Cold weather survival gear

[MsDinosaur]

Here in the Appalachians it tends to be cooler so the D-Wife bought a surplus US Military -10 degree sleeping bag. She carries it softball games in the spring and football games in the fall. It is a Mummy style with multiple zippers, and the color does not show dirt as bad. She sits in her beach chair and stays cozy, while I pace the outfield and visit the concession.

It was darned cold at our tournament this weekend and one of the Moms did that exact thing: zipped herself into a sleeping bag and sat in her beach chair. I had a handwarmer packet, wool socks, insulated boots, long underwear, a winter coat and a knit cap, but I was still cold. Next time it's that cold, I'm bringing a sleeping bag! :-D

 

[quincy]

I am not missing Fall Ball.

I need to remember, no Fall Ball next year too. It makes me cold reading your Posts.

Nice and warm in the gym.

 

[guero_gordo]

Next trip to the fleamarket, I'm going to look for a zippo hand warmer, because DW is a shameless glove thief.
Last tournament, two weeks ago, was 100, so it's going to be a while before she needs it.

 

[Fastpitch Mom]

Mittens instead of gloves when possible make a big difference.

 

[maksoftball]

Wool scarves help too! Especially to cover up lips/nose against cold wind!

 

[3'sDad]

The optic yellow balls will be very useful this weekend so the outfielders can find the ball quickly in the SNOW.

 

[shockcoach]

Follow Amy's lead. Move to a warmer climate.

 

[crystlemc]

How about this??

 

[guero_gordo]

I drove home Tuesday night at 7:00 in full dark with the sunroof open because I refused to run the AC.