Tips for staying warm

With this cold front coming this weekend what are some tips you guys have found to stay warm so you can be out on the ice longer???

Propane heater/lantern helps!

I try to stay out of the wind at all costs. I also make sure to keep my neck covered with one of those balaclava from Cabelas. A hunting buddy gave me one and it extended my cold weather deer sits by a hour or two. Also moisture wicking socks and long johns no cotton against the skin if you want to stay dry and warm. Chopper mitten large enough to wear lighter glove underneath for handling rod etc then when hand gets cold put chopper back on. I also use Zippo hand warmer in a pocket. Biggest thing is stay out of wind and don’t get sweated up walking drilling holes etc take layers on and off as needed.

Mwal

Chemical Hand heaters-Hard hat liners for your head – Don’t over heat -Polyester underwear layers w/wind proof outer layer-
Stay away from cotton

My neck needs to be covered. I also will wear latex/doctor gloves if I am not doing strenuous activities.

Limit the cold beverages. Much better off with some hot coffee, cider or even hot water.

I use a good mat under my feet. Dress in layers. Wear a good hat that covers the ears.

Not overheating is a good piece of advice. If you are prone to sweating, take off a few layers to drill holes, set up the shack, etc. In my experience, sweat is the easiest way to get really cold except for maybe frozen fingers from that darn minnow bucket.

My best luck has been:
Dry fit first layer
Fleece second layer
Wind sheer/waterproof third layer
Walk to your destination in first or second layer, set up, then put the 3rd layer on last when needed
Don’t put it all on at first when you are tracking out
Wait till the strenuous work is done then start to layer up
This goes from head to toe with this suggestion

Fish Florida

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My plan to stay warm this weekend is to attend the ice show instead of fish.

A little trick I learned told about yesterday. If you have trouble with your feet sweating and then getting cold, spray your feet with a aerosol antiperspirant.

I sit in the BAR at Mr Sippies and watch my Tipups out the BAR Window. …rrr

alright… I want to go fishing with Randy

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..A Quick check this morning and yes there rrr a few open bar stools in my ice shack. …rrr

When the car is too cold to start, you’re better off staying inside!

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You can text and drink!