RE: Secret to Keeping Warm
I like to wear little on the top when walking to my stand, I personally seem to get hotter and perspire in the upper torso when I have alot of clothes on. So if its cold, I will not put on my fleece jacket or heavy weight jacket (depending on how cold it is), I will tie them to my pack and haul them up with my pack once Im in my stand. I have found this to be effective for me. As for staying warm on stand, I dress in layers and will put a body warmer on each leg and one on my chest, then put a hand warmer in my hand muff that is around my waist for my hands. I will alos wear two masks if its really cold, my bowhunting mask which is just a half face mask and I put it around my neck to help keep warmth in and then my full hood mask and then a fleece hat to help keep my head warm. If its really cold and Im wearing my heavy jacket, i will tuck a small towel around my neck thats rolled up and what helps too. Always remember, keep your feet, hands, and head warm, and you will stay on stand longer. Sounds like alot but it really isnt. If you have a good size pack you can carry the extra things with you to your stand with no problem.