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Gear of the week
Gear name: Thermal Gloves
Company: Heat Holders
Thermal gloves
Gear type: Gloves
Product description: So what’s a TOG rating? That’s a measure of the thermal ability of a garment. The higher its TOG, the warmer an item keeps you. According to Heat Holders, the typical thermal glove has a rating of 0.89. Its thermal gloves, though, have a rating of 2.3. That makes them three times as warm as what you may buy off the shelf elsewhere. They work by keeping more warm air close to the skin.
Available options: These are available for both men and women. Order based on the size of your palm around the base of the knuckles, being sure, as the company recommends, to go bigger rather than smaller if in doubt.
Suggested retail price: $19.99.
Notable: Heat Holders are knitted with a long protective ribbed cuff that hugs the wrist to keep warmth in. They have a fur-like lining and are meant to wick moisture away.
Tip of the week
it’s a fact of cold weather. If you bring a cold rifle from outside into the house one thing will occur: condensation. It’s easy to see that on the outside of the gun and wipe it away. But don’t forget about the inside of your barrel. Condensation there will eventually lead to rust, causing pitting and impacting accuracy. To combat that, run a few patches coated with a light lubricating oil down the barrel. Follow that up with one dry one to create a layer of protection.
Recipe of the week
Cream biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups self-rising flour
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- butter
Directions
Want something to pair with chili or soup when cold weather comes to deer camp or home? These fill the bill.
Slowly add the heavy cream to the flour in a large bowl, stirring with a fork until dough forms. On a flour-dusted surface, use a rolling pin to flatten the dough, being careful not to overwork it.
When it’s a half-inch thick, cut the dough into circles. Place those on a greased cookie sheet.
Make a dimple in the center of each biscuit and fill it with a small pat of butter. Bake at 500 degrees for no more than 10 minutes, taking them out when the tops are golden brown.