During hunting season, hunters really enjoy staying for hours in tree stand and even a whole day. Because that is how much enthusiasm they have about hunting. When you’re in a tree, you’re quiet, scent-free, and camouflaged by your tree stand blind – fully hidden from sound, smell, and sight. But just as hunting is unpredictable, so is the weather. And if you do not take precautions, by the end of hunting season you can be sick because of extreme temperatures and lack of food. With that in mind, Bowins, a professional hunting clothing manufacturer, would like share with you a few quick and easy tricks for staying warm in the tree stand. Sometimes, it’s just that little bit that can help get you that big buck!

1. Maintain Proper Nutrition

Take a substantial breakfast before leaving home and pack assorted snacks, focusing on high protein and high fat foods. Protein and fat fire up our metabolisms and provide a steady energy dose. Bring a whole grain sandwich of your choice, nuts, cheese, jerky, sausage, and a few pieces of fruit. Whenever you start to feel tired, cold, or even mentally bored, eat a small snack.  Also, do not forget to drink your normal ratio of water. A hot beverage will lift your spirits when you get too cold.

2. A Warming Pair Of Gloves.

When it gets really cold in your tree stand, it seems like your hands can be the coldest parts of your body. Your hands are critical for aiming and shooting. If you’re not properly equipped, they’ll get so cold you can barely move them. A good pair of gloves can keep your hands warm, which will also make you feel better all over.  Our waterproof shooting gloves will keep your hands dry without compromising feel and dexterity. Wearing the right hunting or shooting glove, you can focus on the shot and take aim with confidence.

3. Dress in cold protective gear.

You will be hanging out 20 feet above the ground in the wind, and clothing is one of the most important tree stand accessories around.  If you don’t have the right clothing, you will be miserable and won’t last long, guaranteed. As such, gearing up allows you to stay on your tree stand, where you must be to hit your quarry. Among the gear items you need to keep warm on your tree stand include the following;

Base layer. Layering involves adding layers of clothing to enhance insulation and keep your body warm. The base layer is the foundation of every hunting clothing system, and it cannot be overlooked. Base layers are meant to wick moisture away from your skin and push it into your outer layers — they absolutely should not collect moisture and hold it. These need to be a snugger-fitting long-sleeved shirt and leggings. This is the only layer that should fit tight and be touching the skin; the rest should move freely and allow you freedom of movement.

  • MID-LAYER. This one goes over your base layer, keeping you comfortable and warm. The mid-layer works in conjunction with the base layer, helping to trap heat while removing moisture. Mid-layers should be the most flexible of all layers. You can double up your mid-layer if needed, or remove it altogether if you’re overheating. A common mistake hunters often make is wearing a cotton hoody as a mid-layer, resulting in the moisture wicked away from the body by the base layer soaking into the hoodie and giving you the chills. Polyester and merino wool work well as mid-layer fabrics, and nylon is also ideal.
  • Extra Layer.Vest is one of the most overlooked pieces of hunting clothes. An insulated vest might be an optional layer for some hunters, but those who have sat in a deer stand during really frigid weather know how valuable one can be for keeping your core temperature up. Keeping the core of your body warm is important because if it gets cold, you will start shivering and it will be hard to stop. Make sure you buy a vest big enough to fit over several underlayers, since extremely cold weather often requires three layers or more before you get to the vest. A camo vest is very versatile since you’ll still have some concealment if you slip off your jacket once the sun rises and the temperature starts to climb.
  • Outerlayer. The outer layer is your protective shell—the first line of defense against the elements. Outer layers are designed to repel wind, rain, snow and anything else nature dishes out. Outer layers should be built to withstand the rigors of rough terrain like tree branches, thorny bushes and more. Wear a top (coat) and bottom (bibs) that provide sufficient insulation and reflect your body heat back to you. In cold and wet weather, a water-resistant jacket keeps you dry, go for a camouflage jacket when concealment is required or an orange outer jacket when the law so demands, and insulated hunting pants can provide several pockets for hunting gear and snacks.

An effective outer shell possesses four qualities: wind-resistance, water-resistance, breathability, and relative silence. Bowins hunting jacket and hunting pants combine all four features.

  • Wear Heated Clothing. Battery heated clothing is an excellent way to stay warm no matter what the temperature outside. Heated clothing as a miracle to against the cold can generate heat through the heated system to warm your body. Heating element as a special item inside the clothing can automatically produce heat to keep your body warm. In most heated clothing, carbon fiber elements and graphene elements commonly enjoy high ratings due to the excellent thermal conductivity and damage-proof ability. Temperature setting as a handy design is a guarantee to bring you a comfortable temperature. Normally, heated clothing offers three adjustable heat settings: low level, medium level, and high level. Bowins Heated hunting clothing includes heated jacket, pants, hand warmers, gloves, and seat cushion allows you to experience warm without hindering your movement.

4. Insulate your hunting platform.

Most tree stands on the market have wire mesh floors. Fabricators make them this way to stop snow and rain from collecting on the surface. A mesh floor works perfectly in avoiding water collection. However, you’ll fall prey to icy cold winds, since your tree stand lacks insulation. Insulate your tree stand by bringing a carpet or rubber up the tree, and it will also reduce pressure on your feet and knees. When you stand on a carpet or rubber in your tree stand to stay warm, you effectively use the carpet’s surface area or rubber as a barrier to the cold and a trap to hold heat. This is because carpets and rubbers have a high surface-to-volume ratio, which means they can store a lot of heat.

5. Stand up and do some stretching

Keeping your blood flowing is half the battle when it comes to staying warm in the stand. This is because your body temperature lowers after sitting or lying still for too long. It’s why you cool down on a hot day if you just stop being active for a few minutes. Stand up, wiggle your toes and make subtle movements on the brace. Once you start to stretch your metabolism kicks in and you start to burn energy. This consumption of energy is what keeps your body warm as it keeps the blood flowing through your body.

6. Keep Your Seat Dry

One of the biggest hurdles to staying warm in the late season is staying dry. Once you’re wet, getting cold is pretty much inevitable. You can only ride it out so long before the bone-chilling cold sets in. Your feet are likely the first thing to take on water, but most hunters never consider keeping their butt dry while spending long hours in the stand. That cushiony seat that came with your tree stand may be damp, frozen, and as comfortable as a bag of frozen corn cobs. Keep a plastic trash bag tucked down in your pack，and use the plastic to put a barrier between you and the wet cushion, ground, or other wet foundation you’re sitting on. Better yet,  keep your fanny from the cold and discomfort by carrying an extra seat pad, either foam or gel-style. Keep your butt dry and you’ll stay warmer, longer.

The above is all the content to share today. For winter hunting, planning ahead and preparing is the key. Every hunter should know temperature in the hunting area and must know how to stay warm in a tree stand. As the popular saying goes, there is no bad weather, just bad clothes and preparation. Bowin’s hunting clothing are made of high-quality fabrics and accessories, and all of them should be passed the strict and professional quality control system to assure their superior quality, so that you no longer worry about getting too cold on the tree stand

Remember to stretch beforehand, wear proper professional clothing, stay hydrated throughout the day, keep your seat dry, and carry snacks with you when hunting. If you do these things you will have a much better time while out in the woods in winter.