How to stay warm when working outside in FREEZING conditions! -

[@jimbeaux89]

I’m a commercial HVAC technician and am on the roofs of malls and other businesses for hours. In Ohio, I face the hottest days of summer, and the coldest days of winter in up to -20 conditions. Finding and using the right gear is CRUCIAL for both your morale and work efficiency.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, there is no such thing as to cold just poor gear/clothing and planning and weak mind/willpower.

[@fcsturningwoodcraft2933]

The only thing I would add is a catheter.

[@InTheWoodyard]

HA! Good idea!

[@MyHMMWVaddiction]

Yeah, it's hard to pee through 4" of clothes when it's 2" outside.🍻🇺🇸

[@optimoprimo132]

That helps for number 1... Number 2 well that is just occupational hazard and everytime you get layered up in the morning especially those who wear layers and then coveralls... Its a roll of the dice... Living on the edge.

[@Frankzeien]

Yup they make those now 😎

[@100pureshite5]

😂 Yes

[@franky-11636]

I’ve spent 18 years working outside in all kinds of weather. I live in Canada so it gets cold. Great video. Two things I would change. #1 Not everyone can grow facial hair! 😂 Instead I wear a balaclava that doesn’t cover my nose and mouth for most days and I have one that covers everything but my eyes for the coldest days when there’s a frostbite advisory in effect. #2 Don’t put the little heated pads in your gloves or boots. Instead secure them to your ankles and wrists. It warms the blood instead of your skin. Your feet and hands will sweat a lot less.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks so much for the input!!!

[@callmejo6]

1 year later and this video is still extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@davebrown3301]

New for me this year, one of my base layers is a turtleneck. No cold air down the back of my neck or on my throat, really makes a big difference!

[@InTheWoodyard]

I used to wear them but when I start warming up, no venting for moisture or extra heat to escape.

[@mrstarr44]

My Dad was a Pendleton fan and had quite a few. He was into dry cleaning and knew clothes. I miss him. He also taught me to dress warm. Thanks for this very interesting video. No one should get cold. ❄️🌦☃️

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for sharing! I like Pendleton too.

[@killinskindlingfirewood1851]

Yes. Great video. Layers are the key and wind block material layer when there is cold or damp wind. Really helps. Layers work well when there is a sun and cloud mixed day. One minute you are warm and next you are cold, depends if the sun is covered by the clouds or not. The only problem with overlapping layers you have to avoid drinking too much coffee.😎

[@InTheWoodyard]

Very true!

[@markphillips5724]

As a residential & commercial remodeling contractor for 39 years, back in the day it was long John's sweat pants & jeans. Nowadays it's under amor & jeans, with less bulk & better base layers. It never hurts to have a 30,000 btu propane heater set up in the back of my cube van, fot quick thaws & dry ups. 5 minutes in front of the heater & I'm good to go for a few more hours. My truck is set up like a mobile workshop, complete with heat, and a couple of fans for summer. Love it.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching Mark!

[@ronviebke4098]

Two thumbs up on this one. Thanks Chris!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Ron!

[@jonhutchinson2902]

You have the clothing down to a fine science. Very well prepared and organized.

[@InTheWoodyard]

You just get used to being prepared to avoid cold.

[@ths13069]

It's not exactly clothing, but if I'm going to be working out in the cold for any length of time, a handkerchief (or tissues) is essential.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I just do the farmers nose blow, pinch,blow, fling.

[@brucearney9536]

Hands and feet are where my priorities lay . Good info. !

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, it is important!

[@jeffpeters1014]

Worked pipeline in the northeast for 38 years, great tutorial for the new to the outdoor work. I prefer a mid weight balaclava under my hardhat.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes...balaclava, that is it!

[@brianfletcher7942]

Great info Chris. For my hands I like to wear one to two pair of latex or nitrile gloves under the work gloves. Learned this from working in retail freezers at -40 with the fans running. Yes the hands sweat but the nitrile really blocks the air infiltration from the hands.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Great tip!

