3 TOP Mistakes giving you COLD FEET!! + The Fixes!

Cold feet are one of the most common issues you’ll face if you’re an outdoor enthusiast. I’ve found there are a few misconceptions and mistakes to avoid or they could mistakenly make your feet colder! The best part is you can usually apply some of the systems covered in this video to optimize your existing boots to keep your feet from getting colder. While the mistakes are common in general winter applications, they can especially be applied to Hiking, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Snowmobiling, Backcountry Camping and most importantly, in prepping and survival scenarios. The three types of systems I discuss in the video are: 1) The Two Sock Method - For regular boots without any liner. 2) The Liner Swap Method - For Pack boots and removable liner boots. 3) The Vapor Barrier Method - For completely waterproof boots. The Research I have done here was based on my own experience in combination with a number of mentors and sources. One of which is Martin from @UCzmQS55TRT5CXwD8B4SGvmg. Please make sure to check him out as he’s an amazing wealth of knowledge! Here’s the gear that I personally use and can stand behind: *Pack Boots* SOREL PACK BOOTS: KAMIK RUBBER BOOT REMOVABLE LINER: *Modern Pack Boot Hybrid:* BAFFIN CONTROL MAX (Removable Liner): *Leather Fall/Winter/Spring Boot (Great choice for hunting)* IRISH SETTER LEATHER BOOTS: If you are’nt doing activity where you’ll sweat and want a modern style big insulated boot, make sure you still get one with a REMOVABLE LINER. The ones I recommend are these Baffin Boots!: *Modern Heavy Duty Insulation Removable Liner* BAFFIN EIGER - Removable Liner: *Insoles and Socks* REFLECTIVE / WOOL COMBO INSOLES: DARN TOUGH MERINO WOOL SOCKS: THICK WOOL SOCKS: MERINO WOOL LINER SOCKS: Please note, I linked these all from amazon, I get a small affiliate commission when you click the links. It keeps the channel unsponsored and completely transparent and honest!! OTHER GREAT VIDEOS ! 10 ESSENTIAL KNOTS FOR LIFE - by me,  @TheBearEssentials  Another Awesome Channel -  @MyLifeOutdoors  His Video on Cold Weather Layering! From  @RoseAnvil  He Cuts 5 Winter Boots in Half to show how good they are! No Sponsored Gear. All of it is my own which I’ve purchased years ago and thoroughly have used. But if you’d like to support my channel via affiliate links, here are a few relevant ones of products I like: SOREL PACK BOOTS: KAMIK RUBBER BOOT REMOVABLE LINER: IRISH SETTER LEATHER BOOTS: REFLECTIVE / WOOL COMBO INSOLES: DARN TOUGH MERINO WOOL SOCKS: THICK WOOL SOCKS: MERINO WOOL LINER SOCKS: DJ’s Camping Gear List on Amazon The Bear Essentials Handmade Gear: 00:00 Introduction 00:12 Mistake #1. 02:23 Mistake #2. 02:46 How to keep your feet warm with: A Leather Hiking Boot 04:45 How to keep your feet warm with: A Pack Boot.(Removable Liner) 06:23 How to keep your feet warm with: RUBBER BOOT 07:03 Vapour Barrier Method 07:50 Mistake #3 09:06 Bonus Tip!