I am 15 years old and nobody in my family camps. So everything I have learned I have learned from Mr Canterbury. I still have never been camping, partly because i didn't have any gear and because i didnt have a place to camp. But i do now and will be camping soon. Thank you Mr Canterbury. And great timing on the winter gear video. I live in South Texas and it just snowed for the first time in thirty years.

Don't forget flea markets, thrift shops and yard sales. I picked up a Pendleton wool shirt in excellent condition for ten dollars.

Thanks for the shout out! We're glad you're a fan of our products.

Great content Dave, thank you, your school, and your family for providing this quality year after year.

Being that I am not only a woodsman but, also a snowboarder and a skier I really enjoyed this video. Thankyou Dave

Dave, this is a great video. I talk to folks a lot about carrying extra socks on hikes or adventure travel, for the same reason you mentioned. Also, a fresh pair of wool socks can really help put a bit of spring back into your step. Thanks for all you do.

I love Dave’s pragmatic wisdom of the world about where stuff is made. Support your country where you can but do what you can afford.

I live in northern Sweden, I wear American clothes when I'm out in the bush :D Fjällräven is overpriced IMHO

Support Wigwam gear, WI based and USA made apparel. It's pretty much covered, quality gear for extreme temps to normal and between conditions. I've known some good employees who worked their, they supported my family business and I will keep supporting our WI based manufacturer!!!!

Comprehensive content is hard to come by. I'm sure your army of subscribers will agree, you've not left a stone unturned in this video. Much appreciated. God bless you and your loved ones. Kind regards Andy.

Wool socks is the only thing I have ever worn in the military. To my knowledge it's the only thing they issued to us. On long marches it is your own responsibility to take care of yourself and when your feet sweat and you take a five minute break it's best to switch them out to prevent blisters and half hitch the wet pair to your LBE or ruck to dry and they will be ready for the next change out. Always worked for me and never had a blister ever.

Words of wisdom on an important topic. I agree that a combination of high end and low end gear works the best for a variety of conditions. Thanks Dave, you always teach us something worthwhile. I really like that field jacket too.

I'm a carpenter and work in the elements and when it gets cold I've used the same set of clothes for 15 years and still going strong a little faded and worn but still good enough. Remington bib overalls. And Bear Creek jacket both camouflage got them both at Sam's can no longer find the Bear Creek that I bought years ago. The whole outfit cost about $150 extremely cheap for that long of time. Every year I say I'm getting a new pair but I just don't and keep it and it still works.

Not sure how one could go commando, OUCH! Nice threads Dave. The Lester River Boreal is the best piece of clothing I own. Mine is several years old and I couldn't speak more highly of it. Worth every cent!

Thank you for the pointers. I'm still getting into and becoming more serious about outdoor gear and hiking so this was very helpful.

Being in Montana we get cold, real cold - 50 sometimes. But during hunting season in Nov about 20 deg. sometimes colder. I wear a old Woolrich red and black virgin wool coat wool pants and snow packs if snow is on the ground. Head gear is either a cowboy hat or fedora, if colder a bomber hat. Most my gear was older gear by hunters long retired but still useable.

Speaking of commando, I tend to rely heavily on military surplus and quality aftermarket milspec items. WAY cheaper, usually top notch functionality. Of course, no pay for endorsement, though.

Great video, especially the advice to keep price in perspective. Too many people get bogged own in buying the absolute best, and end up pricing themselves out of the market. As you said, buy the best your purse can afford and work your way up.

Excellent discussion on an extremely important topic. I own several items made by Fjallraven and while they weren't cheap, they are of excellent quality. I REALLY like the looks of the Fjallraven anorak but haven't gotten my hands on it yet. Maybe I'll get lucky sooner or later. The Lester River Boreal Shirt has been one of my best clothing investments ever.

A lot of good information Dave thanks for sharing. You did touch on it a little; but I think you should have put a bit more emphasis on the three Ls of cold weather wear, Loose, Layered and Loft. As both my Father and Winter Survival trainer in the USMC told me only your base layer should be snug; and that only just snug, never tight. ATB

Still one of the best discussions about cold weather clothing. I watched this video years ago but after moving to Ohio it's even more important

Your preference for going commando was more info than we needed Dave lol.

Great info Dave, much appreciated.

Dave thanks for taken the time to explain what you are Wearing. It helped..

Thank you Dave for this video. Great tips! On a completely different subject since you do spend a fair amount of time in the wilderness environment what do you do to protect yourself from ticks? Especially Limes disease. Here in Central Pennsylvania this has quickly become an epidemic. If you have time to make a video on this I think all of us wilderness lovers could benefit from your input an this important topic. Thank you Dave!

