I live in MN and walk my dog 2-3 times every day. I used to wear whatever coat seemed appropriate for the temperature but this winter for our longer morning walks I have switched to layering like I would for snowshoeing and am so much happier! I still wear whatever coat seems right for our later walks but the morning one is more like a workout and dressing for it has made a big difference. The past weeks it has been anywhere from 6 to 21 degrees and real feel of -5 to 9. I've been wearing a long sleeve tech shirt then a wicking workout type jacket (from a race), fleece vest and then a fleece-lined flannel jacket. Most days I am unzipping various layers as we go. I've been wearing a knit hat. On warmer days I could get by with a headband over my ears. I heat up quickly but my hands can get really cold from holding the leash and clean up bag so most days I wear really warm mittens but I also have gloves in my pockets in case my hands get too hot. I wear jeans for walks. Oh and like Erica said, smthg for my neck if it's windy.
When I have run in the cold I wear less. Depending how cold it gets I either wear compression capris under warm knit type track pants or I'll skip the capris. I wear a long sleeve tech shirt, fleece-lined if it's colder, and a puffy vest, light fleece beanie, buff/gaiter thing, and light wool gloves.
If it's above 0 when we snowshoe I dress similar to running but wind pants instead of track pants.
Anyway, I would say layers is the way to go, preferably with zippers instead of pullovers, so you can regulate your temperature and not overheat. I find the wind and sun make more difference than the temperature for me.
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