alaska

if it's not windy then u dun need to worry so much la..
but if it's windy and cold then kao lat edi lor..

during winter it is that crazy... n my city is counted d warmest already... the place i wanna work in is -60 celcius coldest

the wind can penetrate cheap jackets and freeze u so cold ur bones hurt... ur ears wanna drop off lor

Agree, buy your lotion over there it works better.

Lotion helps, even though u might still feel itchy but must apply. I'm just back from COLD country, my skin is still dry and itchy
And lip gloss, ensure you start apply before you arrive, lip cracks n dry is no joke.

wow..working in alaska.. iwonder how is it like there. only get to watch on tv about iceman living in igloo but dunno the real situation....

can the loion i buy be use for face also or do i need to buy separate moisturizer for face?

if face, its better to use ur usual moisturizer..
it doesnt mean dry then no pimples or whatever, some lotion might be too much for ur face.. u can try to go to their local pharmacy to get their face moisturizer lor..

but then sometimes my face is so dry and itchy, i just smack on some vaseline.. then come back here all pimples lol..

Assuming ambient temperature of around -5C to +5C, my personal preference would be for:

Casual:
Leather jacket + sweater/sweatshirt (cotton or wool) + shirt/turtleneck + leather gloves; leather is great for blocking wind but you will need layering to keep warm
- Alternatively if you have a good thick down jacket, you can be very warm. I have a North Face down liner for my ski jacket, and it is so good at keeping me warm that I can wear just a t-shirt or turtleneck plus the down liner and it is enough to keep warm in -5C to 0C.

Jeans + thermal underwear (if you feel cold - North Face and Columbia has nice comfy ones)
Cap/scarf/balaclava to protect ears/neck (if you have turtleneck, then maybe no need scarf) - most heat is lost via the head, hence covering your head will keep you warm.

More formal:
Trench coat (wool/leather or other material) on top of sweater (wool recommended, cotton ok), plus shirt/turtleneck + leather gloves; down linings will make it warmer
If wearing a suit, you can find a vest to wear under the blazer (on top of shirt) to keep you warm.
Pants + thermal underwear (if needed) - pants are generally thinner than jeans; if trench coat is long down to knees, that also provides some protection
Hat/scarf/ear muff to protect ears/neck

If in snow/icy conditions: consider a good pair of Timberland ankle-high shoes (or other similar types) with deep grooves on the soles. These should be water proof and in combination with a good pair of woolen or thick cotton, should help keep your feet warm.

For your lips - Vaseline; cheaper than buying chapsticks/lip balm and (at least for me) works better. You will need it, since without it your lips will get very dry, crack and bleed.
For your skin - Get a good moisturiser/lotion. In winter, skin gets very dry and will get that dry flaky white look if you don't take care of it. Certain areas like your fingers may crack and bleed. If you find your lotion is not doing the job, get a "richer" one. Ask your local pharmacy for help if you need more details, usually they have many types there. Note that for your face, you probably should use a different one from the lotion for the rest of the body, as the face is more sensitive and if the lotion is too "rich" you may get some pimples.

I used to live in a place where it snows 7 months in the year (Oct-April) and at the height of winter, the temps are about -20C, with wind chill of -30C. I wore generally similar clothes as described above, adding a layer whenever I felt colder. Max I ever wore was: thermal t-shirt + turtleneck + sweater (cotton) + my North Face ski jacket (outer waterproof shell + down liner), cap (thick cotton), thermal pants + jeans, leather gloves (with thin lining gloves inside, I hope you know what I mean), ankle-high Timberland-type water-proof shoes with thick cotton socks. That was in -20C.

how cold can u guys stand? wat's d coldest until u guys cannot tahan..?

How about the winter in Melbourne? How cold can it get and how warm?

At night it can reach 0.
During the day it's between 5 to 10 degrees C.

Anyone here know the best place to get ORI Timberland 2 in 1 Jacket ( jacket {{waterproof}} & Wool shirt)..

Definitely with good price.. currently timberland is selling it at RM 800..

Can't say for Timberland in Malaysia, since I find them too expensive here. Since 2005, all my Timberlands I have bought in HK. Much cheaper, especially during sales.

u need snow shoes.

and u need snow socks

Haiyoo...all these people giving you instruction to go camping with the eskimos in the North Pole laaaaa

This past winter I was in a place for a few months with temp going low to -20 and snowing very heavily...

1. The temperature won't really hurt unless you're planning to be outside for more than an hour. Even though -20 sounds drastic, if it's just for 30 mins or so it is not bad at all.

You won't need long johns unless you wanna be out for more than an hour. It's really icky to wear too. A pair of jeans will do. Jeans are far better than any other material cause it's stiff abit and there will be some space between your legs and the cloth so the air inside will act as an insulator. Slacks will tend to cling to your legs so you will feel the cold.

As for jackets, you can choose between a stylish wool coat which is much more comfortable or a bulky down jacket. In terms of warmth, both is roughly the same. For wool jacket, get one with a waterproof outside layer if you're going to a place with lots of snow. As for down jackets, they are all waterproof and get one with down filling about 400-500. The number is printed on the sleeve normally. Getting one with too much filling will result in a bulky uncomfortable jacket.

The wind is really a problem. Even at 0 C a blow of wind is killing. That is why I like those woll trench coats cause they are long up to the knees.

For sweater hmm get a thin wool sweater. Cashmere. I don't think they have it in Malaysia. Best is to get a thick cotton one. Those thick wool ones in the winter stores are really bulky and icky.

2. Headgear. Unless you are bald, your head won't feel cold. So just get a cap or light snowcap so the snow won't get into your hair melt and leave you with wet hair.

DO BUY EAR MUFFS. The wind on your ears is super killing you will need it.

Get lipbalm.I reccomend ZA's vitamin lip something. All brands offer almost equal protection against dry lips, but ZA's one isn't waxy and has a citrus flavor. Trust me using those normal lipbalms for the first time, it will feel like you just ate some super oily food and your lips is al coated with oil, damn icky.

Get a scarf too. Normal cotton scarf will do. If you wanna buy wool, make sure it's cashmere and it feels super smooth like cotton. Normal wool is very pocky and you won't want to wear it.

3. Hands and Feet.

Get a pair of leather gloves because it's more flexible. Don't get those skiing gloves. They are wayyyy to warm and bulky.

A new pair of sneaks will be good enough for light snow.

For heavy snow like maybe more than 1/2 inch all over..then get Timberland boots. They are flexible, comfortable, waterproof and their sole is very good to prevent slips. Getting snow boots with spikes is too much in my opinion. Man I was ankle high boots only where the snow at my place reached up to the knees

You don't need wool socks unless your wanna be outside for long. Leather shoes are pretty warm already. Normal cotton socks if fine. If you wanna get wool one, make sure it's cashmere again. And try to get cashmere mixed with silk. Lighter and more comfortable.

how cold does canada hamilton gets? does anyone knows>?

Hi all,
I'm going to Vechta, Germany next week for 2 weeks.
I got information that there will be -10 degree Celsius...

What should i prepare before i go?
What else should i extra aware of?

Thanks for your precious advices!!!

This post has been edited by Eu.Gene: Nov 6 2009, 06:44 AM

-10C ??? U sure as day time hi or nite time low.. 2 weeks from now?
Nov 13 forecast is avg 9C.
http://www.weathercity.com/de/vechta/

do get a nice pair or boots. water proof will keep water out even its raining.
do layer up to keep warm.
mittens will keep hands warmer than gloves.

use anything not made from wool if not u scratch your skin out