Winter Holidays ~ How do you layer?

[ChuppaChups]

cannotch be bro, did u just wear heattech alone
and heattech has diff categories, did u buyed the wrong one e.g. 0-10 degree place chiu buyed 10-20 degree HT

moi ish Heattech, then long sleeve hoodie, then nice jacket from decathlon e.g. for mountain climbing but cheap one i think $30 onli, altogether can tank 10 degrees

btw only the heattech is winterwear, the rest all SG can wear de

no cold, bery comfort

Can share what are the places u went and able to tahan the temperature and the activities u do?

 

[cyke69sg]

What are the material? Polyester OR synthetic or blends of wool or whatsoever? What are the brands to buy? For socks, what brands do you recommend? I am looking at RAB.. fwah.. so expensive

I don't know what brands you have in Singapore.
My ski socks are merino wool. I don't bother about brand. But mine are Helly Hansen and Salomon. Or hiking socks. I don't know what material. Just says hiking socks from Costco.

But for normal wear (not spending long outdoors) I just wear normal dress socks usually.

 

[cyke69sg]

How many degree negative? I usually only wear 2 layers. A T-shirt and my outer layer. I have different outer layers for different temperature.
1. Stone island jacket or moncler coat for anything up to -15
2. Canada goose parka for anything below that.
I am basically a heat generator so I will remove outer layer the moment I get indoors. Sometimes I just wear a Tshirt and a hoodie if its sunny and not snowing.

I survived Norwegian winter at sea in a 7mm wetsuit spearfishing and diving for king crabs.

Sounds more like how we dress in Canadian winters too.

Today was 9 degrees I was in t-shirt and Bermuda shorts in my garden raking and picking up leaves.

 

[ChuppaChups]

In SG, guys, where do you shop for your winter gear besides Decthalon and Uniqlo?

 

[bochup84]

Have you tried their winter wear and does it really work? Say, under 10 degrees celcius? I saw they have shoes suitable for minus 20 degree but i doubt its functionality coz its really affordable compared to those big brands out there.

Kaypoh kia here chipping in. I wouldn’t assume by price or brand the efficacy of products because I’ve been comfortable in negative 20-30 degree in Iceland in a $25 waterproof down jacket from Qoo10 (this is more than 10 years ago) and $15 winter boots. The same jacket and winter shoes lasted me 3 years in other trips to Russia, China all in sub zero conditions. Really good value for the price. Pity I couldn’t find the sellers now.

The correct decathlon winter jackets work well and they are commonly worn in Europe.

I find icebreaker ok but they itch so I only wear them for hiking as the wool self regulate temperature. If I’m just travelling leisurely, I much prefer Uniqlo heat tech for base layers.

 

[cyke69sg]

@ChuppaChups I would recommend you budget for heated wearables or packs rather than expensive clothing.
The stuff that produces good heat is going to help you feel warm.

The clothing and layers is more to not get the cold wind in and chill you. It doesn't make you warm.

Some people run cold and some people run warm if you get what I mean. If you are the type that feels cold in Singapore when it is 20 degrees then you really need the heat producing stuff not just insulation . Your body don't produce enough heat to keep you warm the insulated clothes has no heat to keep in.

You get what I mean?

 

[bochup84]

Care to share how you do your layering for the Winter holiday season? What are the winter wear brands you go for and recommend and how much are you willing to spend for each winter holiday season?

For me, if I am heading for minus temperature, Ice breaker merino wool of 200 - 260 is a must followed by a fleece jacket and a good down (FP 800 - 1000) plus a hard shell

Share your winter shopping loots and footwear and socks too and the activities and places you go. For me Uniqlo don't seems to work.

Freezing in heat tech and now they launch the cashmere series but i have doubts abt it

Personally I tried both Icebreaker merino wool 260 or Uniqlo Ultra Warm heat tech as a base, layered with fleece, then down jacket. Uniqlo Ultra Warm worked better for me. But as shared, I wouldn't wear heat tech if I am hiking, I think will heat stroke.

