GPSGuided wrote:Well, a last minute holiday has been organized for later next week with tickets and all... Then checked the weather, daily high of -15 and low of -28 degrees. Ouch, ouch! Fortunately there's no high wind predicted.
So now I am starting to panic a bit. What do the good forumites suggest in terms of strategies for dealing with the cold? There'll likely to be a fair bit of outdoors walking but nothing out in the wild. City, parkland, nearby forests etc but generally out in the open. Thinking of clothing, shoes as well as photo gears under these conditions. Advice and suggestions are really appreciated!
GPSGuided wrote:Thanks guys for the continuing advice. Great local knowledge Ian and amazed that someone here has been there.
Presently I have the following,
- Torso: 4 layers with thermal, fleece, down jacket and shell. Have a down vest on standby too.
- Legs: 2-3 layers with thermal, soft-shell stretch pants and rain pants. Alternatively, thermal and a pair of SOS padded ski pants.
- Feet: Leather hiking boots with 2 socks.
- Hands: Combo of fleece gloves, padded ski gloves and a pair of OR Revel shell mitts as the outer.
- Head&Neck: Combo of OR fleece neck warmer, fleece cap and a merino woolen skullcap, plus hood from the shell jacket.
At present I am not too sure of the adequacy of my head gears yet. Still thinking and possibly more shopping later today.
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