How to Stay Warm Working Outdoors in the Winter 🥶

[@TheWhitetailrancher]

I'm from Minnesota. So "battling the elements" is just a good time for me!

[@vinnie1889]

Glad to here the girls are safe, healthy , happy and warm. Thanks love, I care for you 🌹❤️🙏

[@hernanrodriguez-lopez3550]

I work at a saw mill in Washington state and winter time is rough. I can agree that standing and running the equipment can freeze your toes and fingers off. My next investment will be the heated jackets. Stay warm and keep up the good work!

[@adirondackwoodsman]

I have flannel lined jeans and I love them. Great idea with the patio heater

[@Joel-Cares-4-you]

It's 7am and u guys have a huge rainstorm on ya. I hope u guys are doing alright. Be safe. If u can't work. U can always make a video of what you do when your indoors.. be safe and God bless

[@Grandpa82547]

A LONG TIME AGO, i worked for an uncle in Wisconsin in the Winter. He Laid everything out. I carried all the lumber. The most exercise he got was making pencil marks. I did the physical work. He was freezing all the time. I often worked in my tee-shirt at 30 degrees. I agree with you. Working hard in Winter is the better job.

[@burlseeker4680]

I saw one KZbin video, where the sawmill owner looked like he built an enclosed cab around the operator station of his LT-70. He was warm inside the cab, while the workers outside were freezing!

[@buckchamp9011]

I ride my motorcycle in cold Weather and get caught in the rain sometimes and I have battery heated jackets and gloves and pants and socks that all plug into each other if it’s cold enough to wear it and I wear a neck gator to keep the wind out and I guarantee you can move around normally and be warm as toast 👍🏼☕️☕️💙

[@markfletcher4605]

Excellent video. A trick I learned while ice climbing in New England to keep your fingers warm in gloves is to put a hand warmer pouch inside your glove on the back side of your hand.

[@bobwollard9105]

Em, thanks for the cold weather advice. You are getting really good at your monologue delivery. And Jade's photography just keeps getting better and better. You ladies are awesome.

[@MrGaryBernius]

You know sometimes when you do a real good job, nobody notices..... cause ya did a good job... It never occurred to me someone was holding the camera, until you addressed Jade. If Jade (or whoever) was holding the camera, they were doing a great job, cause I didn't notice. When the camera work is shoddy, you notice..!!! It drives you nuts, pulling your eyes all over the place, many times I've left a video, cause they make me sea sick... But I have enjoyed yours or ya'lls thus far. God Bless

[@leesorenson6119]

Dad your family is rocking it. 😎 you are the American family 👪 ❤

[@RobustArid379]

Watching you two outdoors on film makes it interesting and i like it

[@michaelneilsonsr5309]

My wife raised in Hawaii moving to Washington state she used to go through a lot of the hand warmers in the winter . Before she accumulated to the cold weather. Keep up the amazing work you do.

[@richbattaglia5350]

Long Johns, hooded jacket, snow pants, thin gloves. I work delivery routes in northern US and this season had two weeks below 10 degrees. These things help me.

[@philjon763]

What I always used was wool. Wool socks, wool shirt, wool stocking hat and wood gloves. It worked great 50 years ago and still works today.

[@tomtheplummer7322]

...plus keeps ya warm even when wet, whether it be weather or sweat. Down, synthetics, even Gortex can’t do all that. 🤷‍♂️😉👍🏻👌🏻💪😎

[@philjon763]

@@tomtheplummer7322 Right I wear wool sock year round. Get them from "Farm to Feet" 100% made in USA

[@terryaustin5976]

Our forefathers knew wool was the answer. Keeps you warm even while raining. Gets a little heavier though. I have found the best boot as the Cofra brand of winter boot. Superb traction, slip and oil resistant. They are the number one boot in Europe for outdoor work. The last pair lasted 10 years. They are Italian made which makes sense. The whole country is shaped like a boot. LOL Check them out!

[@RedneckHillbilly-ho9md]

Those heated coats and vests are absolutely awesome! I started really suffering in the cold because of arthritis and those work wonders, you keep your back warm where all your blood runs through it keeps the rest of your body warmer also. Yes they are definitely worth the money and I got an adapter so I could use my battery pack from my tools.

