[Obsideon]

Hi there,

Looks like this Winter is turning out to be freakin' cold ... (-9?!) ... and when the snow starts to hit my car is shelved, I'll be walking a lot to and from work.

I need to start looking for some REALLY warm clothes.

Jacket
My friend recommended getting this jacket by Canada Goose, it's suppose to retain heat and is really, really warm. Also I've heard about Nobis jackets being surprisingly warm, although pricey ...

Also what kind of gloves?
I tried googling for warmest gloves and it came up with finding "Thinsulate Insulation" gloves will keep your hands the warmest, is that true? Where would they carry these kind of gloves?
I wonder if MEC carries them?... I'll be walking a lot when the snow really hits this week so I would prefer some nice super warm gloves rather then the 1 dollar cotton gloves ... but I don't want to wear some super thick skiing gloves where I can barely hold a coffee mug...
I also got a suggestion to try E-Tip gloves from MEC, how are those?

Also this is kind weird, but I vaguely remember seeing a commercial on TV with this dude giving a tour of some visitors to a meat shop, he says "This is where we keep all the frozen food, it's negative blah blah inside so we can't stay inside too long!"... then he opens the door and there's a dude inside on his phone, it's an advertisement for some kind of under-clothing? Sort of like long underwear? I can't remember the brand... is that useful?

Advice plz!
Thx!

[Matlock]

I recommend buying a milwaukee heated jacket. Uses same batteries as their cordless tools and lasts up to 6 hours per battery charge.

http://toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Milwaukee-M12-Heated-Jacket-in-Black.jpg

I also wear a set of paradox base layer, which can be found at Costco, before winter starts.

Marks work wearhouse has a lot of warm stuff for reasonable prices.

[Pooface55]

Layers. Thermal pants/shirts.

[Santofu]

Just curious, does north face gloves keep your hands warm?

[Iceman-19]

Lol, -9? Hahahahahaha. Man up bro.
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[Obsideon]

Haha yes I am weak against the cold! ... you guys are seriously not cold standing outside these nights? :suspicious:
I can't even imagine what it's like to be further east where it hits -40 ... probably never leave the house :fuckthatshit:

I wish I could be in Hawaii right now!

[tipy]

i will throw you to prairie now and you will know what is cold

[Obsideon]

i will throw you to prairie now and you will know what is cold

Haha true ... but that's why I'm in Vancouver! :joy:

[Razor Ramon HG]

My friend is in the prairies right now. Says it's -25 everyday :lol

The key is layers. Thick material like wool will help retain heat. Scarfs will protect your neck and face. Gloves are optional since you have pockets (I don't wear them).

I'm not sure about jackets.. I don't really have anything specifically for the cold. I just layer up under them.

[jvlv]

Reigning Champ
vancouver based brand that makes really high quality, thick and warm clothing that you could layer nicely
and thermals are a must if you wanna keep warm, i always wear thermal pants under my jeans when winter rolls around

[MR_BIGGS]

In Edmonton it has been about -25 to -30 for the past several days. OP needs to man up.

[PJ]

The higher Canada Goose and North Face parkas are wayy too warm for Vancouver. A couple of my friends have them and they say the jackets are too hot even if they're just wearing a t-shirt underneath.

[lowda9]

The higher Canada Goose and North Face parkas are wayy too warm for Vancouver. A couple of my friends have them and they say the jackets are too hot even if they're just wearing a t-shirt underneath.

thats hawt

[Firmware]

Northface 900.

[PJ]

thats hawt

lolwut :fuckthatshit:

[Santofu]

Hmm should I buy the northface vest and gloves? :considered:

[TjAlmeida]

I just bought a bunch of thermal stuff cause i'm going to work up in northern Alberta. Bought a thermal skiin tight HH shirt from atmosphere in Coquitlam center then a carhart thermal zip up sweater then planning on a carhart rain proof jacket. Just food for thought on what I will be wearing in -40 weather. atmosphere is a nice store maybe just go check it out.
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[PJ]

Hmm should I buy the northface vest and gloves? :considered:
Do it.
I have a Ralph Lauren vest.. pretty much the same as the North Face 700 vest. That with a hoodie and thermal long sleeve is all I need.

