A Prepper’s Guide to Cold Weather Gear: 10 Must-Haves to Stay Warm in the Harshest of Conditions
Read The Green Beret’s Winter Survival Training Guide for more information on surviving in extreme weather conditions.
A Prepper’s Guide to Cold Weather Gear
Let’s cover some of the important concepts of gearing up for the Fall and winter.
Proper sleeping bag: remember to switch off those lighter summer bags for a winter-weather/extreme cold weather sleeping bag, preferably with a Gore-Tex cover. Don’t forget a good, reliable ground pad to rest on…remembering the importance in preventing conduction (the passage of body heat into the ground, and cold from the ground into the body).
Gore-Tex “Monster”: That’s right! Become the Gore-Tex Monster! You need a good Gore-Tex top and pants to protect you from the cold and the moisture. Gore-Tex breathes and it is reliable. They have Gore-Tex jackets too. Just remember not to lean too close to the stove or the fire and melt it. Read more on what to wear in the harshest of environments.
Footgear/Thermals/Socks: All of these are vital to winter weather preparedness. Make sure that you pack heavy socks and have at least one change of each packed in a waterproof bag and stuffed in your pack. Read more about protecting your feet and how important it is.
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