[@dethmaul]

I did that too, i had the thin cotton undergloves , then rubber gloves, then fingerless gloves.

[@simpleman2627]

Good video for us northerners. I have really large hands and most gloves do not fit me. I generally do not have a problem with my hands getting too cold. Generally I wear just a simply pair of tge brown jersey gloves. They wear out quick, but they are super cheap. I will sometimes wear 6 or 8 pairs throughout the day as they get wet. The extra large ones are the only thing I've found I can really move in. I do have a pair of heavy gloves when I'm sitting hunting or something, but I remove them to if I start walking. Summertime I never wear gloves. It's too hot. The calluses will protect your hands.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks, I now wear the coated gloves ..not hot.

[@MrHelidude]

Wow wow wow ! This was really interesting. Thank you. I have been wondering what one has to wear to keep warm in these kinds of temperatures. Was not expecting this.

[@InTheWoodyard]

More is always better, you can take it off, but you can't put on what you don't have.

[@MrHelidude]

So very true. Thank you.

[@gregjones6963]

I thought l was the only one that tied knots in my boot strings, awesome video

[@InTheWoodyard]

No, there is two of us!

[@mikemccormick3764]

Chris - Seeing this video on 3/13/23. Ever heard of or used silk liners inside of any of the main gloves/mittens you showed ? Even thinner bulk wise than the wool liners you mentioned. They wick away any sweat that happens, and long as they aren’t exposed to the abuse of touching the wood they hold up good. I’ve used them for Snowblowing use inside of mittens and work well in the cold here in Syracuse. Just throwin it out there…

[@InTheWoodyard]

I have tried some when I was a runner. I like merino wool as a base layer a lot.

[@craigwilson9560]

Great tips indeed! I found out i was underdressed when i came there. But monday it was 50 here. Tuesday was 32° here and -1° there. I definitely agree. When i came back home to cut trees, i did layers and you can move so much better. Especially when you are clearing creekside. The tips you gave me really helped out. Got tonget a new set of boots. I may not use my carhartt bib oceralls and coat now.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Good stuff! Glad I could help a fellow firewood fanatic!

[@goaheadandreportmeidc]

I'm a southerner born and bread, I'm used to high heat and high humidity. I'm about to start a job in North Dakota and this absolutely scares the hell out of me 😂. I feel like I'm suffocating just watching you bro. Thank you very much for this I fo because I know I have no idea what cold is and by default I have absolutely no idea how to survive in it. I am very much looking forward to mastering this as well.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I have spent time out in the Dakotas and all I can say is good luck! It is always windy there and very cold...you are in for a real northern experience!

[@carnold.knowledge]

Thanks for sharing. Who knew that more layers than a grocery store bean dip were possible for a human being?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Absolutely!

[@somedayzo6]

Chris an excellent primer on cold weather dressing!!! I would add that I use a “neck gaiter” which keeps that cold air away from the neck area. Balaclava is an excellent option as you mentioned for face coverage. One last item to consider is something I used when I taught skiing in Vermont and that is Bag Balm. Bag Balm is a thick paste that I believe is originally intended for use on cow udders. It is similar to a firm Vaseline like product. Regularly sold in pharmacies or grocery stores and no doubt online. It provides a wonderful layer of protection for the skin when those temps really drop. I also use sunscreen through the entire year winter included. In place of jeans or dungarees I wear sweatpants. The sweatpants are very warm and allow for much easier movement and bending. I hope these suggestions are worthy of your consideration and your subscribers too!

[@InTheWoodyard]

I should have mentioned that I sometimes wear wool pants instead of jeans.

[@somedayzo6]

Wool pants must be amazing?!?!

[@erikowren7894]

Great job showing how to layer and the double socks. I Learned that in the Forest Service years ago. Old room mates thought it was odd, but I was warm. Still use this method to this day.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Very cool! Or should I say warm!

