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Winter mustachian problem
« on: December 11, 2015, 12:09:44 PM »
Ok- I hate winter.  Like, hate.  it.  I get cold easily and it takes me forever to warm up.  Yes, even with a sweater and walking around.  To the point where I actually asked my doctor to test me for circulation issues.  Apparently, my blood is fine, I'm just super cold natured.  So, does anyone else have this problem?  I dread keeping my heat low (66) b/c I know I'll be cold but don't want to use more $ to turn it up.  Any suggestions?

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« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2015, 12:15:12 PM »
Humidifiers help a lot, or just boiling water on the stove (while cooking if you want to kill two birds with one stone), wool socks over regular socks, leg warmers, ceyenne pepper type foods, 30-45 min or cardio exercise, extra lotion (even reapplying lotion in the middle of the day), flanel sheets, electric blanket, a warm hat (I get so stuffy with a hat on I almost can't stand it), drink hot beverages (even heated up water).

Can you tell I have a hard time acclimating to the cold?

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2015, 12:15:48 PM »
we have a space heater or sorts in our bedroom, so our BR is warm at night while the rest of the house goes to 59

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« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2015, 12:20:53 PM »
I have cozy throw blankets everywhere, couches, office chair, kitchen chairs.  We also invested in a realllly nice LL Bean blanket for our bed last year.  It's been lovely!  We keep our house at 65 and it gets cold in the mountains of VA!  (Knock on wood, we've had record setting warm temps this month, though!)  I am also a huge fan of slippers.  Like the furry ones with actual soles.  A huge part of the FIRE dream is moving farther south. :)

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« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2015, 12:26:39 PM »
I just suck it up and set my heat to 68. When I'm home for awhile even that seems cold and I'll be hitting it up a degree every few hours. I'll admit I've gotten it to 71 before. Even at that temp I still have wool socks, LL bean slippers, sweatshirt and a blanket if I'm on the couch. Blankets make me fall asleep so its not always the best answer. I make my husband get up first to turn the space heater on in the bathroom in the morning. But I'm a huge wimp. I did hear that women tend to feel colder because warmth is supposedly centered around their midsection so they're extremities get cold very quickly. Apparently its a side result of being designed to make babies. Men on the other hand supposedly have a more even temp throughout their body. (**disclaimer - I have no idea if you are M/F I just assumed).

Anyway, even with the heat up, since I'm still cold I do the following:
- Put blankets behind the curtains during the winter to insulate a little more and stop some draft.
- Run a humidifier to help with the dryness. Mine broke this week and I can really tell the difference. I was going to try to get away with not replacing it. But today I decided I'm just going to buy two.
- After cooking I leave the oven open. Sometimes I boil an extra pot of water on the stove while I'm cooking.
- Get up and walk around the house every hour or two to get the blood pumping.
- Insulated winter boots. this past year have been my lifesaver. They are made to be warm to like 0 or -10F. But I've been wearing them everyday since the temp has gone under 45F. This has helped immensely at my desk job.
- I'm also known to wear long-john's under my pants in the winter. I have really light, thin silky ones that are still fairly comfortable under my skinny jeans.
-Space heater on my desk at work. I run it even during the summer.

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2015, 12:31:45 PM »
Great ideas!  Thanks!  Yes- I'm female and will definitely be doing the long johns, blankets, extra lotion and boiling a pot of water.  I already do blankets and humidifiers (you're right- it does make a big difference).  Funnily enough- I'm the same with blankets- they make me fall asleep.  Haha.

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2015, 12:35:49 PM »
  • Carhartt Arctic Wool Heavyweight Boot Socks: I have four pair and wear them daily around the house (where the thermostat is either set to 65 F or off, depending on which room of my house you're in).
  • LL Bean Wicked Cozy twin-sized blankets on a rack in the living room, plus a king-sized one on the bed
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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2015, 01:06:39 PM »
I am always cold... I also live in Minnesota so this is a problem for me. To combat the problem I have blankets everywhere! I also drink tons of hot beverages. Tea, hot chocolate, coffee, etc. Food in the crockpot is also helpful! If you are making a soup or something for supper I put it in in the morning before work leave the lid slightly off and let it bubble away all day. It add some humidity to the air and you have something warm to eat which helps too!

