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Out of curiosity, would you mind linking to a few brand/models of what you would consider a proper winter coat? I have mostly lived in milder climates and would

by Ecco 4y ago

Out of curiosity, would you mind linking to a few brand/models of what you would consider a proper winter coat? I have mostly lived in milder climates and would be interested in knowing what kind of gear can keep you warm by -30C

zen_1 4y ago
Not -30C, but something similar to this[1] jacket on top of a shirt and warm undershirt have kept me reasonably warm in -20C canadian winters. The best way to stay warm is to have a windproof outer layer, then layer up (light layers!) underneath to trap the warm air close to you. [1]: https://www.columbia.com/p/mens-centerport-ii-jacket---tall-2010263.html https://www.columbia.com/p/mens-centerport-ii-jacket---tall-...
- _0w8t 4y ago
  The observation about wind proof outer layer is spot on. On the other hand the jacket from the link is too short for my taste. It requires special trousers to match. One needs something that reaches knees to stay warm in lighter trousers.
  - zen_1 4y ago
    That's a fair point, my legs don't really get as cold ime, so that's probably why I glossed over the longer jackets when I bought mine
- slavik81 4y ago
  That looks like a pretty light jacket. I might wear that kind of thing skiing, but I'd want something heavier for in-town. A heavier jacket is nice because it's a pain to put on and take off a lot of layers just for a short trip outside. I have a jacket similar to this one [1], and I find it to be a nice medium. However, if I had to do any work outside, I would get an actual parka. [1]: https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_ca/barents-bomber-53489 https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_ca/barents-bomber-53489
  - zen_1 4y ago
    That's the kicker, it's lighter weight, but the "omni-heat" insulation* keeps me just as warm as a heavier down jacket, if not warmer. I even managed to work up a bit of a sweat while outdoors at 3am this past Feburary in my jacket. Though I don't doubt that I'd need a heavier/longer jacket if I were further north, but here in southern Ontario it's more than good enough. *Not an ad, just sharing what keeps me warm
bawolff 4y ago
Just wear lots of layers. They don't have to be fancy. If you are out for a long interval, long underwear helps a lot.

by Ecco 4y ago

zen_1 4y ago

Not -30C, but something similar to this[1] jacket on top of a shirt and warm undershirt have kept me reasonably warm in -20C canadian winters. The best way to stay warm is to have a windproof outer layer, then layer up (light layers!) underneath to trap the warm air close to you. [1]: https://www.columbia.com/p/mens-centerport-ii-jacket---tall-2010263.html https://www.columbia.com/p/mens-centerport-ii-jacket---tall-...

_0w8t 4y ago
The observation about wind proof outer layer is spot on. On the other hand the jacket from the link is too short for my taste. It requires special trousers to match. One needs something that reaches knees to stay warm in lighter trousers.
- zen_1 4y ago
  That's a fair point, my legs don't really get as cold ime, so that's probably why I glossed over the longer jackets when I bought mine
slavik81 4y ago
That looks like a pretty light jacket. I might wear that kind of thing skiing, but I'd want something heavier for in-town. A heavier jacket is nice because it's a pain to put on and take off a lot of layers just for a short trip outside. I have a jacket similar to this one [1], and I find it to be a nice medium. However, if I had to do any work outside, I would get an actual parka. [1]: https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_ca/barents-bomber-53489 https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_ca/barents-bomber-53489
- zen_1 4y ago
  That's the kicker, it's lighter weight, but the "omni-heat" insulation* keeps me just as warm as a heavier down jacket, if not warmer. I even managed to work up a bit of a sweat while outdoors at 3am this past Feburary in my jacket. Though I don't doubt that I'd need a heavier/longer jacket if I were further north, but here in southern Ontario it's more than good enough. *Not an ad, just sharing what keeps me warm

bawolff 4y ago

Just wear lots of layers. They don't have to be fancy. If you are out for a long interval, long underwear helps a lot.