[@coreyriley7160]

G’afternoon Chris. Thanks for the breakdown of clothing. Layers are important for staying warm !! I like the pigskin gloves. Thanks for the content. GoodNightIrene

[@InTheWoodyard]

You bet!

[@106pricey]

Another great video. All those years of hunting taught you well.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, that is true!

[@sailme2day]

Wonderful Chris . Some of my methods I used with great success 30 years as a builder. Dachstein Extreme Warm Wool Mittens and socks. I always use a thin nylon inners ock , vapor barrier liner and then tall wool / poly sock . That way my boot and wool never get wet. If you study any mountaineering folks, they use this method , because , it reduces evaporation , moisture loss. Why ... same as your upper body and legs , your feet will reduce the sweating rate !!! I love a anorak with zipper pits . LL bean actually, with hoodie. Stops the wind so I can wear one less layer in very cold weather. Legs , I use polypro ( thick ) and nylon breathable pants . In extreme cold with wind chill. Nylon fingered glove liners. or scuba neoprene gloves. They make 5 finger , 3 finger and mitts . I also use these for cold weather kayaking , excellent . Consider looking into vapor barriers, for any of the clothing areas. It reduces body water loss and fatigue. Not just for camping . The jeans, look into a gusseted crotch . Several company's make them . A square piece of cotton ( jean material) in the critical area that give freedom in all directions , plus a little extra room for the man parts. Yes I like gaiters for dropping trees and bucking. Plus insurance for snakes ( North Carolina) . I do like a thin coveralls because i hate a belt . Overalls allow freedom and simplicity . Toped off with a ll bean anorak ( with zipper pits) . Lots of freedom and freedom. I like washable insoles in shoes and boots . The VP in the boots are good for 20-30 extra degrees of warmth. gloves. have you considered the rubber , dip and grip ? It comes in a can , you dip your tool handle into it . It dries and you now have a rubber grip hand tool . So consider doing this to the whole or finger tips of your gloves ( for the first knuckle) . like shoe goo , more flexible and still very long lasting , without loosing finger dexterity . Plus great gripping power . The hats , my favorite is a "cap" with ear flaps , but it has a zipper on the dome. running from forehead back to the rear of the scalp. It has a thin mesh screen against the inner layer . Bought at a thrift store , never seen one on the open market. Lastly , consider having any of your gear custom sewed to your specs , for safety and simplicity . Great gear video . I also enjoy the keen name , the wide toe box is the best . The tread material has gotten softer and the arc support a little to thing as of late. Thanks for helping folks keep comfortable in the elements.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for all your info, good stuff!

[@wabwee60]

Chris, that face covering; Balaclava! The name comes from their use at the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War of 1854, referring to the town near Sevastopol in the Crimea, where British troops there wore knitted headgear to keep warm.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for the info!!!

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

I remember working in North Dakota in the winter. Always have a couple head socks and you have to were sky goggles also. The wind would just kill ya if you didn’t. Good information.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, wind is the enemy!

[@gsmiley7700]

Thank you, thank you!!!! I was halfway expecting something about a bread bag over your feet!😆

[@InTheWoodyard]

Next time!... no, my mom made us wear them as a kid !

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Chris even here in the Pacific NW I done have to have that much on unless I am camping on MT Rainer.. Also your commenters today had good suggestions and support too..

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, all good peeps here especially you Daniel!

[@georgehilbish1564]

Agreed, the key to staying warm in winter is layering and bald is beautiful!

[@InTheWoodyard]

YES AND YES!

[@firewoodathome]

👍👍 in the beginning I was a little worried. Squinted hard and peeked with one eye when you was talking...lol. Seriously though, layers are the ticket. Also wear stocking hat over ball cap in the winter, anytime I'm outside I always have a ball cap on.

[@TimStout71]

🤣🤣🤣 Me too, I was worried for a bit especially when he started talking about under ware.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Ha! I just showed reality and some people can't handle it! HA!

