Hot take: staying warm starts the night before

[Alan]

Eating a good meal before bed and getting real sleep matter more than any piece of gear. I’ve seen guys show up exhausted and dehydrated, then wonder why they’re freezing in the stand. Cold-weather prep starts the night before. Agree or disagree?

 

[TexasJackKin]

pretty much agree, I've always said, the trick to staying warm, is not letting yourself get cold. once you let yourself get cold, it's very hard to get warm again, while out in the cold....

 

[Lucas mighty]

If you show up tired and hungry, the cold feels twice as bad. Getting ready isn't just about gear, it's about how you treat yourself before.

 

[Clyde]

For sure...not sleeping and not eating can ruin any cold day

 

[Byers]

If I skip dinner or don't sleep well, no jacket will help. Eating and resting are way more useful than adding another layer of clothing.