powler Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) Not sure if this has been mentioned before but a good way to help keep warm when sat in a high seat is to have a piece of the insulated board (the type with the foil on) to sit on, each of the seats we have out have a piece tucked under the wood of the seat when not in use, when you want it just pulled it out and sit on it, you could even do the same to go behind you back. This really makes a difference. Hope this helps Mick Edited January 20, 2016 by powler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadWasp Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 A small piece of vet bed rolls up nicely into my lurking bag, keeps your 'seat' warm and doesn't squeak etc. and works when wet- it was meant for our smallest hound but she turned her nose up at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powler Posted January 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) A friend also uses one of those self inflating cushions, he swears by it. You can get them on eBay. Mick Edited January 21, 2016 by powler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 another keep warm tip is to use a pocket warmer, but stick it in the small of your back, this heats the blood as it circulates away from the kidneys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 another keep warm tip is to use a pocket warmer, but stick it in the small of your back, this heats the blood as it circulates away from the kidneys I once read about a belt with 2 pads to keep the kidneys warm, and hence the whole body. It was charged up in boiling water from what I remember, but didn't give off its heat until switched on electrically, don't ask me how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 another keep warm tip is to use a pocket warmer, but stick it in the small of your back, this heats the blood as it circulates away from the kidneys +1. My American friend uses a pocket warmer (similar to the Peacock brand) fitted into a pouch which is strapped around his waist, with the pocket warmer at the base of his spine. I tried this and it works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I bought a battery powered heated jacket years ago, was looking forward to using it. When it arrived, their idea of XL was about a 38 chest Was gutted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadWasp Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I once read about a belt with 2 pads to keep the kidneys warm, and hence the whole body. It was charged up in boiling water from what I remember, but didn't give off its heat until switched on electrically, don't ask me how. hot gel packs are charged up in hot water, the patented 'clicker' shocks the liquid (sodium acetate?) to crystalise and give out heat. They are good and cheap but don't last very long. They are however a good emergency warm up for very little weight or expense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Anyone tried hard boiled eggs wrapped in foil..... when finally cold, eat them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I stay inside when it's cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) Tried sitting on Insullation and it makes your bum cheeks itch. I'm not talking about Glass wool either, but kingspan and polystyrene. You can buy small seat pads known as sit mats sold in outdoor shops that are perfect as there designed to keep you dry and warm. Edited January 21, 2016 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 hot gel packs are charged up in hot water, the patented 'clicker' shocks the liquid (sodium acetate?) to crystalise and give out heat. They are good and cheap but don't last very long. They are however a good emergency warm up for very little weight or expense. Sounds like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I just cuddle a sheep 😂 Or sit in a bit of roll mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I just cuddle a sheep 😂 Or sit in a bit of roll mat 😁 I just cuddle a sheep 😂 Or sit in a bit of roll mat 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remmy1100 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) I USE A MOD STRETCHER PILLOW IT MEMORY FOAM VERY COMFY AND HAS A STRAP ON BACK SO I CAN CARRY IT AROUND MY WAIST Edited January 21, 2016 by remmy1100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landy george Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I use an S-Boston pocket warmer, well worth the money. Lighter fluid fuel & a battery starter, a lot easier to get going than a Zippo as you don't need a lighter. In my case, just put it in my pocket & if I need it out on the marsh, just start it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringDon Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Senokot. Intermittent waves of warmth right down to the tips of your toes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I USE A MOD STRETCHER PILLOW IT MEMORY FOAM VERY COMFY AND HAS A STRAP ON BACK SO I CAN CARRY IT AROUND MY WAIST They must work really well, I know a few lads, who I assume have these strapped to their waist 24/7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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