How to stay warm in cold weather

About 40 years ago. I did some training at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport California. Which is located in the Sierra Mountain Range. While learning winter survival and other extreme cold weather training. There was one tip that I was taught. That since then, by using that technique. I have found myself never getting cold in those extreme temperatures.
In this episode. We are going to look at this great tip. And how to apply it in frigid temperatures.
BOOTS: Vasque Snowburban

[@waynus2021]

a real gem of advice at the end there Marine!! older second hand stuff seems better made somehow , and it`s great on the pocket in these difficult times

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Well said! You can't find wool like the good old days. Today's prices are ridicules. Back then. They only paid a couple of bucks. Thank you Waynus for watching and Happy Thanksgiving!

[@iziland9676]

W vid you are funny and entertaining unlike other advice yiutubers all love❤❤❤

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Thank you Iziland so much. I really appreciate it.

[@glyndoh2206]

I will always take people's real life experience over what Google tells me, but I did read that your baselayer (closest to skin) should be close-fitting and the rest of the layers, like you say, loose-fitting to trap the air. Either way, all your videos are invaluable to me. Have a good christmas and new year🎄

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Base layer should be next to your skin. Wool is best. The jacket is to be loose fitting. I should of pointed that out. Thank you Glyn doh so much for watching. I really appreciate it. Merry Christmas!

[@krishoogstraat6866]

Well said sir. Been teaching this method to Scouts for years. Layers. Loose is best by far .

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

That is so great that you are teaching young boys, outdoor skills. More and more are missing out. Thank you Kris for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@jewelweed6880]

Your scouts are very fortunate. Some groups don't have knowledgeable adults, or ones willing to do something occasionally uncomfortable or not tame enough, so the kids have tamer experience.

[@cedarbrake1309]

Happy Thanksgiving. I did some of that winter camping in the Army too, but in Washington state. The best way I found is to live in Texas! 🇨🇱

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Happy Thanksgiving! I love it. But back in 1983. I drove though a snow storm in New Mexico and Texas. You can run. But you can't hide. You are never safe from Mr. Freeze. Thank you Cedar Brake for your service.

[@StevenKeery]

Nice scenery. Where I live in the UK is cold and wet and gets dark around 5pm. I much prefer Spring or Summer, or even Autumn with all the beautiful colours. I watch some videos online, of people camping in the rain and wind and for the life of me, I don't understand what joy they can find in it. Cold and dry, is much better than cold and wet. I agree with you on the quality of clothing having deteriorated over the years. We live in a disposable society it seems, where fashion trends take precedence over quality. Take care of yourself and God bless.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Next month it will start getting dark around 4:30. Which makes less time to trek. You have to be at camp to have enough light to setup, find and process fire wood. ( and you will need a lot of wood because the nights are long ) But you are so right with it being wet. The colder the temperatures. The dryer. If you stay warm and comfortable. Winter is a beautiful time to be out in the great outdoors. But Fall is by far my favorite time of the year. Thank you Steven so much for watching. I always appreciate it.

[@chriscon8463]

Great advice & Happy Thanksgiving! I went through Air Force SERE school in Washington state in Dec a little over 20 years ago. It was great training & prepared us well for winter hiking & camping, among other things!

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Happy Thanksgiving! There are some of the things that the Military has taught us that we can always use. And there are some of the things that would land me in prison if I used them. Thank you Chris for your service.

[@chriscon8463]

@@AdventureswiththeMarine Thanks for yours!

[@Milkman3572000]

The giant Wool pants was a great tip! And you looked good in them.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Those wool pants are a life saver. Thank you for watching.

[@remyllebeau77]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you didn't eat as much as I did. I am ready to pop.

[@jerryg957]

I had a pair of wool hunting trousers a long time ago, wish I still had them. Good tips .

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

They are harder to find these days.. My grandkids will be wearing mine someday. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@kevinbungles]

Brilliant tips as always, like you I like my kit loose and double up

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Gotta keep loose! Thank you Kevin for the kind words. I hope all is well.

[@OldPackMule]

Another great video! Happy Thanksgiving. I discovered baggy winter gear when I started hiking seriously. Works great. Also leaves room for moisture ventilation.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Yes, I forgot to mention room for ventilation. Thank you for pointing that out. That is why you are the wise OldPackMule. Have a happy Thanksgiving!