That with a toque and some random black dollar store gloves.. Though I think it may be time for me to upgrade to some Thinsulate gloves.. :fullofwin:

[Obsideon]

In Edmonton it has been about -25 to -30 for the past several days. OP needs to man up.

Lol, -9? Hahahahahaha. Man up bro.
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I'm confused, what is this "Manning up" you speak of? ... so you big boys just run around in -5 degrees half-naked because you are "DA MAN" ?! ...
This is the Fashion forum right?... did I accidentally post in the "I'M THE MAN" forum? :seriously:

I'm just asking what would be some very warm clothing to wear in the colder seasons. Like what is the best bang for your buck jacket and gloves to purchase so I don't get a pair of $99 gloves that can't keep my hands warm when a breeze blows by. A really thick warm jacket is a hefty investment, some of these jackets go for $500-$700 each.

[Obsideon]

Don't get me wrong it's not like I'm gonna keel over the moment I step outside because it's negative degrees lol ... but I would prefer to be more comfortable without being cluttered by wearing layer upon layer of clothing. Hence the reason for this thread :p

Sorry I'm not the type to commute around in Speedos and flipflops this weekend like some of you macho men :fuckthatshit:

[kevin7352]

na, you don't have to get $500-$700 jackets
The secret is layering!

just like snowboarding, you should definitely layer your clothing:

base layer
mid layers
outter layer

[Spectre_Cdn]

Personally, I don't like thick jackets due to their bulkiness. A nice merino wool or lambswool sweater could be a good alternative, with a slimmer jacket that has synthetic insulation.

As for gloves, maybe a pair of leather gloves with wool insulation. I find the gloves with fleece or Thinsulate are a little too thick.

[Obsideon]

^ but for example if you are going to the restaurant to eat, you don't want your sweater + hoodie + jacket/overcoat hanging off the back of your chair because they are blasting the heater haha ... so I was looking for a really nice, warm jacket that I can possibly use and just wear a t-shirt or dress shirt underneath because I was never a big fan of wearing thick sweaters.

[PornMaster]

I'm confused, what is this "Manning up" you speak of? ... so you big boys just run around in -5 degrees half-naked because you are "DA MAN" ?! ...
This is the Fashion forum right?... did I accidentally post in the "I'M THE MAN" forum? :seriously:

I'm just asking what would be some very warm clothing to wear in the colder seasons. Like what is the best bang for your buck jacket and gloves to purchase so I don't get a pair of $99 gloves that can't keep my hands warm when a breeze blows by. A really thick warm jacket is a hefty investment, some of these jackets go for $500-$700 each.

Y u no Man up?

I wear sweat pants, long sleeve shirt + hoodie and I am fine.
A little shiver wont hurt. Most of the time you are in a heated building or heated vehicle anyways.

It is to late to find a nice winter jacket at this time, those come out around september.
your stuck with north face

[Iceman-19]

Haha yes I am weak against the cold! ... you guys are seriously not cold standing outside these nights? :suspicious:
I can't even imagine what it's like to be further east where it hits -40 ... probably never leave the house :fuckthatshit:

I wish I could be in Hawaii right now!

I work in -45 and colder bro. Hit -53 one night last year bro. What do you think about -9 now bro? Bro?
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[dinamix]

if you could afford a porsche you could afford to cab it to work.

[Iceman-19]

I just bought a bunch of thermal stuff cause i'm going to work up in northern Alberta. Bought a thermal skiin tight HH shirt from atmosphere in Coquitlam center then a carhart thermal zip up sweater then planning on a carhart rain proof jacket. Just food for thought on what I will be wearing in -40 weather. atmosphere is a nice store maybe just go check it out.
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Right now, I am in fort Mac and wearing: helly thermal moisturing wicking undershirt, helly extreme thermal over that, long sleeve carrhart shirt, and thick carrhart hoodie. Down south I have a pair of long johns, helly extreme thermal long johns, and jeans. Normal socks and some Dakota boots. Cover alls on over that. If you work outside an your company doesn't provide it,g et a few helly balaclavas. OP should try growing a pair.
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[Iceman-19]

if you could afford a porsche you could afford to cab it to work.

