Staying Warm While You Work in Cold Weather
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2019
- I’ve been dealing with working in the cold since I before became a mechanic. Over the years I’ve learned what works for me when working in the cold. I share that information with you in this video.
Do you work in the cold? If so, how do you deal with working in the cold? What are your ‘must haves’ for working in the cold?
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I try to put on about 15 lbs of weight , i.e. fat , over the holidays
Excellent strategy. 👍
@@ETCG1 more like ETCGM1........work that runway Eric
I'm glad that I'm not the only one who does that lol.
Personally I work at a heavy equipment repair shop. And I’ve learned one thing here in Montana, when it’s -22° (or worse). Take lots of bathroom breaks. For two reasons. 1: I read something one time that says holding in pee actually makes you colder 2: The bathroom is somewhat heated. Aside from that, hand warmers, 8 layers, a coffee mug never farther than a short arms reach and if I have more than 30 seconds of standing? Do some push ups or jumping jacks. At home I don’t even have a driveway to work on my trucks in so I often have to lay in mud puddles coated in ice. I know it’s not the pleasant thing to do but cuss liberally, I find it keeps your mind off the cold.
Ill try that last part 😂
One trick i do in what used to be a barn, now my shop is i partition the areas i work in with greenhouse grade plastic wrapping. So if i'm working on an engine or fixing something on a body part, i have a cube-tent that i setup that's heated and ventilated. I bought several such cube-tents years ago from a photography shop that went belly up. Apparently they used them for weddings and such to isolate light. Kept the frames, ditched the soft fabric and put regular greenhouse plastic.
Saves up money on heating and it's excellent for an impromptu paint booth too.
🙂 neat
So you’re basically working in a Dexter kill room ?
Kind of like the heated ice fishing tents that those of us who must scratch the fishing itch in the winter sometimes use!
therightstuffAK if you have to go fishing that bad take a vacation on the Gulf of Mexico, just saying.
Cube tent. I will need to remember this.
When is dead cold is super uncomfortable to do DIY work. I have found the best solution I bought me a second vehicle when mine work week car breaks down jump into the second once the weather gets better a fixed the work week.
Mr. Nobody but what if it never gets better 🤔
Unless you lived in the north or south pole. I guess it won't
I'm a heavy duty diesel tech and we go out on roadcalls all year and during this "polar vortex" it's really fun when your on the side of the highway and the tractor won't start and you gotta figure out why
Oh my god I can’t imagine lmao
Tire man here. Respect brother.
Long Johns work very well and they don't hinder movement much.
Seems like they’ve change a lot since I was a kid too, or maybe I was just to poor to buy the nicer ones lol. If you drop lil extra $ cash for little bit thicker ones they’re crazy warm, and most importantly like you said don’t hinder movement
If it's really cold i'll wear two pair. One under armour style leggings and another pair of traditional looser fitting thermal long johns on top of those. Work really well.
when I worked out at the airport, pumping fuel, the absolutely best thing I ever did for myself. pick up a set of heated socks. keeping the feet warm in the steel toed boots trudging through slush, ice and snow, makes your work day much much better. Especially when your working that 3rd shift where you are in the dark the whole time.
I live in MN. Waterproof hoodie (I like the carhartt ones) + 3-4 layers underneath. When working outside in subzero weather you want to make sure you DON'T sweat. Layers allow you to shed/add as needed. Pants are usually sweat pants with jeans on top. Try to setup your work area so that you are out of the wind.
I found recently that a great way to stay warm is to pump up a flat car tire with a bicycle pump. It'll keep you warm and is a great arm work out too.
It's all about layers (which Eric seems to be doing). And I find fleece lined shirts and trousers helpful in the cold weather. There's a UK based mail order clothes outfit called "Chums" that sell these reasonably cheaply. And I can strongly recommend them. Not sure if they sell overseas, but there has to be the equivalent in the US.
As regards the moonwalk, don't give up the day job, just yet! And stay dirty BUT warm you Polar vortexers!
An old timer once told me that when it is 100 degrees, he is usually working in the engine bay and when it is cold, wet, rainy and/or snowy he is usually working underneath the vehicle. Seems to be true from my recollection, anyway...
Doing the "polar-walk" at the end - love it. Fortunately I'm a little south of Mason, OH. Staying dirty and (relatively) warm in N.C.
