tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post7983895013327875854..comments2024-03-14T02:19:57.457-05:00Comments on Stealth Survival : Simple Survival Tips - Dressing Properly for Winter Weatherriverwalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-74343463663129436712009-09-22T06:33:22.328-05:002009-09-22T06:33:22.328-05:00Thanks for the great comments everyone.
RWThanks for the great comments everyone.<br /><br />RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-89649664319923954382008-10-31T12:03:00.000-05:002008-10-31T12:03:00.000-05:00To: shywolfBTW, I've got mukluks - even though I d...To: shywolf<BR/><BR/>BTW, I've got mukluks - even though I don't get to use them much!<BR/><BR/>RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-92027059395232311742008-10-31T12:02:00.000-05:002008-10-31T12:02:00.000-05:00To: survivaltopics (RF)Thanks for the link Ron!Cot...To: survivaltopics (RF)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the link Ron!<BR/><BR/>Cotton in cold, wet conditions can be a "real killer".<BR/><BR/>RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-90600802796365843512008-10-31T11:57:00.000-05:002008-10-31T11:57:00.000-05:00To: anonymousIt seems we think along the same line...To: anonymous<BR/><BR/>It seems we think along the same lines. I have mittens that open up to expose my gloved fingers. They have a magnet lock that holds the mitt hand covering in place. Helps when you need to work with your hands. Thanks for the great tip!<BR/><BR/>RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-1302806630965065862008-10-31T11:53:00.000-05:002008-10-31T11:53:00.000-05:00To: shywolfHey thanks. I wasn't aware that blue-ey...To: shywolf<BR/><BR/>Hey thanks. I wasn't aware that blue-eyed or light colored eyes were more susceptible to snow blindness. Unfortunately, too many people forget to protect their eyes even when properly dressed for extreme winter weather.<BR/><BR/>RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-53164832470914089032008-10-31T11:50:00.000-05:002008-10-31T11:50:00.000-05:00To: marieGot to protect the old peepers! Just make...To: marie<BR/><BR/>Got to protect the old peepers! Just make sure you get good quality sunglasses or goggles, youe eyesight is a valuable thing and you don't want to skimp on quality in this area. Thanks Marie!<BR/><BR/>RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-82224468813231795352008-10-31T11:48:00.000-05:002008-10-31T11:48:00.000-05:00To: marine83The problem in my area is that severe ...To: marine83<BR/><BR/>The problem in my area is that severe winter weather is not real common - happens evry 6 to 7 years or so. A lot of people get caught literally with their pants down wearing stuff that won't keep them the least bit warm.Thanks.<BR/><BR/>RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-75221076132121259192008-10-31T04:47:00.000-05:002008-10-31T04:47:00.000-05:00Yes, cotton is very bad. When it gets wet from sw...Yes, cotton is very bad. When it gets wet from sweat, rain, melting snow, etc it becomes worse than useless - it actually drains away body heat. In addition, cotton can be very difficult to dry in field conditions.<BR/><BR/>Wool and certain synthetics are the way to go.<BR/><BR/>Here is a way to make winter mittens that are top of the line, inexpensive, and very durable:<BR/><BR/>http://www.survivaltopics.com/survival/make-your-own-warm-winter-mitts/<BR/><BR/>Actually, you don't make them - you put them together.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-2609981547438662782008-10-31T01:11:00.000-05:002008-10-31T01:11:00.000-05:00the mittens never worked for me, until i started w...the mittens never worked for me, until i started wearing ragg wool or GI wool glove liners, under the mittens. so even on your hands, layers are important. i like milsurp trigger finger mittens, sized large enough to accomodate the extra layer.<BR/>...irishdutchuncleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-68406654586825921382008-10-30T23:04:00.000-05:002008-10-30T23:04:00.000-05:00Great post and timely- thanks for the reminders. O...Great post and timely- thanks for the reminders. One good point was the sunglasses, especially for BLUE-EYED people, whose eyes are more susceptible to UV and related eye problems than any other color. So, if you have blue eyes, or any light color, be especially certain to have several pair of GOOD sunglasses- not those cheap dime store plastic lenses.<BR/>Also, with footgear, be sure to get something with substantial sole: the higher the foot is elevated from the ground the less cold it will recieve. Make them loose, also, even with several pair of sox. A good, if you can afford it, option, is a pair of mukluks- Eskimo style footwear that is the best ever for outdoor protection. However, a caveat: foot warmth is directly related to what yu wear and how ACTIVE you are.<BR/>Again, wonderful post- thanx again.<BR/>ShyShy Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708293970831678927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-1220041869088105022008-10-30T21:51:00.000-05:002008-10-30T21:51:00.000-05:00I need to update my 72-hour kits, so I will keep t...I need to update my 72-hour kits, so I will keep the warning about cotton in mind--I usually think about clothes size rather than material, but now I will prepare better for winter emergencies. Thanks also for the tip about the eye protection--great post.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08264276199843769399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-25405082707365152762008-10-30T17:30:00.000-05:002008-10-30T17:30:00.000-05:00In a bad/extreem cold situation cotton = death. T...In a bad/extreem cold situation cotton = death. Things like sweat shirts or those waffle weave cotton long underwear are killers. If you must wear cotton while cold try not to where it next to the skin, although it is best not to where it at all in cold weather.Marine 83https://www.blogger.com/profile/14754070643265022189noreply@blogger.com