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2015, 01:10:08 PM »
Pushups help more than walking. :)

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« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2015, 01:10:55 PM »
Booze. It warms from the inside out.

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« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2015, 01:22:05 PM »
I am also cold blooded. My roommate is not, and is also not a follower here. Heat set to 68 when home, 65 at night.

1. Blankets
2. Socks
3. Slippers
4. Long underwear
5. Layers in general
6. Pets to sit on you. Where they are, you're warm. The rest is an icebox.
7. Fingerless gloves - these really do help keep my hands warm, while also allowing me to work.

Also, if you like to bake/cook, take advantage of it. You can really warm up an area that way.

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« Reply #11 on: December 11, 2015, 01:27:33 PM »
I find vacuuming or mopping really warms me up.  <ugh>

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« Reply #12 on: December 11, 2015, 01:39:55 PM »
We have a year-round blanket between the topsheet and the comforter, then extra blankets (thermal blankets are great) for on top of the comforter.  If you are still cold with a sweater, then maybe add more layers or a heavier sweater.  Heavy socks and boots will also work well for keeping your feet warm. 

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #13 on: December 11, 2015, 01:58:21 PM »
Move to a warm weather city?

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #14 on: December 11, 2015, 02:31:13 PM »
6. Pets to sit on you. Where they are, you're warm. The rest is an icebox.

+1 on this.  Our 2 cats double as great lap warmers.

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #15 on: December 11, 2015, 02:41:23 PM »
Caffeine actually makes you colder. Ditto Alcohol. Tobacco as well.


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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #16 on: December 11, 2015, 05:04:31 PM »
Can't really go wrong with others' suggestions of layers-layers-layers. However, I feel thoroughly uncomfortable in more than two shirts/two pants (one skin-tight base layer and one roomy giant one), or wearing a hat indoors. And I say this having done this for several winters, so not a case of "just give it a chance you'll get used to it." I feel like that kid in A Christmas Story, "can't put my arms down". Which doesn't bother me as much when I'm camping or something, but I refuse to do it daily. That's why we invented heating.

Of course, perhaps I wasn't using the highest-quality base layers, etc. But the idea of getting performance athletic wear just to sit around at home in kind of irks me...

I also want to note that just comparing your thermostat setting to others' may not be a fair comparison, and not just because they might be calibrated differently. How warm you are in various parts of your home also depends on the location of the thermostat, the layout, and the insulation. For my first 2 years of grad school I rented a tiny room in a "3BR" house (the other two rooms were 50% bigger, mine may have been a pantry (with windows? IDK). I didn't realize until I moved into one of the larger rooms later that something about the way the tiny room was vented/insulated made it significantly colder (5-10F I guess?) than the rest of the house. The thermostat was in the living room, which was the best insulated room (only one exterior wall). I believe the same thing goes for my bf's parents' house: the thermostat is in the living room, but the bedroom I stay in has 2 exterior walls. This house is definitely well insulated, but when the temps outside drop to -15F? I woke up  shivering in the bed around 3-5AM while wearing yoga pants, socks, and a long sleeve shirt as PJs with a comforter AND a quilt on top and pillows all around me.

It's ridiculous to heat your house so you can wear shorts in the winter, but I think it's just as ridiculous to be washing dishes in a parka, or something that feels like one.

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #17 on: December 11, 2015, 05:36:53 PM »
I hate the cold too.

Would agree with most of the previous suggestions but would also add:

I put a spare duvet under my bottom sheet. That is so nice and warm :)

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« Reply #18 on: December 11, 2015, 05:58:55 PM »
I wear a fleece hat to bed.   You lose most of your heat through your head.

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #19 on: December 11, 2015, 06:57:52 PM »
I have Raynaud's disease so the cold weather is even harder on my extremities.I find that mittens with hand warmers and ski socks work wonders when I go for walks outside.

