Canadians: What coats/ Jackets do you wear to keep warm?..

[duranman]

It gets cold enough in UK but you guys have to put up with brass monkey's daily! Canada Goose? North Face? Tell us..

 

[chillywilly2]

For what sport?

You gotta be more specific...for work, construction, playing, snowshoeing and fishing are 2 entirely different dress codes...fuckin UK ers

 

[thør]

For what sport?

You gotta be more specific...for work, construction, playing, snowshoeing and fishing are 2 entirely different dress codes...fuckin UK ers

It's like they only own one jacket.....

 

[duranman]

It's like they only own one jacket.....

Well I do. Coupled with fact I'm a naturist..

 

[Mister_Chris]

duranman, what I use is a down fill parka that goes down to mid thigh. It has a hood with a drawstring. When it gets as cold as it currently is, I put on a sweater as well. For pants, I wear denim jeans, and in this weather I wear thermal knit long underwear. I just wear standard street shoes, but I don't recommend that; if you spend any time in cold weather, get some insulated boots that rise about 6" above the ankle and have velcro or lace ties to keep the snow out. I get away with shoes only because I live in a vaguely civilized area, and don't go out much. Even so, it's stupid of me. For my hands, I wear downfill mittens with a long 'sleeve' on them that goes well over the sleeve on my coat. In milder weather, gloves are more practical; but in this weather (-30 ish) they won't protect you from frostbite.

In general, you're better off with a layered approach than trying to do it all with one coat. A coat that will keep you warm in -40 will cause you to perspire profusely in -10. Better to have a slightly large coat that will do for -10 to -20, and put on sweater(s) for colder weather. I also have an insulated bomber jacket that serves well in the fall.

I keep a survival kit of sorts in the trunk of my car. A big thick comforter still in its plastic wrap from WalMart, a box of meal replacement nutrition bars, a box of paraffin candles, a couple tin cans and a couple lighters. Parts of Canada don't have cell phone service; if you get into serious trouble on a road away from civilization, you really are on your own. (And if you are driving on winter roads, make sure that someone else knows it.) For emergency heat you can put a lighted candle in a tin can; the tin can will absorb and modulate the heat so that it radiates laterally, rather than rising vertically off the flame.

If you are trapped in a car under a snow drift, you really do need to get a source of fresh air; and you need to do it before you get desperate enough to need it. Suspend something from a string or a chain to establish the vertical direction, open a car window and dig in the indicated direction until you hit air. It may be only a foot or so, so you might be able to push it up; but if you can't do anything else with the snow start shoveling it into the car. And if you run the car engine to stay warm, make sure the exhaust is clear; people have died from CO poisoning as a result of exhaust fumes building up because the exhaust was partially blocked.

When I regularly drove winter roads I kept a set of chains in my trunk; they work amazingly well. But they wear out quickly, so I kept them for emergency conditions only. Now I rarely drive, so I don't have chains. But they are a good idea.

Emergency situations of this type are very rare in Canada; but I've lived north of 60 long enough to have a great respect for the cold. It will kill you, if you let it. It will sever your limbs, if you let it. So, don't let it. Plan in advance, and be ready to deal with extremely unlikely circumstances.

 

[oldergent66]

keepin warm

layers. cotton undershirt then wool sweater then hoody was out yesterday hiking for a couple of hours -45C with wind chill

 

[MNGuy]

I googled and came up with this:

http://www.gordonmcb.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/McKenzie-Photo-5a.jpg

 

[Elixxxher]

Like Columbia myself. Nicely insulated with a high zip up collar with a soft cloth lining not that cold nylon crap. Has the closing ties at the waist and elastic at the wrist lining to keep out the snow if you fall while skiing or boarding. Lucky we've had a relatively mild winter so far and I haven't had to wear it much. Going to get warmer next week again. Yeah.

 

[Riles]

I have a closet full of coats, one would simply not do the job for all requirements.

