How to Keep Pops Warm?

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I took my 84 year old father to the Monster Truck races last night at Angels Stadium. Weather has been great but night time temps have been a little cool. Had a great time but the old man shivered all night. Had a Jacket, gloves and a cap for him. I think he didn't complain because he got to spend the night with 4 generations. How do you folks that deal with the cold stay warm when you are out?
 
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gonna get down to around -17 here the next couple nights, highs in single digits. Dress in layers that way you can adjust to the temp as it changes.
 
+1 to Hunter-27.
Layers, keeping the closest layer to your skin in natural breathable fibers (Silk or my fave Cotton)
Also, Mom was right, if your feet get cold, put on a hat (up here north of 49, a Toque (blockwarmer) works best.

We can get down close to -40 (F or C, same temp at that point).

Wind is another factor, a couple of the layers you might want to consider a wind breaker type material because, Wind plus Moisture at lower temperatures is what they call Wind Chill, making the temperature feel even colder than it really is.

Stay warm, and don't Drink and play out in the cold...
 
WOOL I have found that all these high tech fabrics don't hold a candle to good old fashion wool. Make sure one of your insulation layers is a good high grade wool shirt or vest. Don't forget the socks and the cap. Good quality wool there helps. I ride a bike and in cold weather I take two of those handwarmers packs and put one in the two back pockets of my pants. It is like having heated seats in a car. The most important thing is enjoy every minute you have with your Dad. I lost mine last summer. Even though I turn pens on his lathe and use his tools nothing replaces them time we spent together.
 
+2 to Hunter-27's recommendations. Used to go camping in the Snow with my sons and layers is the only way to do it.
another thing is those little hand warmer packets. don't know what the heck they are called. I get them at Wal-Mart. about 4 inch by 2 inch packet expose it to the air and it gets warm.
 
Layers, Long Johns (Under Armor Makes some great ones, Bass Pro sells some good ones too), "Hot Hands" hand warmer packets (workes good for feet also. If it's windy then something the wind won't go through. The wind is the killer for me.
 
For the feet, first layer is nylon. When the feet sweet, the water goes right through the nylon into the second layer, wool. Wool acts as a wick pulling the water away from the skin into the third layer, cotton. Cotton is the sponge. It will hold massive amounts of moisture. If the skin is dry, the chilling effects are much less and when the feet are warm, everything else is better off. It is kinda like, "If Mamma is cold, everybody is cold." We all got coats when she was chilled. Of course, all the above is good advice.
Charles
 
Agreed, layers. Layers on the feet, layers on the chest, layers on the head, then work from there. And hit up a outdoor/hiking/sports store and pick up some of those little chemical hand warmers..... they are cheap and fantastic for a quick warm up burst when needed. Look for the reuseable ones.
 
Again layers, I often work football games and am in the cold with wind. It is miserable if you get cold at all. but don't get so warm you sweat. you will never get warm again.
I atart with long johns both legs and top. this is for a breathable layer that fits tight to the skin. sort of makes a second skin that your body get s warm and keeps it that way. If it is cold enough I wear two pair of socks one thin tight fitting the second thick winter socks. Loose fitting boots so that the blood flow is not restricted, very important. I also wear gloves but they have to be insulated gloves and a cap. You loose more heat through your head than any other part of your body.
Over the long johns I wear jeans on my legs and a sweat shirt or wool shirt.. over the shirt I wear a winter coat. a good one. If i am going to be in snow I also have snow pants I can wear over my jeans. For winter fishing I also have a full face mask I can wear. In full gear the bitterest of cold cannot touch me. I am able to remove layers as needed. unzip the coat to let in cool air etc. but am able to button up and live in my cocoon if needed. and no all those layers are not restrictive. loose is the key there.
 
Thanks for all of the tips. Sounds like a trip to and outdoor shop is in order. Under Armor, Wool, Down Jacket and some hand warmers. A nice hat with something to cover the ears and I will be set.

Thanks again
 
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