you have to be able to survive!
So, about urgent subject – frost. As for me, I hate being frozen, actually who likes? It's winter. We the citizens of the city-hero Moscow have realized at the starting of the last week, while sticking in kilometers-long traffic jam on summer tires (I hope you're don't dive on it, I don't – but was caught up in traffic). Besides snow and black ice the temperature has dropped, brrr. By the way, there's a plus – there hasn't been so much sun for a long time.))
this is what I dig up in network, I find it logical and considerable:
everyone knows everything about cloths – there are three layouts: thermal underwear, fleece and down-padded coat (this is just example), not very tight to provide air circulation.
Do not get drunk (it's natural) and what is oddly enough not to overeat since organism spens power to warm you and it has to digest as well.
I'm not joking, but don't neglect pockets made by nature, it means when there are no other sources of warmth, use yours. (the question is where to put legs?)
cold cream – is our everything! Professional skiers and polar explorers do not hesitate to use it. (oh, yes, cosmetics always rescues us!)
portable hot-water bottles have been already invented – for shoes and mittens (I tried them, not good, maybe someone could give advice where to purchase good one?)
by the way, as for mittens, they are warmers than gloves are.
So, what I mean is the following. It's minus 20 degrees Celsius in Moscow. In the nearest future I'm going to Novosibirsk, where the weather is quite colder (around minus 30), and these are perfect filming that could compensate forthcoming discomfort.
What good things how not to get frozen can you recommend?
Hi Irina,
I was recently in Lapland where the temperature dropped to -30 C also. I even went snowmobiling with these temperatures and didn't have any problems with the cold. The trick is indeed the correct clothing. For starters, avoid cotton. Cotton will hold your body moisture and and when clammy, you risk the chance of hypothermia. So, leave the t-shirts and jeans at home. Your thermal underwear should be made of polypropylene. This is great stuff because it ensures that any moisture will be transported away from your skin to the outer layers. And believe me, even at those cold temperatures you body will perspire. Next should be a fleece layer. I personally like Polartec Thermal Pro fabrics. They have a high warmth-to-weight ratio and therefore are very comfortable to wear. You will be able to move more freely. As for the outer layer, just like you mentioned, you need a good down-padded coat and pants. I have good experience with Canada Goose but there are other good manufacturers also, like Fjällräven.
Now the tricky part. Ofcourse you want to make sure your feet are well protected against the cold. So how do you select the right footwear? This will depend on how cold it will be, how long you are outside, your tolerance for cold and how active you’ll be. Seeing you will be out filming for some lengths of time you’ll probably need boots with a temperature rating from -60 C to -100 C. I have had good experience with Baffin boots. I never had cold feet at all and they are very comfortable. Another important factor is when you buy boots, buy them at least one size bigger. Ideally you will wear polypropylene liners with thick wool-blend socks. Don’t wear too many socks as the boot should not be tight on your feet because it will otherwise restrict the circulation of blood and make your feet colder.
Finally, down filled mittens are nice and warm at -30 C.
Enjoy the winter! I am looking forward to see your Novosibirsk adventures.
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