I have a black car length Canada goose for the chilly trek to school with the kids. I also invested in a pair of gaiters cause the pants make for a looong walk. My ski coat is north face. My dress coat is a full length cashmere in chocolate with fox fur trim. My barn coat is an Adirondack with a shearling liner. I also have various wraps and pashminas for over trenches or on own when weather is right.

 

[thør]

I have a closet full of coats, one would simply not do the job for all requirements.

I have a black car length Canada goose for the chilly trek to school with the kids. I also invested in a pair of gaiters cause the pants make for a looong walk. My ski coat is north face. My dress coat is a full length cashmere in chocolate with fox fur trim. My barn coat is an Adirondack with a shearling liner. I also have various wraps and pashminas for over trenches or on own when weather is right.

You might need a skhoop.

 

[Riles]

You might need a skhoop.

I am both horrified and delighted by this thing.

I think I need one just for the conversation piece and bizarreness of it.

 

[duranman]

Thanks everyone. I'm intrigued as when we gets it very cold (or in this case relatively) we just need the one weather beater really. Those Canada Goose parka's cost a bloody fortune but been told the best. It's not really necessary over here to wear layers. I know that I can wear a high quality parka (duck down or good polyester fill) and that would suffice with just a t shirt underneath, but we've probably only ever had to deal with minus 10. I wonder if being layered up and wearing a Canada Goose would keep you alive on Mars?....!

 

[Riles]

Thanks everyone. I'm intrigued as when we gets it very cold (or in this case relatively) we just need the one weather beater really. Those Canada Goose parka's cost a bloody fortune but been told the best. It's not really necessary over here to wear layers. I know that I can wear a high quality parka (duck down or good polyester fill) and that would suffice with just a t shirt underneath, but we've probably only ever had to deal with minus 10. I wonder if being layered up and wearing a Canada Goose would keep you alive on Mars?....!

I haven't been to their website in a while but I am pretty sure the company hasn't added O2 tanks to their line.

Email them, maybe it's not too late for a spring collection?

 

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[parodyluvr75]

Thanks everyone. I'm intrigued as when we gets it very cold (or in this case relatively) we just need the one weather beater really. Those Canada Goose parka's cost a bloody fortune but been told the best. It's not really necessary over here to wear layers. I know that I can wear a high quality parka (duck down or good polyester fill) and that would suffice with just a t shirt underneath, but we've probably only ever had to deal with minus 10. I wonder if being layered up and wearing a Canada Goose would keep you alive on Mars?....!

We could send you there and find out.

 

[chillywilly2]

I am both horrified and delighted by this thing.

I think I need one just for the conversation piece and bizarreness of it.

Get the Mini version...you would look good in that

 

[thør]

Get the Mini version...you would look good in that

I think so, too.

I am both horrified and delighted by this thing.

I think I need one just for the conversation piece and bizarreness of it.

I'm told that they are quite nice. My Daughter-in-law wears hers over her work clothes on chilly days for her commute.

 

[thør]

I have two coats.

I don't have enough fingers to count mine.

 

[chillywilly2]

I think so, too.



I'm told that they are quite nice. My Daughter-in-law wears hers over her work clothes on chilly days for her commute.

That would be tough getting on a snowmobile in the long version but standing on the back of a dogsled would be ok I guess

 

[thør]

That would be tough getting on a snowmobile in the long version but standing on the back of a dogsled would be ok I guess

I don't think they're appropriate for Skidooing.

 

[chillywilly2]

I don't think they're appropriate for Skidooing.

She is a horse girl though...may ride side-saddle

 

[thør]

She is a horse girl though...may ride side-saddle

LOL....

I doubt that one.

 

[Aquagal]

I am both horrified and delighted by this thing.

I think I need one just for the conversation piece and bizarreness of it.

Everyone wears those around here. They make knee length ones also, great for wearing over leggings.

Hmmm...I miss BlackLeggings.

 

[Necky]

My preference is North Face.

 

[Aquagal]

I don't have enough fingers to count mine.

This. I have fishing, rain, ice fishing, snowmachining, cashmere ankle length, knee length dress, fuck it's cold out, trench, zip up hoodies, pea coat, cape, corduroy, and a gardening coat.