How do you stay warm?

[cfranks (Charles)]

+1 on the layers. In addition, I've got a few of these stashed in various pockets. The heat will last for 12 hours or more.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Zippo-Deluxe-Hand-Warmer-Chrome-Low-Shipping-40182-/270595079299?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_Def aultDomain_0&hash=item3f00b93c83

Charles

[AdrianF (Adrian)]

Originally Posted by cfranks

+1 on the layers. In addition, I've got a few of these stashed in various pockets. The heat will last for 12 hours or more.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Zippo-Deluxe-Hand-Warmer-Chrome-Low-Shipping-40182-/270595079299?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_Def aultDomain_0&hash=item3f00b93c83

Charles

How safe are they?

I just had a vision of me racing around the backyard with my derrière on fire

Adrian

[cfranks (Charles)]

Very safe, you couldn't get a flame out of it if you tried, after the following starting procedure. Just put the appropriate amount of Lighter Fluid in the mainbody, a drop or two on the 'element', light the 'element' and when the flame goes out, put the lid on and insert whole into little bag. There are no flames after you do that, just a slightly glowing element. On a cold night I usually use 4 of them!

Charles

[el_draco (Rom)]

Orch... ye laddies and lassies goo ta sooo much bother. I take a weeee Dram oot inta tha barrens... and its enough. Un fact, I orften see TWICE as many stars as every body else

[Jen]

Ok top half i wear a bra, thermal top, skivvy, woolen jumper hooded jacket, beannie, scarf or one of those grain heat packs that you put in the microwave they stay warm for ages

Bottom half g'strings, boxers, leggings, jeans with jarmies over the top 2 pairs of socks and runners gotta invest in getting somethin better to keep my feet warmer snow boots seem to be the G O
Oh and a few UDL cans once they kick in i start to strip off and cant feel a thing

[multiweb (Marc)]

Originally Posted by Jen

Ok top half i wear a bra, thermal top, skivvy, woolen jumper hooded jacket, beannie, scarf or one of those grain heat packs that you put in the microwave they stay warm for ages

Bottom half g'strings, boxers, leggings, jeans with jarmies over the top 2 pairs of socks and runners gotta invest in getting somethin better to keep my feet warmer snow boots seem to be the G O
Oh and a few UDL cans once they kick in i start to strip off and cant feel a thing

What kind of star parties you guys up to down south?...

[Jen]

Originally Posted by multiweb

What kind of star parties you guys up to down south?...

well Snake Valley does get really really cold

[DavidU (Dave)]

See ! I told you all about the jammies over jeans ! See ! IT'S TRUE

[DavidTrap (David)]

Possibly a little too much info Jen. The underwear was probably a given.

DT

[Jen]

Originally Posted by DavidTrap

Possibly a little too much info Jen. The underwear was probably a given.

DT

sorry David (my bad) couldnt resist my cheekiness mood Ill be good i promise

[Brundah1 (David)]

Jen,

I'm blushing - must be the scotch I just finished!

Have you tried the flexible heat packs - one click and you can stay warm for over an hour. Once used you just reset in boiling water and stow in your obs kit for next time.

Aldi had some Trafalgar brand versions real cheap last month. These were the medium size pocket warmers(2pack) for $4-50 or mini size EP warmers (4Pack) same price. Some astro shops have them too at the "usual price".

I put each medium pack in a sports sock in my pocket/s, this slows down pack heat loss and you get just the right warmth for longer.

David
ps The boys will love your warm hands then

[Jen]

These flexible heat packs sound like a great idea might have to check em out

[Brundah1 (David)]

Jen,

Yes, got the hint, you want to know more So just for you I've done the leg work.

Great for our purpose, as there is no heat capacity loss until you activate them. I strongly recommend buying two sets.

Here's the product data on the Trafalgar ones I bought at Aldi.
Trafalgar Code 101316 (pocket warmers 2 per pack) and
Code 101317 (4 per pack - what we would call EP warmers if you have a
good EP case).

Trafalgar Aust. contacted, about these items, said they were a special lot purchase exclusive to Aldi. Not available elsewhere.

Aldi, also confirmed the above, said may be another special buy next winter season - non-committal. As these were on special sale with the winter snow gear specials, may give you a clue when to expect them again

I previously purchased my first lot from Ron at Sirius Optics Brisbane. Brand is Shin Bio (made in Aust.) Below is their direct order / price list:
https://secure.shinbio.com.au/orderform.php

I have one Large Heat Pack 260x180 (great for back ache)
also two Small Heat Packs 125x90 (pocket hand warmers).

Aldi ones were less than half the price of the Shin Bio on-line prices.
Unfortunately I spotted the Aldi ones too late and only found two of each left

All mine are all safely stowed - very attractive items

BTW just checked with Ron at Siruis Optics, because he is a thoughtful man, he will have some Shin Bio ones at Astrofest - his price very competitive. No affiliation yada yada.

Cheers,

David

[Pinwheel (Doug)]

Well it seems to me we need ICEINSPACE freezer suits & Boots. How about it ICEMAN?

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

why would you want to buy them of iceman ?

the iceman buy's them off me

geoff

[DavidU (Dave)]

Geoff is the freezer suit supplier to IIS.
I'm going to order one when funds are available.

[Brundah1 (David)]

These may not equivalent to Geoff's Husky boots or gloves - but!

I was in Aldi again today and jagged a pair of thermal snow boots reduced to $15 and gloves reduced to $5. Both breathable and water resistant. Bargain

Yes we don't get much southern weather up here but Ipswich had several 2-3 deg nights last month

[NorthernLight (Max)]

I am using goretex moisture protection trousers and jacket that go over everything else. thats windtight and keeps moisture out even when crawling on the wet grass to check focus on refractor pointing at zenith. below the mentioned mixture of fleece and snowboots. But sometimes I find a difficult to move and hate it when the hood flaps in front of my eyes when trying to look in the eyepiece. The freezer suit looks like solution for it.

Hi Geoff, is the outer layer of the freezer protected against rain and or does it come through?

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

"Water Resistent" is the claim Max
anything with velcro and zips can't be water proof

never been silly enough to stand out in the rain for long in mine, but i reckon not much of you would get wet

they are fully washable - just throw em in the washing machine and hang em on the line for a day (or two)

geoff

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

they are fully washable - just throw em in the washing machine and hang em on the line for a day (or two)

That's nice to know Geoff. Thanks. Astrofest could smell a bit fresher for some this year