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X_Dror




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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 11:52    Post subject: Recommended cloths for walking in the cold streets of Europe
Hi all,

I'm flying to London in about two weeks for a 5 days trip. I noticed its quite cold in this time of the year, around the 0 degrees Celsius.

As someone who lives in the middle-east I'm not really familiar with hanging out in such a cold weather for long periods of time. Since I would probably walking in the streets most of the time, I was wondering if maybe you guys in the colder areas of the world could help me out with figuring what kind of cloths to wear.

Pants - All of my pants are jeans. Should I were something beneath them like tights? Or this should do?

Shirts - Around here in the winter I usually wear a T-Shirt and a sweater above it. I guess I should switch to long-sleeved T-Shirts, but will that be enough?

Coats - Thin plastic/nylon coats.
People told me I should probably buy warmer coats, but I got no idea what exactly that means. Fur and leather coats are out of the question, so what else is there to wear? Just a thicker nylon coat?

Shoes - Snickers. Again leather shoes are out of the question, so what else can I switch to if needed?

Besides that it would be nice to know about recommended pubs, restaurants, and other cool places to see in London and around it. (As long as its not a long train trip)

Thanks!
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moosenoodles




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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 12:03    Post subject:
"Pants - All of my pants are jeans. Should I were something beneath them like tights? Or this should do? "

not sure if serious... Very Happy

jeans/t-shirt/good sweater and a good warm coat.. grab a wooly hat and some simple wool gloves, and you should be set. footwear pfft ur choice, but obviously not jesus creepers.

Go visit pubs in soho for enlightenment in the day, at night go out again for a totally different scary experience, do pass by the pussycat club, take some money :O.. dont be surprised by its 10x10 size once u get in and shady man behind curtain in corner, drinks are expensive lols...

Oh you must visit the science museum etc, you should be able to find leaflets on what is available to you at train stations and defo the airport service type places.

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Ragedoctor




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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 12:06    Post subject:
Your normal clothing will do fine, the winter cold is usually not present indoors:lol:. I'd suggest a thicker coat indeed. Im not sure what you prefer to wear but something along these lines will do:


Or:


On the shoe department it really depends on you, I dont really mind the cold so I just keep my normal shoes, however if you really dislike cold feet you could get thick walking boots.

I wore something like these in Russia when it was too cold to wear normal shoes:



Its not as bad as you think in the UK, the temperatures are tempered both ways by the sea. Its never very warm, but its never extremely cold either.

I hope you enjoy your trip, have fun.
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oxyeL




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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 12:07    Post subject:
Fuck it. I wear underpants under the jeans in the winter, and then I wear them at home pretending I'm Charlie from 'it's always sunny in Philadelphia'.


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Frant
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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 12:08    Post subject:
Thick wind proof jacket, gloves, something on the head, possibly a muffler or something around your neck, thick socks.


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moosenoodles




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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 12:08    Post subject:
oxyeL wrote:
Fuck it. I wear underpants under the jeans in the winter, and then I wear them at home pretending I'm Charlie from 'it's always sunny in Philadelphia'.


bit odd not to wear anything under ur jeans is it not though?
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oxyeL




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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 12:11    Post subject:
moosenoodles wrote:
oxyeL wrote:
Fuck it. I wear underpants under the jeans in the winter, and then I wear them at home pretending I'm Charlie from 'it's always sunny in Philadelphia'.


bit odd not to wear anything under ur jeans is it not though?

Yeah, I meant long ones...
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Newty182




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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 12:27    Post subject:
moosenoodles wrote:
jeans/t-shirt/good sweater and a good warm coat.. grab a wooly hat and some simple wool gloves, and you should be set.

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Saner




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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 12:34    Post subject:
Tight, facking tights ?

Why not go all out and just get yourself a bloody garter belt

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I saw things like that in here and in other "woman problems" topics so...... Am I the only one that thinks some authorities needs to be alerted about Saner and him possibly being a rapist and/or kidnapper ?Smile

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X_Dror




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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 12:38    Post subject:
Thanks guys for the info!
I wonder if it would be best to buy these things in London, maybe if there are special sales this time of the year.

Any recommendations for anything interesting and not so obvious to do in London or the area?
I usually rent a car and enjoy more in the country side when I travel abroad but this time I can't do it because I don't have enough time. But maybe we could take a train to some interesting location.

