What pants do people wear for very cold (0 °F / -18 °C, and colder) weather hiking? Just rain shell pants and wool long underwear? Surely there are insulated pants suitable for hiking?
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posted by mnemonic
on Mar 21, 2013 -
28 answers
I live in London. I am going to Toronto on Sunday where, according to the weather forecast, there will be lows of -16C. I have literally never *been* in weather like that before, and do not own, or know where I should purchase, clothing which will deal with it. Special circumstance to note: I am a large person. I'm a woman, but men's XXXL does well by me .
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posted by acalthla
on Feb 25, 2013 -
37 answers
I'll be traveling to the northeast next week and I've realized that I don't own any shoes that are remotely suitable for trapising about on the cold, potentially snowy or slushy sidewalks of Boston. When I lived there I wore my Dr. Martens everywhere and they were great, but I've since learned that they don't play nicely with my issue-prone feet, and anyway I need something that will be comfortable to wear for long periods of time and not particularly bulky, which puts most snow or combat-type boots out. I know this is kind of a silly question, but I'm really stumped as to where to start looking. So, residents of similar climes, what do you wear on your feet that keeps them relatively warm and dry but still fairly comfortable? Suggestions for specific models and brands or general types welcome.
posted by rhiannonstone
on Feb 10, 2013 -
24 answers
What cold-weather sleeping bags allow for two people to bundle together comfortably for serious camping? Zero or under bags preferred.
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posted by corb
on Nov 7, 2012 -
22 answers
I am currently studying a dance-based course at uni, which requires a day-to-day wardrobe of stretchy, comfortable clothes (leotards, singlets, leggings etc.). Easy enough. But I need warm things to chuck on over the top of my dance gear in between classes and I'm sick of trackies and hoodies. Help me find some inspiration.
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posted by lovedbymarylane
on Mar 4, 2012 -
16 answers
I just got a new job (yay!) in a far-away and cold city (Pittsburgh!). City-specific questions below and general advice on changing climates needed.
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posted by tryniti
on Dec 11, 2011 -
28 answers
What small rituals or activities prepare you mentally for the onset of fall and winter and then help you get through the bleak, grey cold?
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posted by WidgetAlley
on Sep 9, 2011 -
54 answers
Where can I find flannel-lined jeans that are
not high-waisted and baggy and are available in
petite sizing? Alternatively, if you know of another pants material that keeps your bottom half warm just as well and can be found in a modern & petite fit, I'm all ears.
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posted by invisible ink
on Oct 29, 2010 -
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I work in a cold environment. Just a thermal under my shirt and knee-high socks under my jeans isn't keeping me warm enough. What do you wear, o MeFites who work in cold storage, skating rinks, are in boot camp in the middle of winter, or just live in colder climates than this Southern Californian? (Preferably clothing items that won't bulk me up under my uniform... so, no bulky pajamas under my jeans, please.)
posted by Xere
on Jan 10, 2010 -
33 answers
What should I know about running in cold weather? What should I wear when I run in cold weather? (Specific brand recommendations and places to buy things in New York especially appreciated.)
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posted by hapticactionnetwork
on Oct 8, 2009 -
18 answers
Kittens will have to be outside in the cold weather for a couple hours tomorrow. Would love some advice on how to accomplish this in some odd conditions.
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posted by greenland
on Jan 16, 2009 -
19 answers
My wife and I are moving from Florida to Louisville, KY. What do I need to do or know to make the transition from warm to cold weather go as smoothly as possible?
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posted by superbird
on Dec 27, 2005 -
12 answers
Car trouble! It's freezing cold out this morning. The car won't start. The engine doesn't turn over or make any regular engine-y noises. (obviously I'm not the best with cars, so please use small words in your advice...)
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posted by inging
on Dec 6, 2005 -
29 answers
For all of you who live in Northern states/areas that get very cold in the winter--what temperature do you leave your house or apartment at in the wintertime when you're home (I don't mean during the day when you go to work and turn it down, etc.)? I'm having an argument with someone who thinks that "normal people leave the thermostat at 65 degrees in the winter."
posted by fabesfaves
on Dec 13, 2004 -
76 answers
ColdWeatherFilter: What's the best outerwear choice for low aerobic activity in very cold weather? [m.i.]
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posted by meeeeeep
on Nov 22, 2004 -
17 answers