[@InTheWoodyard]

You don't wear underwear or are you afraid of it? HAAA!

[@frank4532]

Great job Chris Yes you definitely have to stay warm Thanks for sharing 👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching!

[@dethmaul]

I wouldn't have thought of this, good video idea. My issued goretex has zippers in the armpits for ventilation. I've actually used them lol

[@InTheWoodyard]

Nice!

[@dethmaul]

Nobody's saying the 'lose 90% of your heat through your head' myth! Your viewers are smart!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, but you do loose a bunch!

[@dethmaul]

Definitely a bunch! My friend lent me his beanie, and i felt warmer all over in 1.5 minutes. My head was the only skin exposed.

[@survivingwith812catfishing]

Ladies ladies ..... he is taken calm down. As always great video bud !

[@InTheWoodyard]

You got that right! Thanks!

[@jlhaslip]

Layers is the answer. For sure. My first layer was usually wool. Wear it like the sheep. Right next to the hide is best. Shirt, long John's and socks were usually wool. And build an insole for those felt pack boots from mesh furnace filters so any sweat can pool up and your sox stay dryer. It also keeps your foot off the cold boot bottoms. Other than that... you covered it well. Your zero degree Fahrenheit is about minus 18 Celsius. Your minus 20 F is about minus 30 ish. And yes... minus 45 C is bitching cold. GNI.

[@Leffe192]

Very informative, funny coincidence that i commented about clothing yesterday. Have not tried pig skin gloves, but the goat skin gloves that are available to me wear out way faster than cow hide. Incredibly soft, but may wear out in a day. Beard is essential. Sweden do get cold, but you rarely see someone wearing a fleece or hoodie as top layer any time of the year, much more common with heavy duty fabric that is more wind and wear proof.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for sharing!

[@fishnsled]

Great tips Chris! It gets so cold here in Canada your Vodka will freeze if you leave it outside. I couldn't believe it either but I have pictures.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Oh wow! That is cold, we all agree -40 is cold!

[@NorthernWoodsmanElite]

Hey Chris great video as always well the best way I found being tough by natives is you start adding layers from the summer going to winter, meaning that work in the summer with a t-shirt as it gets colder that you can handle add a wool shirt and no more cotton as base layer then as you get colder add layers and remove layers when warm everyone is different but I’m trying to climatize for the cold as the weather gets colder instead of over dressing right away and it works. Another secret is what you eat and drink we drink a lot of coffee in Canada and it does warm you up and gives you boost and fat . So eat fatty meals , soups drink lots of water and lots of coffee also urinate often so your body doesn’t waste energy keeping your fluid warm . That’s some tips I have hello from Northern Canada

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes! All good points!

[@garny3766]

May I suggest wear the beaver cap all winter and leave 3/4 of those clothes in the drawers!! My goodness!! Yeah for me it’s just carhartt bibs, t-shirt, zip up hoody. I use to hang off the back of a garbage truck for 3 years wearing these same clothes I use to cut wood in. For as much as you move splitting and stacking I would think you would be down to your tighty-whities! I know I would be with that many layers.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I like to be able to peel off layers as I heat up and put back on as I cool. One big coat doesn't do it for me.

[@billybobswood8153]

great video chris!! you about covered it all!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Glad you liked it!

[@waynetharp]

Working outside in the cold for 8 hours and you will be more exhausted then a 12 hour day in summer. The body burns so much energy trying to stay warm. My burly Farmer school bus driver wore a white cotton short sleeve shirt year round and that was it. He even cared for livestock all winter. He always said staying warm was mind over matter!

[@InTheWoodyard]

I also see people who wear shorts year round and I just laugh!

[@schmojo33]

@@InTheWoodyard My neighbor shovels snow here in Minnesota at 2 am sometimes in shorts and a jacket below 0. I see him wearing the same outfit in 80 degree weather working outside. I don't get it.

