You sir are a nut. Don't know what we would do without you. Always learn something and you never fail to make me smile.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Mucho appreciato.
@karihemmert24376 жыл бұрын
It just occurred to me that I never thanked you for this video! I froze on a backpacking trip in moderately warm weather in march of last year. Came home, found this video, then went back out to the same trail a few weeks later on a cold, cold, wet weekend and THRIVED! I was also able to borrow a superfly and winter hammock sock from the guy I was dating at the time and that certainly helped!
@shugemery6 жыл бұрын
Y'elcome and good story.
@turo30662 жыл бұрын
You my friend, have quickly become one of my favorite YTubers. Not only are you highly informative but also entertaining. I always believe that you are never too old or knowledable to learn new things. Even at 55 y.o. I have learned much from your videos. Keep up the great content!
@shugemery2 жыл бұрын
always learning....as I did tend to not apply myself as a youth~~!
@boxingcompass7 жыл бұрын
I love the jacket-around-the-foot-of-the-hammock idea! Definitely going to try that.
@JohnSmith-vb6jx3 жыл бұрын
Yep, I just shook my head when I saw that. I was out a couple weeks ago and the temps dropped into the teens unexpectedly and i did throw my coat over the foot end of the hammock, which worked good enough, but I did not think about zipping it around. Love getting those little tips. This whole episode was good. I am going to go price some of that footwear right now. Glad I watched this. I just wish Shug would improvise more and add some spontaneity instead of always being so subdued...😂
@adventurouseater7 жыл бұрын
You are always a giggle to watch AND very informative at the same time!!!!! Keep sharing your joy and knowledge!!!!!
@sarar11065 жыл бұрын
plz dont stop making videos, you make a lot of people smile. Thank you for making my day a lil better! ☺
@shugemery5 жыл бұрын
"Everytime I think I'm out...they pull me back in" Thankee.
@ZZoutdoors7 жыл бұрын
Lots'a great info.This is my first winter in a hammock and you have been a world of help Sir.Thanks. ZZ.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
I am bowing here.
@kerrybakes7 жыл бұрын
Most amazing and useful video ever! My feet are so cold that my adventuring friends buy me things to help keep feet warm when I'm camping! Totally gonna try the sitting pad tip!
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Yes, the sitting pad trick truly helps. Carry forth.
@karihemmert8627 жыл бұрын
For the first time I didnt freeze while on a winter camping trip (and I got my leave no trace trainer certification to boot!) As a cold sleeper with a tiny body and poor circulation I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate this video. Keep up the good work!
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Great to hear and good to be warm yeah!
@kristynlohoff53207 жыл бұрын
Your daughter is a talented knitter! I've been enjoying spotting her projects in your videos!
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
She is a knitting fool! Here are some of her sweaters...flic.kr/p/PVi7yC
@bluejeans80017 жыл бұрын
True believer of resting feet on foam sleeping pad while in camp. Last sled dog trip through BWCA it was minus 30 and it was amazing how warm my feet on the pad vs without were while sitting around camp fire. . Great cold weather tips thanks a bunch!!!
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Insulation power!
@lilcwa7 жыл бұрын
Great video, as usual, a veritable encyclopedia of ideas for warming your lower extremities, applicable in a range of cold temperatures. Thanks for the wonderful information. We are currently experiencing our coldest and driest part of the winter here in the Pacific Northwest, so this video is both timely and inspiring. I may have to go hang this weekend and try some of these tips out! Respect and regards, Chris AKA kitsapcowboy
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Needed to be done.
@moxtr7 жыл бұрын
Those are beautiful socks/slippers your daughter made. She has mad skills. I love Icelandic wool and the look.
@ddskimmer7 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips...you are right, no one ever brought up the cold feet issue. I would sleep with my winter boots inside my sleeping bag, and that's not good. Thanks man.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Yessir. Thankee.
@johnzx14rk947 жыл бұрын
What a GREAT guy. Going camping next month in the California Redwoods. Can be hot during the day but the temperature drops into the high 30's at night. Got cold last year but this year I think I got the right stuff Thanks to You. Thanks.
