tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post3787602566193454949..comments2023-12-28T21:22:10.935-07:00Comments on Jill Outside: The armorJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-24365661703586051032009-02-20T09:53:00.000-07:002009-02-20T09:53:00.000-07:00Jill,I made a stop at Wiggy's in Anch specifically...Jill,<BR/>I made a stop at Wiggy's in Anch specifically to buy an XL pair of the lightweight waders for future adventures.<BR/>I would recommend turning them inside out and seem sealing all seems around the foot and then coating the seems where the nylon meets the cordura. Just a precaution. So much better than a trash bag!Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08799615710498415775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-61605409380867026942009-02-18T17:01:00.000-07:002009-02-18T17:01:00.000-07:00Fantastic! I learned a LOT. Thanks for taking the ...Fantastic! I learned a LOT. Thanks for taking the time to snap the photos.<BR/><BR/>I have to say, being a mom who has had to assist little ones with the putting on and taking off of layers of winter clothing, I had the old going-to-the-bathroom question on my mind. I figured your answer would be, "As fast as I can."<BR/><BR/>;)Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089859839673632529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-90428584164733626062009-02-17T19:00:00.000-07:002009-02-17T19:00:00.000-07:00Scott, I'm not really sure about the model. I look...Scott, I'm not really sure about the model. I looked inside the boot to figure it out before I made this post, but the tag has long since been worn blank. I don't even know what size they are. The only reference point I have is the Raichle label on the outside, and a picture of the boots, which I can send you if you'd like.<BR/><BR/>To be perfectly honest, most of my gear I own was acquired in fits of midnight eBaying rather than through the careful research process that most people use. Strange though it is, I'm usually happy with most of it, although these boots had the hardest time winning me over. I got frostnip on my pinky toe during an 10-hour ride at 25(above zero!) degrees because I was wearing too-constrictive socks (neoprene socks). I've also worn them riding for nearly three hours without stopping in 50-below windchills and been perfectly comfortable. Feet are fickle creatures. My overall strategy is to just pay attention to them.Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-86118613252484450872009-02-17T17:20:00.000-07:002009-02-17T17:20:00.000-07:00I know you're busy and all. But I'm curious as to ...I know you're busy and all. But I'm curious as to what model of the Raichle mountaineering boots you have. When you have time, before or after, let me know.Scott in Columbushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840084280115818403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-18097991971577695162009-02-17T12:16:00.000-07:002009-02-17T12:16:00.000-07:00I'm just totally amazed with the whole thing...I'm just totally amazed with the whole thing...Reehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01360400964225382738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-60228863659912296022009-02-17T11:26:00.000-07:002009-02-17T11:26:00.000-07:00One term comes to mind: sta-puft. Way more than I...One term comes to mind: sta-puft. Way more than I could wear without getting claustrophobic. Good to know you can wear it all, and maintain some confidence. <BR/><BR/>Good luck!Itinerant Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14507102777492877721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-85790788936000790332009-02-17T03:59:00.000-07:002009-02-17T03:59:00.000-07:00to help combat that typically female problem of "c...to help combat that typically female problem of "cold butt syndrome"<BR/><BR/>So its not just my wife who suffers from this? She puts it down to her butt being classed as an extremity ;) Might be a bit over kill for the UK but we did ride in real snow AND -3deg c temps the other week for almost 3hrs!<BR/><BR/>Good luck on your race!<BR/><BR/>AlexAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071921034352041592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-65986607118613614102009-02-16T20:11:00.000-07:002009-02-16T20:11:00.000-07:00Di, that's a great question and I have no idea wha...Di, that's a great question and I have no idea what the answer is. Well over 10 pounds, I do know that.<BR/><BR/>Non DePlume ... stink is not really high on my priority list of concerns, but yes, the base layer will be toxic by Day 2. <BR/><BR/>Ed, thanks! Good luck to you, too!