[@Pillowcase]

Being 6'2" and mostly skinny, I always used to buy medium in jackets - and the sleeves would end up being too short, and in general everything was too tight. I'd get cold in the winter, and thought it was just my genetics. Took me forever to learn that I need Large, Large Tall, XL - and now I look forward to getting outside in the winter.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I guess you are like me. We love to learn the hard way. Sometimes there is no better way to learn. Thank you Pillowcase so much for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@BosomBuddyCreations]

Baggy clothes and big boots are the way to go! I find that wicking under shirt, thin wool layer then a wind breaker works well for most cold conditions while hiking.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

One important thing about winter hiking or a trek. You don't want to get wet. Well said! Thank you Jill for watching and Happy Thanksgiving.

[@BosomBuddyCreations]

@@AdventureswiththeMarine Happy thanksgiving!

[@PumpkinVillage]

Good points. I have a huge green hooded parka that I got in Iceland. Love it for setting around. Wool is king. Take care and Happy Thanksgiving, Al

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Happy Thanksgiving! That hooded parka sounds pretty cool. I bet it keeps you nice and toasty warm.

[@Kenbur]

Hey Marine - Great advice and Happy Thanksgiving.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Hey Ken- I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. And ate a lot of that good stuff. I know I did. Maybe a little too much!

[@darrylthehorntoadpiper]

Really liked the idea of the wool pants & big bided clothing.👍👍

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Those wool pants are the best clothing for the extreme cold temperatures that will experience.

[@armyrepelentcz4090]

True man, old things sometimes are better than new "special,tactical,..musical..al.." wool is very good :-) I agree need better above 1 number size than ..cant make "sit down".. 🙂 you too god bless you 🙂 stay safe 🙂

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Well said! Thank you Army Repelent CZ for watching. God bless.

[@MotoYogiAdventures]

Great advice! Bigger boots are key...I love my muckluks - 1 1/2 sizes bigger and a size wider than I normally wear. I'm still breaking them in, and hoping they stretch a bit more (They are too tight if I put extra soles in right now - but I've only used them for two outings so far). I hope to bump into you for another hang!

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

It was so great to meet you at Da Shack Hang. The video will be out on Tuesday morning. I had the same problem with my mukluks. I took out the extra soles out and never use them. And I never had a problem with my feet getting cold. Thank you Heather so much for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@MotoYogiAdventures]

@@AdventureswiththeMarine I’m excited to see DaShack video! (…and excited for this blizzard…I have a new HG UQ to test out!)

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

@@MotoYogiAdventures No more frozen butt for you. I'm glad Tad hooked you up with some of that down goodness!

[@AlpineWarrior550]

Hi Brother, Great video, very informative and interesting ‼️ Most of all , it made good sense ‼️💯 I might have run into you at Bridgeport my friend, I was there around the same time 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing and take care and Stay Strong ‼️💯🪖🇺🇸

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

What Regiment and Battalion where you with at Camp Pendleton?

[@AlpineWarrior550]

@@AdventureswiththeMarine I was with 3/8 out of Camp Lejeune when I went to Bridgeport. Also went to Fort McCoy in Wisconsin too ‼️ Later Puson in Korea with 1/2 STAY Platoon 👍🏻🪖🇺🇸

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

@@AlpineWarrior550 I was stationed at Camp Pendleton from 1979 - 1983. That was with 2 tours to Okinawa. ( all over the Far East ). I hope you will have no effects from the water situation at Camp Lejeune.

[@AlpineWarrior550]

@@AdventureswiththeMarine Hi my friend, Yes, luckily I am fine with that water situation, thank you for asking 👍🏻 I was in from 83 to 95 Did two Okinawa floats Four UNITAS floats And was with the 24th MEU in Somalia

[@AlpineWarrior550]

@@AdventureswiththeMarine Speaking about Wool…. Did you know that back in the day, probably WW2 that they had a sleeping bag made from a wool blanket, that was a issued item ??? I have one, believe it or not in mint condition 👍🏻

[@stoicodysseys6352]

Great information. Some gear companies design their gear to be form fitting so Ill remember to size up

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

They do that so people look good. In the winter weather. I am more interested in staying warm. And still looking good because I have a warm smile. Thank you Stoic Odysseys for watching. I really do appreciate it.

[@stoicodysseys6352]

@@AdventureswiththeMarine Truth. I just got home from an overnight winter backpacking trip here in PA. Got down to 11°F. Was thinking of ya and your good advice.

[@mat-ventures]

Thanks Ron! I'll try to find wool pants then! It is a shame I already bought gloves that are a little tight fitting. Maybe they will loosen up with use. Have a wonderful Xmas time

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Loose fitting wool pants , makes a world of difference.

