No Cold Feet
With the weather turning away from early fall temperatures and into the cold, snowy winter, the key for people heading out into the cold to hunt is simple.
No matter how much money a hunter spends, none of the money spent will help them stay warm if they don't dress properly.
Al Rosenberg, owner of the Workingman's Store on Main Street, said dressing in layers is the most important way to stay warm and avoid frostbite.
“It doesn't matter what you have or how much you pay, if you don't dress in layers, you will freeze,” Rosenberg said.
Multiple layers of socks, gloves and clothing are recommended.
“You should buy waterproof gloves with Thinsulate,” Rosenberg said. “You should have a glove that has a Thinsulate between 40 and 100 depending on the situation. I would also suggest wearing a thinner glove underneath those gloves if possible.”
The biggest enemy of hunters trying to stay warm outside is often themselves. Staying dry is a difficult task that isn't helped with need to move around.
While trudging through the woods, many people start to sweat, causing their clothing to be wet. This sweat can affect people from head to toe.
“To combat the sweating there is thermal underwear where the inside layer is cotton and the outside layer is wool,” Rosenberg said. “That way the sweat that makes it through the cotton will be absorbed by the wool.”
Jimmy Chiprean of Miller's Shoes on Main Street said that picking the right type of sock is important.
“You want to pick a cushioned pair of socks, not one that's overweight,” Chiprean said. “You want something that is warm and comfortable.”
For boots, Chiprean recommended a water proof boot that has a good tread.
“You want to find a boot that is water proofed with Gortex material,” he said.
Rosenberg emphasized the importance of making sure a hunter's feet stay dry while out on a hunting trip.
“You want to make sure that there's less of a chance of your feet getting wet,” Rosenberg said. “If your feet get wet, it could be a long day.”
