Dressing for Cold Weather - Page 2

Ghoulish Delight · 01-31-2011, 07:00 PM

I had a pair of thermals with me that I found entirely unnecessary. Not that it was uber-cold (never got below 30), but it would have had to have been a fair bit colder for me to bother with the thermals if I wasn't going to spend more than 5 minutes at a time outside.

But then, they don't take up much space, so if it's threatening to get appreciably below freezing, might not be a bad idea to bring them just in case.

Moonliner · 01-31-2011, 07:10 PM

How long are you planning to be outside?

For me the key is extremities.

Extra warm socks, gloves, and a nice fleece hat that covers the ears.

Add nice warm coat (preferably wind resistant) and you are good to go.

Kevy Baby · 01-31-2011, 07:16 PM

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alphabassettgrrl · 01-31-2011, 07:41 PM

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Would you recommend the long johns?

Absolutely I would. They're comfy, don't take up much space, and can come in handy. I'm with Moonliner on the gloves and socks- extremities must stay warm. I've never been a fan of hats, and I generally live with getting cold.

Sounds like your existing jacket will be fine, but good boots or shoes might be in order. Definitely gloves; don't know that you need waterproof. Well, maybe if you're planning a snowball fight.

Have a smooth trip!

Morrigoon · 01-31-2011, 09:15 PM

As a fellow polar bear my biggest concern is how much they heat up interior spaces when it's cold out. Drives me nuts to get so hot inside. So while longjohns could very well come in handy, being an undergarment it's less easy to peel them off. I'd say at least get the bottom half, since there are only so many layers that can be added to our legs. The top is up to you. Might be good to have just in case, but in general you will probably prefer to have short sleeves under a big jacket or sweatshirt then jacket. So when you get inside, you can regulate your body temp by going down to shirtsleeves (should balance out the longjohns on your legs)

I'm rambling, but you get the picture.

CoasterMatt · 01-31-2011, 09:29 PM

I like bleu cheese for any kind of weather.

Moonliner · 02-01-2011, 04:28 AM

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I like bleu cheese for any kind of weather.

I like ice cream in cold weather.

Not Afraid · 01-31-2011, 09:39 PM

Even I don't wear long johns and I'm quite thermally challenged.

Warmer socks, shoes with treads, a hat, gloves and a scarf. (If it were me, I'd add "layers" and a warm, ass-covering coat.)

Disneyphile · 02-01-2011, 02:40 AM

Thinsulate.

I very quickly learned about that when I moved up there for those couple crazy years.

I have still have my thinsulate parka you can borrow, if you like. It's green and not girly. And, if you get too warm, the thinsulate layer comes out.

blueerica · 02-01-2011, 08:40 AM

Layers.

Honestly, I should get Jason in on this thread. This is the first year in about a decade that he hasn't been in Iowa during February (yes, this will be our first Valentine's Day together). It's almost too bad... the two of you could have met up!

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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	As a fellow polar bear my biggest concern is how much they heat up interior spaces when it's cold out. Drives me nuts to get so hot inside. So while longjohns could very well come in handy, being an undergarment it's less easy to peel them off. I'd say at least get the bottom half, since there are only so many layers that can be added to our legs. The top is up to you. Might be good to have just in case, but in general you will probably prefer to have short sleeves under a big jacket or sweatshirt then jacket. So when you get inside, you can regulate your body temp by going down to shirtsleeves (should balance out the longjohns on your legs) I'm rambling, but you get the picture. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Even I don't wear long johns and I'm quite thermally challenged. Warmer socks, shoes with treads, a hat, gloves and a scarf. (If it were me, I'd add "layers" and a warm, ass-covering coat.)
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Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	Thinsulate. I very quickly learned about that when I moved up there for those couple crazy years. I have still have my thinsulate parka you can borrow, if you like. It's green and not girly. And, if you get too warm, the thinsulate layer comes out.
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blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	Layers. Honestly, I should get Jason in on this thread. This is the first year in about a decade that he hasn't been in Iowa during February (yes, this will be our first Valentine's Day together). It's almost too bad... the two of you could have met up! __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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