Winter clothing?
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inkd
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Gravity Aided
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Good Gloves. Do not stint there. Snowmobile gloves work nicely.
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I went out for a short 20 minute ride at about 9pm yesterday, couldn't feel my fingers by the time I got back!
PaulSB
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Aldi have offered very good winter jackets in the past. Mine has lasted at least three winters and really helps keep cold wind out. Go Outdoors have great offers on high quality waterproof jackets but you need to visit regularly as it's all end of line stuff so the size range is not great. I got a £90 waterproof (sealed seams etc.) in August 2012 for £25! Sign up for emails from both companies for regular updates.
Nigelnaturist
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Anything where there isn't ice isn't winter, anyway doesn't start till 21st Dec three months 2 weeks or so.
This is winter.
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fossyant
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If you get the right stuff, then you don't need to wear too many layers.
As it get's cooler, the Aldi Soft shell winter tops are very good (£15). Use these with a base layer and thay are good to just above freezing. Once it drops that low, I use a Decathlon windproof thermal (£60) - again I only need one base layer. This top is good to about minus 10 !! With cold you need some windproofing. The Aldi tops are windproof on the front, allowing your back to breath and act as a radiator.
Legs, then it's normal tights until less than 5c (£40-£60 at Decathlon, £15 at Aldi), then it's thermal tights (Decathlon), which have windproof sections on thighs and knee - just enough to keep the cold out.
You'll need a few pairs of gloves, which type is very individual as some people suffer the cold in feet and hands more than others. What might be fine for me, might not be for you.
Overhshoes are a good consideration for the wet and cold. I use BBB Hardwear Aquashields - on their 4th year, and whilst tatty, still keep out the cold and rain.
As it get's cooler, the Aldi Soft shell winter tops are very good (£15). Use these with a base layer and thay are good to just above freezing. Once it drops that low, I use a Decathlon windproof thermal (£60) - again I only need one base layer. This top is good to about minus 10 !! With cold you need some windproofing. The Aldi tops are windproof on the front, allowing your back to breath and act as a radiator.
Legs, then it's normal tights until less than 5c (£40-£60 at Decathlon, £15 at Aldi), then it's thermal tights (Decathlon), which have windproof sections on thighs and knee - just enough to keep the cold out.
You'll need a few pairs of gloves, which type is very individual as some people suffer the cold in feet and hands more than others. What might be fine for me, might not be for you.
Overhshoes are a good consideration for the wet and cold. I use BBB Hardwear Aquashields - on their 4th year, and whilst tatty, still keep out the cold and rain.
i'm sure winter is depicted by the weather - not if there's ice or notAnything where there isn't ice isn't winter, anyway doesn't start till 21st Dec three months 2 weeks or so.
This is winter.
Viking O.O.B. by nigelnaturist, on Flickr
PaulSB
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- Chorley, Lancashire
Can anybody recommend some good(very warm) socks, i bought some last year that were to thick so restricted the airflow, i do like many suffer from cold feet so a very good , very warm and not so thick pair would be very welcome any ideas anybody...Cheers
I use a pair of very thin, lightweight summer socks under pure merino wool socks. Get the very best you can afford and not a mixture. When it's really cold, but not especially wet, wear summer overshoes.
My best tip is this one. I'm quite short and find it difficult to get bib longs with the right leg length, so......... I now buy a pair which are comfortable on the "important bits" and with long legs. Measure the legs to my toes, cut off surplus and then sew up the ends to keep my feet and toes toasty warm in most weather.
In deep winter the combination of merino wool and the sewn up bib longs is perfect. Also loosen your shoes to ensure good circulation, I always buy one size too big to help this.
I am a short arse also so thanks for the good advice
Nigelnaturist
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You get rain, hail and storms ect. in summer, so is hardly depicted by weather, it's a season from 21st of Dec to 21st of Mar (though the equinox varies slightly from the 21st to the 22nd).
