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hunterofhunters7 t1_ixytqmy wrote

You will absolutely need a coat. I have lived in Maine my whole life. I am very used to the cold, and I would never consider going the winter without a very warm coat.

If you're not acclimated to cold weather, you will likely still be cold with a coat on. Make sure you buy one that is big enough for you to wear warm layers underneath.

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wandrefilled OP t1_ixyuups wrote

Thank you! Now I'm a bit terrified. Will definitely layer up and plan ahead. And thanks for suggesting a bigger coat for the layers. Didn't really think about that before.

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hunterofhunters7 t1_ixyvnu5 wrote

Don't worry about it too much. It's important to understand that the cold can be dangerous, but as long as you are prepared you'll be just fine.

In addition to a coat you should be sure to have a warm hat, thick socks (Marino wool is a great option), and warm gloves or mittens. You could also get some disposable hand warmers, the kind you crush to heat up.I also tend to wear a pair of leggings under my pants if I know I'll be outside for more than a couple minutes at a time in the cold.

Just walking around a city in the cold your biggest worry is probably going to be comfort. Cities often have a wind tunnel effect through tall buildings that can make certain spots very cold.

The danger with cold is should you ever be stranded out in it with nowhere to go to warm up. The most likely instance of this is your car breaking down and night and needing to wait for help. Just be sure you always have more warm clothing than you think you need stored in your car.

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IamSauerKraut t1_ixz5ejz wrote

Wool is not for everyone, especially folks who've never worn it. For some folks, itches like crazy.

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badhmorrigan t1_ixzbgqo wrote

Merino wool is generally non-itchy even for people who are itchy from wool.

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JuliaNATFrolic t1_iy1rigl wrote

You are lucky. All wool itches me a ton. It makes me very sad.

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badhmorrigan t1_iy1vo2m wrote

I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I could wear Merino. I don't push my luck, I only wear it in socks.

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lantech t1_ixz9sov wrote

Yep, fuck wool. Wool socks are absolute torture.

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andi-pandi t1_iy2mrvc wrote

Also in the car in addition to snow brush/scraper: blanket, shovel, nonclumping kitty litter, water, snacks

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RevolutioNikita t1_iy2ob6o wrote

Just letting them wonder what the kitty litter is for, huh? 😂

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andi-pandi t1_iy3ezxz wrote

Maine’s herds of Stray cats? Or extra traction on ice… either way.

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Bennilumplump t1_ixyzhjj wrote

Turtlenecks, whether they are a base layer or a heavier sweater, are a game changer when layering for the cold. Buy several.

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