[@bennyboogenheimer4553]

From my childhood. Dad "If your feet are cold, your cold!" Good old plastic Bread Bags, over your socks, and into your work boots. It just works. Apple Cider Vinegar 2 shots, or 2 tablets (ACV in pill form) I worked in a -60 food freezer unit in South Philly for 3 years. Guys were either sipping vinegar, or taking the pills every 6 hours w/food. Steel toe work boots (with bread bag liners) Carhart Bibs, tight leather trucker gloves, and wife beaters everywhere. lol! Really glad to hear your kids get to the slopes. Work hard, play hard. Gotta have a balance.

[@keithklassen5320]

I work outside in Manitoba, doing construction in as low as -35Celsius, often switching from high-exertion sweaty work to long periods of low-exertion standing work like what you're doing. I'd strongly recommend wearing Merino wool thermal underwear, really any layer of wool directly on your skin, but Merino is best because it's less scratchy and more warm than regular wool, by a large margin. Your mind will be blown by the difference it makes; it doesn't only keep you warmer, it also helps you deal with your body heat when you do get warm. Regular textiles get clammy when you're warm, but wool wicks the moisture away and keeps you comfy even if your temperature does go up. It's gonna sound like snake-oil, but another benefit of wool is that when it does become moist from sweat or even just regular body moisture, it keeps a much larger percentage of its insulative value than any other textile. Honestly it doesn't get better than wool directly on your skin. If you can find ways to deal with the itch factor, like buying good quality wool such as Merino or lambswool, or if your body just doesn't mind wool in general, you will totally transform your relationship with the cold. Wool layered on top of other textiles is still good, but it's best when it's against your skin, for the sweat wicking and the ability to retain insulative value when wet. If you're worried about the price, try going to thrift shops; I often find good Merino, lambswool, or even cashmere blend sweaters for very reasonable prices. Lower thermal underwear is harder to find used, but if you buy new in the mid or late winter, sometimes it's discounted. Shops like MEC or REI will have those.

[@bertblue9683]

65 in my house, and I'll be cold after just fifteen minutes of sitting here watching my favorite KZbin channel. I used to love winter, still prefer fresh air, but getting a bit sensitive to extremes in my old age

[@sabretom7594]

It gets no better at 70.

[@nigelparker5886]

@@sabretom7594 worse still at 75! Brrrr! Cheers

[@fractuss]

I like wood heat, It allows me to keep the temp at 70 and above.

[@stephencallmeyer4767]

I often use ginger caps or tea , it will increase your circulation, I used to have an LT 40 regular. Love your videos! Keep up the good work, I always enjoyed milling up logs

[@zaynevanday142]

A warm cup of tea in the morning was the best morale booster, for Americans substitute Tea with Coffee 😂

[@rexwoodall2179]

I love those overhead heaters, good choice. Heated clothes, that’s a great idea, they have come a long way. Staying out of the wind makes a huge difference, too! Enjoyed this one.

[@wandererblackmoon]

When I rode a motorcycle year round, I had a pair of chaps and vest that plugged into the bike battery. Life saver. But that was 30 years ago, I'm sure technology has improved since then.

[@acajutla]

Most of the body heat emits from the head, so some sort of headgear is almost mandatory to stay warm during winter. Also, if your feet are cold the whole body freezes.

[@bwillan]

That's not entirely true. Body heat will escape from any uncovered area of the body. So make sure to cover up the head, neck, wrists/hands and that you outer most jacket goes past your rear end.

[@acajutla]

The brain is the most energy consuming organ, and almost all of it becomes heat. That's probsbly why most of us have hair on the skull, to stay warm easier,

[@leesirkis3283]

how much muscles in the body also count. 25% of energy for the brain, but if there's tree times more muscles in the body, the equation of 25% is not true.. cuze muscles cells consume a lot of calories.

[@bushcraftjoe1]

I'm a fan if wool hat , heated coat, military ecwcs overalls and wool socks

[@Chromicon]

Keep a good splitting maul around. Instead of walking around (not getting any work done), split firewood by hand for about 5-10 minutes. That'll warm you up good.

[@NarnianRailway]

Might consider a mat to stand on at the LT40 operating station to insulate the feet from the concrete pad. Surplus City often has ones with a beveled edge and cheaper than the box stores.

