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

[davidroberts30]

no sorry i wont be get too hot also too restrictive cant be agile enough , cant stand anything more underneath than loose fitting cotton boxers .

You need tango trousers
"A bit of ballroom"

 

[Bury the Trash]

You need tango trousers
"A bit of ballroom"

yes ideal . big trousers for big rubbish

 

[shearerlad]

I bet @ianlucasshearing will still be in shorts

 

[ianlucasshearing]

I did give in and put a pair of long trousers on today, as had a full day of electric fencing on the quad!

 

[Lofty1984]

I find the thing that makes almost the most difference is a neck gaiter thingy.
If your neck, feet and arms are warm, the rest is fine.

Relatives in Manitoba are in -30s this week.

The neck sleeve I use when out on the motorbike is perfect and last winter was the first I thought to wear it in work wish I’d thought of it years ago it’s only thin cotton doubled up but by Christ it makes a difference

 

[caveman]

Cupping boxer shorts

Ahhhhhh.
So that's where you keep your pair of change socks warm and dry?

 

[kiwi pom]

T shirt, shorts, hoody, socks, the thickness of hoody and socks varies. Hate the cold though which made living in Cheshire a problem so moved to a warmer country.

 

[Barleymow]

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.

Get brushed cotton sheet and quilt cover, other half just fitted them bed warm to get into in unheated room, currently away at 5 lakes resort in Essex only need boxers in bed had to turn heating off suppose its insulated here too .better go pool opens shortly

 

[delilah]

Staying warm starts with the feet.

https://spinningearthwool.co.uk/product/inner-soles/

 

[Dead Rabbits]

I typically wear minimal clothing till it gets truly cold. So long johns, jeans, wool socks and a couple shirts. I’ll put a hoodie on most mornings. When it gets truly cold then the coat comes out and some un insulated overalls and insulated boots. I am a believer in letting your body adapt to the conditions first then add insulation when it’s needed.

Long periods of time outside in an open tractor or 4 wheeler with no escape then throw in a strong wind, mud ice and snow, wet and you quickly learn what you are made of. Awkward, exposed working positions and just spending entire days exposed to the cold can really take it out of you.

It usually doesn’t get much colder than -20 here though.

 

[Jonp]

Staying warm starts with the feet.

https://spinningearthwool.co.uk/product/inner-soles/

That's chrimbo sorted for two people who live in wellies at this time of year....me and daughter.
Thanks delilah

 

[Macsky]

Devold expedition merino wool long johns and base layer, fantastic. Not restrictive, not too hot, don’t get smelly, last for years.

 

[Willie adie]

I do feel like all this gear you lot wear seems minimal which is maybe alright in and around sheds and the forklift
Here’s a pick of us fencing in the beast from the east, only minus 10
It’s the wind that gets us cold, when you finish on a night you are cold to the bone, do this everyday you need good clothing

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[robo]

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

dont half make you itch though , especially if you cut them into boxer shorts . of course i am further south than you