Hi, I just moved to Switzerland, so it's going to be getting pretty cold. Does anyone have any advice? Student Status = Meager funds, so stuff I can find second hand/cheap would be helpful, but anything would be helpful.
Main thing is a proper jacket, and overshoes. I have most other things, I think. Gloves too, I mean I have gloves, but my fingers tend to get very cold.
Cheers.
Not a original suggestion. But try to go for lots of thn layers. An uber expensive jacket, will work in a variety of conditions. But if you cant afford uber expensive stuff. You need to employ several thin layers that you can adjust for the changing weather. These days you can get cheap baselayers, thin fleeces, and cheap hard/softshells. Try Planet-x for base layers.
To keep your hands warm. This is a great idea. Moose mitts. They attach to your bars (need flat bars though). So you only need thin gloves.
Not a original suggestion. But try to go for lots of thn layers. An uber expensive jacket, will work in a variety of conditions. But if you cant afford uber expensive stuff. You need to employ several thin layers that you can adjust for the changing weather. These days you can get cheap baselayers, thin fleeces, and cheap hard/softshells. Try Planet-x for base layers.
To keep your hands warm. This is a great idea. Moose mitts. They attach to your bars (need flat bars though). So you only need thin gloves.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HANDLEBAR-HAND-WARMER-SNOWMOBILE-ATV-MOTORCYCLE-MITTS-/140488294567?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20b5c140a7&vxp=mtr
For you feet get some woolen socks, abnd some planet-x over shoes.