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #20 on: December 11, 2015, 07:46:00 PM »
6. Pets to sit on you. Where they are, you're warm. The rest is an icebox.

+1 on this.  Our 2 cats double as great lap warmers.


Some of you people scare me, especially when we think alike.    ;-0

When I climb into the recliner two 55lb dogs will insist on sharing it with me. I'll put a down blanket over us and probably be asleep in 20 minutes.  ;-0

And before I got this hideous office job, my night thermostat was set at 40 degrees F. My day one at 50. (all electric house)

Now....I've cranked it up to 50 at night and 60 in the day (and feel SO DAMN GUILTY....all electric heat, but a lousy craigslist wood stove insert jammed into an old fireplace...have to feed that bitch every 55 minutes to stay warm and that's just in the LR.)

I still think nekkid gymnastics with a friend is the best way to stay warm....

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #21 on: December 11, 2015, 08:21:06 PM »
I have Raynaud's disease so the cold weather is even harder on my extremities.I find that mittens with hand warmers and ski socks work wonders when I go for walks outside.
I do too, in recent years, but it doesn't seem to bother me indoors.
To answer the original question, try eating more.
Try an electric hot pad.
Cook a lot, and stay in the kitchen while cooking.
Get clothing that really is warm. The high-tech stuff isn't always the best. Wool and down are still great. My high-tech long underwear is less useful than my old-fashioned cotton longjohns, just like my grandpa used to wear.
Don't sit still. If you are feeling cold, get up and vacuum the floor, or wash dishes by hand.
If you spend most of your time in one room, use local heating for that one room.

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #22 on: December 12, 2015, 07:25:52 AM »
Of course, perhaps I wasn't using the highest-quality base layers, etc. But the idea of getting performance athletic wear just to sit around at home in kind of irks me...

I agree it is annoying to spend so much on performance wear but you should seriously consider some. Yes, it's a high price but it is also great value.

I have an underarmour "infrared" running jacket that has become my standby outer layer. It is form-fitting so it doesn't feel uncomfortably bulky but still insulates quite well. It plus a thermal underwear on top is enough to keep me warm on a 28 degree, half hour long bike commute. But it is not too warm in the spring and fall. I will wear it around the house or out to any social events up to and including business casual. It was way more than I usually spend on clothing but it is easily worth every penny.

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #23 on: December 12, 2015, 08:11:36 AM »
I have super thick wool socks that never leave my feet in the winter. Since my feet have two settings: frozen and sweating, it makes more sense than slippers.

+1 to pet warmers and wool clothing and blankets. You can make one of those two layered fleece blankets for pretty cheap and they are WARM.

When I work from home it stays 63, for whatever reason that's the temperature that allows me to type. There's usually a pot of tea for continuing warmth.

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #24 on: December 12, 2015, 08:18:51 AM »
How much more money would it cost to increase the heat and how much do you need that money for something else? I think you should use money for things that matter to you, and comfort is one of those.
I'm also a very cold person, to the point that at "normal" office temps of 20-21C I wear long underwear, 2 sweaters, undershirt, sometimes gloves.
That being said, at home I'm a fan of just heating my location - space heater, electric blanket, hot water bottle.

But think about whether the trade-off of saving money vs discomfort is worth it.

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« Reply #25 on: December 12, 2015, 08:28:16 AM »
I'm going to suggest something that is the complete opposite of what everyone here has been suggesting. You need to force yourself to experience the cold more. You need to acclimatize to the cold and get used to it. These are methods given for those doing things much more extreme than you but the methods work all the same - http://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/science/cold_acclimation_human.php

So try walking around your house naked (or barely clothed) when you have the heat at 66. You will be cold at first. But over a few days and weeks you'll get more and more used to it. Work into it if need be.