[@MrElemonator]

Ty Branaman has some great videos that help explain thermodynamics. Your body work like a heat pump and pulls the warmth out of the air and can improve itself unlike a machine. Dress in layers and sleep in colder rooms.

[@michaelgillen3537]

Hey Emerald. Always great videos from you and family. Suggestion: move the standup heater forward towards the end of the shelf on the wall. You are losing heat (money) into open air. This way the heat will both bounce off/absorb by the wall which adds to your overall comfort and likely you can turn down the heater and save LP.

[@march78]

Those zippo hand warmers work great for me and a bit more sustainable with less waste than those disposable ones.

[@rjacj]

As a photographer and binocular user my hands are always out and getting cold to the point that its hard to work some controls. I got a rechargeable hand warmer (Ocoopa brand, but probably doesn't matter). They have several heat settings and last for 15 hours on low, and get to 140 degrees. I switch pockets often so I can warm both hands up at the same time with the residual heat. A couple friends have those heated jackets and swear by them.

[@practacticaloutdoorsandthi6962]

I think it's good you're "boss" does things so you continue to enjoy your job

[@robertwheeler4068]

Thank you, Emerald & Jade! I pray the remain of Winter is not too brutally cold for all you!❄ Stay warm🔥and healthy!👍God Bless! 🙏❤

[@desertdweller4951]

I so enjoy watching your family-friendly video's. I laughed at your coffee tip 😅 Great job you two young women are doing. Saty safe, stay healthy, and stay positive 🙏 God Bless the family and Lumber Yard.

[@lscott6088]

Love you guys I enjoy the new videos keep ‘em coming

[@glenshauf9990]

You can also get foot warmers to put in your boots to keep your toes warm

[@philipfedorchak6444]

Hello Emerald it's been a warmer winter in the Northeast but you're write winter is not over. My way to stay warm is to wear a good warm hat and I also wear wool socks feet and head if there warm and dry I generally feel more comfortable. Good topic excellent video.

[@benjaminmatte5225]

That’s a damn good boss getting a patio heater for his daughters

[@charlesb4267]

Emerald, sometime if your struggling for a video idea and you're dad has the time, have him get into a little detail as to what engine oil viscosity types he uses both summer and winter and in the various types of equipment as diesel vs gas ( the LT 40 as well as all the other small gas engines ) and of course the pickups, the skidder, crawler, loader, Kubota and so forth and if he uses synthetics or non synthetic oils. Also the viscosity ( which may be a brand name and their name for it ) of hydraulic oil used in the various equipment as you have a lot of pieces of equipment that use a hydraulic ( or a gear/transmission/hydraulic ) type oil. It may not interest all viewers but you might be surprised how many will be curious to know what your operation in your particular climate uses. Might have to break it up into a couple of videos ( and there is gear oil and also greases used .. it never ends ) I assume Ken makes all the oil/lube choice decisions so he's the best one to explain it in his words !

[@apollomoon1]

You’re getting awfully good at doing these videos without a script or cue cards. I remember when you were pretty nervous with presentations. No more! Great job with the vids. Pocket warmers are the best invention ever for outdoor work. They don’t get too hot and don’t get in the way. Great job and good idea for a video. Thank you!!’

[@rickrack4812]

Wearing a suitable hat in the winter even if it's a baseball cap on a not so cold day, really really helps retain heat

[@markboisvert7380]

Perhaps you might consider a pair of hunters mittens to keep your hands warm. The thumb & forefinger are free to move and the hand warmer fits nicely in the palm. Thanks very much for the great content! Your family is amazing!!

[@stephenwilliams4118]

I like you Em can't stay warm from November 1 until May 1 st and look for ways to keep warm outdoors. I live north of Montreal and we get temperature in the ( for you Americans ) 20's and below most of the winter. Love the hand warmers as the really do the job and are great inside a pair of mittens while skiing. Thanks for another video

[@dennishinkle5010]

I have some thermal insulated coveralls thar stay really warm. Those heaters like you have work great. Thank you.👍👍♥️

[@gordbaker896]

First requirement. Keeping your head and Feet warm. There are serious hats and boots that do that. Get gramps to make a 4'x8' plastic coated panel behind you, anchored to the concrete wall to keep the wind from blowing your heat away. Mittens for those who don't know only have a thumb. Gloves separate the fingers. There are quality gloves with serious lining that help keep hands warm in nip0n weather. Those heated jackets sound Great!