If he can afford a Porsche, he can afford the operation to close up his vagina and attach some testes. It's -9 dude, it will last for 2 days. Wear a toque and a sweater, for fuck sales.
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[lowda9]

I also work in cold temperatures. I'd say most important is to keep your head warm. makes a big difference.

[winson604]

In preparation for this winter I bought a new Monclar jacket worth $1000. Price tag alone doesn't determine shit but I heard good things and down feather is supposed to be a good choice and plus it looked nice. Fast forward 3 months now and I can say I'm quite disappointed. I randomly bought a Vince hoody the other day which has fur on the inside and I can honestly say just wearing a tshirt and that vs the Monclar I feel way warmer. Plus the added bonus of not having that shitty feeling or drag of wearing a bulkier jacket I'm loving the hoody so far.

[Iceman-19]

Serves you right for spending $1000 on a jacket.
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[unit]

since canada goose is sold at holt renfrew and is popular with the younger crowd, it just gives me a negative impression whenever i see it.
not sure why but i think the high price attracts the kind of people who brand whore.

[unit]

In preparation for this winter I bought a new Monclar jacket worth $1000. Price tag alone doesn't determine shit but I heard good things and down feather is supposed to be a good choice and plus it looked nice. Fast forward 3 months now and I can say I'm quite disappointed. I randomly bought a Vince hoody the other day which has fur on the inside and I can honestly say just wearing a tshirt and that vs the Monclar I feel way warmer. Plus the added bonus of not having that shitty feeling or drag of wearing a bulkier jacket I'm loving the hoody so far.

well, monclar is a fashion brand not an outdoor brand. you are paying for the name and style as you discovered.

[kevin7352]

Where can I get a good pair of long johns?
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[BrRsn]

Where can I get a good pair of long johns?
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Superstore.

[dlo]

fur hoodies ftw..........

[Iceman-19]

Where can I get a good pair of long johns?
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Marks workwear house.
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[blee123]

I work in -45 and colder bro. Hit -53 one night last year bro. What do you think about -9 now bro? Bro?
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thats why you are the "iceman" :fullofwin: :woot:

[dlo]

Iceman, we don't give a fuck what weather condition you work in, contribute to the thread or don't post
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[ShadowBun]

wear thermal pants

[Iceman-19]

Iceman, we don't give a fuck what weather condition you work in, contribute to the thread or don't post
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U MAD BRO?
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[Manic!]

This thread is full of lols.

If you bought the warmest clothing available you would be close to sweating.

This thread seems more about being fashionable in the winter than staying warm.

Mo need to spend thousands of $$$ to stay warm, just layer up and shop at walmart. That's what regular people do.

[PJ]

Iceman, we don't give a fuck what weather condition you work in, contribute to the thread or don't post
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+1.. This is a Vancouver forum.. Iceman, Good for you if you can go out in shorts and a t-shirt.

Just posted in a similar thread in off-topic, but I'll reiterate.

I'll start by saying I'm not for or against the $700+ jackets. If people wanna spend that much on a jacket, good for them.

People in Vancouver buy the big expensive jackets for a balance between practicality and fashion. They just wear a t-shirt or dress shirt underneath and they're good to go.

If you're going out to dinner or something you don't wanna be wearing 4-5 layers in the restaurant.

You can't really compare the urban Vancouver to say, Fort Mac in Alberta.

Say what you will, but being in the city, people wanna find a balance between practicality and fashion.
Whereas in a place like northern Alberta, you could walk around in snowboard gear and not even get a second look.

[Obsideon]

I work in -45 and colder bro. Hit -53 one night last year bro. What do you think about -9 now bro? Bro?
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Good for you, so because you have massive internet balls, do you just wear a wifebeater and track pants? Mr. Big Man you.

if you could afford a porsche you could afford to cab it to work.

nono it's the other way around, it's because I have a Porsche, I can't afford anything else :alonehappy:

Right now, I am in fort Mac and wearing: helly thermal moisturing wicking undershirt, helly extreme thermal over that, long sleeve carrhart shirt, and thick carrhart hoodie. Down south I have a pair of long johns, helly extreme thermal long johns, and jeans. Normal socks and some Dakota boots. Cover alls on over that. If you work outside an your company doesn't provide it,g et a few helly balaclavas. OP should try growing a pair.
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It sounds like you are wrapped up like a stuffed Thanksgiving turkey. This has nothing to do with being a man or not. Does that mean because you are wearing half of MEC's clothing line out to work that you can wear a tanktop in -9 and feel nothing? I call BS. Hypocrites grind my gears...