*Disclaimer* This is for people without health issues that may cause issues in regulating their core temperature. So for the OP this should be fine as the doctors gave them a clean bill of health. No one should get hypothermia being unclothed at 66 but

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« Reply #26 on: December 12, 2015, 08:57:37 AM »
All of the above, and on hats:  I can't stand hats, so I had to find a hat that was warm and wool but of such a loose weave that I could barely feel it on my head.  I have one knitted from alpaca wool and it keeps me 50% warmer but I can easily forget I have it on.  I'll cry if anything ever happens to that hat  :)   (or find another...)

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« Reply #27 on: December 12, 2015, 10:35:57 AM »
Of course, perhaps I wasn't using the highest-quality base layers, etc. But the idea of getting performance athletic wear just to sit around at home in kind of irks me...

I agree it is annoying to spend so much on performance wear but you should seriously consider some. Yes, it's a high price but it is also great value.

I have an underarmour "infrared" running jacket that has become my standby outer layer. It is form-fitting so it doesn't feel uncomfortably bulky but still insulates quite well. It plus a thermal underwear on top is enough to keep me warm on a 28 degree, half hour long bike commute. But it is not too warm in the spring and fall. I will wear it around the house or out to any social events up to and including business casual. It was way more than I usually spend on clothing but it is easily worth every penny.
Haha, you misunderstand. I have a couple nice base layers, fleeces, etc. I just keep them for outdoorsy activities. Don't want to rub through the elbows or put them through the wash too many times.

Unlike at home, you can't turn up the heat while camping. Good clothes in good condition are crucial.

Of course, those types of clothes also seem to be exceptionally durable, so maybe I'm overprotective.

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #28 on: December 12, 2015, 07:35:33 PM »
layers have been touched on, obviously.

Warm feet make a huge difference.  Don;t just wear socks around the house, get good slippers.  The Costco knock-off Uggs work well- they are real shearling lined and your feet will be WARM.  And then the rest of you will feel warm. 

The other thing I think helps a lot is a microwaveable rice bag.  Warm it up for 3 minutes, plop it on your lap, and you will feel so good! 

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« Reply #29 on: December 13, 2015, 06:58:07 AM »
Are your crawlspace and attic insulated???

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« Reply #30 on: December 13, 2015, 07:11:37 AM »
Me too.

Best invention: dual zoned heated mattress pad. You can click it on a while before you go to bed, and sliding into a warm and toasty bed is a delight. Knowing that's the warmest place in the house is also an extra incentive to get to bed on time. (I usually turn it off once I'm in, but if you wake up cold you can bump it on again.) Dual zones means your SO can leave his off entirely, or very low, while your side gets fit for human habitation. Now we don't need the electric heater on all night and my SO calls it the marriage saver. Ours wasn't cheap so I don't know the economics, it might have been cheaper to blast the space heater, but it truly helps me make it through winter when I often can't feel my feet and fingers for hours a day for months.

Also, microwaveable bead slippers, warm hats, long underwear, and everything else everyone else said.

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« Reply #31 on: December 15, 2015, 09:38:07 PM »
Being cold is a struggle for me.

I gain 5 lbs for the winter and that helps a lot.

I have a hot water bottle that sits in my lap or on my feet at my desk and drink lots of hot green tea. Intermittently I'll do some push ups, pull ups or sit ups to get some blood moving. Benefits of a home office ;-)

I tried the acclimation method mentioned by rugorak. I spent lots of time very cold which made me grumpy and dumb but never helped me feel warmer and I never adapted.

I love summers when I can set my AC on 90F!

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« Reply #32 on: December 15, 2015, 10:04:34 PM »
I have forced air heat and find that the warmer it is outside the colder it feels inside.  The furnace goes longer between cycles so the house spends more time at a slightly lower temperature until the furnace kicks in again.  The cold seems to have more time to seep in between cycles too.  My parents run their furnace fan all the time to try and keep the temperature balanced.  I think all that really does is create drafts and drive up the electric bill.

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« Reply #33 on: December 16, 2015, 01:46:40 AM »
A couple of comments above about increasing the humidity.  Can someone explain the physics of that to me as it seems counter-intuitive?  Not that low humidity is ever a problem in my house or location!