Take it at Eric! I'm in NC too.
😒 its really rough, especially all the guys that work at the rail yards, ports, linemen, etc
I work as a longshoremen in Vancouver,BC.Some of the jobs we get are brutal because of the weather,lashing containers to a ship while catching a face full of ice cold wind driven water is no fun but pays well
Thermal underwear (both top and bottom), jeans and work regular work shirt, leather motorcycle vest, light fleece lined shirt (or sweat shirt with a hood if windy), light/medium weight denim work jacket, and on occasion insulated coveralls like what Eric is wearing. Basically, dress in multiple relatively light layers. That way, you can add or subtract layers as the conditions change. When it's really cold, I have two to three layers on my legs, four to five layers on my arms, and six to seven layers on my torso. I stay nice and warm in the worst winter weather.
Great video Eric
I’ve been working scaffolds in the refinery setting for about three years now, and just this year i’m in the east coast time zone and it has been pretty chilly for working outside this winter. I use a thin frogtogs rain jacket on top of my hoodie to block high cold winds. And muck boots steel toe arctic pro. They have thermal insulation for those muddy job sites. Face shields also help. Stay safe and warm out there fellas👍 and make that money👍
8 years working outside in Alaska...its all about the layers and statistically placed hand warmers ...small of back and inner thighs keep the blood warm
When I used to live north of you in Michigan, I worked the open deicing buckets at Detroit metro when it was -7.
I used to dress up in so many layers that I probably could have taken a .22 caliber short round and walk away with just a bruse.
I don't miss that crap at all.
This is the one of two reasons I like being in Northern California.
If I want real cold and snow all I gotta do is drive up to the Sierras. Lake Tahoe is only about 90 miles away. 👍
Heavy equipment mechanic here. I live in the northeast and work on a lot of barge cranes. I do flannel lined jeans, wool socks, t shirt, hoodie, carhartt insulated coveralls, mechanix cold weather insulated gloves fast fit, and a double lined face shield, and a knit hat.
thanks for the advice.
I remember putting my overalls in the dryer at work in the mornings during winter. Was such a brief great feeling, but well worth it!
I liked this video! A topic definitely not discussed very often and very important!
Milwaukee has some nice heated gear
close the garage door and enjoy the heater warmed garage. Those ceiling mounted heaters (from Northern Tool) work like a charm.
I work on both tractor trailers and heavy equipment as a road tech. That means the prime time to fix broken equipment that can be fixed on the job-site is when the crew isn't there. That means most of my work is in the wet weather. I typically do all of the things in this video, but if it's super cold and I need to do something tedious without my gloves, I keep one or two of those little hand warmer things that you shake up in my pocket so I can have a warm spot for my hands. I know what you're thinking, keep in mind the layers of clothing you guys! I keep a few hand warmer packs in my service truck for that. Thanks for the great video AKA ETCG1!
On the opposite side side of the world we are facing the exact opposite problem, working in the heat of an Australian summer. It can get a bit uncomfortable working outside in 40+ degree heat, especially if you work in an industry that requires long sleeve shirts and pants. Only thing you can really do is drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks and, if possible, have an air conditioned hut to shelter in when having your lunch.
Can't have any exposed skin...
Best to wear a fur coat and drink hot tea non-stop.
Yes, Eric, this is what I'm forced to do in cold Toronto weather as my car is in a kind of covered parking (sort of semi garage), which doesn't have any doors. It helps to add another 4-5 C above what's outside, but definitely not enough to keep me warm. So layers, of course, and a proper hat work fine. The problem is mostly hands (fingers, to be exact), I wear nitrile gloves and work gloves on top. Stay warm, everybody!
Hey Eric thanks for the birthday cake! Thermals and carhartts up in northern Illinois...and a beer or two helps
As a bus mechanic for a fleet which is spreed over about 600kms in Newfoundland, Canada. With only one shop we end up on the road a nice bit. My go to warm outfit would be overalls with a sweater with hood on the inside, then a woods jacket over that.
i keep my happy butt inside! my son was born and raised in the south and now lives in ohio also.just outside of Cincinnati. y'all definately get more winter than we do. i live in east tenn... stay warm brother.
