curleysound Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 There are some new gloves out that might actually keep your hands warm! I've never had good luck with gloves, but these look fool proof: http://www.gorgonz.com/ <img src="http://img.timeinc.net/popsci/images/2007/01/wgoods_20070129_glove.JPG"> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 for best results have them inflated by a producer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Burge Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 Great come back, Mike! ROTFL EB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 for best results have them inflated by a producer! Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylormadeaudio Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Good one Mike!! too funny!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Paine Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Baddum Bum ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvanstry Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Well, seriously now, i think that blowing in a glove, filling it with warm but humid air is a really stupid idea. Moisture is not really a good way of keeping warm. I was out doing a doc yesterday in the Montreal region, and it was -20 degree celsius not counting the windchill factor. I had a pair of Outdoor research mitts made for Everest assault and was still freezing my fingers. Hand warmer are really the only way for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Paine Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Here's something worth a try next time you're called out on a cold day ! http://www.cabelas.com/spodw-1/0005479.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 After Goretex, this is absolutely, hands down, the best thing I have EVER owned for working in cold weather. The rest of the crew can always tell when I am wearing it by the Cheshire grin on my face. I wore it all winter, both at work and on my motorcycle. No.... Not the girl, the VEST! It's battery powered and heated! HIGHLY recommended! http://www.jett.us.com/heat_vest_complete.htm http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/heated-vest/battery-heated-vest/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 No.... Not the girl, the VEST! It's battery powered and heated! HIGHLY recommended! http://www.jett.us.com/heat_vest_complete.htm http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/heated-vest/battery-heated-vest/ It is true that certain crew members (like the sound mixer) have trouble staying warm with conventional gear that relies on generating warmth from activity that is a little bit more strenuous than SITTING DOWN... I think the girl could be helpful here but probably not practical. This active solution seems like a good idea. Regards, Jeff Wexler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curleysound Posted March 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Of course, if money is no object, and you're not moving the cart any time soon, try this: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0044963190790a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=shelter&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=shelter&noImage=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProSound Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 I have a Deer Blind similar to this http://www.deerblinds.net/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=10 It works quite well for keeping me out of the sun and folds up into a backpack it has a built in floor which is great because it keeps everything clean. I usually just grab a few sand bags from the grip truck to weight it down and thats it. For a few outdoor films it was great because it disappeared in the background so I didn't even have to move when they changed angles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Burge Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 No.... Not the girl, the VEST! Come on Darren, the GIRL, not the VEST, seems to me like the best choice hands down. Who would opt for practicality over true comfort? For a cart-based setup, I'm sold my old ALLPRO radiant heater. A single 20# (BBQ size) LPG tank gets me through several days of serious cold. Unlike Mr. Heater or others with a metal-grid style burner (really noisy), this one has a ceramic element, cranks out some serious BTUs, and is totally silent. It's light-weight, smaller than a lunch box, can be mounted on the LP tank itself or a gobo head, super clamp, etc. I don't know if the ceramic type is still readily available, but it's worth a search. The only problem is that the sound dept becomes THE place to hang out between shots. At wrap, it's like a damn campfire circle. If you really want to piss off those stuck fast on a cold post, show up with a stick and bag of marsh mellows. WARNING: Not for use in an enclosed area or tent, etc...Duh! EB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tourtelot Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 IMHO, nothing beats Northern Outfitters extreme gear for sitting on your butt and keeping warm. Expensive as hell, but it works VERY well. http://www.northernoutfitters.com/s-4-boots.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfisk Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 This is why I work in post. I don't have to deal with these issues. I get to sit in my nice warm (or air conditioned) edit room all day and look out the window.....and then work occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 I have a Deer Blind similar to this http://www.deerblinds.net/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=10 It works quite well for keeping me out of the sun and folds up into a backpack it has a built in floor which is great because it keeps everything clean. I usually just grab a few sand bags from the grip truck to weight it down and thats it. For a few outdoor films it was great because it disappeared in the background so I didn't even have to move when they changed angles This looks very cool. I like my pop-up but it takes up too much room in the van and takes too long to set up and break down. Philip Perkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mick Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Camera truck, 100' of antenna cable, dish heater, books, cell phone, zzzzzzz Regards Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Mayer Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 IMHO, nothing beats Northern Outfitters extreme gear for sitting on your butt and keeping warm. Expensive as hell, but it works VERY well. http://www.northernoutfitters.com/s-4-boots.aspx they are great, but then you have to deal with all the "Hey, I didn't know Gene Simmons was going to be here today..." jibes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim apter Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 as with all good solutions, a combo is probably needed for an effective solution. my vote goes to the camo tent + the girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim apter Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 by the by, that heated vest outputs 14volts!!! good grief! you can use it as a BDS if you experience an unexpected dead battery! ha ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tourtelot Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Yes but you didn't see the awesome New Mexico sunrise that I saw this morning<g>. D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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