[@alexaronow9316]

Chris, you really ought to try some truwerk t3 pants with the t4 bibs on top. You will never wear jeans again if you try their t3 pants, I can almost guarantee that. They are an absolute game changer.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I will take a look at them!

[@aldiminico6513]

Good morning Chris. Another great informative video for all outdoor winter activities 👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Al!

[@mikeherschleb5949]

Agree with everything!!!! I will add that the new battery powered heated vests/coats are another good layer.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes a buddy of mine has the heated vest and he loves it!

[@Lifeinthe906]

My biggest problem is my feet . Gotta have the full foot warmers in my boots. Been looking at the mittens with the index finger separated for running the saw in the cold. And yes layers for sure. Another good video Chris. GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

Ken has the electric heaters and loves them!

[@oakrunacres2564]

Great video Chris. The people in warmer climates really don't know the struggle of working outside in the cold and trying to stay warm but not too warm and dry. The best work jeans I have found is Urban Star from Costco. They are a stretch denim so you can move very freely especially when you're wearing layers and best of all they are only $16 per pair (probably less in the US). For clarification it's Bal-a-clav-a. Lol Dave in Canada but further south than you so we don't get those crazy cold temps.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes it does get kinda cold here some times! Thanks for watching!

[@jamesm4603]

One thing that I wear I get at Cycle Gear it is called freeze out ( I've had mine for 10 years). It is fairly light but blocks the wind and is warm but breathes. I use over a polo shirt for playing golf in cold weather and keeps me toasty. I started to wear it when I was testing parachutes in below freezing weather with wind chills -50 or -60. You can't wear anything bulky as it prevents movement.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks, that sounds like good stuff!

[@jamesm4603]

@@InTheWoodyard It seems they changed it and it is now called Axial not sure if it is as good as the original stuff it also costs twice as much it was $20.

[@deanlarsen1389]

I live about an hour east of Calgary Alberta. We have fairly mild winters most of the time, but even this year from Dec 14th to Jan 21st it was like -20 to -33 C. I don't generally dress any different from one season to another. But if it is really cold out I wear quilted jacket under a heavy canvas type coat. Then a toque with both hoodies on with a scarf wrapped around my face. I have never found a pair of gloves that will keep your hands warm so I use some hand warmers in side the gloves. I wear snow boots with bread bags on my feet. Then I an usually good for about three hours. As I get older I find I get less and less tolerant to the cold. I actually hate winters now.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, you have to adjust, when I work outside for 8-12 hours I need to do layers because I need to peel off as I heat up and re -layer as I cool down.

[@danthornton5098]

Excellent advice. 👍 Not quite that cold here in mid-Missouri, however, it does ocasionally get below zero.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks DAN!

[@mwd204usask]

Great Video Chris. I work in Northern Alberta. My only suggestion would be to try out some BAMA Socks. I will never go back. You wear them over a regular sock and it pulls the moisture away from your feet. Keeps your feet extremely warm. 18 to 20 dollars a pair.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for the info!

[@lendevonuk5479]

Hi Chris, pretty damn comprehensive ‘coverage’ I’d say! Fortunately, here in the UK we rarely get below - 5….and that is rare! As I have mentioned before, I have worked in - 30/35 in Canada….We wore just about the same type of kit as you do, but insulated cover-alls were a must! Unfortunately, with few exceptions, we don’t get good quality cold weather wear over here….same for work boots. In the US I always bought Redwings, which were a good choice for me! Never mind Chris, Spring and long days are on their way now. Cheers Len (Devon 🇬🇧).

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, the warm is coming soon!

[@carolinafirewood]

Can't unsee that..😳

[@InTheWoodyard]

Good then you will remember it! Ha!

