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Tobin S.

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4. We're talking about doing it in a pinch with what you have.

Reply to Scuba (Reply #2)

Mon Jan 27, 2014, 09:36 AM

Jan 2014

Personally, I don't need to buy any special clothing for cold weather beyond a coat and a toboggan. It's been abnormally cold here this winter, but that's rare. So instead of investing in clothing that I may only use a few times, I've been using what I already have.

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This can help to stay warm if you go outside and it is 10 below (for a short time layers..(cheap) [View all] Stuart G Jan 2014 OP

Layers are the key. Tobin S. Jan 2014 #1

Layers are good, t-shirts and sweat shirts not so much. Scuba Jan 2014 #2

Thank you.. Stuart G Jan 2014 #3

We're talking about doing it in a pinch with what you have. Tobin S. Jan 2014 #4

Wearing pantyhose helps, too. Lars39 Jan 2014 #5

I work outside all day every day. riderinthestorm Jan 2014 #6

My bathrobe and fuzzy slippers are enough for a few minutes The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2014 #7

PANTYHOSE LiberalEsto Jan 2014 #8

furs, nothing better. followed by down jackets and pants. loli phabay Jan 2014 #9

I'm outside for up to 2 hours in temps down to 20 below, windchill not included magical thyme Jan 2014 #10

I have learned something new from this thread. A Simple Game Jan 2014 #11

when it gets cold here Kali Jan 2014 #12