One Wolverine base layer - top and bottom 30 bucks, one thermal socks from Costco- 10 bucks over a regular socks, two Eddie Bauer Down jackets- one without hoodie and the outer one with hoodie and one Carhatt winter hat with built in face shield takes me through winter.....easily.....😊
Good morning Eric I work in Ohio so yeah I've been getting the polar vortex and I pretty much do what you do the snow suit hoodie jeans maybe a few pairs of socks but I'm also looking into getting the heated socks and heated gloves and heated pads because this winter is crazy stay dirty have a blessed one piece
Oh such talent and a moonwalk at the end!! We are blessed! lol.... I tried the Under Armor Cold Gear but the tops were too much for me. I'm very warm natured. The bottoms and some thick socks and nice boots fit the bill for me. for the top, it's T-shirt, outer shirt and a light weight but insulated water proof jacket. They block the wet and the wind and that's all I need. I wear a welders hat and the hood on my jacket if I'm out in it for too long. Oklahoma doesn't get terribly cold, but the wind here is mighty chilly when it's blowing and the temps hit the 20's or teens....
When I was a young man in Alaska, laying on his back on the frozen ground many times to change the starter motor on a 1970 Cadillac Sedan, I would wear expedition-weight longjohns, heavy socks, t-shirt, jeans, wool blouse, my Dickies workin' onesie, polypropolene (wicking) glove innards with Cornwell tool mechanic glove outers, snowmachine... erm, "snow mobile" boots and a wool hat.
Also, if you're gonna be laying on the frozen ground, put something between you and the ground; cardboard, rubber mat, foam rubber, a chunk of carpet... Anything will slow that creeping cold that gets into your bones when you lay directly on the heat-starved earth
I find wearing a pair of nitrile gloves under my work gloves (mechanix or the dipped style gloves) keeps my hands nice and warm along with long johns, hat and normal work clothes. When it gets really cold or windy I'll put my boiler suit on (coveralls or action suit as you call it) and a buff. I work in my driveway as have no garage and use a camping mat if I will be lying on the ground for any length of time it really helps!
Wash bay at a diesel shop in Minnesota (Good portion outside and wet): Under armor 3.0 (from before they had 4.0) bottom, wool socks, work boots with insulated inserts, snow pants, jeans, work uniform.
Top: tshirt, long sleeve shirt, extra tshirt or long sleeve if necessary, hoodie, Sasquatch hoodie, jacket if necessary, work shirt.
Balaclava, stocking hat, gloves.
I'm a school bus mechanic and I wear jeans,shirt, thick socks and overhauls or coverhauls. Most bad weather we don't do a ton outside but we do have to fix them on the side of the road at times. Had some pretty bad times .
Silk long underwear and flannel lined jeans. Silk keeps you warm without too much bulk. Flannel lined jeans are good at blocking the wind.
I have insulated work boots, silk underwear, and I too enjoy the action one-sy. I also got a neck gaitor (with a bib in front and back) from a ski shop to keep body heat from leaving around the neck.
One thing that I do is to try and get and area of little to no wind. I find it to be easier to heat up. All I have is a small propane heater and in an area with no wind it's a lot easier to heat.
Thanks for sharing and God bless
When working outside in the winter months, I find it to be a great idea to have a pair of water proof boots or a good pair that you like , just throw some of that spray over them to treat them.
fordwindsor351 yup. I have found number one for me is dry feet!!! A good pair of wool socks goes a long way.
The ol' classic Red Wings are fantastic for it. They're a bit spendy, but they last years and years.
When I have to work on a car in winter I usually have on thermals under my pants and I wear 2 pairs of socks along with my boots. As for my top side I wear a t-shirt or a sweatshirt under my big Carhartt jacket along with a Carhartt facemask. As for my hands I wear nitrile gloves along with a pair of fingerless gloves for dexterity.
T-shirt, shorts, safety shoes yesterday as I replaced a starter.
Etcg, we look like twins! Yesterday I put in a new water pump in my garage. It got UP to 28°F!
Changed wheel bearings in -20F. Totally didn't notice the bearings had no Greece until the wheel fell off a few days later. Wore long John pants and shirt 2 socks on each foot. Hoodie and coat with liner gloves and a knit hat under a knit skimask.
Women's tights. No joke, all the builders wear them under their trousers. Often cheaper and warmer than long johns.
You're not tricking me into crossdressing
@@blubase06 well, if you were in to it and the wife caught you, at least you'd have a good excuse!
