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

[Pilatus]

As above what do you wear to keep warm and dry, I use the following.
On my top half ,in layers ,I use merino wool thermals as a base layer ,shirt ,sweat shirt and overalls .
Bottom half, in layers , long john merino wool thermals, jeans and the overall.
Just wondered what other TFF members use if you work outside.

 

[glasshouse]

As above what do you wear to keep warm and dry, I use the following.
On my top half ,in layers ,I use merino wool thermals as a base layer ,shirt ,sweat shirt and overalls .
Bottom half, in layers , long john merino wool thermals, jeans and the overall.
Just wondered what other TFF members use if you work outside.

How csn u move with all that on?

 

[michael N123]

Got some thermal hi viz off a friend of mine who works on the roads you don’t look like a pleb once it’s abit stained and dirty

Id never wear jeans for winter farming again again there cold and uncomfortable even with waterproofs ontop

 

[Kidds]

In the summer I wear long sleeved shirts and jeans, in the winter I add a fleece or extra shirt if it is really cold plus a jacket.
If it is wet I roll my shirt sleeves up so the cuffs don't get soggy and wear a goretex jacket of some sort, usually unlined.
Ex-army goretex trousers are the best I have found to keep legs dry.
Anything below freezing and I will consider lined trousers.

The trouble with automatically putting more clothes on is you can't take them off again until May so I stopped bothering.

 

[willie waver]

just the usual boiler suit with cagoul to break the wind. few minutes hard work and your body temperature should be high enough to keep you warm on its own

 

[Wuffler]

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

 

[Devil's advocate]

So for picking sprouts at minus one.

No jeans they are rubbish in cold weather

Belkina wellies put near the wood burner at night
Marks spencers Y fronts & thermal socks
Corduory trousers
2 pairs of flexithane waterproof trousers
tee shirt
Decent shirt sleeves fastened (in contrast to Kidds)
Good thick sweat shirt
Good padded waist coat
Hi viz motorway jacket worn with hood up.
Tesco washing up gloves & milking sleeves over the cuffs which really keep the water out.
The base ball cap was in reserve but not needed.

In 2010 as above but trapper hat with wooly hat over the top of it. Tractor left running 10 minutes working, 2 minutes in the tractor recovering, repeat. That was minus eight & heavy snow cutting stems to slowly defrost inside, 36 hour continous shift.

 

[ARW]

When it’s below 0
I will wear some soft pyjama bottoms under my jeans, vest, T-shirt, hoodie, Swandrii on top to keep the wind out, 1 pair of normal socks, 1 pair of big socks, red setter boots or wellies with leggings. Neck warmer & wooly hat which are removable when I get working, I like wooden fingerless gloves sometimes, but usually don’t bother
I don’t have a farmhouse to shelter in, out all day you need to be prepared

 

[vinnie123]

Socks x2 one thin one thick
Long johns
Long sleeve shirt
Overalls
Fleece waistcoat
Jacket
Woolly hat

Once you get going remove as required

 

[Bald Rick]

From the top down

Chinese pussy hat
Beard
T shirt
Long sleeved shirt
Thin gillet
Fleece
Gloves (occasionally)
Cupping boxer shorts
Slurry encrusted elasticated waistband work trousers
Thin, ankle socks
Slurry encrusted wellies

But it never gets really cold on the Sainted Isle

 

[Kidds]

When it’s below 0
I will wear some soft pyjama bottoms under my jeans, vest, T-shirt, hoodie, Swandrii on top to keep the wind out, 1 pair of normal socks, 1 pair of big socks, red setter boots or wellies with leggings. Neck warmer & wooly hat which are removable when I get working, I like wooden fingerless gloves sometimes, but usually don’t bother
I don’t have a farmhouse to shelter in, out all day you need to be prepared

Do they not limit movement too much?

 

[DaveGrohl]

My favourite cold weather work coat split its zip yesterday. Wonderful timing. Of course it did. We can send men to the moon but we can’t make a zip that lasts. Every coat I’ve ever had dies for the same reason.

 

[GAM]

Its great to layer, yet sometimes you can have far too many layers which don't allow your clothes to breath.... a good hat cover your ears (where safe) and neck gaiter are the most essential!

 

[Hfd Cattle]

I will, put a coat on if it's really cold or when out shooting but other than that I just wear a slightly thicker shirt .
Don't possess a jumper .
I suffer in the heat more than the coldv

 

[nick...]

I live in combat trousers,t shirt and hoody all year round and add a hi viz bomber jacket in winter and that’s it.after all these years I’ve had enough of cold and wet.got 3 water connections to do at moment but that will have to wait till it warms up a bit.thats probably 2 days work in mud and water.
nick...

 

[Cab-over Pete]

So for picking sprouts at minus one.

No jeans they are rubbish in cold weather

Belkina wellies put near the wood burner at night
Marks spencers Y fronts & thermal socks
Corduory trousers
2 pairs of flexithane waterproof trousers
tee shirt
Decent shirt sleeves fastened (in contrast to Kidds)
Good thick sweat shirt
Good padded waist coat
Hi viz motorway jacket worn with hood up.
Tesco washing up gloves & milking sleeves over the cuffs which really keep the water out.
The base ball cap was in reserve but not needed.

In 2010 as above but trapper hat with wooly hat over the top of it. Tractor left running 10 minutes working, 2 minutes in the tractor recovering, repeat. That was minus eight & heavy snow cutting stems to slowly defrost inside, 36 hour continous shift.

You must really, really, really, really, really, REALLY love sprouts.

 

[David.]

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.

 

[Yale]

You must really, really, really, really, really, REALLY love sprouts.

And to know half the sprouts would end up in the bin because of the throw away nature of our society. If only people appreciated the work that goes into delivering food to tables. Food is still too cheap!

 

[DrWazzock]

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.

 

[Fendt516profi]

Got some thermal hi viz off a friend of mine who works on the roads you don’t look like a pleb once it’s abit stained and dirty

Id never wear jeans for winter farming again again there cold and uncomfortable even with waterproofs ontop

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