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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2019 13:03:35 GMT 10
What do you guys think of my burqa I mean parka i.imgur.com/xlC4vMF.jpgI wore this when it was -38°C (-36°F). Under that hood, I'm wearing a wool hat and earmuffs. Under my down jacket, I was wearing a wool sweater, a regular t-shirt and a thermal underlayer. I wrapped a wool scarf around my chest too (the scarf covering my face is also wool). Wool glittens (mittens+gloves, best invention ever), and windproof/waterproof boots (if you guys vacation in the Arctic or Canada in January, you NEED these!). My top half was actually warm in that weather (although I had trouble zipping up my jacket because it was too tight lol). My jacket goes halfway down my thighs, so my lower legs are the chink in my armour. I can't insulate them properly no matter what I do, they're always cold. And I'm not buying a rapist trenchcoat. I saw merino wool longjohns online, and apparently merino wool doesn't make you itchy like regular wool does. So I'm dropping the $90 on one and I'll report back how that goes  It must feel uncomfortable having to wear all those layers of clothing? I mean, I know that you would be used to it and it's the best way to try and keep warm during those conditions, but wouldn't it be hard to move/walk around? It may get to -10 here in the Boston area, I think the high for tomorrow is 10. That's pretty much the coldest we get and it only happens a few days per year. I'm just relieved it's not worse, contrary to popular belief we aren't equipped for negative temperatures, ie: block heaters. Though the 8 inches of snow we got last night had already been very nicely cleaned up today. Wasn't last week record breaking hot in Australia? I would have assumed that the Boston area would receive colder temperatures than that, to be honest. I know that New York City can experience similar type of conditions, but with the Boston area being located in America's North East, I thought the climate in the area would be much colder. Yep. January 2019 is tipped to be the hottest month on record for Sydney. Also, Adelaide recorded a maximum temperature of 46.6C (115 F) just over a week ago, which is the hottest temperature the city has ever experienced. We've been experiencing maximum temperatures above 30C (86 F) for most of this month. In the city I live in, Wollongong (it's just an hour south of Sydney), we're expected to reach a top of 36C (96 F) today.  Not really, no. Thermals and longjohns hug up against your skin, so don't add much bulk at all while trapping your warmth. The scarves are the bulkiest items after you wrap them tbh. I like wrapping it around my chest nonetheless, it makes my chest look muscular under my jacket, so I don't skip that step 
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Post by EyewitnessTV on Jan 31, 2019 14:51:33 GMT 10
What do you guys think of my burqa I mean parka i.imgur.com/xlC4vMF.jpgI wore this when it was -38°C (-36°F). Under that hood, I'm wearing a wool hat and earmuffs. Under my down jacket, I was wearing a wool sweater, a regular t-shirt and a thermal underlayer. I wrapped a wool scarf around my chest too (the scarf covering my face is also wool). Wool glittens (mittens+gloves, best invention ever), and windproof/waterproof boots (if you guys vacation in the Arctic or Canada in January, you NEED these!). My top half was actually warm in that weather (although I had trouble zipping up my jacket because it was too tight lol). My jacket goes halfway down my thighs, so my lower legs are the chink in my armour. I can't insulate them properly no matter what I do, they're always cold. And I'm not buying a rapist trenchcoat. I saw merino wool longjohns online, and apparently merino wool doesn't make you itchy like regular wool does. So I'm dropping the $90 on one and I'll report back how that goes Looks good man. I really don’t know how you survive these freezing conditions. I’d dead within a day of it!  Though I hate the heat, I think I’d rather our consecutive days of 30c+ (90f+) conditions any day.
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Post by al on Jan 31, 2019 14:54:04 GMT 10
I would have assumed that the Boston area would receive colder temperatures than that, to be honest. I know that New York City can experience similar type of conditions, but with the Boston area being located in America's North East, I thought the climate in the area would be much colder. Yep. January 2019 is tipped to be the hottest month on record for Sydney. Also, Adelaide recorded a maximum temperature of 46.6C (115 F) just over a week ago, which is the hottest temperature the city has ever experienced. We've been experiencing maximum temperatures above 30C (86 F) for most of this month. In the city I live in, Wollongong (it's just an hour south of Sydney), we're expected to reach a top of 36C (96 F) today. Well, that's Fahrenheit so it's pretty cold. Manhattan tends to be a little milder and receive less snow than coastal New England, but that's partly because of the urban heat island. It's generally still the same climate, it's only a four hour drive for me. According to "hardness" maps we use for landscaping, it still falls under the northeast until Pennsylvania. I would say an average day in the northern Boston suburbs would be in the 25-35 high 15-25 low range for January/February, with a few cold snaps where highs are in the single digits and teens. Highs below 15 are when the freakouts start. It will usually warm up to the 40's here and there, possibly 50's and 60's but not guaranteed. Do most places where you live typically have air conditioning? Honestly I like the heat, but it's frustrating when it's in the 90's here because a lot of places still don't have a/c. Low 80's is pretty standard here in July/August, which I find comfortable. A few days where it hits 100 and a few days with highs below 70 are normal. Last year on my birthday (7/13) the high was about 50 and it was raining. So nasty for summer even though it would see seem nice this week. ETA: Just searched Sydney weather. Currently 100, tomorrow 72? Insanity.
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Though I hate the heat, I think I’d rather our consecutive days of 30c+ (90f+) conditions any day.