Not a bad idea.
nuggetsnig This is the credited response.
When your retired like me you just sit round a log fire all day lol.
Well i am in England, i get a fair pension and i have 4 private pensions so i dont do too bad....but i think the POT is getting smaller....dont know what the future brings. but i am 70 so dont think i have much to worry about...well money wise anyway lol...Fred in Essex Uk.
Your prob right. the way i like to look at it is i worked for 45 years and payed a ton of money in, now i'm taking it back out, if i live that long.
Hell, i do that too! And I'm not even close to retiring. #unemployed
I work nights on cars outside in Texas. On the cold nights I wear under armour 4.0 base layer top and bottom, regular uniform and Walls bib and a worn out hoodie if really cold and windy. I also have rain gear if super windy or rainy and nasty. Up to a Worn out beanie that's breathable for most night and a 40 gram thinsulate beanie if my head is freezing. Water proof thinsulate Bates boots are my go to and rubber boots if it's just swampy.
I work outside alot as a commercial hvac technician and i have found layers to be the best way to deal with cold. usually in the winter i wear work pants, overalls a shirt, a sweater and a jacket with a hood. also i bring gloves and a hat with me and that seems to do me well along with my workbooks.
scarf tucked inside your hoodie make a big difference during windy days too😉
Your knuckles have our condolences Eric
✌️😏 good big long Wool Socks, Sherpa Jackets are nice, and fleece is ur friend 😍
I feel you man. I’m bit north of you about half ways between c-bus, and Cleveland near mainsfield, and work outside year round. As times gone by my clothes setup has changed a bit, but you can’t beat basics.
Long johns, long thick socks, dickies work pants/carhartt shirt, and then I wear the carhartt bib’s with hoody on top. That setup honestly works really well until you get to about single digits, or less. When it’s colder then that I wear hoody under the bibs, and either a another hoody on top, or a jacket.
I’ve never been huge fan of jackets when you go with layers like that though. They just always feel so stiff, and my job requires me to be able to move around a lot.
I love working in stuff in the cold weather.
I've been lucky to be able to confine my work to a heated and insulated pole barn. Been trying to record videos out there lately too, and it is indeed noisy like you say when the heat is running. I wish my father had installed radiant floor heating as it would've solved the noise and cold floor problems. Still gotta use a shop blanket on the floor when the temperature is 70 degrees inside!
lol Snow looks fun, but were in the wrong side of the planet for it. Were about to do a school camp and were worried about the heat! :)
A bit of a psychological thing to think about is: don't get defeated by the cold. if you keep thinking...
'Man it's cold and i'm going to freeze my giblets off through the whole day'
Then it's going to feel cold through the entire day, a bit of a self fulfilling prophecy is at work here.
Now on the other hand, you can just say (out loud) It's cold today but, i've got a job to do and the cold is not going to stop me.
bit of a morale boost really. and soon enough it'll feel quite warm outside. I.E of course some jackets are still necessary...
Stocking hat, long sleeve shirt, hoodie, fleece lined jeans and boots👌
I work outside in the winter with both heavy machines and trucks, and its freezeing, like -28celcius.. you just have to wear some good undercloths and then some soft pants and sweater, a little thicker socks, then the jacket, hat, real good snowboots, (dont know the word in english..) thicker pants to wear outside same material as a jacket, and some warm agile gloves and a thicker pair of gloves to cover the rest if to cold..
But hey, working with snow and ice out on some lonesome road while the winds ripps, better stay warm, and the worktruck stands on idle the time I'm out there :)
Thanks for the tips. Stay warm!
Love the posing!!! LOL
I had to replace a P/S return hose that had a siezed bolt to the steering rack on an F150 2 weeks ago outside in -15F weather (small heated garage, would not fit). Using the heater to warm up tools and limiting cold exposure helped. Work 5-10 min outside, come in and stand in front of the heater over and over till the job is done.
I wear 2 layers of UnderArmour Base - 2.0, and 4.0 when it's below 30°F, and a long sleeved shirt over that. Below 30° I throw on a sweatshirt in addition, and in the teens or below that, a jacket over all of that. Makes for easy peeling, which is required here in MA, where the temp can sometimes rise 30°, and drop 35° in a matter of hours.
4 layers of shirts, one being a wool sweater and another with a high zip up collar. Wool glove liners under nitrile gloves. Scarf that I can partially cover my face with if needed. Steel-toed winter military boots.
