OT-what clothes/apparel to wear snow tubing

[njmomboys2]

Hi there..thanks for those who responded on where to go snow tubing in the poconos. Now...what do you wear?

Specifically..what type of pants do you suggest? Boots?

I know we will need hats, gloves, coats..etc....but what type of pants and shoes/boots?

Thanks....

 

[virginiamama]

When we went tubing at Massanutten (VA) we wore ski bibs since I had gotten them on clearance at Kohls. I wore some Totes boots. I saw plenty of folks wearing jeans and also sweat pants and even athletic shoes. If you doubled up with sweats under jeans that would probably be okay, but if you've got access to ski bibs, you'd probably be more comfortable and dry. Just remember to hold your hiney up or it will get really wet if you don't have ski pants on. Any type of winter boots with good traction would probably work. I'm thinking the rubbery rain type boots for kids would be slippery. Have fun!

 

[njmomboys2]

Thanks....we got some great deals at Bob's stores over the weekend on gloves and ski bibs (on clearance for $20)....

 

[RichNKatHolly]

I vote something that will keep you dry!

And can anyone post a link to the snowtubing site thread. I'm sorry I missed that as we've been thinking of doing it in the Poconos too! Thanks!!!

 

[Cool-Beans]

The warmer it gets, the wetter the snow. The wetter you are, the colder you get. So you want an extra layer to help keep you warm and dry.

When it is really cold, you'll want the extra layer just for the warmth.

IMO, long underwear, of which everyone makes fun, does a nice job. I also like flannel-lined jeans from LL Bean.

Warm coat and boots - duh. If you're tromping around in the snow, you'll want them.

If you don't have a serious winter coat, you might want a hat and/or scarf, too. Serious winter coats - the big parka kind made for being out in the cold - do a nice job of letting you stay warm with only the eyes exposed.

Nothing that does a nice job of keeping you warm makes you look pretty or is flattering to the figure. But when you're freezing, you won't care how you look - you just want to be warm.

Have fun.

 

[DrCavin]

We went this weekend, kids had snow pants/bibs, we had on jeans & long underwear. Had warm shoes on, wouldn't suggest tennis shoes, but as long as they keep your feet warm you should be ok.

The tubes we had were covered so you were never exposed to the snow through the hole in the tube. The snow was mostly packed down & at most a couple inches thick that you had to walk through.

You may want to take a scarf to cover your neck/face, that was the only area that got cold on me.

It was a blast!!!

 

[mamacatnv]

DD went on a field trip this morning to the Donner Memorial and then they will go sledding. She had the following:

Jeans w/cotton tights - school sweatshirt
Bib overall ski pants - I prefer the bib style so that as they warm up hauling up and down the hill they can remove the jacket and still stay relatively dry.

Ski jacket

Head band/ear warmer - she hates hats, but will wear the head band syle ear warmer.

water proof boots with snug tops so that the snow doesn't get in them.

water proof gloves with fleece liners for warmth that have the extra band of coverage above the wrist and an adjustable liner to keep the snow out.

IMO keeping the hands and feet warm and dry are the 1st priority. If the hands are warm, it is amazing how wet kids can get and still have fun. When those hands get cold they are miserable.

 

[NHWX]

Depending on your tubing situation, I'd strongly recommend lace-up winter boots with a rubber bottom like Kamik's. Our semi-local tubing place has U-shaped tubing runs and sometimes, you really want the strength found in good boots to help you brake. You can go really, really fast!

Like a previous poster mentioned, good gloves to keep you warm! Our high's have been around 20 degrees and if you're night tubing, then you're looking at the single digits. That's pretty cold and you're not really moving around a lot to get yourself warm. Standing in line, riding up to the top and then flying downhill don't use a ton of energy.

Have fun!

NHWX

 

[mamamary]

We went snow tubing yesterday in PA. My kids were nice amd warm in their ski bibs. Plus we had layered our clothes underneath so we'd be extra warm. Somehow my son managed to get his socks soaking wet even though he had snow boots on so I'd recommend bringing extra socks. By the end of the day I was frozen but my kids were complaining how hot they were. I think kids have a better tolerance for the snow and cold.

 

[redrosesix]

DD went on a field trip this morning to the Donner Memorial and then they will go sledding. She had the following:

Jeans w/cotton tights - school sweatshirt
Bib overall ski pants - I prefer the bib style so that as they warm up hauling up and down the hill they can remove the jacket and still stay relatively dry.

Ski jacket

Head band/ear warmer - she hates hats, but will wear the head band syle ear warmer.

water proof boots with snug tops so that the snow doesn't get in them.

water proof gloves with fleece liners for warmth that have the extra band of coverage above the wrist and an adjustable liner to keep the snow out.

IMO keeping the hands and feet warm and dry are the 1st priority. If the hands are warm, it is amazing how wet kids can get and still have fun. When those hands get cold they are miserable.

Plus, I would add extra long ski socks, so if the pants/snow pants pull up, you won't get snow down your boots.

 

[aprilgail2]

I wore hat, gloves jeans and sneakers and was fine. If its warmer and the snow is slushy though it would not have been good.

 

[chloe770]

We just went 2 weeks ago (when it was -12 wind chill) and we wore long underwear, long sleeve shirt, fleece shirt and pants, 2 pairs of socks or wool socks, ski pants and jackets, snow boots, ski gloves, and fleece hoods with our mouths covered. We were all actually HOT with all that stuff on. Just remember, you can always take layers off easier than you can put more on.

OT: I missed the first thread, but if you are going anywhere near Camelback or Pocono Manor I would highly recommend trying dog sledding at Artic Paws Dog sledding. There are at the Pocono Manor golf coarse.So much fun. They actually let you (including DS5) lead the dogs. PM me if you want more info.

 

[chloe770]

I vote something that will keep you dry!

And can anyone post a link to the snowtubing site thread. I'm sorry I missed that as we've been thinking of doing it in the Poconos too! Thanks!!!

I don't know how to post links but the thread is over on the budget boards.

 

[RichNKatHolly]

I don't know how to post links but the thread is over on the budget boards.

Thanks!!!! Thinking of going this weekend. Will look into that dog sledding place too.

 

[RosinaRicci]

It is highly recommended that you stay away from wearing cotton clothing because jeans, sweatshirts, sweatpants, etc.it will absorb sweat and snow and make you cold. you should wear waterproof clothes

 

[Aliceacc]

Your pants need to be waterproof. Go to Modells and pick up some snow pants-- mens's pants were about $25 just after Christmas when I picked up some for my husband. (Apparently I somehow donated his last year.)

Likewise, you'll want snow gloves or better yet, mittens-- mittens keep your hands warmer than gloves.

A hat that covers your ears, but be careful with scarves-- you don't want anything hanging that could hang and get caught.

Watch the temperatures-- there have been lots of "dangerously cold" days this winter.

 

[NHdisneylover]

Zombie Thread!

It is highly recommended that you stay away from wearing cotton clothing because jeans, sweatshirts, sweatpants, etc.it will absorb sweat and snow and make you cold. you should wear waterproof clothes

where is the link to a sales site? Why else bump a 5 year old thread for this post as a first time poster?