I agree their cashmere series is a no-buy but for different reason -- I doubt the longevity of the product and I hate high maintenance clothing that requires plenty care instructions.

I have found good buys from Daiso for accessories like neck warmers and socks (worked in sub zero).

My bro bought very cheap and good winter wear while in transit via Kunming on his way to Harbin. I have thought of planning a future trip when I need to refresh my winter wardrobe for one stop winter haul. They really travelled with minimal and bought most of their winter wear on route. The hotel provides cheap laundry service for them to wash their buys to wear in Harbin.

 

[bochup84]

Sounds more like how we dress in Canadian winters too.

Today was 9 degrees I was in t-shirt and Bermuda shorts in my garden raking and picking up leaves.

Out of curiosity, how do you deal with mobile phone battery depletion in sub zero winter conditions?

 

[KakiMeow]

Can share what are the places u went and able to tahan the temperature and the activities u do?

Jippun in snowing weather some parts

China cave waterfall

with Heattech very good one

 

[cyke69sg]

Out of curiosity, how do you deal with mobile phone battery depletion in sub zero winter conditions?

Additional battery packs.
But usually the phone is close to me in my jacket. And I am still warm.

Again, usually no one spends extended periods of time outdoors in -20 degrees weather unless they are exercising or active. Eg manual work , skiing, ice skating, hiking, ice wall climbing etc. So the activity makes one heat up.

The exception is homeless people who have to live and sleep on the street in the cold.

If we are just going from the car to the mall or restaurant no need dress until so warm. Some people don't even dress up! But the danger is what if car breaksdown. There have been cases police say they get called to help someone whose car broke down and it was -40 and the guy was in t shirt Shorts and slippers!

So the battery again is no usually exposed to such cold for too long.

 

[bochup84]

Additional battery packs.
But usually the phone is close to me in my jacket. And I am still warm.

Again, usually no one spends extended periods of time outdoors in -20 degrees weather unless they are exercising or active. Eg manual work , skiing, ice skating, hiking, ice wall climbing etc. So the activity makes one heat up.

The exception is homeless people who have to live and sleep on the street in the cold.

If we are just going from the car to the mall or restaurant no need dress until so warm. Some people don't even dress up! But the danger is what if car breaksdown. There have been cases police say they get called to help someone whose car broke down and it was -40 and the guy was in t shirt Shorts and slippers!

So the battery again is no usually exposed to such cold for too long.

My experience in Iceland is, I took out my phone to take a pic of the breathtakingly beautiful sunrise, but before I finished framing my photo, my phone died lol. So after I resuscitated my phone, I started holding it with a warmer in my hand when I need to use it outdoors. I was hoping somewhere people would sell a special phone case for winter conditions. I saw some online but reviews say they don't work.

For tourists, actually we do spend a lot of time outdoors in sub-zero lar. See scenery, reindeer rides through the forest, chase northern lights, that kind of thing.

 

[dev_stg_prd]

Care to share how you do your layering for the Winter holiday season? What are the winter wear brands you go for and recommend and how much are you willing to spend for each winter holiday season?

For me, if I am heading for minus temperature, Ice breaker merino wool of 200 - 260 is a must followed by a fleece jacket and a good down (FP 800 - 1000) plus a hard shell

Share your winter shopping loots and footwear and socks too and the activities and places you go. For me Uniqlo don't seems to work.

Freezing in heat tech and now they launch the cashmere series but i have doubts abt it

Uniqlo got booklet right

 

[cyke69sg]

My experience in Iceland is, I took out my phone to take a pic of the breathtakingly beautiful sunrise, but before I finished framing my photo, my phone died lol.

Your battery was at 5% left is it?
Where got battery die like that in the cold one? I have never had this problem before.
What phone is it? iPhone?

