Mittens
I buy Thinsulate or another brand of insolated mittens. I wouldn’t say I like working with gloves, but I wear them occasionally. I buy waterproof mittens that are good to -25 below as they are handy when shoveling or blowing snow. You get what you pay for when it comes to mittens or gloves that will keep your hands warm and dry. I replace them about every four years as the lining tends not to warm your hand anymore after that length of time.
Warm Coat
I buy a coat with a hood on it, and that has an excellent heavy lining. I’m not fond of jackets as they do not keep you cozy and warm when you are out in the elements. I try to buy a coat with a metal zipper as they tend not to wear out. I have had nylon zippers wear out in three years, rendering the coat useless. I do not like down coats, as you tend to sweat a lot when you work in those. I buy a coat two sizes too big so I can wear a vest under it and any other clothing such as a T-shirt and a heavy flannel shirt.
Insulated Pants And Boots
I buy LL Beans insolated flannel blue jeans, which keep me cozy and warm. I also wear waterproof slip-over pants that I purchased from a farm store if I run the tractor or snowblower outdoors in – -20-degree weather. I buy waterproof-lined boats from a shoe store or farm store so my feet stay cozy and warm. I also wear -20 below wool thick socks to avoid frostbite on my toes.
Flannel Shirts And Heated Vest
I own a variety of different kinds of flannel shirts; some are thin, some are thick, and some are lined. I love a quality flannel shirt as it will withstand many washings; it looks new and wrinkle-free if you put it on air fluff in your clothes dryer and let it dry on a hanger. I purchased a heated vest last year that runs off a battery pack. That vest is a lifesaver as your inner-body core is nice and warm while you work out in the elements.
Covered Flannel Or Knit Head Hoods
I own a flannel hood that slips over my head so my eyes are visible. I love that head cover, as the cold snow does not get into your coat, and your face stays nice and warm. I also own two knit covers where your nose, mouth, and eyes are visible. They are like fancy full-head cover stocking hats. They pull over your neck, also. I stuff them into my jacket so all the snow stays out of my coat.
Coveralls And Snowmobile Suits
I used to own some heavy-lined coveralls, but I did not like them that much. They kept me warm but not warm enough to suit me. Snowmobile suits keep you very warm outdoors, and they are waterproof. I hope you stay cozy and warm while you are braving the elements.
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