Winter clothes for Ontario
Aug 30th 2009 | 6:09 pm
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Re: Winter clothes for Ontario
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.
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.
Aug 30th 2009 | 8:24 pm
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Re: Winter clothes for Ontario
A hoodie. 
I wear a hoodie if its cold, if its really cold then maybe 2.
What he said. Thats what works for me, these fancy winter coats get way too warm for my liking.
I wear a hoodie if its cold, if its really cold then maybe 2.
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.
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.
What he said. Thats what works for me, these fancy winter coats get way too warm for my liking.
Aug 31st 2009 | 8:00 am
#48
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From: Red Deer, Alberta
Re: Winter clothes for Ontario
Thanks for the EB thumbs up, sorry your toggly thing broke, but I am really pleased that you experienced the Eddie Bauer customer service
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
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
Also down will not keep you warm when it's wet so if you live in a wet climate and you are going to be satuarated all the time you need either a down inner layer and a waterproof shell (look at EB 365 systems) or get a jacket that has been made using Primaloft, primaloft although not as lightweight as down will still keep it's 'loft' and warmth when wet.
Things to consider when buying are your body thermostat, your activity and the weather conditions - I know Alberta is a cold dry temp with dry snow and I know other parts of the country are damp/cold with wet snow.
Aug 31st 2009 | 8:09 am
#49
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Re: Winter clothes for Ontario
Been here 12 years, never yet felt the need for a down or puffa jacket.
Layers are the key to clothing here. Anything that is comfortable on its own in -20 outside winter weather will be way too hot for just getting to and from the car to and from the mall etc. I've a fleece/ gortex shell jacket that has been more than enough for the ontario winter so far. If its really cold and Im spending a lot of time outside then I'll wear thermals underneath, but generally I dont even bother with the fleece liner.
No need for fancy designer brands either, this isnt some life or death polar expedition, stuff from marks work wearhouse or walmart or the like will do the job for far less money.
Now, seing as Ive been signed up for the season at the local ski hill we will see if I am singing the same tune come February....
Layers are the key to clothing here. Anything that is comfortable on its own in -20 outside winter weather will be way too hot for just getting to and from the car to and from the mall etc. I've a fleece/ gortex shell jacket that has been more than enough for the ontario winter so far. If its really cold and Im spending a lot of time outside then I'll wear thermals underneath, but generally I dont even bother with the fleece liner.
No need for fancy designer brands either, this isnt some life or death polar expedition, stuff from marks work wearhouse or walmart or the like will do the job for far less money.
Now, seing as Ive been signed up for the season at the local ski hill we will see if I am singing the same tune come February....
Aug 31st 2009 | 10:45 am
#50
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From: Red Deer, Alberta
Re: Winter clothes for Ontario
My husbands pretty much the same, puts on lined denims, t-shirt, hoodie and fall jacket and that's what he'll wear most of winter, he is in and out of a heated workshop all day long and doesn't need more than that on a day to day basis. He does wear a down jacket if we are going walking (or to the auctions) and it's cold but other than that, that's all. When we went skiing he borrowed some ski pants but that was more for the water proofing than the warming qualities.
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
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
Aug 31st 2009 | 12:51 pm
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Re: Winter clothes for Ontario
Aug 31st 2009 | 2:00 pm
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Re: Winter clothes for Ontario
I'd say definitely a LONG one and with a HOOD which fastens snugly around your face/neck!
Sep 1st 2009 | 1:30 am
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Re: Winter clothes for Ontario
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.
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.
Sep 1st 2009 | 2:54 am
#55
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From: Red Deer, Alberta
Re: Winter clothes for Ontario
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.
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.
But one would hope two wind resistant jackets layered would provide a benefit, anyhow, until I can justify the cost of windproof shell to go over my down 'sweater' I shall carry on as I am and when it's -40 with a wind, I am sure I will still layer up so I look like a michelin man
Sep 1st 2009 | 3:27 am
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Re: Winter clothes for Ontario
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.
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.
Sep 2nd 2009 | 3:50 am
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Re: Winter clothes for Ontario
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.
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.
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.
Sep 2nd 2009 | 10:15 am
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Re: Winter clothes for Ontario
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.
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.
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.
