What don't kill will make you stronger I hope

I love it. I'm a fat guy so this is the only time of year I can work without sweating.

 

Today at -7 with 2 Tshirts and a coat was the first day I wasn't sweating! Whew, must gotta clear some of the bacon grease from my arteries!

 

currently work for a frozen food company. forklift operator. We use a company call refrigiwear freezer wear.They have all kinds of gear from coats to bibs and gloves, and face mask. maybe something you might check into. The coat and bibs are made out of nylon. When the blast freezer are on full blast tends to get cold driving by them at -30F. The most important thing about staying warm is staying dry. A warm stocking hat is also tend to be your new best friend, lose a lot of body head. some of the guys use those hand warmers you see at Walmart.

 

Hurst is right on track, never stay silent ask questions. Be safe

If you are in windy or frozen areas with tarps. Don't try and roll them up. The tarps if connected to rub rail will take off with you still holding it . Get them as close as possible folded up. Doesnt have to be pretty. find a grocery store or Walmart or home depot. Go park behind it, use building to block wind. No load is worth getting hurt rushing to roll a tarp Or running on deck.

Scarf or motorcycle neoprene masks cover your face. Goto to harbor freight buy 5 pairs of the blue mechanic gloves & 3 of dipped gloves. Rotate your gloves often. Rain will soak them fast. Snow and mud do there damage to.


Spray your locks with wd-40. Keeps them from freezing and clears debris from lock cylinder.

Also invest in a first aid kit. After a year you can stock it with what you use.

If you want to save money. Don't buy the small plastic corners for $4. Get 4" fire hose cut them in section you can use. They slide over 4" straps and don't fall off when strap gets loose. And they slide on chains also. Keeps product from scars of chain and straps from being cut. Rubber inside cloth outside.

Biggest advise "Don't Rush!!!" Your not hauling someone's heart. The load will get their. You should to and not get hurt securing a load.

"Getting off my soapbox now". LOL.

sorry for the long wind....

 

Lowe's had 10 packs of dipped gloves on sale for $10. I wear throw away neoprene mechanics gloves under them, and toss the dipped gloves every few weeks. They don't keep your hands warm, but as long as they're dry, and you're moving, you'll manage. I value the dexterity they give me, since every second I'm not fumbling around with a strap hook through split hide leather gloves is one second less I don't have to be out in the cold.

I'd really like to be able to wear a balaclava, but they fog up my glasses, so I spend all year growing out my hair, and can be shorn once in the spring.

 

OK so where have you found good balaclava's. That are not silk or more fashion then function?

I had one from my dad, but since I can't get it from where he got it.

Any leads would be great.

 

Check ranger Joes. They might have some like your dad had. Or military surplus stores.

http://www.rangerjoes.com/mobile/Balaclava-Polypro-P1012.aspx

 

I've got large chopper mittens. I wear a pair of thin gloves under them and slip them on and off as needed. Only use them when it's around 10 below.

 

im sure you guys have already experianced this but make sure you get gloves that fit, if the gloves are to tight they will do more harm than good.

 

Exactly what I was thinking Ranger Joes or surplus store Us Cavalry has them they go by neck gators! I consider mine pricless!
On a side note I hate winter! I carry 3 coats one set carharts, 3 pairs of boots, and at least 4 pairs of gloves