01-21-22, 09:12 PM | ||
Join Date: Jun 2004
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Backcountry.com is a great resource for winter gear and sporting goods. Reviews are helpful for fit and such. Their outlet site steepandcheap.com has some good deals but don't list reviews. The reviews are on the Backcountry site. I bought a really warm down coat on Eddie Bauer. Looks like they have a end of season sale going on right now.. |
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01-21-22, 10:14 PM | |
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Snowman Land :)
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I agree with Gams, the brand doesn't really matter. I don't know what brand my fleece lined leggings are but when it isn't as cold as recently I just wear the leggings or capris I wear for workouts. For hiking and snowshoeing I wear Smartwool socks but for dog walks I just wear regular everyday socks no matter how cold it is. That's what awesome snowboots do for you! (That is the one thing I'm particular about brand on. I always get Columbia.) This year when it's cold and windy I started wearing an earwarmer under my fleece hat bc my hats push up some so my ears don't stay covered. The earwamer fixes that.
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01-22-22, 05:09 AM | |
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: British Columbia, CA
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Lifelong Outside Walker here. In greater Vancouver, so doesn't ever get truly cold. I'm also the opposite where I only avoid walking when the UV is too strong for me in July/August. Lol. I think for wintery sidewalks, trails etc., comfortable and good traction footwear is key along with a non-sweaty hat!! I have those strap on traction thingies that I put on my boots.
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01-22-22, 08:39 AM | |
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Twin Cities, MN
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I wear 2 pair of fleece-lined leggings, a cotton turtleneck tucked into my leggings, a fleece-lined zip-up turtleneck top, a down knee-length jacket with a hood, a stocking hat, and a scarf around my face. Also, wool socks and winter hiking boots. This is when it's below 20. Brand doesn't matter, although I'd like to find lighter weight cold-weather clothing that doesn't make me feel like the Michelin man. It's a bit restrictive being so bundled up!
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