anthonydooley4
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« on: October 04, 2009, 08:39:17 PM » |
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I'm remembering last winter hunting in 2 degree weather and only being able to bare it for about 2 hrs b4 my fingers and toes went completely numb dispite all attempts to stay warm. Well this year i have a blind and was wondering if there are like heat lanterns or something to burn to stay warm. Like those propane lanterns. I know that propane burns oderless to us but what about to the deer. Has anyone tried it before?
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MOHunter
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« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2009, 09:18:37 PM » |
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One thing is for sure; you can't take a deer if you are not in the woods. If you go back to the house because you are cold, then it doesn't really matter what burning propane smells like.  Deerman has a Heater Buddy propane heater that he uses in his camper in conjunction with his electric heat for those nights where it is REALLY cold. It is rated for indoor or outdoor use, including use in a tent:  I've got a little Coleman propane heater that would be ideal for use in a blind. It runs several hours from a 1lb. propane cylinder. Mine is an older version of this heater:  Neither of us have ever used our heaters in a deer blind, but I certainly would if it was cold enough.  |
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deerman
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« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2009, 11:44:55 PM » |
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Neither of us have ever used our heaters in a deer blind, but I certainly would if it was cold enough. Actually, I have used mine in a pop-up blind during youth turkey season, and it worked real well. Definitely kept it much warmer than outside, but the more windows you open, the more the wind carries the heat out. You could keep yourself from freezing in a brush blind with one.  |
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BearTruth
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« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2009, 09:00:25 PM » |
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rifle or bow hunting?
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anthonydooley4
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« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2009, 04:04:47 PM » |
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bow hunting. i went ahead and bought one here a few weeks ago. 25 bucks gonna see how it works when it gets to cold. I set up my blind yesterday in the rain gonna let it sit out there the rest of the season
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TomKat
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« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2009, 12:30:57 PM » |
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Anthony, do you use electric socks? They really do work...
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anthonydooley4
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« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2009, 02:16:47 PM » |
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electric socks?  fill me in on these. what are they and what do they do? cause i never heard of them... and my main problem is my hands and feet get cold |
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TomKat
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« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2009, 03:41:55 PM » |
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They are powered by a 9 volt battery and your feet will NOT get cold...look on live for them, they work great
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anthonydooley4
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« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2009, 04:58:38 PM » |
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where do i get something like that and how much do they cost? are there electric gloves lol?
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bluebird
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« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2009, 08:15:26 PM » |
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Anthony.......I am going to give you the secret to keeping your feet warm. 1. Make sure your boots are NOT NOT NOT tight on your feet. 2. Make sure you ALWAYS pack and extra pair of warm socks in your pack. If your feet start feeling cold. Remove your old socks, rub your toes good and get the blood moving in them. Put the new fresh socks on and then, your boots........DO NOT TIE your boots, leave them loose for air circulation. 3. Get up and move if you just can't get your feet warm.........any thing to circulate blood to your extremities. If you will at least do 1 and 2, you will be much better off......  |
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anthonydooley4
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« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2009, 09:28:37 PM » |
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im not so sure about taking my socks off in 2 degree weather... i hate the cold lol.... and leaving them loose for air circulation aint that gonna make em colder lol???
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bluebird
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« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2009, 01:32:52 AM » |
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im not so sure about taking my socks off in 2 degree weather... i hate the cold lol.... and leaving them loose for air circulation aint that gonna make em colder lol???
Well, then I guess you continue to have cold feet...........and you don't leave your boots open that much, just loose enough......!  What is it with you men? ? ? |
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TomKat
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« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2009, 10:04:29 AM » |
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Here ya go Anthony, take my word for it, this will end your cold feet problem. http://www.amazon.com/Lectra-Battery-Heated-Socks-Large/dp/B000K8CQJK/ref=tag_tdp_ptcn_edpp_urlAs for your hands, you REALLY should try shooting mittens with chemical hand warmers, you can get all of that at Walmart for $10 |
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« Reply #13 on: November 01, 2009, 12:45:21 PM » |
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I remember very few November deer hunts that were that cold.....mostly the difficulty was with the nagging insects awakened by the tee shirt weather. Usually good layering does the trick. I have good but expensive underwear .... that along with a fleece pull over a good goose down vest and a heavy Carheart hooded coat, some insulated boots over wick dry socks insulated gloves and a stocking hat and I'm good to go down to zero.
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« Reply #14 on: November 14, 2009, 04:40:01 PM » |
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Years ago I learned the value of learning how to use layered clothing. Choosing not to layer will usually result in a hunter either being too warm or too cold. Electric socks work...I've used them and an inexpensive hand warmer is a valuable asset on bitter cold days. I'm not a blind hunter although I have spent many frigid days in duck and goose blinds and tree stands. I'm a stalking ground hunter like Vic so I can keep moving most of the time and adjust my layered clothing to the temperature as the day progresses. A hunter gave me a good tip about winter clothing years ago and his advice proved correct. And that advice was to avoid cotton clothing, socks and gloves as much as possible on very cold days and wear wool socks and a wool sweater or vest as part of layered clothing. He was right...it provides better warmth, you perspire less which lessens the chills. Have you ever noticed that when you're bundled up and walking to a blind or tree stand, etc. you perspire under heavy clothing only to sit still for awhile in a cold stand or blind and start to get the chills? During my winter hunts I always take along several extra pairs of wool socks and do not lace my boots up very tight. I take a stocking cap and/or ear muffs and headband. Nothing will ruin a day of hunting quicker than frozen feet, hands and ears.
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