If he can afford a Porsche, he can afford the operation to close up his vagina and attach some testes. It's -9 dude, it will last for 2 days. Wear a toque and a sweater, for fuck sales.
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Well you can be all the "man" you want to be. Next time I see some douchebag poseur standing at the bus stop next to me in -5 weather wearing a wifebeater and tear-aways I'll be sure to ask him if he's related to Iceman-19 on RS cuz he is "DA MAN" :lawl:

[flameboy54]

I can vouch for Canada Goose, I have a Chilliwack myself. And like you I'm not big on layering. With the Goose I can usually get away with nothing more then a T in the Vancouver cold and not get too warm indoors or out. It's not my dedicated winter coat though, I usually just break it out when it hit close to 0. I could care less about the fashion aspect of it, I plan on owning this thing for many years since it barely gets any wear annually.

[dlo]

the chilliwack is the bomber one correct? i had one and loved it, i also had the yukon, which is the bulky one lol, i still prefer my hugo boss fur hoodie, any fur hoodie would do actually, wear a long sleeve and a fur hoodie and ur good to go in van, yesterday was like -10 and i was ok lol

[PJ]

^yup lol

That's exactly what I wear when I'm lazy. Long sleeve and a fur lined hoodie
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[highfive]

Go check out Eddie Bauer, their outdoor clothing is pretty good. I think it good enough for Vancouver cold weather.

If you stand out in the cold, wear a long johns or base layer underneath.

[Razor Ramon HG]

Obsideon, check this thread out - http://www.revscene.net/forums/661586-how-dress-cold.html

[winson604]

Serves you right for spending $1000 on a jacket.
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It's just worth $1000, I didn't even spend anywhere close to that price for it. Normal people may just shop at Walmart and wear 4 layers of clothing but I still prefer to get the best of both worlds of warmth and fashionable without having to break the bank too hard. Was going to buy the Goose originally but it was quite a bit heavier than the other jacket. Oh wells Tshirt and Hoody is working just fine right now anyways.

[Iceman-19]

Good for you, so because you have massive internet balls, do you just wear a wifebeater and track pants? Mr. Big Man you.



nono it's the other way around, it's because I have a Porsche, I can't afford anything else :alonehappy:



It sounds like you are wrapped up like a stuffed Thanksgiving turkey. This has nothing to do with being a man or not. Does that mean because you are wearing half of MEC's clothing line out to work that you can wear a tanktop in -9 and feel nothing? I call BS. Hypocrites grind my gears...



Well you can be all the "man" you want to be. Next time I see some douchebag poseur standing at the bus stop next to me in -5 weather wearing a wifebeater and tear-aways I'll be sure to ask him if he's related to Iceman-19 on RS cuz he is "DA MAN" :lawl:

:troll:

[hud 91gt]

Canada Goose for Vancouver? Give me a break. You are reeming out guys who are saying man up. You get a week of cold weather a year. Wear a thermal layer underneath whatever you normally wear during winter and you will be as warm as you need to be.

I had a Canada Goose Parka. The minute I left the arctic I sold it on the spot, and I spend a lot of time outdoors in Ottawa. Canada Goose is becoming more mainstream and stylish these days, and for that it is completely over priced. I mean it's sold at Holt Renfrew in Ontario for f's sake.

[Matlock]

One other thing to keep warm. Make sure you eat food, just keep shoveling food down the hatch and you should have enough energy to survive the cold.

I work "outside" all day in North Vancouver and all I've been wearing is a t-shirt, paradox base layer top, nike hoody, carhart vest, paradox base layer bottom, carhart pants, socks, and blundstone steelcap boots. That's actually not much clothing at all.

I say "outside," because the houses I'm working on right now have no doors or windows or insulation. It's colder working in these wind tunnels than it actually is outside.

