What kinds and how much clothing does a guy need in the oilfield (eastern montana). I'm starting this winter, so I know I'll need warm stuff. Any suggestions?
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Insulated overalls, coveralls.....Steal toes are a must have on any rig.  If you have to purchase your own clothing, go with Carhart.  Do not buy cheap work clothes or boots, there is a big difference.
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Alaska is beautiful. I was born and raised there. I live in San Antonio right now, with my husband who is in the military. As soon as he gets out we are going back home. Summers there are perfect (70-80 degrees)for fishing, hunting, tons of places to go 4-wheeling, but winters can get a little cold. But you have snow machining, snowboarding, and skiing to keep ya warmed up.
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DON"T GO if you won't wear a wetsuit. But if you must, wear wool because it will keep you warm even when wet. But bring lots of extra clothes you can layer in after.
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I'm sorry, i seem to have stumbled in to Yahoo boys and their toys.\n\nGrow up and ask a sensible question like "how many calories in a shot of sperm", that hasn't been asked for at least a week.\nOr "why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets"  i don't think that ones ever been resolved.\n\nBut to answer your question your missus tells me saucepans work the best. Tefal really do last a lifetime.
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It depends on the person and how cold it is outside and how fast the guns is shooting. I usually wear jeans and a long sleeve shirt mostly with a t-shirt underneath. Sometimes i will double up long sleeve shirts or wear long underwear underneath one if it is really cold. The only way i get more padding is to wear long underwear legs. I don't recommend especially the first time going with just a t-shirt and bear arms, you will bruise and have welts all over. Make sure to conserve ammo and shoot at the effective range. Later on you can look into better face masks and neck protection, I don't know about cleats, I play in the desert/woods and so I wear boots. They do make a chest pad thing that is hard plastic which protects you and makes the balls break better. But you might be called a sissy. Don't wear too much padding as the balls will not break. Then they will all get mad at you and call you a sissy. Have Fun and don't take off your mask utnil the match is over and guns are on safe!!!!
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id say keep them money will come...  I'm in Louisville KY- by the end of this summer it will be almost $5 a gallon- its already $2.85+  don't loose it. we still have a untapped source in Alaska.  you know as well as i do that our politicians wont tap it until the rest of the world is dry.  then when they finally do it will be ridiculous. you will be rich.
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I do all my "outdoor" shopping at Sierra Trading Post online. Why? Because the prices are awesome, they carry name brands, they deliver quickly and they always seem to have exactly what I need.\n\nDo beware, shopping online here can take up HOURS of your free time! They not only carry hiking boots and backpacks, tents and gear -- they carry exactly the type of undergarments you seek. The silk long underwear is really nice, but they also carry the high-tech fibers that do a great job of moisture-wicking to keep you dry and warm. (see the Wickers Expedition Weight line and the Kenyon Expedition Weight long underwear pieces).\n\nHope this helps! Happy backpacking.
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Lots of hikers start off with a 20 to 30 degree bag (depending on how cold you sleep) until the weather really warms up then they have someone mail them a light weight 45 degree bag.  That way they didn't have to carry the extra weight.  I've met a couple of hikers who just sleep in all their clothes when its warm and don't carry a bag at all but they were very experienced and were willing to hike all night to stay warm if it got to cold and sleep in the sun the next day.  I don't personally recommend than unless your nuts too.
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you know what? i'm totally lost with what you just said. but go to http://www.ruggedwearhouse.com\nthey have brand name clothes for cheap. i mean CHEAP. check the site to see if there's one in your town or state.
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My guess is that you would need some very, very thick panty hose to keep your legs warm!! Frostbite could be nasty!