@nickkanakis34697 жыл бұрын
I use my boot liners as a cozy of sorts on the hot water bottle. Helps dry out the boot liners and still works for keeping me warm and the real cold nights.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Good one.
@kevink22077 жыл бұрын
Great video. Learned a couple new tricks. Plus the comedy made it all the more enjoyable.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Whooooo Buddy))))
@chuckreetz29537 жыл бұрын
Great advice Shug! First winter with my Steger Muk Luks and my feet are soooo happy!! I even where them for ice fishing here in WI. Your daughter knits very well, Im patiently waiting for my 9 yo daughter to finish knitting mine! I showed her your socks and she was on it!
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Oh yes....feet thank you. Love those knitting daughters.
@kazroth8867 жыл бұрын
Just getting set to start hammock camping with my 6 yr old son. Thx for the fun and informative vids. Whoo buddy! from Vancouver bc
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Y'elcome and Carry forth.
@OrangeCrusader7 жыл бұрын
Giving the hot water bottle a good shake after you fill it and venting the created pressure before tucking it into your bag significantly reduces the chance of any leaking, especially on some off-brand bottles. Thanks Shug, great as always.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Truth to that.
@pedroclaro7822 Жыл бұрын
You know you've found a wholesome channel when all the comments are positive
@shugemery Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Mostly so on the comments.
@80sluva926 жыл бұрын
This guy has some kewl accents, funny voices, and a great storytelling personality.. Great info vid.
@shugemery6 жыл бұрын
Whoooooo Buddy)))))
@michaelmeadows51427 жыл бұрын
great advice Shug! I've always used the hot water bottles in winter. Loose wool socks always a winner along with my "booties" from REI always kept my feet really warm. Always educational and appreciated video! keep the videos coming!
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
warm feet warm heart
@johnnymartensson40177 жыл бұрын
Most say every time i watch a new video from you i always get happy and right now in middle of sweden i have just voll socks thats enought for me.
@johnnymartensson40177 жыл бұрын
and salamon boots
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Whoooooo Buddy! and tack.
@ChangeHumanity7 жыл бұрын
Man I'm so happy I stumbled across this channel! Great content, very informative and a great sense of humour. Keep it up the great work!
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
I thankee and a deep bow here.
@ola_bandola7 жыл бұрын
How do you not have more subscribers!? Down to earth, funny and solid advice, clearly sprung from equally solid experience. As a recent hammock camper (two trips so far) i feel i no longer need to look for other channels for advice. Your winter advice will be very useful over here in Sweden 🇸🇪 Liked and subscribed
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Tack. Backpacking and hammocks only get so many subscribers. Plus, I never ask anyone to subscribe. Not a fan of that. Enjoy the hammock quest.
@DraGunnTiss7 жыл бұрын
You humor and knowledge just made me a subscriber! You, sir, are a Hoot!! I have insomnia tonight (as most nights) so will be watching more!
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Thankee.
@jofuji82557 жыл бұрын
I'm not a hammock camper but even so these are brilliant ideas - thanks Shug! :)
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Thankee.
@garretmkiii7 жыл бұрын
That was entirely entertaining and informative. Thanks guy.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Thankee.
@ZiggZagg117 жыл бұрын
I can't believe you went walking in the snow bare feet just for us...
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
So cold it was hot.
@Monty4395 жыл бұрын
Shows Shug loves us! Sniff. Sniff. I'm getting teary eyed just thinking about it.
@rossr87767 жыл бұрын
In Scotland we get so drunk that we dont care about cold feet..🍺😛
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
That cracked me up!
@atommachine7 жыл бұрын
The jumping jacks and then breath hot air in my down boots works for me because the down holds the warmth for long enough to calibrate my feet warmth. A maple leaf on the end of my nose helps with frost protection! Great tips Shug
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
I like a hickory leaf too.
@aguycalledshane7 жыл бұрын
This might be your best video ever, and that's saying something.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
I concur.