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« Reply #34 on: December 16, 2015, 03:44:29 AM »
Ok- I hate winter.  Like, hate.  it.  I get cold easily and it takes me forever to warm up.  Yes, even with a sweater and walking around.  To the point where I actually asked my doctor to test me for circulation issues.  Apparently, my blood is fine, I'm just super cold natured.  So, does anyone else have this problem?  I dread keeping my heat low (66) b/c I know I'll be cold but don't want to use more $ to turn it up.  Any suggestions?

Reduce--not eliminate--the number of cardio workouts in your exercise plan, if you have one and increase the number of strength training workouts. You won't get bulky. You won't look weird. You won't have man arms.  What you will get is an awesome dose of healthy.

The maintenance of muscle requires energy. Muscle is incredibly cost intensive from a biological perspective. It takes a large number of calories to maintain relative to fat, which is an incredibly efficient energy store. Burning energy to keep the muscle alive and strong will keep you warmer. You'll lose the "super cold natured" and be one step closer to "super bad ass." Side benefit: You'll feel great, look great, and be even healthier!

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #35 on: December 16, 2015, 04:07:58 AM »
I find wearing a hat (indoors) makes a huge difference.

I bought a thermal base layer - expensive(ish) - £30 for a high-neck, long-sleeved top + leggings. Added bonus: sexy (ha).

Have you got adequate curtain-coverage at your windows? Like, lined ones you can tuck in to the windowsill? Initial outlay is expensive but it makes a huge difference.

Weirdly I did NOT find that exercise particularly helped. I tend to feel even colder about 30 mins after coming back from a run.

Hot water bottle. Opening the oven after cooking to let the heat out. Baths to get your body properly, entirely warmed up. I find that I keep warm for hours after. Leaving a bath full of hot water after you've used it, so the air heats up. Etc.

I feel the cold and find it has a massive impact on state of mind. I tend to get a little sad in winter anyway. I think sometimes it's worth cranking up the heating for the sake of remaining happy throughout the long dark teatime of the soul. (I.e Nov - March).

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« Reply #36 on: December 16, 2015, 05:46:02 AM »
Get a place with a wood stove or fireplace and jack up the heat to about 80 !

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« Reply #37 on: December 16, 2015, 07:02:29 AM »
I think sometimes it's worth cranking up the heating for the sake of remaining happy throughout the long dark teatime of the soul. (I.e Nov - March).

My favorite Douglas Adams quote!

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« Reply #38 on: December 16, 2015, 08:41:15 AM »
A couple of comments above about increasing the humidity.  Can someone explain the physics of that to me as it seems counter-intuitive?  Not that low humidity is ever a problem in my house or location!

+1

Adding moisture is going to make it worse! Just imagine if you were outside, you would want to make sure you stayed as dry as possible. A wet cold is miserable.

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« Reply #39 on: December 16, 2015, 08:46:50 AM »
A couple of comments above about increasing the humidity.  Can someone explain the physics of that to me as it seems counter-intuitive?  Not that low humidity is ever a problem in my house or location!

+1

Adding moisture is going to make it worse! Just imagine if you were outside, you would want to make sure you stayed as dry as possible. A wet cold is miserable.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relative_humidity
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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #40 on: December 16, 2015, 09:27:06 AM »
Of course, perhaps I wasn't using the highest-quality base layers, etc. But the idea of getting performance athletic wear just to sit around at home in kind of irks me...

I agree it is annoying to spend so much on performance wear but you should seriously consider some. Yes, it's a high price but it is also great value.

I have an underarmour "infrared" running jacket that has become my standby outer layer. It is form-fitting so it doesn't feel uncomfortably bulky but still insulates quite well. It plus a thermal underwear on top is enough to keep me warm on a 28 degree, half hour long bike commute. But it is not too warm in the spring and fall. I will wear it around the house or out to any social events up to and including business casual. It was way more than I usually spend on clothing but it is easily worth every penny.
Haha, you misunderstand. I have a couple nice base layers, fleeces, etc. I just keep them for outdoorsy activities. Don't want to rub through the elbows or put them through the wash too many times.

