Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon (Post 7880875)

oooh I remember that!!

Originally Posted by CaptainHook (Post 7890540)

Do you remember the crepe hut near the east car park?


For winter clothing, I'd suggest layers of clothing. I walk from the car to house/mall in jeans and t-shirt in anything short of -5. Below that, I'll wear an l/s t-shirt or shirt over it, a jacket, gloves and a togue and still be pretty warm. I can still get over heated wearing that lot if I'm working hard outside.

Originally Posted by Piff Poff (Post 7881274)

Thanks for the EB thumbs up, sorry your toggly thing broke, but I am really pleased that you experienced the Eddie Bauer customer service:thumbsup: There are some really nice outer shells comming in right now, I personally can't wait for the First Accent line to hit the floors and get the training to go with it, it's an exciting time for Eddie Bauer.

Anyway some tips on buying a winter coat:

If your going for down, look for something with a high fill power (EB has nothing less than 500 - and that's the blankets).

Check the weather rating, either on the tag or with the sales associate. I would suggest something rated for -18, this should mean you will be warm in a t-shirt and your down coat if the weather gets to -18, colder than that? well that's when you layer up.

Try to get down that is from a colder climate - again my knowledge is EB, EB has it's own goose farm in Northern Europe, the down has proven to be fluffier, therefore warmer.

A hood will keep you warmer than a hat alone, you may need both for the -40 days.

It is possible to buy super fluffy looking coats, that look like they are full of down and will keep you warm - you must check the temperature rating, even EB has 'fashion' items with a 600/700 fill power but the rating can be -6, there is no point in spending good money on a -6 rating if you want a warm coat - go for the best temperature rating possible, if you don't feel as though the associate is 100% sure of the rating and it's not on the tag and it $300 walk away.

kazbob, there are Eddie Bauers all over the place - check our www.eddiebauer.com

Originally Posted by Piff Poff (Post 7892446)

I on the other hand have been know to wear my down vest under my down jacket with my ski pants, hat, scarf, hood, layers - you need it when your walking your dog in the dark and it's -40 and the wind, well just and the wind:blink:

Originally Posted by Miss Clinque (Post 7877830)

I have had my leg pulled ever since I got to Canada regarding the winters. I wondered if I could get a straight, honest answer to my question. :)

What kind of out door coat would I need. :confused:

Originally Posted by Almost Canadian (Post 7892617)

A better combination would be windproof outer and down underneath. Down on the outside with no windproofing will be next to useless as the wind will just cut straight through it.:thumbsup:

Originally Posted by iaink (Post 7894063)

Is wind "resistant" and wind "proof" the same thing? or is it like the difference between "chocolate" and "chocolatey"

Wind chill is a serious consideration, the fleece I wear is an expensive "windblocker" fabric one. I've had regular fleeces, but if there is any wind it cuts straight through and they are as much use as a chocolat(ey) tea pot.

Cold here in Ontario is OK, cold and windy (which doesn't happen much to be honest) is no fun.

Originally Posted by CaptainHook (Post 7890540)

Do you remember the crepe hut near the east car park?


For winter clothing, I'd suggest layers of clothing. I walk from the car to house/mall in jeans and t-shirt in anything short of -5. Below that, I'll wear an l/s t-shirt or shirt over it, a jacket, gloves and a togue and still be pretty warm. I can still get over heated wearing that lot if I'm working hard outside.

Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon (Post 7894287)

um.. no!

Originally Posted by kazbob (Post 7880594)

Where abouts was the shop, Tuppence? May have to do a visit myself.

K

Originally Posted by iaink (Post 7894063)

Is wind "resistant" and wind "proof" the same thing? or is it like the difference between "chocolate" and "chocolatey"


Wind chill is a serious consideration, the fleece I wear is an expensive "windblocker" fabric one. I've had regular fleeces, but if there is any wind it cuts straight through and they are as much use as a chocolat(ey) tea pot.

Cold here in Ontario is OK, cold and windy (which doesn't happen much to be honest) is no fun.

Originally Posted by fledermaus (Post 7897418)

Doesn't wind resistant mean that the coat put up a good fight but the wind won in the end. Wind proof means that the coat won.:p

But you are right, keeping the wind out is important. Cold and windy seems to happen a lot on our driveway, east/west road with the wind usually coming from the west makes mornings a little chilly.

Down isn't needed, especially as it's hard to clean. One of the pictures show my 80 year old mum in not a down jacket. She really feels the cold and in summer thinks 80 is just warm. She wore layers and was just fine without an expensive coat.