I've never understood this phenomenon... I would have thought rubber soles would be a protector against building up a charge with the carpet. I use those unscented dryer tissues in the dryer to keep my nylon/polyester pjs from sticking together and practically sparking at me. Would using a couple of those to wipe across boot soles help, do you think? josh

You are talking about multiple things when starting my snow plow tractor, the top of the engine turns a Chevy car alternator. the crank bottom pulley turns a short belt to a 90 degree gear reduction box. My clutch releases on another belt to the transaxle. SO the alternator,gear box and engine all turn together, just not the transaxle. And it starts fairly good in winter with 5w30 above 20 degrees, below that a blast from a kero heater for a few minutes does it. Summer is no problem at all. I have also put a "no charge"cut off switch on it so the alternator isn't dragging on engine when cold, after a few minutes, flip the switch so it will charge, does make a difference in lugging down a cold engine. I would love to have the belt from engine to gear box be the one that released when clutch is down, but there isn't enough distance between engine pulley and gear box to do it. Its only a couple inches between engine pulley and gear box pulley outer edges. I know this isn't typical of most. Just saying..

Ugh, we've already had more snow this year than the last two put together. I was hoping global climate change might me it would never snow here again. Ha. Love the Cuddl Duds and I want to get a fleece lined pair next. I also ordered a pair of Saucony running pants from Sierra Trading Post and they fit like they are made for me. When the comments said that they ran a bit big in the behind, I knew they were made for me! They are mid-weight and aloig with the CDs, they are quite warm. I wanted to order a second pair but they are sold out. Boo hoo. Only cost $25! Love the tips I got here.

I like heavier hiking tights. I bought some for my DGD from Athleta for a 4-day hike on the AT and she loved them. It snowed the first night they were on the trail. She’s a 2-P and they fit her well and they are now her go-to pants. I like Athleta too as they have tall sizes. I also have a pair of North Face hiking tights I like a lot. For upper body, I can wear a lightweight upper layer first, sometimes a thin running shirt, or merino base layer is also good. Then a zip front tech thicker shirt. I can unzip a little if it gets warm. After that it depends on the weather. Fleece is good if really cold for hiking, a wind proof vest if not so cold (mine is an Eddie Bauer), or a rain jacket. For running I have another hooded jacket. I also usually carry a Buff neck warmer thing I can pull up over my face if it’s windy or can pull it on my head like a headband if needed.