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General Zod
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| | | | | Re: Cold weather exploring < Reply # 9 on 1/22/2014 11:46 PM > | Reply with Quote
| | | It just depends on your budget + your specified travel plans. Were you talking about wandering around indefinitely in the cold? Or were you talking about a planned trip? that includes at least cold weather camping, all-day hiking, or unusually cold temperatures? There are some variables. For me, the first thing that came to mind when you posted 'Cold weather exploring' was actually: 'Cold Weather Camping' camping: Just layer up, bring water, invest in the right gear, make sure people have a reliable way to reach you, and wear thermals head to toe. If anything goes wrong, you are (obviously) supposed to have some sort of "way colder than expected" escape plan. (Unless you want to die)
For one off, daytime "cold-weather" exploring: If you're just wandering around during the day, remain on top of the forecast beforehand if you didn't plan on randomly crashing outdoors, and remember to wear good gloves, leggings (a lot of people stupidly forget to find a way to ensure their legs stay warm), double merino wool socks (I realize that sounds "posh"), and thermals head to toe. This = "You're all set!"
Personally, I have done a few overnight explorations in freezing cold, 'car camping' conditions with the proper gear, and I have not had any "warmth problems" whatsoever, Nov-Dec. And what that says to me is that I should test myself for Jan- February! It's a challenge.
I say if you do it right, you will be OK.
[last edit 1/23/2014 12:46 AM by General Zod - edited 10 times]
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| Amishdelight
Location: "Deliverance Georgia" Gender: Male Total Likes: 111 likes
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| | | Re: Cold weather exploring < Reply # 13 on 1/23/2014 12:11 AM > | Reply with Quote
| | | I am of the belief, that if a person is willing to learn their own body and dress appropriately, then there is never a point at which saying "fuck it" is necessary. Unless of course the weather (not the cold) dictates it unsafe or unwise to explore. I think Dukarc hit the nail on the head... Airtight. If you can fight the wind outside with jackets that have elastic waists, wrists, and tall collars that fit the neck snuggly, you'll be fine. By this same principle, leggings or tighter pants which prevent cold wind finding its way up your pants is also helpful. Once you get into an abandonment, then it becomes a matter of staying warm against the cold. I'm a big fan of vests and layering, I find that if I can keep my core warm (sweating), then my extremities will follow suit (a simple matter of science). Gloves/mittens which have snap back fingers and allow for using your camera and then quickly covering your fingers back when not using them has also been a huge help to me. I'm also a fan of good heavy scarves... I have hiked/explored in a weatherproof vest, heavy scarf, long sleeve shirt, and a beanie... I stayed completely comfortable in temps well below 40F, while others wearing "cold weather" jackets and multiple layers were cold the minute they stopped moving.
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