[@gilbertdelgado6703]

I earlier watched another KZbin channel, Painted Desert Ranch, and Daniell was showing that same heated clothing line. She loves them also.

[@scottdavies9336]

Em, I just had an idea for you to stay warm. You can move the propane heater over closer to your sister to keep her warm. Then put a wood stove near you against the building maybe with some reflective metal behind it to radiate better. Also the most important reason to have the wood stove is to keep a pot of coffee on top. I'm sure you'll have no trouble finding wood to keep the wood stove going. Take care sweetie.

[@Iazzaboyce]

'Thermal underwear' is what you need when it gets real cold. This covers your legs and arms and keeps hold of your body heat. Good socks and insoles for your boots will stop the ground getting in and wear a thermal hat too. Also, some thin gloves with thick finger-less gloves worn on top will allow you to operate the control panel.

[@boatrvme8478]

I have one of those heaters at my sawmill and it's nice in winter even though I'm in South Ga. We still have a few cold days!

[@raywalchuk9607]

Thank you and of course...STAY WARM!! :)

[@APL314159265]

I worked on the flightline for 25 years. we wore nitrile gloves under very thin gloves. you would still get cold, but if you are running an MDL up in the air on a cold night, you don't get frostbite.

[@michaelsfoster8442]

Hello from kenai Alaska thanks for the info on How to keep warm in cold states. But we was at -30 this year more then I wanted. Lol love your show. Keep warm with lot,s of coffee.👍🍀🍀🍀🇺🇸😃🇺🇸

[@dogcreek8547]

You guys are cranking out the video's like candy. At this rate you will win the prize for sure. It doesn't make me mad, keep it rolling.

[@dirtycurty1202]

If you start sweating outside start removing layers of clothes and when your done that job change out of those clothes. Once you get wet from sweaty clothes it is almost impossible to get warm again

[@darkiee69]

Thermal underwear, then fleece or wool, and a wind tight jacket with a good liner. And you can buy battery powered socks too. If your feet are warm you're warm. Fleece lined gloves are nice, and you can put one of those handwarmers down the back of your hand to keep them extra warm. And a scarf, or a buff, to keep the wind and cold away from your neck.

[@remusgherman4602]

We have a very warm winter this year.. 10 - 15 grad Celsius in Romania.. Without snow at all and no frozen ground... 😀

[@Sailor376also]

Note to the Boss Man I'm 70 been doing this a long time. Construction, skiing, long canoe trips, long sails. Merino wool,, or cashmere. Four layers comfy next to the skin (cotton) mid layer wool knit shirt or turtleneck merino wool. The third layer is wind proof or resistant,, I use a dress shirt. Fourth layer is anything you like appropriate to the day. Merino wool long johns under the jeans. The most basic trick is save the heat from your back and legs,, and your hands stay warm. And loose layers,, and merino wool, lambs wool, buffalo down, cashmere as a mid layer,, is essential. Nothing,, I repeat, nothing keeps heat better than a fine wool. There is not an artificial fiber that comes close. Wool. If you would like specific sources, just ask.

[@keithbennett5519]

I always look forward to your videos all week, Such amazing lumber yard too

[@ricardo6282]

Me and friends own shops and it's usually just my son & I. At my shop. Welding and building hotrods, lowriders and welding projects that people bring in or, painting rides. My friend got one of these heaters for his shop. It's cool. And it is just being near it will worm you up. So I invested in one to. I usually double up my sweater panits with a wormer on the bottom.

[@tommy..980]

Gotch Emerald your voice is so nice to listen.. it gets your attention… love your videos… They also make electrical socks that keep your tootsie warm…. 😊

[@richardbrowne1679]

Hello- Dress in layers with really good boots.

[@charlesmiddleton3247]

Thankfully, there's not tons of snow to slow things down and below 0 weather. Your feet are number 1... once they are cold, it seems your whole body is COLD! A good wool hat to conserve heat is nice to have. Keep the coffee going!!

[@sapoverde65]

While working in Alaska wore insulated coveralls,very warm and had lots of pockets.

[@stanr5645]

You gals should try 3 finger mitts in the winter,I cut wood in the winter for 40+ years,they work great for me,stay safe!! You gals rock!!

