I would still choose a winter jacket. I’m always cold…
Any relationship between my hypothermic body temperature and my propensity to hang out near/in my refrigerator keeping my batteries company is purely coincidental.
@RedOak So you’re the reason they make two part jackets. Thanks a lot.
Personally, when choosing outdoor garments, building or deconstructing one usually doesn’t appeal.
@RedOak@thebigtverberg They can be pretty nice to have, especially here in MN. I just wear my inner layer if it is above 0 and add the outer shell if it drops below 0. Useful when the temperature can swing up or down 60 or 70 degrees within a couple days like a couple weeks ago.
I live in the south, if it’s cold enough that an outer layer is required, that layer shall consist of a combination of sheet rock, insulation, and bricks. I have enough food, water, and batteries to wait out any extra layer craziness.
WORKING OUTDOORS - layers beneath that “captain’s jacket” I bought off Woot one time without realizing it had “WARRIOR” embroidered on it so I had to shave that off and it now looks a little funny but is rainproof (except where it had “WARRIOR” embroidered on it) and has a (not rainproof) hood and lots of pockets.
SOCIALLY OUTDOORS - the Rainforest (@) winter coat that I wish had snaps instead of big buttons but at least has a zipper although the tab fell off right away.
BRIEFLY OUTDOORS - As long as I’m wearing pants and something long-sleeved I’m OK for a few minutes but since the dog will demand a walksies of unpredictable duration I’ll stick an arm into the Rainforest (@) winter coat which I wish had snaps instead of big buttons but at least has a zipper although the tab fell off right away as I go out the door and pull it on outside as he barks at the neighbors’ dogs who are barking because he’s barking.
FORMAL
WORKING OUTDOORS - NA.
SOCIALLY OUTDOORS - the black trenchcoat with the zipout lining that I think I left my leather gloves in the pockets? Or maybe they are in the car?
I wear a leather jacket for all “outer wear required” conditions. The difference for me is what I wear beneath it. Mild cold I wear just the leather jacket. The colder it gets I move to long-sleeves under the jacket, then fleece zip up if the long sleeves don’t cut it. I use a hoodie if there’s significant wind and i’m going to be outside for a while.
I probably should say, lest someone call the loony-bin & ask for an express pickup on my behalf, but even as damned cold as it’s been up here in Fargo, ND, I still take the dog out in my shorts & t-shirt & slippers to satisfy her urges in the middle of the night. I usually put on a headband, gloves & sometimes a scarf…but -20 isn’t that cold if you’re only exposed for 90 seconds or less…
idk what a training jacket is…a letter jacket? a windbreaker? i would likely wear my jean jacket. but…i also don’t have a winter coat because i don’t get that cold/am not outside for that long.
Lately, it’s been an Under Armour ColdGear Softershell jacket that I picked up for half price. Super comfy, wind and water repellent, and I’m loving the color. This one:
That depends on the wind and precipitation expectation.
If there’s no wind and it’s not going to rain, depends on the outfit. For dressier, probably a light wool car coat. For more everyday, a full-zip cotton hoodie or tech soft shell.
If it’s bordering on chilly with a noticeable wind but no rain, I’ll either pull out a soft shell with WindStopper or go up to something thicker to compensate.
If it’s going to rain, I’ll obviously go with a waterproof jacket. If my top is pretty warm, I’ll go with the zero-insulation shell, but if the place I’m going is pretty warm inside and I’m just wearing a short-sleeve shirt, probably something with medium insulation.
At last count, I have 27 jackets to achieve this granularity. It’s pretty great. And no, vests and quarter zip sweaters aren’t jackets.
It’s a nice day for a light sweater
It’s a nice day for a cardigannn
…Somebody had to do it
@Abyssrea me starts slow clap
The inner jacket liner of my heavier coat
Dickies J15. Perfect mid-weather solution. Durable, comfortable, internal chest pocket, and available in medium-tall size. My go-to outerwear.
@ruouttaurmind my Dickies jacket is my all weather jacket, I even wear it snowboarding.
@Ignorant Agreed. Roomy enough I can layer a t-shirt, thermal shirt and sweatshirt and stay warm in the coldest weather I’m likely to encounter.
@ruouttaurmind I like Ike! (never thought i’d have a need to post that old slogan.)
It doesn’t get cold enough for a second layer.
My fur is the second layer.
I would still choose a winter jacket. I’m always cold…
Any relationship between my hypothermic body temperature and my propensity to hang out near/in my refrigerator keeping my batteries company is purely coincidental.
The outer shell of one of my Columbia two-layer jackets or parkas.
@RedOak So you’re the reason they make two part jackets. Thanks a lot.
Personally, when choosing outdoor garments, building or deconstructing one usually doesn’t appeal.
@thebigtverberg best outdoor invention for Michigan weather since boots.
