Winter Gear
jae-so
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So I only started commuting a few months back and with winter coming I am pretty worried as the weather will ofcourse turn. I have bad circulation to my extremities especially my fingers so I would like to know what gear to get to cope with the cold and especially the combination of cold and rain. What would you guys suggest, looking for gloves, jackets, leg wear and maybe base layers, not really sure how base layers work so will leave this to last. I have long underarmour leggings for leg wear so a couple more pairs might be suitable for winter leggings
For gloves I was thinking
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sealskinz-extra ... le-gloves/ for £45 or
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-extreme-winter-glove/ for £23
For a jacket I wanted something rainproof but warm and preferably reflective
That's all I really have at the moment, excuse my ignorance and thank you for your help
For gloves I was thinking
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sealskinz-extra ... le-gloves/ for £45 or
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-extreme-winter-glove/ for £23
For a jacket I wanted something rainproof but warm and preferably reflective
That's all I really have at the moment, excuse my ignorance and thank you for your help
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For gloves I use some cheap gloves from ALDI, when temps drop to -5C is I add a thin liner.
I find my jacket fine, SPEG Avert Mk3 OK, it's not water proof but keeps you warm which is more important. The last two days here have been extremely wet both ways and it's held up just fine, if anything it's a touch on the warm side whenever the temperature is over 10C even as the only layer. Once things go below 5C I'll add a base layer, below -5C a tee shirt as well and beyond -10C hasn't been tested in this yet.
Your leggings are a base layer so something similar on top and a jacket will see you right for all but the coldest or wettest days.
Legs I still don't have that sorted but I guess the same approach, base layer and water repellent top layer would be best and mud guards are the best way of keeping your legs and shoes dry.
The thing with wet days is that if you overdress you still get wet from the inside.
Really heavy rain, the type that will soak you through in all but the best waterproofs, usually doesn't last long so you can wait it out.
Legs are working all the time and so don't seem to get too cold in my experience. I find one layer of thick lycra (roubaix) enough even when very cold; either leg warmers with usual shorts or bib tights if it's extremely cold. The DHB roubaix shorts/tights from Wiggle are good.
I've heard negative things about sealskinz gloves, DHB stuff is usually solid. I'm going for the Prendas air tunnel gloves this winter. I would get a pair of glove liners as they're great over mitts when it gets a bit chilly and as liners under your heavier winter gloves when it gets freezing. (Yes, I like Prendas stuff
Then other than a jacket you will want a skullcap and to think about your feet so either dedicated winter shoes or some good socks and overshoes.
Oh and a buff is always nice to have (again merino wool is good).
the winter jackets are great for the money
the bibs are a great for the money
I have the winter gloves and they are spot on
the jerseys are pretty horrid as they are cheap material and a funny shape
socks are a winner
the shoes are ok but don't last
--Jens Voight
Seal Skinz products are fairly good too - waterproof (wool) socks are often good for commuting - especially if ear the same kit twice in one day.
GFof roa hi Viz jacket - Endura or even Gore if you can afford it. I'd avoid waterproof trousers.
i have my suit, shoes and shirts all at work.
i get them dry cleaned by a local delivery dry cleaners so that i don't have to transport them.
obviously underwear and towel gets taken back and forth in my bag.
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