Northern Monkeys or Brass Monkeys

[Red Jim]

Got up bright and early this morning for day at Littledale, a slight frost on the ground so wrapped up warm, filled the flask and set off. However, it became apparent after 4 hours or so that I didn't wrap up warm enough

I've always used the same fleece, waterproofs and multiple layers underneath and never had a problem before but for some reason I just couldn't get warm today.

How do you keep warm, any little tricks to keep the feeling in your feet?

[kerrwaf]

neoprene REALTREE wellies

[shaun]

For my feet mate i use the skee tex thermal wellies in the cold, they have never let the cold in

[keilhj]

skee tex field boots very warm (not as warm as the wellies) and easy to walk in. I find if I have cold feet you really can not warm up

[Steve Baker]

Lots and lots of layers and skeetex moon boots

Need to get myself some proper long john type clothing for underlayers next year so that i don't have too wear so much.

[kevw]

Bought a Sundridge sleepskin suit last year, thermal bottoms and hooded top. Works really well and has kept me warm day and night, is on offer now with a fleece top also.

[wemfish]

On night sessions in the winter, you can’t beet a hot water bottle in your sleeping bag! Other than that, lots of thin layers will keep you warmer than a couple of thick layers.

[Stig]

i go sit in the car for half an hour with heaters on full blast and get a gas fire for the bivvy keep your feet off the floor and should be no probs

[Red Jim]

The SkeeTex boots seem to be popular, may have to check them out, and perhaps look at a little gas stove type thing. You never know, the weather may actually start to get warmer before long and it'll be shorts, t-shirts and insect repelent!!!

[bigted]

hiya pal,
i have a natural coat of blubber that's keeps me warm
i'v been down to minus 10 in it

i recommend lots of layers, a few t'shirts, fleece, pair of jeans and combats if you can't afford specialist gear, k'shoes in kendal do some fantastic boots, cheap and al!!, i have a pair i'v had for 3 years, they always warm, my feet never gett cold, go and have a butchers pal

[garethh]

You can wear alsorts of clothes and 50 pairs of socks but the cold still gets through! The best thing is to go for a quick walk! If its a small lake, do a lap. Gets the blood flowing and some heat back! Works for me anyway.

Thats why you might have seen me power walking to the toilet at capes!!!

[Bet]

Thermals and thinner layers under one or two fleeces For really cold weather I have a pair of deerhunter padded trousers with a high back they keep all the chills at bay,wear a good pair of socks(walking type),fleece beanie for your noggin,neck gators are great,insulated boots,I have been known to take a summer bag to put inside my 5 season and I always take a hot water bottle.When you're out on a long winter session the last thing you want to be is cold,I know the extra bits can be a pain to carry but its well worth it when you're all toasty n warmKeep as active as possible and you should be A OK.
Or you could try these snazzy go go gadget socks
http://shop.glidingshop.com/product_...roducts_id=123

[Rick]

For me its thermal long johns and tshirt from asda (very cheap )
couple of tshirts, a sweatstyle tracksuit, then water proofs.
If you get cold eat something, its a very good way of getting your body temp back up.

[Bet]

I got mine from Asda too matey,cuppasoups r excellent for warming you up,like the ad says a hug in a mug

[Baza]

thermal long john's and t shirt then any quality outer wear for me,defo keep ahat on as you lose bodyheat from your head, as for my feet i wear a normal pair of socks then an army pair and then prologics polar boot never had cold tootsie's yet.
if i do ever start to feel cold i think of when i was on exercise in canada in november it was -46 with the wind never felt pain like it & never will again i swear.(bad going the loo i tell ya).

baz....