fieldwanderer Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 After the first couple of cold outings this year, I thought I'd ask you all to share your tips regarding keeping warm when sat in the hide. I can't claim to be an expert but, layers only really seem to work for a while, when the shooting's a bit slow the cold really seems to get its teeth into me, maybe I'm turning soft in my "old" age!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 i think its the sitting still in the hide that does it, its the only time i struggle with the code and its always feet first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdsallpl Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) Plenty of layers with wind proof top layer is the answer and a good warm hat. As most Wildfowlers will tell you, keeping reasonably warm is always a challenge and freezing your nuts off is the norm. So sitting in a hide pigeon shooting and freezing cold is quite luxurious because you're not covered in mud and **** as well. LOL Edited December 9, 2014 by birdsallpl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 I noticed on Saturday when I shot in gloves for the first time in a long time that sometimes I could not feel that I had released the trigger after the first shot. On a few occasions this resulted in no second shot. This has happened in previous years and my solution was to wear gloves in advance of setting up so that my hands and my limited brain could acknowledge that I was wearing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Use a cut down tarpaulin , roughly the length and of your hide plus both side and attach it to the hide where the wind blows through. Also a cup of soup keeps you warmer than a cup Tea or Coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 After the first couple of cold outings this year, I thought I'd ask you all to share your tips regarding keeping warm when sat in the hide. I can't claim to be an expert but, layers only really seem to work for a while, when the shooting's a bit slow the cold really seems to get its teeth into me, maybe I'm turning soft in my "old" age!? Look for a set of Fireman's over trousers....un-pick the reflective tape and they will last for years...It took me 6 seasons to take out the knee's of hard ferreting to do that... I have 2 sets as after I brought one pair I was given a second with the braces missing so just fitted my old pair. If you think what fire men have to work in then sitting in a hide will keep you legs very warm... For the top half I don't layer up to much as there is nothing worse in not being able to swing the gun...... Last resort is go home..... TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 I'd have thought firemen don't have much trouble keeping warm! 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Schoffel....do a all in one body suit.......but it aint cheap.....its used by hunters in scandinavia......im sure there are other cheaper versions......... im tempted to try and find a decent "onesy",,,to wear underneath instead of my usual thermals............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Schoffel....do a all in one body suit.......but it aint cheap.....its used by hunters in scandinavia......im sure there are other cheaper versions......... im tempted to try and find a decent "onesy",,,to wear underneath instead of my usual thermals............... If you find a onesey or whatever they are called please put a picture up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted December 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Excellent, thankyou. my normal approach is 2 pairs of socks, tracksuit bottoms under normal trousers and then as many layers as necessary up top but, as has been said, need to keep the bulkiness down and it's never as warm as I'd like. I remember seeing a picture of a guy in a hide with a gas bottle with screw - in heater sat by him. Trouble is, I'm trying to cut the amount of gear down a bit as most of the time I can't drive to where I want to shoot and making two trips is a bit of a pain to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprucey Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 I was out on saturday on drilled barley, Very cold! so I took my Zippo hand warmer which was full of fuel, got it going, then decided I can't hold this thing and shoot so I put it down my top! was like having a mobile radiator! I've got 2 actually, both xmas prezzies from last year. I think I'll put the other one down my back next time. Highly recommended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 It took me 6 seasons to take out the knee's of hard ferreting to do that... I don't know why that made me laugh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted December 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Good point, I used to use two hand warmers when I was fishing, the sort that use charcoal fuel sticks. When they worked properly they were really good but they smelled a bit and it was an art Form getting them to light and stay lit. I did the same as you though; put them in my inside pockets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Two pair's thermal long johns long sleeved thermal vest as 1st layer. Padded muck boot welle's and Prologic top coat with fleece lining as last layer. 2 hand warmer's and camo mechanics glove's. If it get's really cold i have motor cycle silk glove's inside them. Having Rynold's is no joke but with this combination i can usually get out all year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 If you find a onesey or whatever they are called please put a picture up. "decent" being the operative word......im not about to sit in a hide wearing a tigger suit.......or little bunnykins...........i think i would look slightly affected................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Luckily work in minus 20 all day so our gear has to be up for the job .So have boots and cold store gear on hand all the time if needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 I have a padded boiler suit , got it off a guy that worked on oil rigs, very warm but a bit restrictive, pigeons dont seem to mind the colour blue either. My biggest problem is hands and feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 a good dollop of porridge oats down your neck, double thermals top and bottom, snook to keep your neck warm surgical gloves on first, then your gloves boots not willies ok ...kenbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 a good dollop of porridge oats down your neck, double thermals top and bottom, snook to keep your neck warm surgical gloves on first, then your gloves boots not willies ok ...kenbo Hope that's a spelling mistake. :unsure: :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted December 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Lol, no don't put boots on that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 And what's the plan for when it gets properly cold ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Two methods of keeping warm; 1) Take an extra flask of hot water and a wide necked drinks bottlle (lucozade type) and fill ....instant hot water bottle! 2) Chemical hand warmers (dry powder mix, not the clicky gel type) sold for skiing, non reusable but will last 8hrs. You can move them around to whichever bit is cold We get them 50p/pr so not expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted December 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 And what's the plan for when it gets properly cold ? That was the point, it's not that bad at the moment but I thought this thread would help me and others for when the weather does turn properly cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 "decent" being the operative word......im not about to sit in a hide wearing a tigger suit.......or little bunnykins...........i think i would look slightly affected................ I think a bunny suit would be very affective ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Cold feet can be due to feet sweating , you need a bit of room in your footwear to allow some warm air to build do not wear enough socks to make the fit tight. Spraying the bottom of your feet with antiperspirant will help stop the sweating and lead to warmer feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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