I work on my car outside my work, there is a garage door sized vent blowing around 20° air out the side. I sometimes have almost like a garage setup outside. No roof no walls.
Thick sweatpants and sweatshirt under clothing from when i was larger so that i still have mobility. just enough to keep me from shivering but not so much that i sweat. Love the weather here in Colorado.
I live in northern Ontario, and the outside works this time of year all look like an orange version of the Michelin Man. ;O)
We haven't had any snow to speak of in Seattle for ? 4 years, now we at between 5" and 1'. 2 years ago I bought a 02 Suburban 1500 4x4 special for weeks like this... but I'm in remission from my stage 3 colorectal cancer and a recent gallbladder removal, my body hats cold weather now and I find myself staying inside wishing I was 30 again . But don;t feel bad, in the warmer weather I'm planning on Gold Prospecting :) lol
I've usually got two to three sets of thermals on under my outer wear. Then I layer up with two sweatshirts (one hooded, one not hooded). I follow that up with a fleece vest. If it is super cold, or windy (or both) I then throw on a wind proof jacket to top it all off. If it is absolutely miserable, I break out the hunting gear which is designed to keep you warm when you're not moving, which makes it super warm when I am moving.
Hi! Can you please share the link you buy them from please?
Working out in the oil patch i have actaully found that under coveralls thick sweat pants are warmer and more comfortable for me anyhow. Sweats, long sleeve shirt and a thicker hoodie work perfect under even non insulated coveralls down to 15 degrees.
long sleeve shirt then my dealer shirt, carhart hat, work pants, and a snap on jacket over it all, cause are one of a kind oil burner refuses to stay running lol
"Action onesie" reminds me of Nik over at Bad Obsession Motorsports referring to his overalls as his "working onesie. Most comfortable."
I wear my fleece pjs under my FR gear. Super comfy and warm.
Gotta have the long johns and bunny boots for the winter months. Granted I don't recommend driving a vehicle with bunny boots on as your foot may get stuck between the brake pedal and the gas pedal causing an accident...but if you're going to be outside all day, they are a must. It gets down to -50*F here in Alaska where I live. Winter time sucks.
I work at a lube shop in Alberta where it has been -30 C for the last 2 weeks, we rock a thin sweater under our uniform T Shirts, rarely we will be allowed to wear winter jackets. The other day the shop was a nice cool 10 degrees pretty much all day with the furnace on full blast.
it was shorts and t-shirt for me yesterday...here in pennsylvania.
I use the same set up only thing different i use a Milwaukee heated hoodie ! Completely changed working out in the snow ....
I am not a fan of working in the cold. Id rather work in the heat I think.. Well Id rather work in totally ideal conditions LOL
There is no such thing as ideal conditions if you are working on a VW.
Gotta do what you gotta do
Hey humble mechanic, I'm alway following you and Erick.
Well, year ago I needed to disassemble a 2.5 crdi and pull the block out. It was -20 to -25 celsicus. Also done exhaust repairs twice in similar weather, only having to crawl u ddr the car for it. Me and my friend dressed in similar fashion, plus winter underwear suits, proper wool hats and socks. We worked about an hour at a time, slowly, as hands needed to get warmed with thick gloves, then we went inside the house for an hour. This way, we managed to do the work needed. Rallysport spirit I guess..
Clothes: Long underwear, hat, neck these ... and basically layers enough to keep me warm. Then i have different kind of workinggloves. Some thick and warm when the work makes it possible and some thinner ones if the work is more delicate and requires "fingerfeel". Last but not least a gasheater for "static work by the bench" ... that, at least, keeps the backside of my legs warm :-)
Double wall Cardboard when im on the ground helps/mandatory and woollen sweat jumper also, easier to get oil off
Currently 80 F in Ft Myers. Best time of the year to do car work. June-September you get burns if you leave your tools in the sun or lie down on the concrete.
Mechanic moon 🌙 walk 😁! Nice!
I am a heavy equipment tech working outside. I wear 2 layers on thermal shirts, thermal underwear, thick socks, carheart bibs, gloves and a thick thermal Bennie.
