Winter clothing

Hisashiburi

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I wore jeans with heat tech tights under in -15 weather.
It was a bit cold but tolerable.

Better to have wool pants or other similar warm type pants.

How about early Feb weather in Tokyo?

Now I am thinking whether to continue wearing jeans. :s13:
 

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I wore jeans with heat tech tights under in -15 weather.
It was a bit cold but tolerable.

Better to have wool pants or other similar warm type pants.

Thanks a lot.

Think I will get some heat tech tights. Should be fine for single digit temp, >0.

-15 is scary. Definitely need warm pants.
 

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Alll is down to individual tolerance to the wind chill and cold temp
I use to wear long John in sapporo winter but now a days I only deck with a northface down and a Norma long sleeve I wear in sG and a levis made in japan jeans. And glove And goretex all Terrian boot

Same for Tokyo I even walk in a winter rain too
But my Auntie in Sapporo winter fest she dress like a bear more than 3 layer still complain cold until don't dare to step into japan Liao

End of day is body adapt and eat more food also help to keep warm

If U low on body fats
 

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is tokyo really that cold? everytime i'm there for winter (jan/feb) i just walk around in a hoodie and that's that. i'm not a fat arse either.

and for the lower body, jeans will be just fine for tokyo. in fact, i wore a uniqlo down jacket+t-shirt+jeans to sapporo in jan (no layering/heattech and assorted ********) and didnt feel cold. my friends travelling with me wore likewise and were fine. the ladies just complained incessantly about cold fingers and ears :s22:
 

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For singaporeans who have not experienced winter, the key word is layers.

Start with your underwear.

Follow up with uniqlo heat tech. They are thin and good.

Put on your normal clothings. Short sleeved or long sleeved, doesnt really matter.

Follow up with whatever outer jacket/coat/down/windbreakers.

Optional: Hats/Caps/Earmuffs/Gloves/Thermal Socks/Heat packs

Tip, you don't really have to go all out to buy expensive puffy down jackets. If you're going on holidays, chances are, you will be indoors/on the coach most of the time where it is warm and toasty. Unless your trip includes long stretches of outdoor activity in cold temperature, otherwise a comfortable windbreaker should be sufficient.
 

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Its all about your cold tolerance. Where I am in the UK, locals go about running in normal T shirts/shorts in 2-5 deg Celsius weather (crazy..)

I ride a motorbike rain or shine. So even when its snowing or sleeting, bo bian, pile on the layers, and get out to where I need to go. :s12: :s12: :s12:
 

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My suggestion for Tokyo:-
1. Uniglo heattech long sleeve T for first layer (the normal one should do, get the warmer thicker only if going to places temperature going minus).
2. A normal slightly thicker cotton long sleeve T for second layer (wool or fleece T if you really can't take cold one, but plus point is wool or fleece may suffice sometimes so you may not need the outer layer if temperature not that cold).
3. For bottom, get the uniglo pants with fleece inside as suggested by someone. Else, thicker jeans also ok but you might feel cold when wind blow (you may standby Uniglo heattech pants wear inside if needed)
4. For outer layer, get a light WINDPROOF jacket if you can (some comes with fleece inside, some without which is fine if your second layer already wear fleece). There is no need for Heavy Down (inconvenient if you need to remove it when inside buildings. Most eating places also very small and cramp.

If you think you will be outdoor a lot, then better prepare well. Once you are inside buildings or trains, you may need to remove the outer layer as you may feel (very) stuffy inside. Bottom line is, you want to be able to enjoy the winter, so don't play hero (if you know yourself can tahan or not)
 

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Was about to say that, don't play hero. It's not fun to be sick while on holiday. Not to mention the inconvenience.
 

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This thread got a lot of heroes! :s13:

I know a lot of young people don't like to wear thick winter stuff. It makes them looks uncool. Unless your stuff are all the latest trends of course...
 

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u mean hero like this? LOL

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if u are unsure, just bring more, unless u plan to buy there. like wat the rest have mentioned, dun be a hero... it is going to be miserable if u are freezing.

one thing i noticed in cold countries is that the locals tend to start wearing jackets even when it is not that cold or immediately when they step out of building. they dun wait until it becomes unbearable then wear. coz usually by the time u start feeling cold, it is already too late and it will take a while to feel warm again
 

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if scare cold just buy whatever u need there
That's what I do but it depends on what you go lor. Some folks might immediately go off to the countryside or rural areas where there are few shops.
 

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check out the other popular Japanese brand, Montbell in Singapore.
Montbell down is better.

For thermal, the best thermal would be Icebreaker merino. anti-odour, regulate body heat better when moving in/out of building.
 

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Anybody know the price of mont-bell in Japan if it's cheaper than Singapore

check out the other popular Japanese brand, Montbell in Singapore.
Montbell down is better.

For thermal, the best thermal would be Icebreaker merino. anti-odour, regulate body heat better when moving in/out of building.
 
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