool. Shell. Breathable Cotton. Jacket. Sounds perfect.

[@Rudecheers]

Good explanation there Erik, thank you for all the effort you put in making your video's. Looking forward to your future films!

[@lars-goranabrahamsson9337]

Härlig info du visar här. Ser fram emot att fö!ja dig i markerna nästa år. Önskar dig en trivsam jul.

[@MoraleOfHumanity]

Erik you rock! Thank you for all the beautiful videos.

[@erik_normark]

Thanks for watching them :)

[@goouutnaturally3086]

extreme cold,extreme layerings... Looks great~!!!

[@elcrackodiablo473]

Merry Christmas Erik, I also use the bags on my feet here in Wisconsin very cold climate here also! Looking forward to following your videos next year!

[@dazzershell]

I have heard about one north pole expedition, they used plastic suits to protect their cloth from sweat to maintain it dry and warm.