I run a two piece as a heavy equipment mechanic. If you get soaked with hydraulic oil it's easier to strip. Muck boots with steel toe and neoprene gloves. The neoprene gloves will stay warm as long as you keep moving... to a point and keep spares...
when I used to drive a tow truck I'd have a high-vis carhartt jacket, my work pants w/ thermals, and two pairs of mechanics gloves (one warming/drying on the dash and wear one)
I bought one of those 60k btu propane forced air heaters by Mr Heater. That thing is amazing.
Mine works great. It's just that when can't run it while we're shooting because it's too loud.
layers, with a hood. Thermal under clothes, small fan shaped space heater, and moonwalking always helps too.
I always check out thermal undergarments made for hunters or skiers... Hot Chillys undergarments are really good and are made in layers so you can account for increasingly colder weather... If it's really bad add electric/chemical(hot hands) inserts for my hands or feet
My cool trick is NOT working outside when it's too damn cold! I lived in waaaay upstate NY for 20 years. I've seen diesel fuel turn into mush from freezing. I've seen antifreeze freeze. I don't miss that crap! It's a tad warmer in Oklahoma. Seriously, LAYERS. 3 thin layers will always outperform one thick one. Keep your feet warm. If your feet are cold, you are cold.
I have a large garage that I use a “ventless” gas wall heater to keep the pipes from freezing and an 650,000btu torpedo heater I use wile I am in there working. Seems to work well for me, I only need to run it for a few mins and I’ll be good for some time.
I have to give you 11 out of 10 for the moonwalk :-D
The perception of cold is the enemy.
Gloves are very important, warm hands can make you feel less cold and no frozen fishfingers.
Thick socks for the tootsies too :-D
I can completely understand why people wear winter gloves but no matter how cold it is I just can't. My fingers could be frosting over (and yes, I would be miserable) but anything more than the mechanix fast fit type gloves kill too much dexterity for me.
DarkLordDylan
Yes i know just what you mean, boxing gloves is the feeling lol.
But feeling miserable is no good for concentration.
Trying to get the job done quickly because you feel horrible and making mistakes is counter productive :-(.
But you are right.
DarkLordDylan I’m with you there. My job requires me to really be able to use my hands. The only gloves I’ve found that I can work in all seem to get torn up really quickly, or soak through really fast.
Another big thing is something covering your ears. Your body can lose a ton of heat if they’re not covered in the extreme cold.
@@Dust601 I always wear gloves so I have an advantage in cold, but I can't wear warmer gloves just because it's winter. Doesn't work.
Glove choices are always a compromise, yes?
Thermal long John shirts, gloves and when gloves get cold I put them on heater for a few minutes.
We barely had a real winter. Almost no snow, and if there was some, it was already melted a few hours later. But very wet, therefore uncomfortable. Still, only very rarely below freezing - but that one week that was a few degrees below freezing during the nights, the media also published stuff like "cold wave" and "arctic winter" and bs like that, when it's actually very warm for a February in Berlin. On the weekend, it almost felt like spring was coming.
Wow, I'm glad I could write that comment without mentioning any degrees because you got your weird Fahrengauge, who was even a German, but his temp scale still sucks ;)
That athletic "base layer" made from Nylon and Spandex really, really works. Silk works better but is so expensive
I had to do a heater core outside in the snow for family and boy was it cold. Just wore extra layers and had my car running with the heat. Just made occasional trips to the car to warm up.
It's pretty cold here in Colorado, but the horror stories coming from the Midwest/NE are very sobering. SO RIGHT about wearing a hood to keep icy nasties off you neck! Please try to stay warm and (semi-) comfortable; we'd miss your vlogs otherwise. (HI, Brian!)
i am a wind turbine technician, we work in the extreme cold. honestly the best way to keep warm is to keep moving, if you sit idle for a few minutes the cold just sinks into you. and toe warmers with steel toe boots!!
I know I'm late responding to comment, anyhow I have worked at freezing temps replacing engines and transmissions. Jean's, hooded sweatshirt, bib overalls for the ease of access to warm my hands against my belly, and when possible my burning barrel is lit with household waste material. I have a carport now that I can dawn with blue tarps to block the wind.
I found one of those massaging heated chair pads that ran on 12 volts and I ripped the heating pad out of it strapped it to myself and hook it to a battery especially when I'm feeding hay with no cab tractor 930 case comfort King
Russel brand thermals, work uniform, carheart bibs, and a new pair of boots with fiberglass toes! No steel toes.