Seeing a post about one of our southern members going to ND gave me the idea for this thread.
Most of us from the north know how to deal with the cold, but hopefully this'll help the guys who've never had to work in it.
MUST HAVES:
- Waterproof Insulated Boots
- High-performance long underwear
- Insulated, moisture wicking socks
- Full face covering headgear
- Waterproof, insulated gloves (Always 2 pairs-- 1 on, the other under the heater)
- Glove liners (I use thermastat brand)
- Coveralls/ Bibs & coat (Most likely provided since everyone wears Nomex in the oilfield nowadays)
- Heavyweight hoodie (helps keep drafts out of your neck)
- I also like to have one of those flannel hoodies that's large enough to go over everything else. When it's snowing near freezing, it'll get wet and then freeze, protecting the rest of your gear from the moisture.
I can and do sometimes spend 3 or 4 hours at a time out in below zero weather, it's not that big a deal if your dressed for it. A real ***** if your not.
You guys throw in any tips/ suggestions that you use...
Cold Weather Gear
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Hammer166, Dec 16, 2011.
Page 1 of 3
-
-
Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds
Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.
-
thank you...appreciate the time you took to list these items.....he will be leaving as soon as they get him cleared....nice to have some exp. input on dangerous cold weather prep.... THANKS...will make me rest a little easier knowin that he wont be freezin his southern rear off....lol
they said they will give him a p. o. to go to a local store and get the stuff he needs....so i will make sure i write down the things you listed to take with him when he goes and gets his other stuff..
Last edited: Dec 16, 2011
-
-
-
we both ran local when we lived up there and i used to wear shorts and a sweatshirt, in the winter!!!! what are talkin bout??? layers??? course us short little fat girls have advantages ya know
Hammer166 Thanks this. -
You honestly didn't think this was safe....did you?
HEH HEH...that was fun!
Prepare for Hijack declaration....maybe!Giggles the Original and Hammer166 Thank this. -
Who me?
-
I like ya Giggles....I'm not going for the easy shot with this one!
Giggles the Original Thanks this. -
Super truckers can get by with sweat pants and insulated flip flops.
ricrey99 Thanks this. -
You forgot...cut off at mid-calf!
And a muscle shirt! Don't forget the knee high black socks!
Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds
Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.
Page 1 of 3