@louisehiker92467 жыл бұрын
Another wonderful video. Love all those tips! I have one for your fans, if that is OK. I use hand and toe warmers a lot. Sometimes I only need them for about an hour or so until I have been moving for sometime. I find if you put them in a Ziploc bag, you can pause the chemical reaction because there's no longer any more air in there. You can then take them out of the Ziploc bag to restart the reaction. I can get a few days of use out of these handwarmers using this system.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Great technique!
@Guy-ky9mc2 жыл бұрын
Shug- You the man, you know man? A while back I took a kayak trip down river during a nor'easter for a couple of nights. I took my normal hiking gear, hammock, snug pack, down sleeping pod (wraps around bottom and top of hammock like a cacoon), etc. I was well prepared although it snowed and it was 30-40 knot wind. I do well in very cold weather but yes.. my feet often are cold even if I dry my feet and change to wool socks 🧦 before crawling in. I even had my footbox wrapped up in an insulated rain jacket and wrapped my feet in some pants I had. I spent hours rubbing my feet together and wiggling my toes to finally get them warm.. but it took some work. I'm a warm bodied fellow but I'll be daged on if my feet aren't a problem. I think the body robs the extremities during harsh conditions.
@shugemery2 жыл бұрын
Feet are usually the first to suffer it seems. Once in a while it happens.
@BryanSarauer7 жыл бұрын
That toque with the tassels is awesome.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
It was a gift from a Maple King fan.
@nathansharp31933 жыл бұрын
I finally got myself a fairly nice lightweight down jacket and this makes a HUGE difference! The Z-seat in the footbox helped me tremendously, but this just seals the deal!! Happy New Year Shug! 🥳🎉
@shugemery3 жыл бұрын
Whooooo Buddy))))
@fredbiscuit...4137 жыл бұрын
I'm an 'outdoorsy' person and I came across this video by accident. Great video thank you. Very useful tips I had not thought of! And Oh - I have now subscribed lol.
@craigslaunwhite5796 жыл бұрын
love the great Ideas. especially the water bottle put in a sock your daughter made you. I actually improved a old plastic with glass insert thermos by putting a sock in it, between the two layers. it works much more efficiently now.
@shugemery6 жыл бұрын
Whoooooo Buddy))))
@cabinman7 жыл бұрын
Great lesson to cover...a much needed topic with sooooo many cold tootsies out there. My wife needs some of those socks for in the house!
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Hope it helps.
@Sebastopolmark7 жыл бұрын
VERY VERY well said Shug. Thanks for taking time to make such a detailed video. If everybody gives your "suggestions" they will toasty toes, and thar ain't nuttin better than toasty toes!!!
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Toast the toes.
@nvue98877 жыл бұрын
I use to live in MN loved the boundary waters. Love your setup too! Awesome tips! Awesome personality!
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
I love the quiet of the BWCA. Thankee
@6bluestrings7 жыл бұрын
I'm feelin' the love! Thanky brother. NC weather was Whack this week, so I drove to LexBBQ to celebrate the extremes !
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Ahhhman. Way to go! BBQ envy here.
@kgilliagorilla27617 жыл бұрын
Mr. Shug, You hit the nail on the head. {again} . Muckalucks are great. My old Sorels were great, but heavy. Steger mades the real deal. Again,the detail about to much sox in your boot is right on. Too tight, no air, no insulation. Wool insoles rock. I wear Smartwool hiking socks to walk. Merino at nite with down booties. I bring a fresh pair of Smartwool for next day. Sox are light, if I need more I pack more. Cold feet suck. Thanks for all the great videos and knowledge. KGT in Chicago
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Whooooo Buddy)))))
@KurtPapke7 жыл бұрын
Great topic Shug! This question comes up all the time, and I think you've provided the complete answer.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Does come up so much. Especially here in MN.