Loved the section about countries that make gear. Great comments.

i hate how unprepared you make me feel. thanks for the vids SENSEI

Dave Interesting video, great subject for this time of year, it is snowing here in NJ now so it's right on time. Your delivery is outstanding on the subjects you pass on. Enjoy all your video's take care Merry Chrismas to you and all your family.

Here in the UK some of the warmest clothing is that which we wear for winter beach fishing at night, often consisiting of high bib and brace trousers cover the heart and back with a long jacket and hood. Things like neoprene cuffs and long zips for ventilation in case you get your layers wrong. They are salt water proof usually. Insulation value can be seen by frost on the outside. With the feet in and out sea water I find high socks are key. If I'm not mistaken the calf action contributes to cardio action so high socks can help overall feel good.

Great breakdown of your system ! Thank you and hope you and yours have a safe and healthy holiday season ! Peace

....and Mr Dave they are warm, definitely the best for me as well. Thanks for the videos.

Great info. I find that fleece gloves work better than wool in relatively mild winters but wet and windy like in UK.

Hi Dave, it's good to see another fantastic video. Hope you and your family have a great Christmas 👍.

The best way to keep your hands, feet and body warm whilst outdoors in winter is just exercise. I went out in -2 C today Pheasant/Woodpigeon shooting and i wore a t shirt, thin summer work trousers and a quality jacket with a waxed canvas baseball cap. I still broke out in a sweat. For gloves i find mechanix gloves are excellent, just enough dexterity so it's bearable to keep them on but they keep your hands surprisingly warm and protect them going through thorny brush looking for birds. I find sitting around in such temperatures a problem regardless of what you wear.

Thanks for the knowledge Dave!

Great info. as always brother

Dave, thank you for the great review. I have found that the company Big Bill, based in Canada, makes some good quality wool pants that are affordable for a common person who considers important to have warm cloths. I once got them wet below freezing temperature. I stayed warm and was able to dry them by the fire while still having them on me. I use a green model that has no cargo pockets. I can use suspenders but it is not absolutely necessary. I am not associated with this company in any way. I am just a happy customer.

Awsome video Dave, great information and look into what works for the long haul. I totally agree that if you invest in your clothing and weather turns bad your going to be glad you did. Thanks bud, there's that I flannel I told ya about haha

Love the gear reviews. It helps from making impulse purchases. I find good items at the SPCA, Goodwill and sometimes the Salvation Army. People grow out of things or move on to other types of clothing and donate well worth purchasing items.

Lots of good stuff out there, just got to find what works best for the individual. I love military gear, if it’s good enough for our boys in a combat zone, then it’s good enough for me. Good video Dave!

Excellent clothing review, on a lot of nice made gear. Enjoy your store and discount for black Friday, & christmas purchases! I have placed three orders thru your company, thank you Dave for the holiday discount! Happy Holidays!

Thanks Dave for the video

Man. I hear you talking about your hands in cold weather. I love the outdoors. I have Raynauds phenomenon. It's 70 degrees in the room i'm in and my skin temperature on my fingers is about 50 degrees. That made things really suck when i was in the Marine Corps.

My friend who grew up and lived in the mountains of South Carolina always told me if you ever start deer hunting you will learn to appreciate some of that cold weather gear that even though costs more is absolutely critical to keep you comfortable and alive ......

Hi Dave, thanks for the video.

Great discussion mr Canterbury.

Man I am the prophet of wool socks. I bought some crew hiker wool socks and decided I'd never wear cotton socks again. Now I've got some winter boot socks that are thicker and longer for winter. In alaska this winter and my feet have never been cold. Matter of fact, like Dave was saying, the mucks I wear make my feet sweat like mad and wool socks really help keep from getting wet feet in the process. Listen to this dude when he tells you about what to wear, he spends alot of time out and about. Edit: Everybody in my family also wears these socks now because I bought them a couple of pairs for christmas one year. they now also swear by them.

Great discussion Dave. Have a few items from Fjallraven, worth every penny and totally happy with my Sarek Winter Jacket made in Asia. Great quality control. Amen on the Vidda Pro pants, best pair of pants I ever owned.

Excellent knowledge and experience as always brother! Thanks for sharing this! Best wishes friend 👍🏽👍🏽

I agree with "buy what you can afford", It just makes sense. I make do with cheaper things (within my budget at the moment) but they do wear out faster. The exception is the Lester River Bushcraft 100% Wool Boreal Shirt. I GOTTA GET ONE OF THOSE!!!!! lol I'll bet I could fall in a creek or river here in the PNW wearing one and I'll not "freeze" per say. Thanks for the winter gear video. Definitely gonna look at the underwear you swear by, cause the other "cheaper" ones don't work out so well here in the mountain areas. (winter time, of course)

The jacket you are wearing looks really cool.