[@aldredske6197]

Good morning Chris!!😀😀 The older I have gotten the less I like being out in the cold weather. My COPD gives me quite a bit of trouble when it gets down around 10 degrees and below that. So this winter has been a kinda rough one for me. Glad to see the forecast is showing upper 20s and 30s for a while now. You are so right about having a beard in the winter if you can grow one. I haven't been clean shaven in over thirty years now. My wife told me that if I were to shave it off it would be grounds for divorce. LOL!! witch is just fine with me because I hate shaving every day or two anyway. Take care and stay warm my friend!!😀😀 Logger Al

[@FatherOfTheParty]

You're like Randy from A Christmas Story. Thanks for the clothing tour

[@InTheWoodyard]

Wow, thanks, he is my hero! I too have a BB gun!

[@MuhaloTube]

I'm glad you showed those pigskin gloves last year. I tried them out, they definitely outlast the regular cowhide kind, and they don't get quite as slimy feeling when they get wet with snow. I'd like to try some goatskin gloves too, but I haven't found any that fit nicely. Insoles are those inserts at the bottom of your boots. Nice to be able to swap them for whatever works best. I've got some big Sorel boots with thick liners, they seem to work fine in all kinds of cold and snow.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching and glad the gloves worked for you!

[@MandEmma7]

Big ups brother!!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching!

[@kellyhamel4302]

My Dad loved wearing those lined Jeans, I found them to be too much and would always be sweating with them on. I am like you I prefer the zipper ones to the pull overs and I love wool over everything else.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, wool and fleece is my favorite too!

[@ericolv1636]

Holy smokes, need a little warning at the beginning! Thought a baby seal jumped on my screen.. 😂

[@InTheWoodyard]

HA!!! I am a baby!

[@lonewolfFirearms]

My wife got me a rechargeable battery vest that I wear just under my last layer under my outer coat and that thing is amazing. It's nice because the on/off switch is just on the upper rt chest and is easy to turn on and off. I usually do not have to turn it on if I'm moving around but when I get on the tractor or four wheeler I can just push the button and its like hugging a stove.

[@InTheWoodyard]

My buddy has one, he loves his too!

[@kevindalton5816]

Great video, love that European elk mount behind ya.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Kevin!

[@canvasman2307]

Thanks for sharing your winter work clothing tips. You’re a man of many layers and many talents. I do much the same and add wood chips between the layers for added warmth and aromatic buffering🪵 on chili days.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes! The wood chips do happen!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

You know after you get dressed up to stay warm you're like the little kid on Christmas story! Falls down and he can't get up in his snow suit his mother dressed him in. In the end you'll probably shoot your eye out. Red Ryder BB gun. Keep up the great videos America loves you Chris.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Ha! Thanks Stanley!

[@optimoprimo132]

Im from canada but close to the same degree north as you. However i have lived further north. I think you covered everything. You can only wear so much. I suppose there are some who will step it up a notch but at the end of the day its all the same and not everyone can spend 5,000 dollars worth of gear.. Proper Layers and then taking into account conditions. Sitting on a fourwheeler or tractor for hours with wind chill Xspeed of travel. If you are working and moving or hiking you have to avoid sweat which is basically impossible. Also as soon as you have been out for awhile and you just begin to feel those cold fingers or toes starting... Be prudent and go somewhere to warm up for a bit. Not worth the pain of frozen fingers unthawing... I think you covered everything. In the artic temperatures you described i think you are going out only to get from A to B and the key after proper arctic wear is "no skin exposed" cheeks will get frostbite.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching from the great white north!

[@kylehazachode]

When I was a letter carrier, I never wore the winter pants or jackets that I bought with my annual allotment. But my battery heated vest under my lightweight fleece, which blocked zero wind btw, that kept me toasty. I would put it on the lowest setting for a half hour and shut off the battery. That residual heat would keep me warm for a hour or so. When the ground was a frozen block of ice, my heated insoles kept my feet warm. Those were dope, they came with an RF remote to turn them on and off. I had 12v heated gloves that I used when driving. Those were kind of annoying because they would easily come unplugged. Hot gatorade in a thermos - man that warmed my core. I absolutely hate sweating during the winter. The normal summer pants really let the moisture vent out during the winter. I never really minded my thighs getting cold.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, the newer battery clothing is very nice! It helps eliminate many layers!