[@Whipkick2]

This may sound odd. But I use diabetic socks. The little pimples in the socks help with circulation. They really do keep your feet warmer. The human body has 5 main temperature sensors, ankles, wrists and neck. Keep these warm helps the whole body warm. This from who served with the RAF and USAF in Iceland. (Yes its as cold as it sounds)

[@lumbercapitallogyard]

Nice tip! I bet that works good

[@alithemagicbum]

Yes diabetic socks, under a good pair of winter socks works for me!

[@leesirkis3283]

Sir, i don't understand the mecanisme responsible for that, can u explain me à bit more how the body would produce more heat and feel warm. (Neck, ankles. ..)

[@leesirkis3283]

(5 main temperature sensors, ankles, wrists and neck. Keep these warm helps the whole body warm. )

[@Whipkick2]

@@leesirkis3283 in order to regulate the flow of heat, or cooling required in body, the body uses these points to increase warmth through circulation or burning fat in these ares. If to hot it cools through sweating. These are your pulse points you feel. There is a good antomy colouring book by Cappit and Wynn which provides addiotional detail. Better explanation than most medical books.

[@PapawsDadillacOEMplus]

You guys have been pretty lucky so far this winter. I was in Selinsgrove I think the one time it snowed this year lol.

[@xmas4203]

7:20 Made me laugh when Em said Jade doesn't need the extra layers of clothes to stay warm like Em because Em is thin. 🤣

[@bodeensherman4999]

Right on with the heater action......🔥

[@PhiLBilly_PhilRodgers]

Emerald you should check out the zippo hand warmers. They are refillable and keep your hands nice and toasty and are way cheaper than the warmers you are currently using. I’ve used them while hunting for years.

[@RoccaDiCambioFarm]

Love the heated sweatshirt! To save money with propane just make a fire pit right next to the mill. That’s what I do sometimes when it’s really cold. The only bad thing is that when the wind comes your eyes start burning from the amount of smoke blowing off the fire, but whatever no big deal lol

[@nellayema2455]

Nice heater! I may have to get me one of those electric garments to wear while hunting. I do pretty good with what I have now, and have a heater for the ground blind, but sometimes I'm sitting in a windfall or up against a tree and don't have the heater.

[@matthewpayne42]

It's barley above freezing during the day here in the UK 🇬🇧 at the moment and below freezing at night. And snow ❄️ in the North of the UK.

[@swbigfan1]

You should check out a pair of open finger winter gloves (Amazon has some inexpensive ones). Not the ones that just have the fingers cut off at the first knuckle but the ones that have a mitt that can flip back over the hand so you can use your fingers to run the mill or flip the mitt closed on one side if you don't need both hands at the moment. For especially cold days you can tuck the hand warmers into the palm of the glove. Don't know how long they'd last if you wore them when you're the swamper but they should help when running the mill & I expect you've probably already found a good winter work glove for when you're the swamper.

[@matthewward631]

You used to be able to buy inserts for your gloves that were woven with aluminum thread. Your hands would warm the aluminum and in turn the aluminum would keep your hands warm. They were flexible and I used them all the time even when it was down to -24.

[@Jorma_K]

If you are standing on concrete or hard ground that is frozen a piece of rigid foam insulation is great to stop the cold coming up through your shoes lightweight easy to move

[@leesirkis3283]

to increase blood sugar is the key. it means to eat enough.

[@johnsadler8637]

Try a pair of hunting gloves insulated with Thinsulate. They need to be warm but thin enough to operate safeties and triggers, so you can probably work the Woodmizer. They probably wouldn’t hold up to the swamper work, but they’d last long enough for the operator job.

[@cripplecreeksawmill]

Sawmilling up here in Vermont, I've found that thermals/long-johns under jeans make a world of difference (regardless of how many layers of shirts/hoodies). The propane patio heater is a perfect solution. Keep up the good work! -Andy

[@lumbercapitallogyard]

I’ve gotten a few comments about wearing longjohns, I forgot to mention that in my video

[@mattperkins9005]

@@lumbercapitallogyard Em, are you going to talk about what happened to your finger? You try to keep hiding that you hurt yourself. Was it from working?