Unlike at home, you can't turn up the heat while camping. Good clothes in good condition are crucial.

Of course, those types of clothes also seem to be exceptionally durable, so maybe I'm overprotective.

In that case, evaluate whether you are being overprotective. I don't know how often you go camping or do other outdoorsy stuff, so I can't really comment on whether you are or not. But I like to try to think about the value of clothing in terms of cost-per-wear. If you buy nice clothing that you don't wear often, you are not getting very good value. But the more you wear something, the better its value even if it is very expensive. It may be worth preserving the fancy outerwear for outdoors stuff, but I don't see much harm in regularly wearing your nice base layers around the house.

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« Reply #41 on: December 16, 2015, 09:52:00 AM »


Of course, those types of clothes also seem to be exceptionally durable, so maybe I'm overprotective.

In that case, evaluate whether you are being overprotective. I don't know how often you go camping or do other outdoorsy stuff, so I can't really comment on whether you are or not. But I like to try to think about the value of clothing in terms of cost-per-wear. If you buy nice clothing that you don't wear often, you are not getting very good value. But the more you wear something, the better its value even if it is very expensive. It may be worth preserving the fancy outerwear for outdoors stuff, but I don't see much harm in regularly wearing your nice base layers around the house.

Well, at the moment, I'm living in SoCal(moved last year), so it's a bit of a moot point. It got to 37f overnight (outside) and that's about as bad as it will get. We haven't used our heat except in the bathroom yet, and a sweatshirt is totally adequate for warmth . But when I finally move back somewhere colder, I may have to try that. As long as bf doesn't revolt against setting thermostat low enough to make this necessary.

FWIW, the approach to clothing I advocate is wearing new, presentable clothes to work, outings, etc as applicable, and relegating them to home wear when they start to get shabby. I actually currently have another category of "lab wear", since things get stained or ripped in lab sometimes. Besides feeling bulky when I tried to bundle up in deep winter in IL, it's worked well over the years to get the most out of my wardrobe.

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #42 on: December 16, 2015, 10:21:12 AM »
After reading this thread, I went to my closet and dug out a wool vest from the thrift store to wear under my sweatshirt.   Just what I needed.  I love wool vests from the thrift store because
1.  They are very warm
2.  They don't bind my arms
3.  They are unfashionable and thus very cheap.  When I destroy one, I can easily pick up another for $2.00 or less.

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #43 on: December 16, 2015, 01:06:51 PM »
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Weirdly I did NOT find that exercise particularly helped. I tend to feel even colder about 30 mins after coming back from a run.

Do you shower afterwards? Sitting in your own sweat will absolutely make you colder.

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #44 on: December 17, 2015, 07:36:08 AM »
I tried the acclimation method mentioned by rugorak. I spent lots of time very cold which made me grumpy and dumb but never helped me feel warmer and I never adapted.

I find mild changes are easier to adjust to than big ones. So if you are comfortable with the heat at 72 try dropping it to 70. Then later when that feels normal drop to 68. And keep going until you are happy with the cost vs comfort.

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #45 on: December 17, 2015, 09:41:47 AM »
I forgot to share one of my favorite staying warm tips: knee socks!

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #46 on: December 17, 2015, 10:29:35 AM »
My fav: use cold weather sleeping bags as blankets.  If you don't like the look of them put them inside a duvet cover!  Warm as toast, cheaper than down comforters, and dual-use when you go camping!

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #47 on: December 17, 2015, 01:29:53 PM »
Ginger tea warms me up. Not the wimpy stuff from tea bags, make it by simmering minced ginger root. Sweeten with a little honey or real maple syrup if you like.

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Re: Winter mustachian problem
« Reply #48 on: December 17, 2015, 01:42:28 PM »
My fav: use cold weather sleeping bags as blankets.  If you don't like the look of them put them inside a duvet cover!  Warm as toast, cheaper than down comforters, and dual-use when you go camping!

 - Chops

Seconded! I have my rated-to-freezing sleeping bag stuffed between my sheet and blanket during winter months, and I'm as warm as a bug in a rug in any temperature at night.