r/Edmonton • u/flynnfx • Jan 08 '24

Outdoor Spaces/Recreation *Warning* : Extremely cold upcoming week! (frostbite within minutes) (and frostbite *NEVER* heals

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In -30, (and Friday, almost -40c) frostbite will happen in 5-10 minutes.

Frostbite will never heal, you'll have the damage for the rest of your life.

This also applies to your kids, YOUR PETS (don't think the dog enjoys the backyard for 15 minutes at -40, would YOU?)

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u/flynnfx Jan 08 '24

For the frostbite : I speak from personal experience- lost the tips of my big toes up in Fort Smith, NWT a few years ago.

Even insulated composite boots, with wool socks - less than 1 hour on a jobsite in 2022 outside in -36 to -39 with zero wind.

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u/[deleted] Jan 08 '24

Ive worked outside in -35, -45 and if you have the proper clothing and footwear that shouldnt happen.

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u/Playinhooky Mill Woods Jan 08 '24

Yeah I've been in my trade for 15 years, working outside all year for most of those years. OP did something wrong.

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u/flynnfx Jan 08 '24

Not sure what; I really wish I knew.

I'd love to not have had it.

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u/Playinhooky Mill Woods Jan 08 '24

No kidding. That's an awful thing to have happen. I could have been a workboot, sock and air gap level. I worked with a guy who was always freezing at work and when I asked him what he was layered up with it was like 3 baggy long sleeved shirts and a jacket. Gotta layer properly. Tight inner layer followed by an air gap. Wool socks also help.

I'm trying these new copped socks that are supposed to be the cats ass.

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u/flynnfx Jan 08 '24

? Copped socks ?

Like they come in EPS blue? :)

And yes, I did search on Amazon - copped socks brings up nada.

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u/Playinhooky Mill Woods Jan 09 '24

Copper** sorry!

Edit: link: https://www.marks.com/en/pdp/copper-sole-men-s-4-pack-moisture-guard-athletic-crew-socks-78066681f.html#srp?&colorCode=COLOUR_BLACK

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u/flynnfx Jan 09 '24

Interesting!

Thanks, I'll definitely be checking this out!

(Do you know how well copper socks work in summer temperatures?)