[@kennethnevel3263]

Get a piece of that that blue or pink insulation board 1" or 2" thick that is used in house building and stand on that it helps, I use it when hunting to stand on , helps a lot , also good for a knee pad . I used a piece on my boards for finishing concrete floors to pad my knees .

[@johnwaller4983]

I buy thermals and hot hands in bulk myself lol and limit exposure when below 10*f because work still needs to get done sometimes

[@supersawyer358]

Pro tip, sit in the Sawyers booth with a heater. 💪 yall use a saw with a frost notch for winter sawing ? Or slow the mill surface speed down to make a bigger chips?

[@alithemagicbum]

All good tips Em, good job on the bossman investing on the patio heater, it will also come handy for him if he as to do some equipment repairs! You're right they're not that expensive, we have one. Consider on buying a larger tank (40 or 60#) last longer obviously, but here in Ohio we get them filled at TSC or at welding shops, lot cheaper then the small 20# ones (pound per pound). Stay warm most of all Stay safe!

[@OTPFrodo]

RE-Chargeable hsnd warmers! Less waste same warm times! Wife stole mine.

[@mikegoddard7581]

We used to burn wood in a 55 gallon drum and it's a good way to get rid of slabs

[@redbonemike17]

Check out Zippo hand warmers made like the old school Jone ones a bit pricey to start but a can of lighter fluid lasts a good while

[@scottj4462]

I was outside for a day with a power company line crew and they gave me some of those warming packets for my hands, and if you weren't careful they could burn you. At the end of the day they were still hot enough to burn. Some folks put them in their boots but they had too be careful not to burn their feet.

[@bobdubree4718]

Try to talk to a Farmer customer, ask them to bring you 3 or 4 large straw bails for wind break . You can move them around. Keeping the wind off is big help. Thanks for all your content, Awesome!

[@bwillan]

I winter camp and a great tip for just standing around is to stand on a piece of closed cell foam mat. It will provide insulation from the cold ground which will suck the heat out of your feet via conduction. The other tips of moving around and drinking hot beverages are the next most effective ways to keep warm. Beyond a good layered clothing system, keeping warm in winter is much easier than than trying to keep cool in summer. Emerald and Jade also have the advantage of being able to hang out in the solar kiln if things get really cold.

[@sammiller6631]

​@@bwillan One tip I remember from the book "Secrets of Warmth" was how emptying your bladder as often as possible will keep you warmer. Staying hydrated will keep you warmer with more fluid to carry warmth but a half full bladder acts as a heat sink, wasting body heat that is better spent elsewhere. Lots of little details like that such as the differences between sensible perspiration and insensible perspiration or how much warmth we lose through our breath.

[@bwillan]

@@sammiller6631 All very true.

[@Ryanscoolness]

I’ve seen micro climates that hold the warmth as the open air breeze keeps the air circulating.

[@garvdarb]

Keep moving

[@denisedeon3336]

happy , looked after employees have less accidents and are more productive

[@nonoydennisgemarino1866]

her english dictions, pronounciations, intonations, so perfect.. such for a country farm girl..

[@zippythechicken]

yes i am enjoying this gift we are getting.. i think i kinda needed an easy winter.. been a little ehh lately. catch ya next time.

[@ADB-zf5zr]

I stay warm watching Emerald *)

[@michaelmaker8169]

I work outside, I wear two long John layers and fleece lined pants. Good to about 20 degree lows. Several layers uppers. Fleece is great. I forgot about hand warmers, my hands get cold pretty easy. They have thicker nitrile gloves that are lined. They keep your hands warm. They need to make them bigger though, liner tends to pull out. So a large is like a medium.

[@dulakamanawa6113]

Hi Emerald...I like the fact that everyday you post new content, literally...I appreciate the content that you and your family put out... awesome job guys much love and aloha 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@vovaerm]

Sunny ☀️ girl! 👩‍🦰Привееет!

[@Rascilon25]

Great work!

[@kevinhayes1656]

I don’t know if you thought of this or not, but if you get some of those hard hand handwarmers, then you can put one of them in the bottom of your shoes in the winter and they will keep your feet warm

[@collinsganson5115]

Your sense of humor keeps me laughing.

[@johnaddis1022]

We used and still do use unsented antiperspirant on our feet to keep them from sweating in our boots while hunting wool socks work even if wet to help keep warm, If your feet get wet in cold weather they will frostbite even in the best boots