@treedirt100007 жыл бұрын
When I was a wee lad my great grandmother would knit us wool socks like the ones your daughter knit's and come to think of it they were awesome while sleeping in the winter. Those motorcycle booties are a great idea and I think I will have to get a pair. My wife and I use those flat rubber water bottles that have wool on the outside as a warmer, they work fantastic but the hole is smaller so can be a pain to fill if you don't have a small funnel. Pretty comfy though, a warm little water bed for the feet.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Hope the tips help.
@troydejesu92455 жыл бұрын
this dude is very funny and informative, the best way to learn!
@shugemery5 жыл бұрын
Thanks feller....
@grantl98147 жыл бұрын
that hot water bottle trick is a game changer! if you put boiling water in there it turns your sleeping bag into an oven.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Mine is usually somewhat warm in the morning when I use it for espresso from the hammock.
@MatanuskaHIGH7 жыл бұрын
Grant L yep nalgene bottle is a!ways part of my winter set up..and since I have to melt snow anyway I might as well use that warmth..
@jwagnermail7 жыл бұрын
Here is the trick for keeping the hot water bottle from crushing after it cools off - fill the bottle with water almost all the way. The area above the water with steam is where it changes volume when it gets cold, water itself doesn't change volume much.
@MatanuskaHIGH7 жыл бұрын
+J Wagner use a nalgene
@TFWS66 жыл бұрын
Granted it was only in the mid 30's when I tried having my jacket around the foot of my hammock but I was amazed at how well it worked. I've camped in warmer weather and not been so warm in my hammock.
@BushidoDevilDog7 жыл бұрын
You can do the water bottle trick even with a PET bottle. Once it is under the covers/inside the sleeping bag it will stay warm for HOURS after initially pouring the water in. Learned this from my Mrs., who did it to warm my ice-cold feet under the futon (she's Japanese and we live in Tokyo) in winter. Works like a charm!
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Good stuff...arigato.
@ronschreiber36356 жыл бұрын
Nice .a lot of great cold weather Tips Thanks again
@shugemery6 жыл бұрын
Y'elcome.
@KaylynnStrain7 жыл бұрын
that hot bottle trick was success when I did some winter camping, I kept one at my chest to keep my core temp up, and occasionally I'd put one at my feet and keep my feet in contact with it, and I wore polar socks to sleep in
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that!
@ejones22197 жыл бұрын
I used the jacket trick this weekend! Worked great. Thanks for the tip!
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Great to hear......I still use that all the time in real cold weather.
@tomjohnson85485 жыл бұрын
thanks shug, i am ordering up a pair of the neoprene booties right now. i am going to try winter camping this year, so
@shugemery5 жыл бұрын
If the feet are warm...all is good.
@vsrorrer6 жыл бұрын
“I said booty”! Lolololol So many great warm feet tips covered in Shug humor...good stuff!
@shugemery6 жыл бұрын
I sure did say it.
@JPTHEMAN17 жыл бұрын
Well done and even a Alford E Neumen sighting thumbs up
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
He is my hero.
@jbcardin3 жыл бұрын
Del Is my favorite! Vincent Black Lightning. Good advice for keeping those feet warm. Thanks!
@shugemery3 жыл бұрын
No one sings like Del sings. Thankee.
@pangeria125 жыл бұрын
Thank u for this tip. I just put my hammock, underquilt, and hammock accessories to my locker. Ready to put up this new six-person tent and cot as im 50 years old and can't get up from the floor. This is my home, not for camping.
@shugemery5 жыл бұрын
Cot on my friend.
@pangeria125 жыл бұрын
@@shugemery thanks
@brewingtime7 жыл бұрын
Shug, you rock! This is a sensitive subject here. )) Good point on the NOT leaking hot water bottle. I Screwed up once and had one leak after the cap cracked in the sleeping bag. For some reason I really wanted to pea....dang... the bottle was leaking warm water! It was a really bad night after that but at least had a wiggy's bag so it was not a deadly night. Good idea on mentioning the pressure build up with boiling hot water in a water bottle. Great vid too! Lots of options to try!!
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Get to know them there bottles....Thankee.