[@larryvankirk7423]

Good information Chris. My favorite clothing store is the military surplus store. That's one thing Uncle Sam got right. At 72 though, if it is that cold outside I want to be like Kenny and be setting in the living room in my underwear. GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, inside the house, less clothing is better!

[@kennethblack3485]

very informative chris lots of advice thanks ken from kent england we dont get that cold here

[@InTheWoodyard]

Glad to help!

[@jonsadevntures433]

Working in the snow, gaters are a game changer.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes they do help too.

[@fredr6381]

Duofold unionsuits work great. With insulated bibs lets the air flow 👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, good call!

[@schmojo33]

I really like the L.A. Police Gear Atlas pants all year round in Minnesota. I've gone through lots of different pants that usually blow out in the crotch before anywhere else. These have a large gusset in the crotch and the gusset is made of stretchy material. There is another stretchy gusset below the waist and they move very comfortably, way better than any jeans. Lots of well sized pockets, durable stitching, and extra layers of nylon in high wear areas. The belt loops are big and wide. The pant legs wrap around most boots. At $40 a piece the price isn't bad either for when they do go out. Just keep your legs away from fire.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for the tips Joe!

[@peteshields1448]

Chris went you and Kenny take your hat off it makes me feel better when I take mine off! Lol grass don’t grow on a busy street !

[@InTheWoodyard]

God covered the ugly heads with hair.

[@peteshields1448]

Amen

[@KampsKorner]

I couldn’t imagine doing that every day. Here in Maryland it doesn’t get cold enough for all that. I usually get by with just lined bibs and a heavy sweatshirt

[@InTheWoodyard]

You get used to it!

[@admranger]

The 32 degree underwear from Costco works great. Wear it when I’m at cold football games, etc. Worst part of all the layers is the “search and rescue” mission when you have to pee.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, especially with cold hands!

[@jeffwhite2107]

My favorite gloves are Kinnco. Buffalo LINDED. I bought them at Bomgaars Farm and home

[@InTheWoodyard]

Good choice! I need to get some of the buffalo one also!

[@diegovs.theworld8865]

Great video man 👍🏽

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks!

[@Dukemeistro]

You're awesome!

[@InTheWoodyard]

You too!! Thanks for watching!

[@andrewsamanthamadison3320]

Nice cabin backdrop!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks !

[@evergreentimber]

Can’t handle the cold like I could as a young man. The biggest problem I have is my feet, they get cold no matter the socks, gotta keep moving! GNI 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@InTheWoodyard]

Try a pair of the electric heater insoles, my brother has them and he loves them! About $60

[@richardeustice1010]

Don’t forget about the internal heating juice Chris, delicious Schnapps, any flavor, personally I like the peppermint!! 😎

[@InTheWoodyard]

HA! Not for me while running a saw or equipment!

[@markhowes126]

Chris I am a sthil guy but love my husky technical cutting pants with built in Kevlar. Not as bulky in summer with built in zippered vents. In winter close vents put on a pair of sweat pants underneath very wind resistant very warm. Agree 100% on kinko gloves, but have trouble keeping trigger finger warm. Have you ever tried saw with heated handle?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, my brother Ken has a 372 G with the heated handles and it is great, I would like to get one too!

[@frankmiller6737]

That’s almost enough layers to work with us in the Oklahoma oil field! 😂😂. Great info! Thanks for sharing! My only fear would be the Taco Bell hitting bottom after I got dressed 😳

[@InTheWoodyard]

Great point! That does happen!

[@jasonkotara2135]

Lol 😆! We don't even bother working outside if it's 50°. Last week they closed the schools Thursday and Friday. We almost had Ice.

[@InTheWoodyard]

That sounds very wimpy to me.

[@danahasson2892]

While Chris I'm from Southern California I never knew what clothing layers were until now.

