Advise on winter wear

[Blackwind]

i will be traveling to new zealand this june. will be there for 2 weeks. as it is winter there i might have to get some winter wear. i believe i need to get stuff like jackets, gloves and snow caps? i think in some cases i may need water proof wear too? there are quite alot of stuff i need to get but the thing is i will not be requiring them after the 2 weeks cos im not a cold country person.... i dont think i would travel to cold countries or during cold periods in the future. so alot of questions.......

 

what kinda winter clothings should i get e.g. the waterproof type?

 

is there anyway i can get cheap winter wear for that 2 weeks?

 

is it easy to get second hand winter wear as im sure singaporeans will not be needing it unless they travel to cold countries?

 

need all the advise i can get

 

thnx in advance

[Refugee]

i think you should just go and not think about the aftermath of your winterwear after you return.

 

whats the temperature range for NZ during the period you are going?

 

2 months ago i was trying to borrow winterwear or buy 2nd hand like you now.

 

eventually too much hassle and i gave up.

 

bought new ones at COLDWEAR for about 110 bucks.. (just the jacket).

 

anyway mine was 5-15 degrees country.... so 1 piece was more then enough.

 

 

 

[Kongkongwolf]

Look out in the strait times, there's always an ad for winter wear sales. Else try Chinatown side.

[Mazdaowner]

i will be traveling to new zealand this june. will be there for 2 weeks. as it is winter there i might have to get some winter wear. i believe i need to get stuff like jackets, gloves and snow caps? i think in some cases i may need water proof wear too? there are quite alot of stuff i need to get but the thing is i will not be requiring them after the 2 weeks cos im not a cold country person.... i dont think i would travel to cold countries or during cold periods in the future. so alot of questions.......

 

what kinda winter clothings should i get e.g. the waterproof type?

 

is there anyway i can get cheap winter wear for that 2 weeks?

 

is it easy to get second hand winter wear as im sure singaporeans will not be needing it unless they travel to cold countries?

 

need all the advise i can get

 

thnx in advance

 

You can wear the best winter wear and still feel cold.

Go buy yourself a few pairs of LONG JOHNS. Good quality ones.

2 weeks, 2-3 pairs would do you good.

 

[Nerdyfrog]

Normally when dealing with snow, 3 types of layers needed.

 

1st is the Long johns or equivilent to keep warm. Fleece jacket will help to. Choose materials made of higher % of polyester. Cotton not really that useful imho.

 

2nd is the insulation against the wind chill, for e.g wind-breaker/jacket.

 

3rd is the waterproof layer as snow is water based, and once ur above gets wet. What also no use liao.

 

i said 3 layers does not mean must be 3 layers because some jackets are integreted wind and water proof.

 

Gloves, if you going to touch snow, pls have water proof ones and follow the above points.

 

If the place u r going have a strong gale or wind, suggest to have a face buff and beanie that covers the EARS (the ears and fingers hurts the most).

[Silver_blade]

A lot depend on which part of NZ you are going and what you plan to do there. For most part of NZ, the winter is not very cold...lowest around 3 degree celsius with a high of around 15 degree celsius.

[Cam70]

New zealand is not so cold as northern countries like russia and canada. Went South Island during july and temp was between 8 to 17 unless u go up mountains or glaciers . If u are going North Island, much warmer. Just a long john, a sweater ,a wind- breaker and a good pair of winter socks will do.

[Ahgongwolve]

i will be traveling to new zealand this june. will be there for 2 weeks. as it is winter there i might have to get some winter wear. i believe i need to get stuff like jackets, gloves and snow caps? i think in some cases i may need water proof wear too? there are quite alot of stuff i need to get but the thing is i will not be requiring them after the 2 weeks cos im not a cold country person.... i dont think i would travel to cold countries or during cold periods in the future. so alot of questions.......

 

what kinda winter clothings should i get e.g. the waterproof type?

 

is there anyway i can get cheap winter wear for that 2 weeks?

