Glassing blanket

[Ucsdryder]

My wife HATES rifle season. She’s always cold and with lots of sitting and glassing she struggles to stay warm. I bought her puffy pants last year and that helps. She has a good puffy and we bring lots of hand warmers and toe warmers. I think it’s time to step it up a notch. What are some hunter “snuggy” type options. Maybe look a woobie? The lighter the better, if it’s heavy it’ll get left in the truck. Oh and I’d like to not spend a car payment on one…if that’s possible!

 

[PathFinder]

I have a VI AM throw that I use. It's just a simpler, cheaper version of a woobie. Apex insulation, durable shell, and pretty affordable.

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[EastHumboldt]

when I’m hunting in the mountains my Kifaru woobie is always in my pack. There are cheaper versions available, but I believe in “Buy once cry once”.

 

[cgasner1]

Puffy blanket is like 99 bucks super compact and light


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[huntsman22]

For me, the woobie is worthless below 20 degrees. For anything below that, and a lot of times above, much prefer the doobie....

 

[Rich M]

Get her a sleeping bag. Total encapsulation, cheaper than the other stuff, and you can get a light one. Roll it up and let her carry it.

 

[Lawnboi]

Woobie and a nice foam pad to sit on, something big enough that she can also put her feet on.

 

[wayoh22]

If she's always cold, I'd said it it is probably worth looking at her layering system. Start at the base and work your way out.

 

[Marble]

If she's always cold, I'd said it it is probably worth looking at her layering system. Start at the base and work your way out.

Yep...if she is always cold, then reevaluate what she is wearing and how.

There are a lot of people that do not understand that clothing does not create heat. It holds it in. You have to be warm in order to stay warm. All layers are important as well as changing them at the proper times.

If I scream up a hill for two hours with nothing but a but a base layer and a backpack at 15 to 20 degrees, only to stop for an hour and glass, I know that as soon as I stop moving I need to layer up.

Experience will teach what she needs, UT having the proper tools available will give her the ability to make a proper choice.

For cold weather:

A warm hat and neck wrap
Base layer
Mid layer
Outer layer (Puffy or heavy waterproof jacket depending on weather)
Windbreaker (doubles as rain gear)
Vest for odd times when heat is need on the core but not the extremities.

Good gloves in different weights.

And the clothes should not be baggy and should properly fit. Don't buy clothing for men and give them to the wife. They are built differently. Buy women's clothing.

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[MidGAHunter]

Heater Body Suit.

And no I've never used or handled one.

 

[Dexter Grayson]

Heater body suit or the Sitka sleeping bag that has arm and leg holes.

 

[S.Clancy]

I've glassed from my sleeping bag several times, no need to buy something special.

 

[S-3 ranch]

Google search vaquero blankets

 

[Ucsdryder]

Layers system is solid, she has circulation issue and is always cold. Sleeping bag is an option but would prefer something that takes up less space and less weight. Thanks for the suggestions!

 

[cnelk]

Gian - get her a heated jacket or vest.

I have a heated jacket for ice fishing. It works great to keep your core warm

 

[BRTreedogs]

No personal experience but id probably start here.

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[hh76]

Heater Body Suit.

And no I've never used or handled one.

Best choice for keeping warm, but not something that is fun to lug around too far. I wish someone would make a nice lightweight version.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Sleeping bag is a good option. Woobie or doobie are great. Helicon makes a swagman roll and the hill people gear version is worth a look. Issue will be that all are closing in on 2#. That is somewhat heavy. An EE apex convert in 40* or 50* might be worth a look. You can unzip the bottom or the whole thing.

 

[EdP]

I think the sleeping bag option is worth considering to see if it works.

Some people, myself included, get hot very quickly with a bit of activity, then go totally cold with inactivity. In that situation it's difficult to carry enough insulation to stay comfortable for long periods of inactivity. A separate heat source is needed. I use a thin, dense wool blanket and a sterno can of the type used to heat chafing dishes. The type with screw tops and wicks work best. Sit with knees up and sterno can between your legs and enclose all but your head with the blanket and warm up when you need to. The wool blanket won't easily catch on fire like cotton or synthetic.

 

[Jbehredt]

The problem I’ve had wrapping my wife up in the woobie is she’s refused to move even after we’ve spotted elk. It works too good.