[@InTheWoodyard]

HA! Yup, more is better!

[@heymakerphd1982]

I forgot to make a mention of Ralphie's little brother. Hope you don't fall down out there!!

[@InTheWoodyard]

HA!

[@woodman4081]

I’m never going to unsee that! I can’t decide what was more blue at the start though, the skin or the beard? 🤔

[@InTheWoodyard]

HA! Got your attention !

[@rickmyers2657]

Hey Chris, without your hat you look just like Patrick Stewart. Maybe Jean-Luc Picard will need a stunt double in the next Star Trek movie!

[@InTheWoodyard]

HA! Ya, I have been told that before!

[@jeffy1466]

I do pretty much the same as this except I hate jeans. The cargo flex pants are what I wear and I get a size above what I normally wear to accommodate the layers beneath. I feel like the pants are much more flexible then the denim jeans.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for the tip!

[@LeBlancfirewood]

Fleece pants are the best

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, they are nice!

[@miltonkattner9781]

back when I used to ride motorcycles , I had a pair of silk long johns. expensive but they seem to keep me warm.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I am sure the extra layer helped.

[@JohnFrytag]

Good one!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks!

[@frankstanley7082]

WHEN ITS COLD OUT SIDE YOU KEEP WORKING TO KEEP WARM IF YOU HAVE MANY LAYERS ON YOU CAN'T MOVE. I WORKED OUT SIDE IN MAINE 35 YEARS

[@InTheWoodyard]

I peel off layers as I heat up and re-layer as I cool down you can't do that with a big coat.

[@edhansen8531]

For me it's in the knees. I wear Brand name KINKY knee pads to keep my knees protected and warm. And for a lot of people the knees start to shiver first. I used to do roofing when I was young and tough, mechanical work , carpentry, plumbing, flooring and my knees are shot. Blood circulation causes lots of heat loss around the knee area due to less meat and fat, and then the feet get cold. Keep the knee protected and warm. Women will admit it but men won't. They will even put a sweater, a coat or a blanket over their knees while riding in a car, sitting at home, or out camping. They know.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, good point Ed!

[@haroldanderson2781]

Some guy that sounds like you started this video. He didn’t have a hat on so I didn’t recognize him. My suggestion. Darn Tough socks. Unconditional money back guaranteed. Merino wool and made in Vermont. They are the last socks you will ever purchase. Wear a hole and send them back for another pair. I’ve done this on 4 separate occasions.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes! Merino wool is the best!!!

[@stephenhope7348]

Hi You have dressing down to a fine art but I just want to ask if you ever tried stretching blue genes from Costco I think you might like them for layering as a top layer. They don’t restrict bending and stretching near as much and the crouch doesn’t tear out. Great videos love your Chanel and the way you do things.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for the tip! And thanks for watching Stephen!

[@jeffpeters1014]

I forgot to mention there’s a boot brand called NEO that sells a insulated water proof over boot with removable carbide spikes that are incredibly warm.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Nice, I will check it out!

[@GCL61]

Lol I have a few pairs of custom jeans. Awesome video 💯

[@InTheWoodyard]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lukeh2453]

Hell even in Northern WI it gets to the mid -30s about every winter lol been 2 or 3 years since we've had -40 though.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, cold is not fun or to be ignored!

[@ryans5700]

Wow, that's a lot of work and seems excessive on layers. These days a good base layer is all you need. Also 1 pair of socks, if they're good socks will certainly cut it. This reminds me of the kid on christmas story.

[@InTheWoodyard]

These days I work outside all day every day in +30 to -30 temps, I know how to dress to stay warm and cool down when I need to.

[@ryans5700]

@@InTheWoodyard Thats silly. Of course you know how to dress and of course you're the only one working outside in the cold, lol.

[@kevindalton5816]

Chris, do you have plans of going to Bill's property to cut the dead wood this winter? Thanks.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, but I also have 4 other places to cut too!