@howdydoughty76347 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed it shug. I've been using my Costco double black diamond down throw inside my 3 season bag to help with extra insulation.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Down in footbox I suppose.
@howdydoughty76347 жыл бұрын
shugemery You missed the chill last week in North Cakalacky 4degrees in the good ol Piedmont!
@stefanodogg2806 жыл бұрын
Bates insulated military boots are so warm they make me sweat if I do any work. Wool socks for the win and I make my own wool footpads
@shugemery6 жыл бұрын
Do you need insulated boots on the Pacific Coast? Or doe go camp in the chill from time to time?
@stefanodogg2806 жыл бұрын
We do get snow most winters but it doesn't last when the rain returns. We sometimes get down to 10-15F. I have 40 acres of heavy timberland and the show must go on
@gavincatt6077 жыл бұрын
I resisted the hot water bottle trick for years and truer it a couple weeks ago and it was awesome
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
It very much is effective.
@AmandaBess7 жыл бұрын
I laughed so much watching this video. you know how to deliver good info and keep it interesting. Very useful! Thank you!
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
I thankee.
@andrewpaulreynolds63297 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your fantastic tips ,Shug . I use the hot water bottle always been good for me and a little work out to get that blood pressure pumping . I hope you had a beautiful holidays . 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
True true.
@TheVespap200e7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shug! Nothing worse than the ten little piggies being cold at night! 🤒 Great job as always! 🙋
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Y'elcome.
@SoutheastBackpacker7 жыл бұрын
Very helpful and enjoyable to watch. Thanks much.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Thanks TP.
@jacqueline71187 жыл бұрын
Very informative and as always very entertaining! Thanks for sharing!
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Y'elcome and thanks.
@toferj74417 жыл бұрын
I've used the soft Nalgene bottles with hot water. Works very well!
@kevshelley7 жыл бұрын
Hey Shug, noticed your Campmor jacket. Being a Jersey boy I always knew they had quality stuff, now I'll rely on them even more when I see you trust their gear.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Had that over 20 years.
@MichaelRainabbaRichardson7 жыл бұрын
I keep thinking about doing some videos then finding yours! I couldn't compete man ;) Thank you so much for doing these videos.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
You should though. No competition...just be you and do your thing.
@MichaelRainabbaRichardson7 жыл бұрын
"just be you" That's why I couldn't compete. I'm boring as shit, but I LOVE learning AND sharing. You're doing a terrific job at all 3. I get to learn much of what I need AND come away feeling better. I've been looking for a long-term under-hammock solution (I have and love the OneTigris, but it's too small for me) so I'm researching and this video got me thinking about my (now seldom used) Big Agnes bag (slightly older version of www.bigagnes.com/Lost-Ranger-15_2) and how I might use it as an over-quilt with some slight modifications to create a better foot-box, THEN use my coat as you showed here (wish I'd have thought of that 2 nights ago) and as I was looking at how I'd do that, when it occurred to me I could cut the underside which has NO insulation because it's assumed that a BA pad will be used and I realized that there's holes and tabs in really interesting places and now I'm thinking that either I'm REALLY lucky, or someone was thinking of under-quilts because i don't have to do anything except run shock cord through the holes/tabs in the end and then around my hammock towards the ends, and the result is an awesome under-quilt without ANY modifications. I've had this bag for years and considered going as far as re-purposing the fill and I've never had this idea so I'm crediting you ;)
@TheJeffers0007 жыл бұрын
Love the videos Shug. The toasty toes work great for me. One trick I use with them is to put on a thin liner sock then apply the toasty toes, and then put on a nice loose wool sock. It seems to really rev up the affect of the toe warmers.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Perfecto!
@BornRandy627 жыл бұрын
the sticky pack toe warmers saved my toes when I misjudged to temps. I roaded a tractor 7 hours in subzero starting about 15 at the end. I had insulated hiking boots with heavy wool socks and then it wasnt enough. So I had the packets with me and I added them. Toasty . they arent like a hot coal in your boot.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Good to hear that they did you right.
