Fall season Approaching

Sickafus Sheepskin on I-81 exit 19

 

You just had to do it! It's all your fault! Now exit 19 on I-81 is going to be jammed with 18 wheelers! It's all your fault!

 

There aren't any fuel pumps to park at, it'll be alright.

 

I got a fleece type coat from a thrift shop and this thing is awesome the outside liner is inpenetrable from wind. The wind is what makes you cold not necessarily the temp. When I shovel snow in it I sweat cause the heat can't escape and no cold air gets through it.
Reminds me of that Seinfeld episode..

 

I work out in the oilfields of Utah/Colorado and what I do is start with thin thermal underwear like what Under Armour makes (leggings and long sleeve shirt). The stuff is really thin, and doesn't look like it would work as well as that thick stuff, but it does a good job. Then I wear a cheap work hoody and my work pants. Over the hoody I wear my uniform shirt. With this setup I can jump in and out of the truck all day to do quick stuff, throw chains, mess with cargo, etc. and I have a hood if the wind is blowing and my outer layer is still fire resistant so I don't get in trouble. If I have to stand outdoors I have a Carhartt winter coat, but its bulky so I don't like doing much in it. In my experience Carhartt products have been worth the cost, I've had the same shirts and coats for years. Bought my stuff on Amazon, or IFA sales.

 

What do you recommend for a good jacket? Here in Austin pickings are slim cus we don't really have winters.

Whats Uber Armor?

 

What fall? It's gone. Winter is here already. Lake effect in some areas tonight.

We are already into below freezing here a few times. Not even december yet. I think to burrow deep for a bad winter. The last few have been way too nice.

 

Does the jacket go over or under overalls?

 

Over. Definitely over.

 

Think LAYERS. Also consider what kind of work you are going to be doing outside. You can work up a sweat in a hurry if your only option is an Arctic parka.

I always have a "shell jacket", generally a waterproof/breathable shell for "normal" drivers, in my case a Carhartt fire resistant cotton jacket. The shell jacket should be roomy enough to add layers underneath. Then it doesn't matter if it's 20°F or -20°F, you are prepared.

Get a good DOWN VEST if you plan on being in really cold temperatures. Under your shell it will keep your body core warm, while still giving mobility for your arms, since you aren't stuffing layers into the sleeves.

Head and neck warmth is absolutely critical. Most of your heat loss comes from here. Turtleneck sweaters are good. Balaclavas are good.

Thermal underwear is necessary. Don't go cheap. I have thin and medium thick sets of tops and bottoms. Even driving in sub zero temperatures can really get to your legs if your truck isn't well insulated or has drafts at the firewall.