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Traveling-Hat
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 Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 3:09 am Post subject: Winter Clothing??? |
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Hia
Me and my friend are going on a round the world trip, and moscow is our first stop from Manchester.
We'll be getting to moscow in the start of feb and are aware its gonna be FREEZIN!!, i have an idea of what i need and so far have got;
* Thermal socks and long johns
* hand and feet warmers
* scarf
I kno i need a good coat, shoes, and gloves & hat, but unsure how much they will cost, where to get them and what type to buy.
Can some1 please Help us cos we are total novices and fear we'll die out there lol
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Groobs
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Buy a hat that has a warm lining and has flaps that come down over your ears that you can tie underneath your chin. Baseball caps are totally inadequate for Russian cold. I don't know how long you plan to spend in Russia, you mention a round world trip so your baggage is going to be pretty mixed I guess, but if you have room find some lined, waterproof boots too - walking in freezing grey slush is horrible if the icy water finds its way in,,,,, (or of course wait and buy some here, and save space in your case!)
That said, right now its so ridiculously mild here that you will die of heatstroke if you dress up like that!  |
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Traveling-Hat
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A wool hat will do just fine. You'll probably just stand out as a foreigner wearing a fur hat  Woollen gloves or if it's a bit windy you might consider something that keeps the wind out, next to providing insulation. You should be able to get these things in the UK.
I have a winter coat with an inner coat of fleece added, Russians may laugh at it and think it's too thin, but it does the job remarkably well.
Don't use too many layers, a few good things usually give you the flexibility needed in the city. |
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jay90
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Moscow is a very expensive place to buy clothes. So I would buy all you need in the UK.
Without a hat your ears feel like they will snap off! So as Groobs suggested, buy one that covers them.  |
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Traveling-Hat
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Cheers Again
What kind of coat would you suggest, and does anyone know where to get them at a reasonable price, is there any other items i should bring with me, neck warmer, thermal vest etc.
Lol i'm usless, thanks for any help given so far its appreciated |
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Kesha
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| I made the mistake of layering my clothing my first couple of outings. While it was EXTREMELY cold outside (-32C when I was there), EVERY indoor thermostat was set to "SWELTER!" |
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overseas_expat
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Rick
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A wool hat will do just fine. You'll probably just stand out as a foreigner wearing a fur hat Razz Woollen gloves or if it's a bit windy you might consider something that keeps the wind out, next to providing insulation. You should be able to get these things in the UK.
I have a winter coat with an inner coat of fleece added, Russians may laugh at it and think it's too thin, but it does the job remarkably well. Razz
Don't use too many layers, a few good things usually give you the flexibility needed in the city.
It won't be too hard to buy the whole lot back home in the UK. It might be cheaper as well. My experience was though that shoes might better be bought in Russia. I couldn't find anything useful here.
ps. Traveling Hat: I accidentally edited your question. My apologies. Moderators make mistakes sometimes. Even me  I guess you can change it back when needed... |
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Traveling-Hat
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Cheers all
I'll get all prepared for it now, thanks again, at least now you won't have a frozen british tourist corpse on ur conscience now lol
Cheers again |
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CarlSpackler
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| According to forecasts it’s going to be a wet, slushy winter in Moscow and not much snow…A pair of Sorels would do nicely! |
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UsualSuspect
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| Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 7:42 am Post subject: Thinsulate beanie |
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Hi,
I found a thinsulate lined beanie did the job for me for keeping the head warm, and it rolled down to cover the ears as well.
I actually found the worst part of the cold was when it was windy. You soon find out where the clothing seams/zips/sleeves aren't sealed!
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Rick
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| Traveling Hat wrote: | Cheers all
I'll get all prepared for it now, thanks again, at least now you won't have a frozen british tourist corpse on ur conscience now lol
Cheers again |
I won't be anywhere near, so I won't notice it anyways. |
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James-in-Melbourne
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I seriously don't think Moscow will be that cold even in the start of Feb. I was in Siberia at the end of November and it was -22. A woolen beanie for a hat would do fine, maybe a thinsulate lined one if you really want. Some polarfleece gloves are a good thing, especially if you plan on having snowball fights haha. You don't even need a scarf really but they're cheap enough so it's up to you. A jumper or polarfleece jacket for a mid-layer is good, but it doesn't need to be too special i.e. windproof.
The best thing I bought was a down filed jacket, you can pick these up easily enough in the UK. Kathmandu and The North Face both make good ones. You could definately use that again on cold nights in Manchester too so it wouldn't be a purpose buy. Plus my Kathmandu one came with its own pouch so that it stuffs into it like a sleeping bag and saves alot of space when travelling. The only other things you need is jeans, wool blend socks and some fur-lined leather boots. I picked my boots up at a Chinese market in Vladivostok for 20 Pounds and they're great. You really don't need thermals/long johns or fur hats in temperatures in the negative teens. Save them for -30 or colder.
All the best with your trip. |
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