Get Your Winter Drawers On
“A Jedi must always be well equipped for any circumstance. Obi-Wan Kenobi, a loyal and disciplined Jedi, is often sent by the Jedi Council to resolve matters on worlds where the environment is very cold. He often must prepare for these missions by bringing special gear with him to handle the colder temperatures.”

That about sums it up here from Planet Hoth. This weekend is really shaping up. 72 hours of temperatures no higher than 1 degree. I may have to sleep in the belly of a Ton Ton just to stay warm.

Great picture this morning of the Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth. Weather is a strange thing.

Some gear I am currently a) coveting, b) afraid of and c) using to battle Old Man Winter:

Impossible to find but the Russian Made Spetsnaz is at the top of my list. If it’s good enough for exile in Siberia, it should do the trick around here.

The good folks at the Duluth Trading Company consistently have the best gear. Check out the extreme cold weather gloves that are ‘ice proof’. Great illustration of somebody dipping their hand in an icy frozen lake.

For your wicking layer, that would be your first, snug fitting layer of clothing, I’m partial to the Survivor style buff, mostly because watching this british (australian?) guy talk about it is hilarious. Also for the wicking layer, the Under Armor Hood and the Balacava get the job done. Careful with the Balacava tho as some police officers will shoot you on site if they see you wearing one.

Next for the lips I recommend some Rosebud Salve followed by a chaser of Wild Turkey Rare Breed. Keep the lips protected and your insides warm and happy at all times. A good flask is your best friend.

Finally, got to keep the machine happy with the insulated icover.