So after I resuscitated my phone, I started holding it with a warmer in my hand when I need to use it outdoors. I was hoping somewhere people would sell a special phone case for winter conditions. I saw some online but reviews say they don't work.

I have never seen any product that keeps phones warm. Strange you mention it actually! I never thought there was such a thing.

For tourists, actually we do spend a lot of time outdoors in sub-zero lar. See scenery, reindeer rides through the forest, chase northern lights, that kind of thing.

Get heat sources. Hot cup of chocolate. Battery hand warmer packs.

Someone start a fire pit.

No amount of clothing produces heat. So if one is static sedentary out in the cold eventually also will feel cold.

 

[Shinning_Wolf]

I just wear speedo can Liao.

 

[cyke69sg]

I just wear speedo can Liao

That one usually during spring. Temp in the 0-10 range. Is actually quite warm and hot.

 

[CI]

My experience in Iceland is, I took out my phone to take a pic of the breathtakingly beautiful sunrise, but before I finished framing my photo, my phone died lol. So after I resuscitated my phone, I started holding it with a warmer in my hand when I need to use it outdoors. I was hoping somewhere people would sell a special phone case for winter conditions. I saw some online but reviews say they don't work.

For tourists, actually we do spend a lot of time outdoors in sub-zero lar. See scenery, reindeer rides through the forest, chase northern lights, that kind of thing.

Usually I will have a heatpack in the same pocket as my HP. Helps to warm my hand as well.

For long exposures over hours, like taking timelapses using camera in the open, I'll attach a heatpack to the battery source (eg power bank). Maybe keep inside a small bag for some additional insulation but also keep in mind possibility of condensation.

 

[bochup84]

Your battery was at 5% left is it?
Where got battery die like that in the cold one? I have never had this problem before.
What phone is it? iPhone?

I have never seen any product that keeps phones warm. Strange you mention it actually! I never thought there was such a thing.


Get heat sources. Hot cup of chocolate. Battery hand warmer packs.

Someone start a fire pit.

No amount of clothing produces heat. So if one is static sedentary out in the cold eventually also will feel cold.

Yup iPhone. But not just my phone dying, others too. It was fully charged but it will suddenly shut down. So after learning this on my first day, I learnt to not expose my phone for too long, always keep it back in my pocket where I have a warmer and hold it against a warm if the phone starts to feel cold.

 

[bochup84]

Usually I will have a heatpack in the same pocket as my HP. Helps to warm my hand as well.

For long exposures over hours, like taking timelapses using camera in the open, I'll attach a heatpack to the battery source (eg power bank). Maybe keep inside a small bag for some additional insulation but also keep in mind possibility of condensation.

I saw online listings selling battery charged warming cases for phones but am not sure of the effectiveness or more importantly the safety of such products.

ok so it looks like we all just slap a warmer on the battery lol

 

[deepblue_82]

its about layer correctly... with the right type... not too cheap...
keep dry and not letting wind in is a huge key...
shoes i wear timberlands so far so good... water proof
if u really cannot u also can prepare heat packs...
quality is key not quantity....unless u want to throw everything away after u come back..
buying stuff in a winter place is also cheaper...

 

[ChuppaChups]

@ChuppaChups I would recommend you budget for heated wearables or packs rather than expensive clothing.
The stuff that produces good heat is going to help you feel warm.

The clothing and layers is more to not get the cold wind in and chill you. It doesn't make you warm.

Some people run cold and some people run warm if you get what I mean. If you are the type that feels cold in Singapore when it is 20 degrees then you really need the heat producing stuff not just insulation . Your body don't produce enough heat to keep you warm the insulated clothes has no heat to keep in.

You get what I mean?

U mean those warmer heat packs ah? Shake and use when needed... I have them handy.. charcoal ones and what one. Sometimes its really the wind that I need to guard and also getting the balaclava for full face protection. I need a good down jacket and i learned that not the puffier it is the warmer i will feel!