Advice on cold weather gear... and i mean COLD weather

anyhting below 45 is COLD for me

are you going to be active or sitting still? Makes a big difference on how much you need to wear.

Temps aren't bad, the wind chill will get to you. Layer up, you will be fine. If you get cold, you aren't doing it right.

22 degrees and no wind is easily doable but throw in a breeze and it's a killer. You don't have to spend a fortune on gear. ND is a dry cold, moisture will not be an issue like it is here.

i guess you could call it active, but not really. when i am outside i will be walking the site/observing. mostly concerned about base layers. our outerwear will provided since it will be FRC.

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roger

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the wind chill is what im worried about.

He's a good dude.

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the wind chill is what im worried about.

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Layer up, cover all skin.

I can deal with zero degree weather, but 35, rain and wind is miserable. Just cover all skin, wear layers and you will never get cold.

You don't have to buy expensive high tech stuff. I wear kirkland (costco) base layers and socks and they are as good or better quality than stuff twice the price. You don't have to worry about moisture up there so its not going to be too bad.

Find out what everyone else is wearing for outer wear and go with that. If it works for them, it will probably work for you. I don't wear anything more than a fleece as a top layer here 90% of the time.

we'll see how good of a dude he is
thanks roger.
might take you up on the wick

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Layer up

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wear layers

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People say this all the time but what does it really mean? How the frick can you wear clothes without layering?? If are gonna wear an undershirt, sweater, and overcoat, how in the hell can you wear all that WITHOUT layering? Nobody in their right mind would wear one layer in those temps.

I may be missing it but it always peeves me when someone says this. If you can tell/show me how to wear clothes without layering I would love to see it.

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People say this all the time but what does it really mean? How the frick can you wear clothes without layering?? If are gonna wear an undershirt, sweater, and overcoat, how in the hell can you wear all that WITHOUT layering? Nobody in their right mind would wear one layer in those temps.

I may be missing it but it always peeves me when someone says this. If you can tell/show me how to wear clothes without layering I would love to see it.

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Layers mean you can remove a particular "layer" of clothing and still be protected. This usually means a base later, mid layer and top layer. If you get too warm, you can remove the top layer and still be reasonably protected.

Air between layers serves as an insulator, so three pieces of clothing with two air layers is generally warmer than a shirt and jacket. In a good layering system, your base layer also helps keep you dry by "wicking" moisture away from the body.

"Dry" breathable base layer
Loose fitting mid layer
Well insulated top layer or shell.

Instead of one big thick jacket. Break it down to three separate garments.

Base layer a wicking fabric like a smart wool. Mid layer loose fitting. Then outer wind/water proof maybe. You can always take off the top or mid layer if your getting warm.

I always wear a vest as an additional layer. Just the lite fleece kind. If I keep my core warm I don't need as much bulk or my arms. Especially if I'm doing some physical work.