I am turning 60 and find that with my blood pressure meds I'm now VERY sensitive to cold when sitting on a deer stand. If you have any really good tips on keeping warm while sitting very still please let me know.  To make matters worse I'm planning on moving from TN to PA to be closer to the grand kids and it is a lot colder up there during deer season.

I am turning 60 and find that with my blood pressure meds I'm now VERY sensitive to cold when sitting on a deer stand. If you have any really good tips on keeping warm while sitting very still please let me know.  To make matters worse I'm planning on moving from TN to PA to be closer to the grand kids and it is a lot colder up there during deer season. Chemical hand warmers.  Start with hands, one in each glove, as it is impossible to keep hands fully warm with a glove because of high surface to volume of the hand.  Then put in boots, hat, kidneys if necessary.  Most heat is lost through head, so wear good hat and muffler.  Coveralls are best for eliminating draft between pants and coat but if you must use 2 piece, wear bibs.  I have no problem with sub-zero weather (I'm a senior citizen too) but wind can be a killer even at 50 deg. F. Frank

I am turning 60 and find that with my blood pressure meds I'm now VERY sensitive to cold when sitting on a deer stand. If you have any really good tips on keeping warm while sitting very still please let me know.  To make matters worse I'm planning on moving from TN to PA to be closer to the grand kids and it is a lot colder up there during deer season. Mr. Williams, Not sure what type of stand/blind you're going to be using, or if you're going to be essentially still hunting on the ground.  In Texas (I know, I know..., there are innumerable critics of how we hunt here), we often hunt in enclosed box-blinds.  The blinds cut the wind down quite a bit (you still get wind through the windows), but it can still get pretty cool, especially early in the morning.  A few years ago, I found a little heater that screws onto the top of a small propane cylinder at Academy.  I was concerned that the hiss produced by the burning gas would frighten game away, but this hasn't been the case.  That heater makes a huge amount of difference, as do the insulated boots and coveralls I've invested in.  Come to think of it, since I got the coveralls, I've rarely needed the heater.  I used to be resigned to the fact that hunting meant being cold, but not anymore. Zman

I had some very high tech garments given to me which have since been stolen. It was like coveralls made of Polar Fleece. But, it also had a titanium frosting inside which reflected the heat back to the wearer. It was by far the best weight-to-thermal unit I ever had. (They make wet suits like this too).  I can't help with a brand, but it's worth researching. Good luck. P.S. One of the finest pieces of headgear I have owned was a wool watch cap that was _layer_ed with Gore-tex offered by Cabela's.

 I am turning 60 and find that with my blood pressure meds I'm now VERY sensitive to cold when sitting on a deer stand. If you have any really good tips on keeping warm while sitting very still please let me know.  To make matters worse I'm planning on moving from TN to PA to be closer to the grand kids and it is a lot colder up there during deer season. Welcome to my neck of the woods! (I'm actually in Maryland but close to PA). As to staying warm, I have two suggestions: 1 - chemical warmer packs. They work great and they are inexpensive. They have boot warmers, small hand warmers and larger hand warmers. Keeping the extremities warm is a great place to start. 2 - Red peppers. For really cold days, I take a thermos full of beef broth seasoned with tabasco sauce. I had heard that red peppers will warm the extremities when eaten. I don't know why it works but it does. I like spicy food so I load up on the tabasco in the broth. Hope that helps, Eric

I am turning 60 and find that with my blood pressure meds I'm now VERY sensitive to cold when sitting on a deer stand. If you have any really good tips on keeping warm while sitting very still please let me know. To make matters worse I'm planning on moving from TN to PA to be closer to the grand kids and it is a lot colder up there during deer season. There are a number of very good labels of high-tech insulated hunting clothes on the market.  A few of them are carried at WalMart, and other discount stores.  Go for the best that you can afford, they're worth it.  With my gear (bought at WalMart), I can sit all day in freezing rain or snow, down to 0° or below. One *excellent* idea is the new heating wrap for back pain.  It provides 8 hours of delicious heat to the lower back, which helps to warm the whole body.  It's easy to use, comfortable, and there's something about warming the kidneys that makes the whole body happy. They're available at most drug stores.  :o) Normally, loose fitting, _layer_ed clothing works best.  If it fits tight, don't buy it.  Start with good quality long-johns .  The high-tech fabrics available today will work wonders on a deer stand. Good luck to you, from an old Adirondacker. Regards, noah To email me, remove the OT- from OT-wrecked.boats.noah. ....as you were.  :o)