Carhartt Coat
I was out at the local outdoor shooting spot one day and the ding dong next to us decided to set up his skeet shooting to shoot parallel to the backstop instead of into it. Some people shouldn’t have guns. Me, my wife, and a couple of our friends were peppered quite a few times. We went and told them what was happening and thankfully they left in a hurry.
It wasn’t pleasant to get hit with bird shot, but I was wearing my old carhartt and I didn’t have welts, and the coat didn’t take any damage. Everyone else had welts from the incident. I had that same coat for 10 years before growing a belly too big for it, and it still was in great shape. It probably could have gone another 10 years. It’s a working man’s coat, and now I have one a size bigger.
Wool Socks
I love the feel of good socks. Wool socks keep you warm, even if they get wet. I personally use Carhartt for these as well. I fought against getting into wool socks for quite a while. I was a track athlete in college, so I like athletic socks. I finally broke down and bought these after spending the morning freezing in a duck blind. It’s a game changer. I don’t wear anything else into the woods now, unless it’s summer. Even then I still usually have a pair in my pack. If your feet are cold, it’ll cut short your work, your hunt, or anything else going on. Misery happens first in the feet with the cold in my experience.
Trapper Hat
This option here is 100% sheep skin. Wool = warmth. Your ears and your toes are what gets the coldest. Don’t cheap out here. This is a solid piece that will last a long time. If you’re out where it gets really cold, I’m talking Alaska or northern Canada, I’d buy from a local shop. They use fur like coyote for these hats that don’t allow moisture to freeze to them. This sheep skin will do you just fine for all but the worst cold weather though.
Shooting mittens
For me, If I’m out working when its cold, I’m either wearing insulated work gloves, or I’m wearing shooting mittens/gloves, like these. These are warm, but have dexterity when you need it. You can pull the tops off, exposing your bare fingers for anything that requires you to be precise. Then you can flip the mitten tops back on, and you can warm your digits back up.
Good Boots
Good boots are essential. I’ve got some good Goretex boots I use right now, but I’m in the market for something now. I’m not going to recommend any boot, just because people’s feet are different. You need to go try them on and see what’s comfortable. I’ve heard nothing but good things about the Zamberlain boots, which I have the picture of above, and that’s the direction I’ll probably be headed. I’m going to go try them on first and make sure my feet like them. Either way, you should invest in some boots that you can put some miles on and that will take care of your feet.
Coveralls
These come in all types. I went with Carhartt again here (not a sponsor, yet). They are a working man’s coveralls and are plenty warm. I personally love the zippers that go up the side. If you’re out working or hiking, your body heat will increase with exertion. It’s essential that you can regulate that heat. If you sweat, you’ll get wet. Wet = cold. Cold = misery or even death. Stay dry, stay comfortable, stay warm and happy.
Sitka Camo
If you’re going to get warm hunting gear, and if its going to be for the end of the world, get the best. There are a lot of hunters that get prickly when people recommend Sitka camo. I get it. I’m not a clothing snob. Yes, plenty of people have killed deer in regular flannel. My inexpensive camo works, but it definitely isn’t as nice or as comfortable as my good stuff. If you put in good money, its lighter, better scent protection, better moisture control, better warmth, and its just engineered for hunters to get the job done. Think about it though, if you’re buying camo for the end of the world, you can’t go get a new pair in a couple years. You’ve got what you’ve got. That’s it. If it something you’re going to need to trust your life on, get the very best thing you can afford.
Buy Multiples
Find out what you like and then get a few of them. I’ve had things I’ve really liked before that have stopped being produced. It was awful. I had to go find another product (shoes in fact) I didn’t like as much the next time I needed that thing. That’s the way it’ll be with EVERYTHING in an apocalyptic situation. Are you self sufficient on boots? For how long? Socks? Winter clothing? I know how to tan an elk hide, fur on and make myself a coat out of it if I need to, but there are much more comfortable options out there. I’d rather delay trusting my handiwork as long as possible.
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