[@AlpineWarrior550]

Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍽 🍁 Simper Fi 🪖🇺🇸

[@remyllebeau77]

More of the Fashion Marine! Haha

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I think those days are over. The Fashion police came over to arrest me. Thank goodness I had my 'Get out of jail card'.

[@calvinbreitkreuz9281]

sounds good , have you ever made it up to Canada where we regularly have -40 to -60 degrees Celcius?

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I have been on the border a few times. I was trekking a cross a lake where the windchill was over -60 Celsius. That what was reported in the town of Ely south from where I was. And my son and I where out again where the temperature was reported on a lake where we were a few miles east of. -45 degree Celsius. I cant tell you exactly because my thermometer blew out. Check out those trip videos below. Thank you Calvinbreitkreuz for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@skipperbranscum4061]

Great video on tips to stay warm. What type of brand of hiking pants do you recommend for cold weather and what do you recommend for 3 seasons?

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

For winter hiking. The Outdoors research Cirque pants. For 3 season hiking. The PrAna stretch Zion pants. Those are the most comfortable hiking pants. They also dry quick if wet. Thank you Skipper Branscum for watching I really appreciate it.

[@skipperbranscum4061]

@@AdventureswiththeMarine thanks for the recommendations.

[@kimmuller1047]

Hey Marine, ( Tarawa Tom here), I remember Bridgeport with you. First Jarheads in the showers got the hot water....anyway, REI tried selling hiking pants that were too small, but stated that they wear larger then the posted size. Anything for a sale right? Your advice about larger gear is spot on. I ended up ordering online which could be disappointing. Semper Fi Devil Dog

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I forgot about the showers. Great memories. Thank you Tarawa Tom for watching. Semper Fi

[@borealwhisperer6044]

(Marine..army.).never get it quite right....then there's the Airforce..cold dry air vs cold humid air..proper clothing of course..with excellent..hydration and warm liquids..

[@borealwhisperer6044]

Did you try those shore lunch brand packets from menards??

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Well said!

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I bought a few of the soups and the chile. I have yet to try them. Thank you for the heads up. Instead of having hot chocolate by the fire this winter. I broke them down in 2 cup servings to cook on the open fire to warm me up. And for runner too. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@borealwhisperer6044]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours...keep them vids coming

[@jewelweed6880]

I wish we could trust reviews of specific products. I looked into micro jobs and one wanted reviews of a children's book. So that happens withbstuff. Then there are sponsors. Then there are people sometimes paid to write good reviews. At this point i have trouble picking things because there is alot of junk and who knows if the rating are correct?

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Good point! Thank you Jewelweed for watching.

[@xfatdanx1952]

Are those wool pants just an old pair of 100% wool suit pants? Or a thicker wool pant?

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Those are thick, heavy wool pants made by Woolrich back in the day. Well before I was born. And the cool thing , is my grandson will be using it in the future. I wish I could of found the Wool jacket that he had. To go with the pants. Thank you xfatdanx for watching. I really appreciate it. Have a Merry Christmas!

[@judymartuscello114]

This guy is funny

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Thank you Judymartuscello for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@Strepsiades14945]

Any advice on cold or winter camping is greatly appreciated, I have a question about underquilts, recently I have been trying to get one and keep hitting walls. Mostly just monetary but some of the cheaper UQs are confusing, they are full length but hug the shape of the hammock wouldn't this be counterintuitive to hammocks as you sleep at an angle? I'm from Scotland so have some difficulty finding anything affordable other than DD Hammocks even though they are solid and dependable, yet I don't want to be trapped using only them.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I like to use a 3/4 length under quilt when temperatures are above -17 c. Below that. But there is a trick to using them. They have to be adjusted every time you get in and out of the hammock. They are less wight and less bulk. And less expensive. The ones that hug the body are not counterintuitive. But the opposite. Company like Hammock Gear are making them with duck down. Which brings the cost down too. I hope this helps. Thank you Strepsiades14945 for watching. I always appreciate it.

[@ebonyailsworth]

Where can u buy wool pants from

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

The best wool pants are the old stuff. One way is those Army Surplus stores. Otherwise those second hand thrift stores. Keep going back and checking them out. Once one becomes available. If people know that they are gold. They will go fast. Be patient. And check all of those stores. One day you are going to score! Thank you Ebonyailsworth for watching. I really appreciate it.