There's a different more authentic feeling in the countryside rather than in the city, and I'd like to feel it a bit without getting too far from London.
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Saner




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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 12:39    Post subject:
London is damn expensive, as long as you can take it on the plane without luggage weight issues I would buy it where you are.

Smile

ragnarus wrote:

I saw things like that in here and in other "woman problems" topics so...... Am I the only one that thinks some authorities needs to be alerted about Saner and him possibly being a rapist and/or kidnapper ?Smile

Saner is not being serious. Unless its the subject of Santa!
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spankie
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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 12:39    Post subject:
hahaha, this is hilarious.

I live in Belgium, so we get same temperatures as in London. -5 in winter, sometimes (rarely though) -10. But usually somewhere around freezing.

Lesson 1: if it's cold, stay inside if you are a whiny girl. But if it's cold and rains, surely stay inside. I can take a lot of cold, but i cannot take cold and wet. Cold and wet toes or cold and rain, fucking shiiiiit.

Lesson 2: If you go out, and you are cold, put an extra layer on next time. Usually i wear a T-shirt or regular shirt, a pull over and a small coat. Now when it's colder, the shirts might become a tshirt and a regular shirt, a wool pull over or some hoodie, and a stuffed coat. Just put some extra layers on dude!

Lesson 3: Legs never get cold, fingers do get cold. So, jeans will be ok. If you are a whiny bitch, you could get some thermal underwear (long underwear). I bought one for 5 euros or so, but i use it only when i go skiing or ice climbing or something alpine very cold. regular underwear + long underwear + ski pants, yeah that's warm enough when it's -20 or more... 0 degrees C, jeans will be ok...

Lesson 4: Fingers do get cold, so put some gloves on.

Lesson 5: Being cold is not cool or 'tough'. My brother always goes 'gloves are for wussies', 'hats are for wussies'. blablalbabla. yeah whatever, as long as you stay warm...

Lesson 6: If your shoes suck and there is loads of melting snow on the road or wherever you have to walk, keep a set of spare socks or even spare shoes in a plastic bag in your packpack or so. Wet feet are horrible in cold ...

Lesson 7: Repeat 1-6 until satisfied.
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Saner




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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 12:40    Post subject:
Lesson 8: tights are never acceptable, never ever.

ragnarus wrote:

I saw things like that in here and in other "woman problems" topics so...... Am I the only one that thinks some authorities needs to be alerted about Saner and him possibly being a rapist and/or kidnapper ?Smile

Saner is not being serious. Unless its the subject of Santa!
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spankie
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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 12:41    Post subject:
X_Dror wrote:
Thanks guys for the info!
I wonder if it would be best to buy these things in London, maybe if there are special sales this time of the year.

Any recommendations for anything interesting and not so obvious to do in London or the area?
I usually rent a car and enjoy more in the country side when I travel abroad but this time I can't do it because I don't have enough time. But maybe we could take a train to some interesting location.

There's a different more authentic feeling in the countryside rather than in the city, and I'd like to feel it a bit without getting too far from London.


And driving around a rental car in the countryside when it's freezing is probably not a good idea. Especially when you have never driven in snow or frost... Unless you want to end up in some frozen ditch ...

There will be stuff to do... it's london!
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Newty182




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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 12:55    Post subject:
Saner wrote:
London is damn expensive, as long as you can take it on the plane without luggage weight issues I would buy it where you are.

Smile



I suppose it depends on the type of clothing you like to wear, but what about TK Maxx, and the Sports Direct high street shops, I would have thought the prices are about the same nation-wide?

Never bought clothes in London before.

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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 13:05    Post subject:
Reaction Reaction Reaction

I only wear a sweater and sweat pants.
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moosenoodles




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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 13:11    Post subject:
oxyeL wrote:
moosenoodles wrote:
oxyeL wrote:
Fuck it. I wear underpants under the jeans in the winter, and then I wear them at home pretending I'm Charlie from 'it's always sunny in Philadelphia'.


bit odd not to wear anything under ur jeans is it not though?

Yeah, I meant long ones...


Ahh longjohns Very Happy

and as far as tights go, just make sure they are 10pp ones barely black .. mmmmmmm lmfao...
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Kristian




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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 13:12    Post subject:
when did 0 degrees become cold? Reaction

I usually wear a pair simple socks on my feet. some nice clogs on there.
Simple jeans. A regular boxer under.
t-shirt.. sometimes a jacket if I'm staying more than 15-30 min outside.
if it's windy i have a sweater too.
And then just use a cap on my head.