@tonyrobbins65 жыл бұрын
I usually do not have much of a problem with cold feet sleeping. Though, getting up in the morning even only down to 15 degrees, putting on my hiking boots to pack up make my toes go numb. Then it takes at least two miles of hiking before I can even feel them. Now I do have a pair of boots rated to -65 with reflectix on the inside. They are great in the morning, my toes don't go numb, BUT, hiking in them, make my feet sweat terribly. So I don't hike with insulated boots anymore. Happy New Year. It turned 2019 while I was writing this comment.!
@shugemery5 жыл бұрын
My Keens get soaking and full of condensation like that. Not my mukluks though. Hike on~~~~
@benningtoncamper28527 жыл бұрын
great tips - artfully presented as always!!
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@driver38997 жыл бұрын
Always interesting to see what other people do, thanks for the video. Some of my own tips: 1. Get boots that have Gortex liner so your feet don't get wet, this solves many problems. 2. Only wear your base layer (thermals) to bed, anything else will just compress the down in your sleeping bag and make it less effective. 3. Sleep on the ground with a roll mat and bivi instead of in a hammock. 4. Have chocolate before bed, sugar revs up your metabolism which will produce warmth. 5. Have a hot drink before bed, dehydration makes you sleep colder.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
I agree with all but the hammock part 3! ....kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYXYeH2doMZkp8U You can see I am all hammock.
@brianmowers3077 жыл бұрын
Synthetic booty...a Kardashian favorite! I still have my LaCrosse Icemans from 25 years ago that I wore pretty much all winter when I lived in Northern Wisconsin. Since moving to NC I think I've worn them twice. They are packed with thick felt and very warm, but not at all lightweight!
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah. Haevy but ever-so warm.
@timmorrison58676 жыл бұрын
Shugemery, That colorful hat is great.
@shugemery6 жыл бұрын
Aye...it was a gift!
@TacBlades7 жыл бұрын
All great tips, i really have to find a loose fitting wool sock. Before getting into the hammock i always rub my feet with a anti microbial foot powder, keeps them dry, fresh and also warms them up.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Try a Smartwool Expedition wool sock.
@skids627 жыл бұрын
I've never heard of those Meisters before, but it is usually my toes that get cold. I have a pair of neoprene socks that I didn't like because they were too tight. I just cut a pair of toe warmers out of them and they fit comfortably, I'll use the rest as a bottle cosy. I'll have to try them out tomorrow. Thanks
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Whooooo Buddy
@RiDankulous7 жыл бұрын
A trick that works is the stomping of feet. I have family that were police officers in NYC and in the winter when staying, stomping warms up the feet and and legs. It's very effective.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Kinda like running in place sorta kinda. Good stuff/
@DonMilligan7 жыл бұрын
Buncha very useful tips, I prefer the brisk walk just before sleep to hang the bear bag and down booties trick meself.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Easier way to warm them...plus you get something done.
@zeros_knives_and_bushcraft.6 жыл бұрын
Miser Shug you are wise beond your ears!
@shugemery6 жыл бұрын
between my ears.
@mrfudd68747 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info Shug! The coat idea is really good!
@okamsrazor17 жыл бұрын
my feet feel warm just knowing Shug cares about them!
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
I do care/
@peterbrown44977 жыл бұрын
Loved seeing the Del McCoury figure at the end. And man can his son Ronnie play a mandolin!
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Ronnie is one of my very favorites!
@ronwilliams98846 жыл бұрын
Frickin Awesome, on many levels....thanks Shug!
@shugemery6 жыл бұрын
Thankee.
