Yup same. I have a kangaroo pouch on the front of my winter jacket and acts like a muff. Love that thing! My gloves are over 10 years old too and I can't find a replacement. They are about on there last leg. Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk
Putting your hands into a warm muff on a cold winter day, nothing like it! Ha Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk
Late season I only wear thin wool gloves. I depend on hand warmers in my pockets to keep my hands warm. If I'm wearing gloves that are the least bit bulky I feel like I don't have the control I need. Early season I wear the thinnest gloves I can find for the same reason you do: Mosquitoes. I've said it on here before, but everything I put on (sometimes even my skivvies if ticks and chiggers are bad) is treated with permethrin early season. My ASAT 3D leafy suit head covering only leaves a small part of my face exposed and for that I use unscented off. This lets me get away without using a Thermacell. Also, I leave the fingertips on my gloves with one exception: The right index finger. That's so I can update the forums without having to take my gloves off.
I've tried a couple of hand muffs over the years, but to me they just get in the way. Like I said, I depend on hand warmers and I spend a lot of money each year on Hot Hands.
On that note- any of you guys ever try the cut socks over the boot trick with a hand warm on the top? Talk about newfound abilities to stay in the tree all day in late season. Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
I've never tried that, but I'll have to keep that in mind as something to try. I gave up on insulated boots a long time ago. I wear regular Hoka hiking boots with a thick, fluffy wool sock and a toe warmer on top. With that I'm good to sit all day in temps down to around freezing. When it's really cold I use Arctic Shield boot covers over the same set up and my feet stay toasty warm. If I could find a pair of huge wool socks that I could fit over my hiking boots it would probably work just as well and be much more quiet on stand.
Yessir it did well. I gave up on insulated boots too. Too much sweat and ended up with colder feed. I just to the tops off of some old wool socks and slipped them over the toe box. Not my idea, I stole it watching someone on YT doing that to stalk sneaky. Thought it may be a good idea with a hand warmer to keep the toes toasty. I’ve since seen several people doing it so it’s probably a trick older than me but it works. I bought a pair of scarpas (way too pricey) for an elk hunt years back and I wear those to feel like I got my moneys worth. Non insulated of course so the toes get a little chilly in December. Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
Speaking of insulated boots that don't work for me, I have a pair of LaCrosse 2000 gram Thinsulate boots in size 11. They've probably been worn three times. If anyone wants to pay shipping I'll send them to you. I sure don't need them.
What I wish I could get is something that's not made any longer. I would kill for a couple pair of Hot Mocs. @Justin posted something about them a few years ago and I tried to find some online but they went out of business or something. They would have been the perfect thing for me.
Another sock trick for you guys. If your hunting and it's freezing rain and worried about slipping on the way out. Slip a cotton sock over your boot. It will help stick to the ice. Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk
I'm layed up for the next couple days with a blow out back. This is my only entertainment for now Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk
I'll take these. Just let me know how much the shipping will be. I don't have a pair on insulated boots like these. Just the Lacrosse rubber ones.
This really helps me when it gets cold. Get boots one size larger than normal. Wear in a normal cotton sock or something that doesn't cause a lot or any sweating. Bring in a couple of pair of thicker warmer socks. Once you get to your stand take off your boots(this can be done after climbing if you prefer). Let the heat come out of your boots and off your sock. Then put on the other two thicker pairs of socks. And if you really need warmer toes or have cold feet, take a pair of hot hands and put them right on your toes between socks 1 and 2. Keeps my feet warm even in the mid to lower 20s.
Wife and I are heading to the lake this weekend. Hoping for a blown out back as well. You’re welcome Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
