Thats sums up my current working enviroment and you're bang on!
Well I dont have lobster mitts
I forget the brand I have but I also where a thin mechanic style glove underneath and I have this capsician cream you rub on your skin that increases blood flow and works wonders. also on any exposed skin.
I prefer the 2 piece helly hanson because Ill often need to ditch my jacket getting too warm(yes even in -40)
In my backpack I carry those chemical reaction heat pads for in my boots. one pack lasts a full shift but I carry 5 or 6 in case of emergency. also carry flint, multitool and cotton dipped un vaseline for quick fire starts
Go Belgian with Sioen
http://sioen-ppc.com/en
You Canucks are crazy... I'll be well south of the arctic circle, so I don't know if I need to go to those extremes! I don't know how you guys can work where it's THAT cold......
Dress accordingly, work hard(but not too hard), keep moving, dont stop moving.
Once you stop your gonna be hurting on the hands, feet and face.
Always carry emergency tools and extra gloves/socks
Be prepared to start a fire if necessary.
Eat light(snacking) and dont drink lots of fluids(only what necessary)
You get used to it quick. and boy does a hot shower feel good at the end of the day!!!
I can spend most of my winter in short sleeve and a tight weaved double layered hoodie and the correct choice of socks and add thermal undies for the coldest days.
Heh - that's the beauty of the San Francisco Bay Area. A Carhartt vest and coat when it really gets cold and foggy ...
Dan Patterson, post: 401466, member: 1179 wrote: You Canucks are crazy...
Add to the weather the safety training up there:
http://www.enform.ca/training/courses/detail/5012/h2s-alive
christ lambrecht, post: 401451, member: 284 wrote: Go Belgian with Sioen
http://sioen-ppc.com/en
Christ,
Do you know if they carry tall sizes? I'm built like a Neanderthal with short legs and a 1m sleeves.
John,
from what I can find here size go from XS to 3XL (+16%)
I use the 2XL
Christof.
Dan Patterson, post: 398379, member: 1179 wrote: Not sure of the category choice for this question, but here goes.......We'll be starting a project on a small island in Barnegat Bay. I was out there the other day when it was 50å¡F and I had to put on a coat, hat, and gloves. The wind whips right off the waves and over this place all day long with nowhere to hide.
I am thinking of picking up a hi-vis, waterproof jacket to help stay visible and keep the wind and ocean spray off. Anybody have any good recommendations?
I just know we're going to be out there on some chilly January mornings. Temps around here that time of year and that time of day will probably be between 10å¡F and 20å¡F but with the icy winds blowing who knows what the "feels like" will be.
So, what did you wind up getting?
Ken Salzmann, post: 408040, member: 398 wrote: So, what did you wind up getting?
Continued with regular cotton bib overalls for now. I also picked up an insulated pair of water-proof "fishing pants". The sides have sippers and Velcro closures and go over jeans. I haven't worn those in the field yet.
I did start wearing high vis wind/waterproof jacket that works pretty well. (Job Sight by Tingly). It was cheap but so far I like it.
I also picked up a Carhartt hat that has a face mask that tucks up inside it when not in use. It's really warm and the optional face protection is a huge plus.
I find that I always try new stuff. Some things work and some don't...
Dan Patterson, post: 408102, member: 1179 wrote: Continued with regular cotton bib overalls for now. I also picked up an insulated pair of water-proof "fishing pants". The sides have sippers and Velcro closures and go over jeans. I haven't worn those in the field yet.
I did start wearing high vis wind/waterproof jacket that works pretty well. (Job Sight by Tingly). It was cheap but so far I like it.
I also picked up a Carhartt hat that has a face mask that tucks up inside it when not in use. It's really warm and the optional face protection is a huge plus.
I find that I always try new stuff. Some things work and some don't...
Your initial post popped in my mind when I was snow blowing the driveway this morning; it was about 10 or so, but little wind. I usually go with my quilted Carhart bibs, but they were in the wash. A pair of sweat paints over jeans was toasty. The wind is the killer, as many have recently stated. Wind and cold down by the water is even tougher. It sounds like you are all set for blocking the wind. I bet if you can hide on the real cold days, this site will not be as bad as you feared.
Good luck.
ken