twosix wrote:
Is this good enough for mid-December Sapporo?
or this:
Thanks.
Having lived there and read all the nonsense
On the "winter gear thread" with a chuckle.
No. Not necessary.
My criteria to assess is really simple:
- what's your threshold for coldness ?
- how long will u be spending outdoors ? Most people don't even spend 1.5 hours outdoor continuously in the snow
- what kit do you currently have ?
- do you know how to layer ?
- what are your key considerations ? Style, warmth, comfort, freedom of movement/less bulk.
This coat is good for those who
(1) don't want the hassle of layer. Coat on, coat off.
(2) intend to spend a lot of time outdoors
(3) also intend to spend a lot of time in warm heated places.
Sapporo is always really warm indoors. There's a saying amongst dosanko (道産子, those born of Hokkaido), they fear the cold the most.