<BR/><BR/>Scott, sounds like you've come up with a good system for your feet. For me, the actual secret to warm feet is to use them frequently. While resting on top of pedals, they generate almost no heat. Eventually, they're going to get cold no matter what you're wearing (in my opinion). Walking or running, even if only for 10 minutes every few hours, really stokes the foot furnace and my insulating layers can hold that heat in for several hours. Eventually, they get cold again. Instead of fighting it, I've just embraced walking. It's usually a frequent necessity in snow biking. That would actually be a nice problem to have - having such a firm trail surface that you actually had to make a decision to get off and walk once every three hours. <BR/><BR/>Jared, where I live, I'm always wet and clammy. It doesn't bother me. But in regards to sweat, I will say that I'm going to sweat. A lot. I'm planning on it. I'm going to be riding and walking a bike for six days straight. It's quite a bit different than just going out for a two or even eight-hour day ride. Trying to keep my body core temperature below sweat level while working fairly hard for that legnth of time is, in my opinion, not only an energy suck but downright dangerous. I need to be warm. A sweaty base layer only becomes a real problem when I have to stop for an extended period of time outside, such as dealing with a flat tire or making water. That's what the down coat and mittens are for. If it's so cold that I'm wearing those while I'm riding, I may have to run a bit to stay warm while coping with my mechanical, or get in my sleeping bag to change out my base layer. That's just reality out in the wilderness. Sweat in my opinion is unavoidable, so my layer strategy is how I think I can best deal with it.Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-49924138997163376322009-02-16T19:48:00.000-07:002009-02-16T19:48:00.000-07:00Having ridden in many very cold days in Minnesota ...Having ridden in many very cold days in Minnesota all I think about and question when I see winter ridding gear is how well it gets rid of sweat. Staying warm is way less hard than staying dry and even with my best efforts on an hour ride it can be a challenge to stay dry. Staying dry is one of the major factors (other than the obvious mental and physical ability I lack) keeping me from trying events like this. I hate being wet and clammy for extended amounts of time. I really like reading about what you have learned about gear. Thanks. JaredJaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09741727415736471911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-63073509985413555422009-02-16T15:39:00.000-07:002009-02-16T15:39:00.000-07:00Nice photo display. You explain it very well. Nice...Nice photo display. You explain it very well. Nice mention of the RBH designs insulated high-rise vapor barrier socks. I thought that that might be the secret.I'm curious as to what model of the Raichle boots you have on. Down here in Ohio we deal with mostly single digits for the short time we have them. This year I've been struggling with the cold toe problem. Thru my own testing I discovered that the Primaloft works better for me than Thinsulate. I had my eye on some Raichle Mountaineering boots, but I think I'm going with the The North Face Men's Baltoro 400 II. It has more Leather and with 400 grams of Primaloft. I feel it should do a better job of blocking off the cold with the wimpy temps we have. But I get my inspiration from you folks "Up in Alaska". Reading your blog and others like AK Spokes gives me more ammo to fight the cold temps. Good luck to you and the other riders in the Iditarod Trail Invitational. You guys are the Kings (and Queen) of Winter CyclistsScott in Columbushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840084280115818403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-73645023706778634742009-02-16T08:44:00.000-07:002009-02-16T08:44:00.000-07:00Remember to bring some kind of deodorant, so you d...Remember to bring some kind of deodorant, so you don;t wake up again thinking that there is something dead inside your tent. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-17962847962577214872009-02-16T07:02:00.000-07:002009-02-16T07:02:00.000-07:00You remind me or Ralphie's brother Randy from A Ch...You remind me or Ralphie's brother Randy from A Christmas Story.<BR/><BR/>"I CAN'T PUT MY ARMS DOWN !!!"<BR/><BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW4IZ0Flh3MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-73152068143277437362009-02-16T06:47:00.000-07:002009-02-16T06:47:00.000-07:00nice. now i'll worry a lot less during your ride ...nice. now i'll worry a lot less during your ride knowing how much stuff you have on. does the vest work pretty well? i get the camelbak sweat thing going while i'm out riding in the cold as well. but i think maybe it's because it's carrying the battery to my headlight and not cold water.andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746307300052604756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-68512772980988567352009-02-16T05:37:00.000-07:002009-02-16T05:37:00.000-07:00author, adventurer, fashion model....good stuff, j...author, adventurer, fashion model....