Over the past 10 days the temperature has been -12°F. The temperature has been 58°F.
#LayeringIsTheBest
@RedOak @thebigtverberg They can be pretty nice to have, especially here in MN. I just wear my inner layer if it is above 0 and add the outer shell if it drops below 0. Useful when the temperature can swing up or down 60 or 70 degrees within a couple days like a couple weeks ago.
I live in the south, if it’s cold enough that an outer layer is required, that layer shall consist of a combination of sheet rock, insulation, and bricks. I have enough food, water, and batteries to wait out any extra layer craziness.
I’ll put on a shirt with sleeves.
Amen! Plus a couple few obese long haired kittehs. Best personal space heaters to survive the wretched weeks of winter.
Voted hoodie and then realized there was a second option for a zip up hoodie. Damnit. Zipper all the way.
@RiotDemon Agree. I keep seeing these hoodies, and thinking “I might get that”. Then I notice they are those stupid half zip ones.
@regnowsin @RiotDemon omg, half zip is even worse than a pullover. at least the pullovers aren’t trying to pretend.
I have an appropriate vest for every weather condition save downpour.
Vest
my eddie bauer jacket that keeps be ok ish from 0 F to 50 F. on my second one now.
I will wear a hoodie all winter, zip or pull over, unless it’s really cold and/or windy.
BELOW 60F
WORKING OUTDOORS - layers beneath that “captain’s jacket” I bought off Woot one time without realizing it had “WARRIOR” embroidered on it so I had to shave that off and it now looks a little funny but is rainproof (except where it had “WARRIOR” embroidered on it) and has a (not rainproof) hood and lots of pockets.
SOCIALLY OUTDOORS - the Rainforest (@) winter coat that I wish had snaps instead of big buttons but at least has a zipper although the tab fell off right away.
BRIEFLY OUTDOORS - As long as I’m wearing pants and something long-sleeved I’m OK for a few minutes but since the dog will demand a walksies of unpredictable duration I’ll stick an arm into the Rainforest (@) winter coat which I wish had snaps instead of big buttons but at least has a zipper although the tab fell off right away as I go out the door and pull it on outside as he barks at the neighbors’ dogs who are barking because he’s barking.
WORKING OUTDOORS - NA.
SOCIALLY OUTDOORS - the black trenchcoat with the zipout lining that I think I left my leather gloves in the pockets? Or maybe they are in the car?
I wear a leather jacket for all “outer wear required” conditions. The difference for me is what I wear beneath it. Mild cold I wear just the leather jacket. The colder it gets I move to long-sleeves under the jacket, then fleece zip up if the long sleeves don’t cut it. I use a hoodie if there’s significant wind and i’m going to be outside for a while.
@jestermx6 just the leather jacket?
I use a long sleeve Dickies shirt most the time as my light jacket.
Elon Musk
I choose to stay home under a blanket.
Inner layer = bourbon…
@llangley we call this The Booze Blanket. works great!
I probably should say, lest someone call the loony-bin & ask for an express pickup on my behalf, but even as damned cold as it’s been up here in Fargo, ND, I still take the dog out in my shorts & t-shirt & slippers to satisfy her urges in the middle of the night. I usually put on a headband, gloves & sometimes a scarf…but -20 isn’t that cold if you’re only exposed for 90 seconds or less…
idk what a training jacket is…a letter jacket? a windbreaker? i would likely wear my jean jacket. but…i also don’t have a winter coat because i don’t get that cold/am not outside for that long.
I wear all of the above choices, although not at the same time.
The hide of my most recent kill.
Flannel. I’m in the PNW. I think it’s part of our DNA.
Lately, it’s been an Under Armour ColdGear Softershell jacket that I picked up for half price. Super comfy, wind and water repellent, and I’m loving the color. This one:
That depends on the wind and precipitation expectation.
If there’s no wind and it’s not going to rain, depends on the outfit. For dressier, probably a light wool car coat. For more everyday, a full-zip cotton hoodie or tech soft shell.
If it’s bordering on chilly with a noticeable wind but no rain, I’ll either pull out a soft shell with WindStopper or go up to something thicker to compensate.
If it’s going to rain, I’ll obviously go with a waterproof jacket. If my top is pretty warm, I’ll go with the zero-insulation shell, but if the place I’m going is pretty warm inside and I’m just wearing a short-sleeve shirt, probably something with medium insulation.
At last count, I have 27 jackets to achieve this granularity. It’s pretty great. And no, vests and quarter zip sweaters aren’t jackets.
…to be a man, grow a beard and take it.
@IWUJackson the Beard approves.
A fleece jacket from JcPenney that I wish I could wear more often.
South Florida is too hot.
@JT954 agree. I have some jackets from forever ago because they last a long time due to lack of cold.
Sleeves.