What’s you favorite piece of winter field gear?
Ask a Biologist Monday 11/29/22
Answers from Biologists:
Thermos full of warm tea
Stick on foot warmers. Hot hands brand.
Hats (always) and buffs
Boot dryer
Silk neck scarf. They are enough as a single layer in -25 F to keep your neck warm.
Zippo reusable hand warmers. They last 12 hours and use lighter fluid.
Carhartt hoodie and beanie.
A pair of truck slippers. Warm and dry slippers for a ride home post field visit.
Wool headband. Hair can be out of the way but still warm.
Rechargeable electric hand warmers. Some can double as a cell phone charger.
Carhartt coveralls.
Insulated coveralls.
Insulated bibs/overalls.
Some type/blend of wool base layers.
Thermals. I wear a full thermal suit under my clothes.
Turtle fur fleece neck gaiter.
Merino wool base layer.
Soup thermos. Best lunch.
Wool socks.
Brimmed winter hat. Great combo of baseball cap and warmth.
Fleece lined leggings as a base layer.
A good neck buff.
Australian UGGs. Field worthy and fashionable.
Microfleece Rab thermal onesie baselayer.
Crampons for icy days.
Sleeping bag + bivvy bag + flask of tea.
Hydra flask.
Waterproof dry bag to keep extra socks/layers dry.
Warm and dry shoes/slippers to put on immediately after working in the cold.
DSG cold weather tech pants.
Lined leather work gloves.
Warm socks.
Merino headband to layer with a hat for double ear protection.
Chargeable hand warmers.
Wool under layers.
Face ski mask.
My pink rainbow tie dye snowsuit.
Sturdy well-fitting pair of knee-high rubber boots.
Merino wool socks.
Wool gloves.
Mittens. Way warmer than regular gloves.
Fleece neck gaiter.
Neos boot covers to keep feet dry.
Insulated bibs.
The heater in my truck.
Wool balaclava.
A piece of paper towel on the inside of a fleece buff to keep it dry.
Wool socks.
Fingerless gloves/mittens.
Steger Mukluks are unbeatable.
Fleece lined field pants.
Grundens Maris women’s leggings.