<BR/><BR/>good stuff, jill! <BR/><BR/>Best of luck to ya!bluecolnagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09134285478201494323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-35476141655306104822009-02-16T01:55:00.000-07:002009-02-16T01:55:00.000-07:00Jill - I like the lightweight hip-waders. Much mor...Jill - I like the lightweight hip-waders. Much more functional than using big stuff sacks to keep your lower body try. i just spent the weekend wallowing in knee deep overflow in my ski boots. Another memorable encounter while skiing in interior Alaska. Good luck on the race! Ed.Ed Plumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05254144658674113218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-77226960971272379992009-02-15T23:40:00.000-07:002009-02-15T23:40:00.000-07:00she's a girl. they dont get stinkyshe's a girl. they dont get stinkyErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04565341440837608907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-88336069769258224662009-02-15T23:33:00.000-07:002009-02-15T23:33:00.000-07:00How do you keep the under layers from getting stin...How do you keep the under layers from getting stinky?<BR/><BR/>Or do you just ignore it?Nom DePlumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11984735399116521663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-53140471676652760002009-02-15T23:03:00.000-07:002009-02-15T23:03:00.000-07:00OK, I'm done complaining about the cold weather in...OK, I'm done complaining about the cold weather in New York this year. Here I am worrying about snow and ice on the roads and keeping my fingers from freezing. You're amazing! Good luck keeping warm and fueled out there. Hope you have a fabulous season!<BR/><BR/>http://thehudsonvalleyrandonneur.blogspot.com/George Swainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699009686957085216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-85123846090219767382009-02-15T20:07:00.000-07:002009-02-15T20:07:00.000-07:00Jill, in case you didnt' already see this, apparen...Jill, in case you didnt' already see this, apparently you made it on metafilter -<BR/><BR/>http://www.metafilter.com/79197/Ive-been-from-state-to-state-followers-tailgate<BR/><BR/>with a bunch of historical blog things elsewhere.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11500126154312909387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-75577345436615835302009-02-15T20:00:00.000-07:002009-02-15T20:00:00.000-07:00That coat looks so toasty!! I hope it doesn't take...That coat looks so toasty!! I hope it doesn't take up too much room on your bike!<BR/><BR/>It seems you are even better prepared this year. Just don't forget your SPOT tracker!!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971829321577186599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-73682423719775539212009-02-15T19:50:00.000-07:002009-02-15T19:50:00.000-07:00Impressive. It makes me feel like a wimp for avoid...Impressive. It makes me feel like a wimp for avoiding 30 degree days in Chicago. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-3172261063424000322009-02-15T19:49:00.000-07:002009-02-15T19:49:00.000-07:00Good luck Hope you don't start to sweat while you ...Good luck Hope you don't start to sweat while you riding with all that gear on. Best of luck to yaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-89219462137241532232009-02-15T18:09:00.000-07:002009-02-15T18:09:00.000-07:00Ok I AM ALREADY PUMPED UPGood luck and kick some a...Ok I AM ALREADY PUMPED UP<BR/>Good luck and kick some ass this year. This is your year to show your fitness and mental strength. <BR/>http://www.loveandtwowheels.blogspot.com/Slow Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04798160131957850483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-67210396207530783682009-02-15T18:04:00.000-07:002009-02-15T18:04:00.000-07:00Teal and red, whats wrong with that?I got an equal...Teal and red, whats wrong with that?<BR/><BR/>I got an equally aged Polarfleece balaclava. The thing was always too hot to use for anythiing else I've done, but it was perfect for Arrowhead.<BR/><BR/>DGNeve_r_esthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13329919180492986371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-70930550448891471582009-02-15T17:51:00.000-07:002009-02-15T17:51:00.000-07:00IMHO, if you decide you need a second job, go for ...IMHO, if you decide you need a second job, go for modeling for sports catalogs :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com