Great Video, Awesome Clothes, But certainly not for the common man, you have about $2,000 in clothes there, great jacket but $500. is more than most can afford to knock around in the woods, I will have to stick with army surplus and lower costs.........although i would like to have many of these clothes myself. Maybe future video of clothes for the common man in the winter time........

Thank you Dave.

I agree with your statements for winter clothing. Spot on with wool too. Although I don't bother with Fjallraven whatsoever, in my opinion they are just a trendy brand cashing in on the bushcraft name. I love my fox river rag wool gloves though as they are marvelous in winter for deflecting the cold. I too generally always wear wool socks every day except maybe when playing sports in the summer. Here in Canada we have the brand Stanfield's which I'm sure you've heard of but if not it is from the same province that you are Cody did the first episode. They also have wool union suits which are pretty much top notch. Also I like how you refer to the toque as a toboggan - I found that quite humourous so thank you for the good chuckle and valuable information!

Good information. The old US army wool scarves are also very warm and adaptable for a reasonable cost.

You should try the military micro fleece watch caps. I have the coyote brown one. I love it. I also wear Wrangler fleece lined pants this time of year. Not the best quality but a great price.

Great content, especially on the boots. I usually do a lot of distance and hence wear Meindl or comparable hiking boots - even those, with all the fancy Gore-Tex type of technology they will get sweaty in combination with wool socks. Once had my spare socks getting wet up in alpine territory, that alone made the night a pretty uncomfortable one. :)

The burrrr month's are almost over when the real cold will make it's appearance. Strong, cold winds mixed with various types of precipitation can be warded off just as you say. Layering with materials that can be easily shed or put back on depending on the extent of energy one is expending. I find having a light weight water proof shell great for wet conditions but also a good wind break and the "Elmer Fudd" hats are great to wear along with a hood that may not be insulated and helps keep rain and snow from directly hitting the face.

Fjallraven gear is worth the money. Agreed on changing your socks and base layers when you stop on winter hikes.

Bought a pair of sturdy canvas Arctic Fleece coveralls at a Dive Shop to wear under my dry suit while extreme cold water diving. Functions just as well on land, without dry suit of course, with only a set of sweats underneath & faux fur lined Muk-Luks on the dogies. Stay warm & dry all day.

Thanks Dave Finding quality outdoor clothing is hard in the USA. I have spent lots of money on what is called outdoor clothing such as Columbia only to be disapointed 2 years down the line. You haven't steered me wrong yet.

Excellent advice, especially the hands and feet, gear and use analyses. If your hands and feet aren't happy, no one is happy. Oh. Safety tip: When pounding spikes or other nailing, try not to hold the nail knuckles up. Try to hold it palm up, gently tapping to set it then hand away and pound it hard. I've driven hundreds of 8'+ ground rods with hundreds of hits each. We've had many broken or severely injured fingers and hands from the habit of hitting things hard while your hand holds them.

I have a rabbit fur Ushanka for below freezing weather. It has a quilted liner in it. I have never had anything as warm or comfortable as real fur.

Woolnet is the best. It's not too warm when you walk or work and keep you warmer than thin wool underear. Wool net dry up faster than thin wool underwear too. There is a reason for why the Norwegian defense force issues woolnet to their soldiers. When the woolnet get wet you pull it over the wool sweater to dry it on the body and change to a new shirt. Norway have the worst winter environment. Wind, rain and moisture in the air, around +3 to 0 Celsius at sea level and 30 minus on the mountains and inland. Everyone who have participated in the military exercise: Cold Response, you know what I'm talking about. It's wool, wool and wool covering the entire body. Together with Aalesund rain gear, it's the only thing that works if there is rain and wind around +3 to 0 Celsius. I recommend Aalesund rain coat and Molde pants. For heavy work you should use Aalesund pants. Of cause green color. I use this every day and have done so for 9 years straight now. www.aclima.no/products/woolnet/men/woolnet-3-4-longs www.aclima.no/products/woolnet/men/woolnet-polo-w-zip oljeklede.no/?page=7&cat=22

Good topic and discussion. I made a video last year on what I wear in the subarctic region of Canada. Thrift stores are a gold mine for inexpensive wool garments. I find the best way to regulate my body temperature on the fly is by simply removing my toque or unzipping my jacket.👍

I’ve been wanting one of those wool sweaters. I’ve got both danner and Salomon. Both are great but salomon is much lighter

Thanks for the info man... always appreciated.

You've come a long way!

Greetings, Dave! Very important vid, brother.

That cold front was pretty brutal. Even snowed in San Antonio.

