It’s winter here in Oklahoma as well as the majority of the country. If you live rurally at all, you know that there’s just some gear you’ve got to have. This season isn’t my favorite but I have found some great items that are necessary for us when it comes to ranch life and all of the outside chores that come with it. I wanted to share some of our absolute favorite things we use to get us through the bitter cold.

Winter Favorites

These are just a few of our cold weather favorites. Here you’ll find a list of some of my favorites from insulated gear to things for the barn.

Insulated Gear

Some of my favorite brands are Muck Boot, Carhartt, Berne, and Duluth. I’ve also found some great items at our local Farm Store. Here’s just a few items linked below.

• Muck Boots
• Bibs
• Gloves
• Face Mask
• Heated Soft Shell Jacket
• Warm Socks
• Thermals
• Beanie (with built in light)

For the Feed Truck

Here’s just a few things you might have in your feed truck, just in case.

• Hot Hands (for the glove box)
• Coffee Thermos
• Headlamp
• Wool Blanket
• Calf Bottle
• Severe Weather Kit
• Chargeable Car Heated Blanket (you never know when you might have to warm up a baby calf in the floorboard)

For the Barn

• Heat Lamps
• Heated Buckets
• Blankets for the Sheep
• Blankets for the Horses
• Heated Dog Water Bowl
• Submergible Water Tank Deicer
• Heating Pad for Dogs
• Outdoor Faucet Covers
• Freeze Miser

I’ll continue to add more items but you can shop my full collection here. Stay warm!