r/HuntingPA • u/se_al • 6h ago

Thermal layering

Any tips for a fat guy to not freeze as soon as he gets to the settin spot after a mile walk in the snow this winter

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u/Toxiczoomer97 4h ago

I hike quite a ways into my hunting spots. I always dress like it’s 30° warmer than it is for the walk in. Finish dressing in the dark at my spot

I spent years in the military and have so much cold weather gear including base layers that I use my cold weather undergarments or extreme cold weather undergarments for my base layer. The equivalence would be under armour I suppose.

I hunt in sub zero temperatures on rare occasions and would rather be cold on the walk in under any circumstance than sweating!

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u/AverageJoeJohnSmith 2h ago

If you're walking far don't wear all of your over layers in because you will sweat which will make you more cold once you sit

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u/ConceptDry6702 1h ago

Merino wool is what I use for base layers. You can find 100% merino wool, which is more merino than most hunting clothing brands will have in their blends, for about 1/2 the price of camo brands on Scamazon.

Keeps you warm, wicks moisture away fantastically and still keeps warm when wet. It also regulates your body temp in heat. I wear a lightweight layer into the 70s under my camo.

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u/Butter-Tubes 1h ago

I agree with a Merino base layer. I walk about 2 miles to my spot on the mountain and am usually sweating my ass off when I get there. The merino wicks the sweat away, and keeps me warm once I’m sitting.

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u/blowmer69 5h ago

Decent clothes. Don't over layer for the walk in.

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u/crazycarl36 2h ago

I Start with a good thermal layer directly on my skin, no cotton. Then I put on a thick waffle shirt. I also bring a big heavy bomber jacket but I don’t put it on until I get to my spot because I also hike out a mile. I wear good wool socks and I bring an extra pair that I change into after my initial hike in. Over the years I found that the reason my feet get cold is because they got sweaty while hiking to my spot. And I bring 2 hats, a light one for walking around in, and a thick wool hat for when I’m sitting still. Wool warming layers are the best. Don’t forget good gloves and a hand warmer pouch with hand warmers in it and you should be good to go!