Question for those in agriculture who work outside during winter(that excludes cosy cab tractor drivers)

[Kidds]

Ordinary trousers, shirt and jumper with boiler suit and fleece type jacket or waistcoat on top. Hat.
Mrs W bought me a silk vest recently. I thought it was a bit Herman Goring but it helps a bit as it’s another layer, doesn’t restrict movement, is low friction etc. I never take it off.
I actually get colder at night in bed than when I am up and about. Bedroom unheated, soon be down to about 5 deg c, but heat does my sinuses and trying to heat 2 foot thick damp sandstone just pees money away. Two duvets on.

Electric blanket on lowest setting.
Had 3 winters in a static with just one duvet, never cold in bed. You can always turn it up or off as you like.
You really should try one.

 

[Ffermer Bach]

I had a chest infection last year (and the year before) and started wearing a scarf (a bit like Rupert the bear) and I found it was great for my chest.

 

[Devil's advocate]

Electric blanket on lowest setting.
Had 3 winters in a static with just one duvet, never cold in bed. You can always turn it up or off as you like.
You really should try one.

Or big blousy Barnsley bird.

 

[Dry Rot]

It's colder this time of year because it's at or above freezing and the air is moist. Moist air transmits heat better than dry air. When it's properly below zero, it feels warmer. Strange but true.

Wet weather gear from Gaelforce Inverness. If it's good enough for trawler men and oil workers in the North Sea, it'll work in the Highlands. More expensive but it'll also last longer.

 

[Kidds]

Or big blousy Barnsley bird.

I've got a local one
No electric blanket needed.

 

[milkloss]

Polo shirt, wind proof zip up fleece and swanndri on the top. Jeans (wranglers are kind of stretchy) with some flexothane legs over if really chilly. Always have two pairs of wellies on the go so can change into warm ones at lunch...... anyone who puts my wellies outside gets the silent treatment for a few days. Anyhow, the dog cleans them up if left indoors.

 

[Fendt516profi]

Or big blousy Barnsley bird.

Where is the switch to turn that off?

 

[pgk]

Winter clothing? It's only -3 C!
Still tee shirt weather up here in the North East!

People may think you are taking the proverbial, however those of us who have been out in Newcastle on a winter's night know you are stating a fact

 

[nails]

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[M-J-G]

T-shirt, sweatshirt, jeans, overalls, body warmer, and shed layers as the day warms up or jobs get more physical.
If I wear any more it's too much.
I put on waterproofs and gloves if going on the bike for any length of time.

If standing about at a sale etc. I'll add an extra layer or two.

 

[colhonk]

?? Does no one use them big thick old railway sacks anymore?

 

[davidroberts30]

Whats wrong with a donkey jacket over your tee shirt

 

[davidroberts30]

Seriously tho i bought a few pairs of merino wool sock in the local army surplus a few weeks ago and by damn they are good
My feet feel cool today but they arnt cold by any means

 

[Wood field]

Cotton polo or long sleeve shirt with either a craghoppers body warmer / gilet thingy , or a craghoppers fleece jumper, wrangler jeans
Merino wool socks ( Costco is your friend)
If it’s really cold or wet replace gilet or jumper with ridgeline ( or hoggs depending which is dry) smock and guy Cotten bib and brace
Gets sweaty when walking the moor or working in pens with the sheep

 

[Wood field]

Re merino base layers , during my mountaineering days it’s all I used but to work properly they are fairly close fitting, I find them restrictive for farming ( and to warm)

 

[David.]

Polo shirt, wind proof zip up fleece and swanndri on the top. Jeans (wranglers are kind of stretchy) with some flexothane legs over if really chilly. Always have two pairs of wellies on the go so can change into warm ones at lunch...... anyone who puts my wellies outside gets the silent treatment for a few days. Anyhow, the dog cleans them up if left indoors.

Don't mind the cleaning up, but our pup needs to learn when to stop..

 

[milkloss]

Don't mind the cleaning up, but our pup needs to learn when to stop..View attachment 1081223

Little bu66er!!

you know you can special order puroforts without the little hole in now?

 

[Suffolk Serf]

Several layers, starting with thermal long johns/ tee shirt, jeans/shirt, fleece, overalls, woolly hat etc. I find keeping your feet dry and your head warm (got a balding problem) vital. Sealskinz socks are brilliant.

 

[David.]

Little bu66er!!

you know you can special order puroforts without the little hole in now?

I didn't, but if you are flooded up to the level of the hole, another inch probably won't make much difference...

 

[ollie989898]

Don't mind the cleaning up, but our pup needs to learn when to stop..View attachment 1081223

You've finally found something those Dunlop wellies are good for then.