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I dont know all the answers to your questions, but growing up and working in an oilfield industry town I can tell you a bit of the process to help you understand the high costs of pulling this stuff out of the ground.\n\nSo first to figure out where the oil and gas is companies that are into exploration for oil and gas will hire seismic crews.  These crews go out into slected areas to set off little explosions in the ground to measure densitiy to see if there could potentially be oil and gas in the area.  These crews usually consist of two to three men and  a truck and sometimes a helicoptor.  Helicoptors up here cost about 1000 dollars an hour.\n\nBecause this is an oil field town jobs are in abundance and to attract employees employers must fork out big wages benfitis and attractions.\n\nSo if they find a place they may think there is oil, they call up a surveyor to come and survey for potential well locations.\nThis is very expensive, a crew must come out for a few days costing anywhere from 1200 to 2500 a day depending on what is envolved (long drives helicoptors ect.)  Then they must pay crown fees and fees to land owners if they are going on their land.\n\nThen they will hire rigs to drill these holes to see if there is gas or oil in there, now the prices of these are just outragous, I have no idea how much exactly.  If there is oil or gas its pumped out of the ground.\n\nThen the pipelines must be built.  Travles through the pipelines to the refineries.  These pipelines must be maintained.  Once a week helicoptors fly out to the piplines to check for leaks and to run pigs through to clean out the pipelines\n\nGetting oil and gas out of  the ground costs big money and the profits are quiet a small percent.  I may not have answered your questions exactly, but I am sure this will help some how.\n\nSo the rest of the profits which is very small go into the greedy grubby hands of the oil and gas exploration companies.\n\nWhen you gas up at a station, the station only gets a 2 cent profit per/L or G.  Its a pretty small profit for gas stations, they make their real money on the things they sell inside the station.\n\nAlthough the profit percent is small, the quantity is high and the oil and gas companies make a good profit.\n\nEDITED TO SAY:\n\nWe would not save money by buying over here.  Alot of gas and oil come from where I live.   The reason oveer seas gets shipped in is because labour over there is cheap.  The standards are low and many people die in the oil field over seas because of it.\nHere wages are high because of danger, we have standards and safety programs.  I would not doubt if shipping in the crude oil is cheaper.
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it depends on what you are going to be doing.  If you dont have to move around that much.   flanal long johns work great.  I wore them in baseball but can be a little constricting.  Underarmor has long johns too but they dont seem to be as warm but do hold in body heat pretty well.  If you are looking for light jackets.  they make a material that is like a trashbag material that pitchers use while warming up. I think its nylon.  It doesnt let any body heat out and works really well.  You can find them at most sports shops.
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I have been an outdoorsman since I was 3. (now 13).  I have hiked over 200 miles in my lifetime, so I will do my best to answer your question. Here goes!\n\nFirst, if you don't have the right gear, your camping trip can be miserable. By that I mean, dont pack cut-off shorts and a Led Zepplin Tee for a snow camping trip. My favorite time of year to go is in early to mid September. (not to hot, not to cold). \n\nYou will need:\n1. Clothes (bring extra)\n2. Tent or other shelter\n3. Food (again, bring extra)\n4. Something to cook on (camp stove)\n5. Lanterns/flashlights\n6. Fuel for lanterns/stoves\n7. Sleeping bag/ground cloth\n8. Knife\n9. Rain gear\n10. Warm clothes and sweatshirt\n11. Lighter (lighting a campfire/stove)\n12. Sunscreen\n13. Water bottle\n14. Toiletries\n15. Any personal medicines/personal needs\n16. Camera\n17. Positive mental attitude\n\nGlad I could help!\n-- Cameron
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are you planning a thru-hike? i have trekked pieces(springer mtn.-harper's ferry) over the course of five years. where are you starting from? ther are a myriad of resources to further you. pack light. you'll be able to restock along the trail. some sections of the AT are actually paved road(near towns)\ncontact me with questions........if i can help.
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I personally haven't driven the Alcan, but my brother and other friends have.  They said if you have an NRA or any other pro gun decal, they tend to tear your vehicle apart at the checkpoint.  As a military member, you may want to expect it.  DO NOT CARRY FIREARMS!  The drive is beautiful, but take it easy around the corners.  I had a friend come around a bend and smack dab into a moose.  The moose ran off.  It caved in the roof of his car, and cost him alot of time and money to have it repaired, and it wasn't fixed very good.  It's crazy, but the drive is shorter from Montana than from Seattle.  Preplan your trip, check in with someone stateside on a regular basis.  Expect to pay a helluva lot more for gas.  Alaska is beautiful, though.  Hot up there is mid 80's.  The cold isn't that bad because it's a dry cold.  I ran around in jeans and a windbreaker in 20 degree weather.  I hope you have a 4 wheel drive.  Anything else, email me.
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Use talc and cotton underwear, lose a bit of weight make sure your not too near the heating....etc etc  :o)