Good video Dave

I used my assault gloves (iron clad heavy utility), with the rag wool glomitt. Just stuck my trigger finger out and the rest of my fingers were comfortable.

I prefer the lifetime guarantee of Darn Tough wool socks. Large initial investment cost (~$25/pair), but they are made in Vermont and if you break them or they wear out, they'll replace for free without a hassle. I have an assortment, everything from lightweight ones with little cushion to full blown kneehigh mountaineering ones for deep winter adventures. Once you experience a non-itchy wool sock you'll want to replace your entire sock stable with them.

Costco just had a sale on the 33 degree base layer top & bottoms, $9.99 each

I'm from dayton ohio area I live in ocala florida now you said you lived in florida at one time so I need information on eatable plants here I changed one client to a nother but afraid of what to eat in the bush here I'm 65 years old spent my life in the woods I have learned more from you then any one keep it up freind grat advice

love that your dog is on century duty, RAH!

those beaver/deerskin gloves are sweet!

Very nice info. I'm ordering some minus 33 this winter.

Highly informative video, thank you very much!

Fjällräven, hill fox. It is good to have somewhere to stow all of this gear. My many month journeys mean that I have a limit to what I can take, with the option of buying something if needed, but... still have to carry it, still have to fit it in a bag.

I feel a bit of pity, not in a bad way, for you lot having to deal with deep cold, having to spend so much time in preparation in keeping warm. I learn a lot from you for if I ever have to deal with that sort of low temperature, yet am happy I can wear shorts and a t-shirt during the middle of winter.

Thank you

good video Dave, pricey stuff but awesome gear.. would be much better if they wasnt 250$ or more, i dont understand why they are so much when duluth makes almost same thing for 80$...great breakdown of what works... love your videos and hope to see many more

I agree with balancing the inexpensive with the more costly. Comfort is everything.

Carhart flannel lined work pants are my personal favorite winter outdoor pants

Thank you...very well done! I just wish you would have mentioned the approx. prices of the items, since expressions like "expensive" or "inexpensive" are very relative. Just the other day I asked in a shop for inexpensive leather gloves and got presented a pair for $ 99.00...(for me, not inexpensive, for the shopkeeper on the other hand...well the average leather glove there was $ 200.00...Thank you for understanding!

Thanks for this. Very useful for me right now.

I couldnt agree ANYMORE with your approach to the high-end Gear & Fjallraven Vidda Pro's (& also their Keb's) are BOTH ABSOLUTELY written down on my Gear 'Wish List' that Im saving up towards- along w/ a BUNCH of other stuff like the Lester River- 'Bushcraft Boreal Wool Annorak' too! You're SPOT ON w/ the best sh*t out & that DONT just mean the most expensive! It's high quality stuff that WILL last almost forever & IS worth the chunk of change & I suggest just dont look back cause you'll be happy with it if & when you get out there & use it! Its NOT like Custom Knives where your necessarily paying for the prestige in the name along the quality + materials & the price goes up because how it was crafted but with a pretty similar inexpensive mass produced option also available of very good quality like Mora Knives that people choose to buy instead of the Mora's... Fjallraven for instance is innovative & putting out top notch stuff 'lapping the pack' of other outdoor brands (you might ONLY want another pair of the same pants cause you want another color not cause they're shot) & if so- you SHOULD AT LEAST get a few years worth of your money's worth! So anyone else b*tching just for the sake of b*tching & not even gonna try these things out b4 they knock it.. & go cheapo & stay cheapo- enjoy speading about the same amount of $ on duplicates (in the long run) while NOT being as comfortable & prepared as possible while being outside & doing what you/we enjoy! Be safe everybody (& anybody that ACTUALLY reads this!) 😆

Well done. Watched a few other high subscriber channels and they start with I use Cotten base layer - fail. Absolutely not. This was solid info.

Duluth trading company has some superb winter gear. They are however not common man priced. But well worth the money.

Nice overview, tnx for sharing.

Yup Dave your right your out there and good quality is first thought the weekend guy can get by with jeans and stuff less expensive ! I did a yr and a half out in the woods ! No shit did it with mil surp that's what I had and that's it and it took a lot of repair m 65 ripped a few places bdus wore and ripped cargo pockets worked great for that !! But that was top of the line then ! Not saying its not good ! But it had to have come a long way in quality now so ! If you do spend time in the woods you are better off with good quality or go with a great needle and spool of thread lol take care brother

Always good to see another video from Dave!

Outstanding

Dave is for real. There's so many candy ass mail order "survival experts" out there. Thanks Dave

Great video glad you made it learned alot from this

-10 last night in Scotland so im happy you uploaded this video haha

Love the common man stuff!!

Good video. Thank you Sir.

Cheers Mate!