When I'm working and it's -25 and I have to stop to piss or refill diesel, i just go out in clogs, t-shirt and regular pants/jeans.



Best footwear for all year Me Gusta

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oxyeL




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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 13:16    Post subject:
I don't know what you guys are talking about.




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Frant
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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 13:52    Post subject:
Kristian wrote:
when did 0 degrees become cold? Reaction


When you're at the west coast in windy conditions. That makes 0 degrees feel like -20 degrees and puts a layer of sub-zero moisture on your body and clothes, making even your bone marrow freeze. When I lived in the north half of Sweden for a while and it dropped to -25 or so the cold there was TOTALLY different from the cold here on the west coast in southern Sweden . -5 to -10 here with some wind coming in from the sea is utterly horrible. In the inland part of the country with little to no winds, the only issue is breathing through your nose since it freeze it from the inside and hurts due to blood vessels cramping.

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Sin317
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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 13:59    Post subject:
i worked security outside in the freezing cold and this is what i learned :

2 pairs of socks makes a HUGE difference.

always cover your ears/head (Beanies are perfect for that).

Gloves also, keep your hands warm and snuggly Smile

a scarf, protect that neck.

And if you have to be outside for long, long underpants really are worth it.

Several layers is key. 1 layer doesn't do shit, but 3-4 layers are isolating heaven Smile
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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 14:47    Post subject:
0 Celsius degrees is what we call weather for a walk in the park.



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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 19:08    Post subject:
Yup I can attest to what frant says, -5 fine, but once you have some wind blowing here in south sweden... Jeebuz, it starts to feel like -20! Doesn't help when you live near the water either

Spankie aren't you exagerating about the coldness in Belgium? Ardennes sure, but in 'de Kempen' we rarely had it that cold, albeit a few days here and there. But yeh cold+wet (fricking Belgium is most of the autumn/winter time wet) is horrible

The way I survive here (to keep it on topic)
- Pair of decent winter shoes that are warm and protect against water and wind
- Thick socks (not always tho, got good shoes)
- Jeans
- T-shirt
- Sweater (not that thick but warm)
- Woolen coat (so nice!) With some wind protection layer inside em.
- Gloves, Scarf and hat! (make sure these are warm aswell).

London is quite expensive at most parts (don't know which ones you'll visit, bet not the cheaper areas) but I bet someone will have some nice adresses for you. I only saw expensive stuff when I visited
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Kristian




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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 22:43    Post subject:
Frant wrote:
Kristian wrote:
when did 0 degrees become cold? Reaction


When you're at the west coast in windy conditions. That makes 0 degrees feel like -20 degrees and puts a layer of sub-zero moisture on your body and clothes, making even your bone marrow freeze. When I lived in the north half of Sweden for a while and it dropped to -25 or so the cold there was TOTALLY different from the cold here on the west coast in southern Sweden . -5 to -10 here with some wind coming in from the sea is utterly horrible. In the inland part of the country with little to no winds, the only issue is breathing through your nose since it freeze it from the inside and hurts due to blood vessels cramping.


I live on the westcoast of Norway. Even more windy here than the westcoast of Sweden Wink
I guess thats why I've become immune to that shit.

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spankie
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PostPosted: Fri, 25th Jan 2013 23:31    Post subject:
MORPHINEUS wrote:
Yup I can attest to what frant says, -5 fine, but once you have some wind blowing here in south sweden... Jeebuz, it starts to feel like -20! Doesn't help when you live near the water either

Spankie aren't you exagerating about the coldness in Belgium? Ardennes sure, but in 'de Kempen' we rarely had it that cold, albeit a few days here and there. But yeh cold+wet (fricking Belgium is most of the autumn/winter time wet) is horrible

The way I survive here (to keep it on topic)
- Pair of decent winter shoes that are warm and protect against water and wind
- Thick socks (not always tho, got good shoes)
- Jeans
- T-shirt
- Sweater (not that thick but warm)
- Woolen coat (so nice!) With some wind protection layer inside em.
- Gloves, Scarf and hat! (make sure these are warm aswell).

London is quite expensive at most parts (don't know which ones you'll visit, bet not the cheaper areas) but I bet someone will have some nice adresses for you. I only saw expensive stuff when I visited


I did say -5 is cold and -10 is rare. Isn't that true? We had -10 this week in Ghent!! -9 this morning @6 o clock...
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