If you kids actually ate something maybe you wouldn't have to buy $9999.99 Canada goose egg jackets.

I didn't even buy a Milwaukee heated jacket as of yet, because I'm too cheap. Maybe next year.
Base layer and some good socks is all you need.

[Obsideon]

Canada Goose for Vancouver? Give me a break. You are reeming out guys who are saying man up. You get a week of cold weather a year. Wear a thermal layer underneath whatever you normally wear during winter and you will be as warm as you need to be.

I had a Canada Goose Parka. The minute I left the arctic I sold it on the spot, and I spend a lot of time outdoors in Ottawa. Canada Goose is becoming more mainstream and stylish these days, and for that it is completely over priced. I mean it's sold at Holt Renfrew in Ontario for f's sake.

Ok well first of all I have only heard of Canada Goose, I have never personally seen one let alone try one on. Hence the reason I made a posting on Revscene to ask for opinions and reviews.
I was not reeming anyone, I was merely pointing out the fact that wanting to dress comfortably for Winter does not warrant a contest of having the biggest testicles.
I think after this interesting ordeal I'm gonna look for a thermal long sleeve to wear underneath and be done with, gonna check out MEC tomorrow :)

[Iceman-19]

Heated jackets, hahahahha. Rediculous.
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[Iceman-19]

^ Ok well first of all I have only heard of Canada Goose, I have never personally seen one let alone try one on. Hence the reason I made a posting on Revscene to ask for opinions and reviews.
I was not reeming anyone, I was merely pointing out the fact that wanting to dress comfortably for Winter does not warrant a contest of having the biggest testicles.
I think after this interesting ordeal I will find a thermal long sleeve to wear underneath, gonna check out MEC tomorrow :)

If you need to ask people you don't know what you need to wear to dress warm, I think you need to crawl back home to mommy and daddy and grab a soother to suck on. Mommy can dress her little baby, bundle you up night and tight!
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[Obsideon]

Lo and behold, something we agree on! Heated jackets is a tad overboard hehe

[Obsideon]

:facepalm: ... it's called asking for a 2nd opinion ... you know what I don't even know why I bother to reply to you anymore lol ... Obvious troll is obvious!

[Manic!]

If you kids actually ate something maybe you wouldn't have to buy $9999.99 Canada goose egg jackets.



But then how would they fit in there skinny jeans?

[PJ]

Canada Goose for Vancouver? Give me a break. You are reeming out guys who are saying man up. You get a week of cold weather a year. Wear a thermal layer underneath whatever you normally wear during winter and you will be as warm as you need to be.

I had a Canada Goose Parka. The minute I left the arctic I sold it on the spot, and I spend a lot of time outdoors in Ottawa. Canada Goose is becoming more mainstream and stylish these days, and for that it is completely over priced. I mean it's sold at Holt Renfrew in Ontario for f's sake.

Not reeming anyone out. Just getting annyoing how people come into the Fashion forum and criticize others for wanting to buy a nice jacket. I should be failing every single one of Iceman's posts.

Base layer? Thermal layer? We live in Vancouver. Do you wanna be sitting at Cactus Club with 4 layers of clothing on? That's why people in the city have those jackets. So they can just wear a t-shirt or dress shirt underneath.

I do agree with you on how Canada Goose is becoming too much of a status symbol. And because of that, I will never buy one.

:facepalm: ... it's called asking for a 2nd opinion ... you know what I don't even know why I bother to reply to you anymore lol ... Obvious troll is obvious!

Have some sympathy.. He works in Alberta.. Everyone struts around in steel toe boots and snowboard jackets. :troll:

[SuperSlowSS]

it will be regular weather again by the time you figure out what to get from this thread. lol

[jasonc]

its better to get used to the cold.

wore a tee n cargos outside cleaning a car for an hour. after 10min your body adjust.

even seen kids snowboard with tee and shorts on grouse.
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[jasonc]

applies to vancouver only where it can never dip to -30. :)

your sol up in alberta.
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[jing]

If you're still interested in base layer sport chek has a bogo 1/2 off deal going on. Picked up a matching set of Columbia base layer for ~110 tax in.
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