@DonP_is_lostagain7 жыл бұрын
Icelandic wool is, IMHO, the warmest stuff on the planet. I've got two pair of socks and used to have a couple of sweaters that I got when I was in Iceland with the USAF. The sweaters are long gone, but still have a pair of socks and just bought another pair this past spring strictly for winter hanging and sleeping. I don't hike in them and only use them for sleeping. I've also used them with a pair of Western Mountaineering Standard Down Booties and my feet are toasty. Of course, I am in Tejas and am one of those "weird' guys who goes hanging and hiking in 100°+ temps. :-) And we don't get the temps in winter y'all get, but it can get into the 20's or even teens and for us, that's pretty cold. Have used the warm bottle trick and even put a bottle of warm water with one of those toe warmer packs inside a neoprene cover and it almost made my whole setup (TQ/UQ) too hot. But with those wool socks on, my toesies were toasty. I also used mil-spec mukluks and those are the bomb! Still have a pair somewhere and they're a rubber bottom with a nylon upper and will keep your feet dry and warm until you start to sweat in them. They also come with a set of thickish wool inserts that I even used around the house for slippers. May have to find those and come up there for hte Frozen Butt hang next year. :-)
@gus19117 жыл бұрын
No more cold feets for me. Thanks Shug!!!
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Hope the tips help.
@mapu15 жыл бұрын
Pro tip. Your winter boots should be one size larger than usual, so you can wear actual decent socks. , and have extra space. Also dry your boots out. And your socks. Also get something that breathes/absorbs sweat. 90% off cold feet come from you sweating in your boots.
@shugemery5 жыл бұрын
Righto
@AdventuresInWetShaving7 жыл бұрын
Great info Shug! I ordered some Meister toe warmers (my toe are always a problem), thanks! :)
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
They do seem to work.
@AdventuresInWetShaving7 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@EatCarbs7 жыл бұрын
Great information. I might have to check out those wool insoles. Thanks for the video Shug
@andybesemer86727 жыл бұрын
Damn shug that's a classic old campmor down jacket! Nice !
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Oh yes. Over 20 years old.
@EugeneJrFolse7 жыл бұрын
Great info! BTW, I visited Yosemite late last month and saw the need for the frost bib first hand. I could not believe the moisture in atmosphere that cold.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Musta been a right goodie of a trip.
@fergusrb7 жыл бұрын
This is not a foot thing. My son and I and his wife went to Mammoth Lakes backpacking in September as June everything was snowed in. We were in tents and I had a 20 degree bag. In the night my legs got cold and I remembered what Shug had said. I took a fleece jacket that was under my pillow and zipped it up and stuck my feet through the bottom and came out the top. Did not remember about the sleeves. I immediately felt my legs getting warm and was good the rest of the night. My son said his phone said it was 29 degrees. May not be cold for you but it is for me. Thanks Shug, one more gem to tuck away. Bruce from the city of orange in orange county California
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Whoooooo Buddy)))))!!
@fergusrb7 жыл бұрын
Wow, I got a Whoooooo Buddy)))))!! :-)
@polifrone57 жыл бұрын
Oh and by the way, I purchased two of the down hats....way comfy..... thanks a bunch!!
@josefarrington Жыл бұрын
1:57 Agree; When your feet are cold, the vessels contract and its even harder to warm them up with your blood. That's why you need to make sure that they are warm before you go to bed.
@shugemery Жыл бұрын
Righto~
@tayninh697 жыл бұрын
Good video, lots of good tips. I like to use "Smart Wool' brand socks over a thin pair of poly pro socks. Works good for me.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
Good stuff.
@cnick64777 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shug. Great as usual.
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
I thank ya'
@robertnocerajr39856 жыл бұрын
Great message. Thanks. Robert jr NJ here Asbury Park and the pine barrens and truther
@shugemery6 жыл бұрын
Whoooooo Buddy))))
@bbrudnic7 жыл бұрын
Hey Shug send some of that Minnesota cold down here to Pennsylvania!! ...it was 60 degrees yesterday and I have a new Greylock4 and Dutch Sock to field test!! :(
@shugemery7 жыл бұрын
I know your pain.
@raymondjuancito43336 жыл бұрын
bbrudnic I do not know what part of Pennsylvania you live in hahaha... I live in the southern end and it's 15 degrees
@dustincramer79577 жыл бұрын
I just have to tell you what I use My wife got an insulated bag for picnicking it's like a beach bag with reflectics on the inside I just put it in my foot box and put my feet in there works great