Staying warm when winter work hits hard

[Wildgrain]

When winter work gets tough and the temps drop, I always turn to a few tried-and-true tricks I've learned over the years layering up, wearing good gloves, and taking quick warm-up breaks. I'm really curious about what everyone else does to stay cozy while working in the cold

 

[fieldOrange]

Gloves that you can swap out have saved me on freezing workdays so many times. Keeping a dry pair in my truck and swapping them when the first set gets damp makes a big difference when it gets cold.

 

[FieldFixer]

Honestly, after trying to tough it out through one too many winters, I made a small routine.I wear thermal base layers, some insulated bibs, and a thermos full of something hot in the truck. Throughout the day, I take quick warm-up breaks. This keeps me from turning into a popsicle.

 

[Nexo]

After regretting powering through the cold in the past, especially on long shifts, I now prep ahead. I wear wool socks, put hand warmers in my pockets, and wear a windproof outer layer that blocks the chill. Winter work is now way more manageable because I step inside for a few minutes every hour.