Lets discuss the items that are needed for people who will be visiting cold countries like me who have no experience.

I assume that winter will be defined as below 5 degree celcius rite?? before that still can manage with normal jacket.

What are the items that we will need to prepare? Full set winter clothes - snowcap, skarf, gloves, long john, sweater, winter jacket

Lip gloss? Moisturizer?

For those with experience help plz..

You have buy a new shoes for winter..with small spike..to avoid slippery when you walk on ice..

how much is the shoe? where can i find in penang?

which country are you going.?
If Japan..the shoes around ￥2000-￥3000..

LOL Japan no more Winter...now japan is SPring already average tempreture is 15C - 22C

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Mar 22 2009, 02:12 PM

Its still winter at Hokkaido..but its end of season..Honshu..no more winter iyaa..Spring..

cotton inner shirt, outer winter wear, gloves, head gear, ear piece, snow shoes, lip gloss, thick socks, shades

shades necessary meh? i tot for styl eonly..

2 -3 k yen can get good shoe d? I mean the water proff shoe for winter 1 wor not those normal sports shoe..

Heating pad also? In case you feel very cold and you already wear many clothes... You can go to Winter Time and ask them also. They have a brochure that tells you what is necessary...

you will also need a trench coat

i dunno.. from where i come from the snow reflects sunlight.. and it hurts d eyes... d sun shines straight into d eyes from side ways unlike msia from d top.

winter is not only water proof but insulated... best if get from 3m

i dont think heating pad is nessacery unless u r going outdoor camping in d snow or u r above 50 yo.... i suggest look out for this brand called 'hunt' they are much cheaper than winter time.. and also good

that 1 if u r going europe/japan/north korea n u wanna look like 1 of d locals

thermal wear is quite important.. n jackets lighter the possible ..
cashmere would be good but pure cashmere could be exp but light.
when u are cold u would wear layers so if its heavy u will feel tired easily so try to choose light clothes but can stand the cold type

Most important is gloves + something to protect your ears, and maybe a scarf for the neck.

Also depends on how cold the place you're going is -- if it's normally within -5 or warmer then no need to bother with long johns or inner wear, just jeans + 3-layer top is enough (shirt + sweater + jacket).

Hi cookie. For moisturizer, I recommend vaseline. You can use it on your lips too.

woolen scarf, long johns, inner long sleeves top, woolen sweater, woolen cap thingy, woolen socks, gloves, skiing gloves (if you're going to play with snow), winter pants (inside got another layer wan, it shud be waterproof and windproof) and windbreaker..

if you're really scare of the cold, get a "monkey mask", i dunno what is it really called but my parents called it monkey mask. it's something like those robbers wear on their head to cover up their ears, mouth and nose.

also bring vaseline, it's like super super important, u can use it for your lips, fingers, legs, wherever. if the weather is too dry, your skin will itch also.. so don't bath for too long even though it's like so nice to bath hot water in cold weather, cause the hot water will make ur skin even more itchy.

when i go cold countries, normally before going out and before sleeping i will rub vaseline onto my fingertips and on my feet. then put on socks. oh yea, wear socks to sleep also, it can really keep u warm.. somehow my socks will not stay on until i get up.. lol.

as for shoes, i've been wearing normal sport shoes that we can get over here, has never been a problem for me.. of course u have to get those more rugged ones for tracking like that.

anyway, you go to those winter clothing shop and they will help u out wan la.. winter time, etc.

oh yea, when i was in europe, some uk tourist told us to get hand warmers, it will really keep your hands warm so the fingers wont feel so numb if you're not wearing gloves.. but i dunno whether can get them here in msia or not..

This post has been edited by munkeyflo: Mar 27 2009, 03:36 PM

it's good to wear layers, at least when you are go to some warm place (like shopping mall) and you can take out one by one until you feel not too cold and hot. otherwise you will heat to dead if you wear only one.

there very dry then will get itchy?? if thats the case im really scared.. will the lotion/moisturizer help?

my place -55 celcius lor

will help to a certain extent only.. still will itch

get the local lotion coz it's more suitable for their local weather. Bring some lotion from here first so u can use it first. Once u're there, get some lotion over there from the pharmacy or supermarket.

if u're going UK, would recommend Marks and Spencer's lotion. It can be as cheap as 1 pound per bottle.

-55 celcius? u got type wrong?? got place so cold 1 meh..or u stay in the north pole?