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darthvader
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 Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:58 am Post subject: Winter clothing....... |
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Here's the scenario:
You are from a "very warm" climate country (+35 degrees C in mid summer) and decide it would be a fun idea to spend some weeks freezing your posterior off in Russia for winter.
Due to boredom and foolishness and perhaps a little too much airline vodka, you decide to occupy yourself on your long flight to Moscow playing strip poker.
You fancy your chances, and are especially enthused that one of your opponents bears a striking resemblance to Gweneth Paltrow and the other is Miss Russia 2005. The other players are an octogenarian couple, a Buddhist monk, and Steve Urkel.
Unfortunately, as luck would (not) have it, you suprisingly lose all your clothes at 40 000 feet flying somewhere over Afghanistan.
In order to regain some dignity, you decide to bet your entire suitcase of belongings in the cargo hold to win your lost clothes back. You are not successful. You lose your suitcase containing extra clothes, plus your teddy bear and Batman comics.
Finally, you arrive in Moscow and walk off the plane butt naked with only your passport/Visa and a credit card to conceal your naughty bits.
Pleased with the fact that Russian Customs didn't frisk you and that no alarms were triggered when walking through metal detectors, you happily make your journey to the airport exit, humming some Tchaikovsky and imagining what its like exploring the Kremlin.
However, although feeling strangely liberated as nature intended on the snow-caked streets, you decide that you do need to purchase some new clothes. It is a little bit cool after all.
So, to cut a long (and tedious) story short, what clothing should naive male (and female) tourists wear to enjoy their holiday in Russia (winter)? All detail is good – clothing layers. Post pics if necessary. |
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surfguy
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| Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:22 am Post subject: |
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Real tourists wear Hawaiian shirts...bermudas...and sandals
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surfguy
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| Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:26 am Post subject: |
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| I'm wondering if to dress in layers or not? I've heard both...to wear regular clothes underneath a heavy coat...seeing how most time will be spent inside which are overly hot. And others have said to dress in layers...so which is best |
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darthvader
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| Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:43 am Post subject: |
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Thanks, for the link, Surf. Yes, I assume a jacket like the above is mandatory. Looks rather inexpensive too. Will this be satisfactory warmth at -30 C though? Hmmmm........
Hooded jacket, fur hat(?) trousers, gloves, shoes, undergarments........
We'll wait and get some advice from Russians and tourists who have been to Russia in winter. |
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danbrew
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I go to Russia a lot in the wintertime. In Moscow you need the same type of clothes that you need in any other major city. The problem, really, is that you can dress too warmly. Buildings and transit are well heated and you'll be too hot if you have on mounds of fur and stuff.
I layer and wear the same things I wear in a winter in Chicago. But I do have a fur hat... because it's cool. Of course the one I like the most isn't the one I bought in Russia, but instead one I bought in Chicago - much better quality, keeps me a lot warmer than the Russian one. Don't get me wrong, I could have easily found a very nice øàïêà-óøàíêà in Moscow if I had looked. As it is I picked up one at Ismailovski Market.
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darthvader
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| Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:50 am Post subject: |
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| danbrew wrote: | | I go to Russia a lot in the wintertime. In Moscow you need the same type of clothes that you need in any other major city. |
Yes? Like Sydney, Australia? Of course not 
| Quote: | | The problem, really, is that you can dress too warmly. Buildings and transit are well heated and you'll be too hot if you have on mounds of fur and stuff. |
Exactly. So, I need better details on what should be worn in this situation - under the jacket - in Moscow + when visiting provincial cities.
Want to take minimal gear to Russia, just enough to fend off the cold.
| Quote: | I layer and wear the same things I wear in a winter in Chicago. But I do have a fur hat... because it's cool. Of course the one I like the most isn't the one I bought in Russia, but instead one I bought in Chicago - much better quality, keeps me a lot warmer than the Russian one. Don't get me wrong, I could have easily found a very nice øàïêà-óøàíêà in Moscow if I had looked. As it is I picked up one at Ismailovski Market.
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What does your hat look like? |
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darthvader
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| Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:08 am Post subject: |
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| surfguy wrote: | | Real tourists wear Hawaiian shirts...bermudas...and sandals |
Hey, I could probably cope with that. Might bring the thongs (flip-flops) instead of the sandals |
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nikir
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I asked this question a month ago when I was planning my now postponed trip. Here's what I was told.
Bring the warmest clothes you have but not your entire wardrobe. Also bring things like T shirts as inside buildings is very warm. Anything extra you need we will find here.
So here is what I decided to take as it's already in my collection.
A ski jacket hooded, thermal long underwear, a thick beanie that can be rolled down over the ears, a long warm scarf, a woollen jumper or two and a couple of pairs of warm gloves. I got most of this stuff in Russia a couple of years ago in November when it was chilly outside, but not really cold.
For footwear I would just take the warmest I have and get something else there, likewise for boots. You will not find anything adequate in Australia easily.
Think of us poor sods sweltering on beaches over new year and having to resort to downing a few ice cold VB's. |
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surfguy
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darthvader
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| nikir wrote: | I asked this question a month ago when I was planning my now postponed trip. Here's what I was told.
Bring the warmest clothes you have but not your entire wardrobe. Also bring things like T shirts as inside buildings is very warm. Anything extra you need we will find here.
So here is what I decided to take as it's already in my collection.
A ski jacket hooded, thermal long underwear, a thick beanie that can be rolled down over the ears, a long warm scarf, a woollen jumper or two and a couple of pairs of warm gloves. I got most of this stuff in Russia a couple of years ago in November when it was chilly outside, but not really cold.
For footwear I would just take the warmest I have and get something else there, likewise for boots. You will not find anything adequate in Australia easily.
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Thanks, Nik. I'll head down to some ski shops and survival/cold weather camping clothes stores.
Yeah, the shoes, probably just take some Colorado-type hiking boot/shoes + leather dress shoes. Buy the appropriate boots in Russia.
| Quote: | | Think of us poor sods sweltering on beaches over new year and having to resort to downing a few ice cold VB's. |
Hehe.....Mate, that's paradise. |
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darthvader
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| Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 11:57 am Post subject: |
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| surfguy wrote: | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V13ARK9g578&feature=related
and be sure and bring your boardies |
 I guess one has to try everything at least once.......... |
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overseas_expat
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It's been snowing since Tuesday.....  |
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nikir
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| darthvader wrote: |
Thanks, Nik. I'll head down to some ski shops and survival/cold weather camping clothes stores.
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Problem is it's the wrong time of the year to source that stuff here. If all else fails DJ's Sydney city store seems to always come up with the goodies.
I wouldn't stress too much though, if you're staying privately, you'll be surprised at what your hosts can come up with. The markets as danbrew mentioned also carry loads of that stuff. |
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surfguy
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| overseas_expat wrote: | | It's been snowing since Tuesday..... |
Just looked at the weather report for Moscow...more snow for the next 7 days...definitely winter! You Tube has some footage too from this past week...Brrrrrrr!
Gosh it's been ages since I was sitting on Scarbourgh Beach drinking ice cold VBs...those were some good times...wha dya reckon! |
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nikir
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| Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:16 pm Post subject: |
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| overseas_expat wrote: | | It's been snowing since Tuesday..... |
Blast, it didn't snow when I was there in November. I'd love to see it all white. |
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