 

is it easy to get second hand winter wear as im sure singaporeans will not be needing it unless they travel to cold countries?

 

need all the advise i can get

 

thnx in advance

 

not cold la

I walk around in Polo T

 

[Gary84]

how abt the traditional chinese shop in Chinatown area, Fook On?...

I got mine there....

 

i will be traveling to new zealand this june. will be there for 2 weeks. as it is winter there i might have to get some winter wear. i believe i need to get stuff like jackets, gloves and snow caps? i think in some cases i may need water proof wear too? there are quite alot of stuff i need to get but the thing is i will not be requiring them after the 2 weeks cos im not a cold country person.... i dont think i would travel to cold countries or during cold periods in the future. so alot of questions.......

 

what kinda winter clothings should i get e.g. the waterproof type?

 

is there anyway i can get cheap winter wear for that 2 weeks?

 

is it easy to get second hand winter wear as im sure singaporeans will not be needing it unless they travel to cold countries?

 

need all the advise i can get

 

thnx in advance

 

[Blackwind]

i think you should just go and not think about the aftermath of your winterwear after you return.

 

whats the temperature range for NZ during the period you are going?

 

2 months ago i was trying to borrow winterwear or buy 2nd hand like you now.

 

eventually too much hassle and i gave up.

 

bought new ones at COLDWEAR for about 110 bucks.. (just the jacket).

 

anyway mine was 5-15 degrees country.... so 1 piece was more then enough.

 

should be less than 15 degrees..... the ski fields are currently at 2 degrees.

if u don need the jacket u can sell it to me.

anyway i will google on COLDWEAR.

thnx for the advise!

[Blackwind]

Look out in the strait times, there's always an ad for winter wear sales. Else try Chinatown side.

 

i'll check up the straits times and chinatown. thnx.

[Blackwind]

You can wear the best winter wear and still feel cold.

Go buy yourself a few pairs of LONG JOHNS. Good quality ones.

2 weeks, 2-3 pairs would do you good.

 

i will get 2-3 pairs definitely. thnx

[Ahgongwolve]

first timer ah

[Blackwind]

Normally when dealing with snow, 3 types of layers needed.

 

1st is the Long johns or equivilent to keep warm. Fleece jacket will help to. Choose materials made of higher % of polyester. Cotton not really that useful imho.

 

2nd is the insulation against the wind chill, for e.g wind-breaker/jacket.

 

3rd is the waterproof layer as snow is water based, and once ur above gets wet. What also no use liao.

 

i said 3 layers does not mean must be 3 layers because some jackets are integreted wind and water proof.

 

Gloves, if you going to touch snow, pls have water proof ones and follow the above points.

 

If the place u r going have a strong gale or wind, suggest to have a face buff and beanie that covers the EARS (the ears and fingers hurts the most).

 

i do not have the 1st and 3rd layer. as for the 3rd layer might as well get a water resistant one to suit any situation. thanks for the great tip!

[Blackwind]

A lot depend on which part of NZ you are going and what you plan to do there. For most part of NZ, the winter is not very cold...lowest around 3 degree celsius with a high of around 15 degree celsius.

 

im covering both north and south but will be focusing mainly on queenstown. i plan to go skiing, glacier walks and stuff. most of the ski fields are not opened yet. the coronet peak will be opened soon. the temp there is 2 degrees the latest i checked.

[Blackwind]

New zealand is not so cold as northern countries like russia and canada. Went South Island during july and temp was between 8 to 17 unless u go up mountains or glaciers . If u are going North Island, much warmer. Just a long john, a sweater ,a wind- breaker and a good pair of winter socks will do.

 

thnx for the advise.

[Blackwind]

how abt the traditional chinese shop in Chinatown area, Fook On?...

I got mine there....

 

i will check it out if i drive past that area. thnx

[Blackwind]

not cold la

I walk around in Polo T

 

r u the famous ahgongwolve who wants to have the most no of warning bars in mcf?.... nice to have u in my thread.