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Posted by Alicia on February 22, 2008 at 1:25:43 pm EST
In reply to Really cold hands posted by gscott on February 21, 2008 at 8:44:09 pm EST

m0rpheu5111’s vapor barrier suggestion is seconded in the book “Secrets of Warmth” by Hal Weiss.

This is a 1992 book, so don’t go looking for a current edition, but it contains a few paragraphs about Raynaud’s in the “Dressing for Warmth” chapter.

The author, stating the obvious, says “one way of dealing with it is to keep the affected area as warm as possible” and mentions “using the super warm combination of layers listed previously (thin liner, vapor barrier, thick mitten, and waterproof outer shell).”

His other suggestions include: keeping the rest of you very warm so your extremities are warm too; making sure layers aren’t too tight; electronically warmed-mittens; and going to the doctor for help improving your circulation.

Vapor barriers or other options may be expensive, but ultimately you want something that works for you. And when your hands are turning white and in pain, you’re not going to care how much you did or didn’t spend. You’ll just want a system that works.

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