Jackets, jumpers trousers and socks

Jackets, jumpers, trousers and socks

A down jacket is perfect for cold dry conditions you will experience. I found that I could wear mine in the evenings with my fleece trousers and winter boots and stay warm enough wanderring outside and beetween cabins, and it was much simpler than clamberring back into the arctic suit. If it gets really cold you can wear it under your arctic suit, which is perfect when standing still at night taking photos on a frozen lake. You can also get synthetic filled 'down style' jackets, and whilst they may not be quite as thermally efficient as down they are better in the damp when you use it in the UK afterwards.

Undoubtedly one thing you will wear a lot will be a fleecy jumper. Ideally take a thin 'microfleece' that you can wear under your arctic suit when it's not too cold, and with a zip so you can loosen it and not overheat. You might want to take a thick fleece too, although it's not essential if you take another thermal jacket.

Trousers, if it's not too cold you will probably wear only thermals under the arctic suit, but if it's cold or for in the evenings you will need some warm winter trousers. Fleece trousers let you move about freely and are warm and comfy too. An equivalent like Rohan Winter Bags would also be a good choice.

Socks are always a personal choice, but remember that you are going to be wearing big thermal polar boots, so your socks need to reflect this. Ski socks are good, as they are warm and well padded, but other walking socks would be just as good. I recently found some nice socks in both Tescos and ASDA.


Home Photography Current Work Dog Sledge Clothing and Equipment Headwear Gloves Jackets, trousers, socks Thermals Swimming Costume Photography Links Contact	Jackets, jumpers, trousers and socks A down jacket is perfect for cold dry conditions you will experience. I found that I could wear mine in the evenings with my fleece trousers and winter boots and stay warm enough wanderring outside and beetween cabins, and it was much simpler than clamberring back into the arctic suit. If it gets really cold you can wear it under your arctic suit, which is perfect when standing still at night taking photos on a frozen lake. You can also get synthetic filled 'down style' jackets, and whilst they may not be quite as thermally efficient as down they are better in the damp when you use it in the UK afterwards. Undoubtedly one thing you will wear a lot will be a fleecy jumper. Ideally take a thin 'microfleece' that you can wear under your arctic suit when it's not too cold, and with a zip so you can loosen it and not overheat. You might want to take a thick fleece too, although it's not essential if you take another thermal jacket. Trousers, if it's not too cold you will probably wear only thermals under the arctic suit, but if it's cold or for in the evenings you will need some warm winter trousers. Fleece trousers let you move about freely and are warm and comfy too. An equivalent like Rohan Winter Bags would also be a good choice. Socks are always a personal choice, but remember that you are going to be wearing big thermal polar boots, so your socks need to reflect this. Ski socks are good, as they are warm and well padded, but other walking socks would be just as good. I recently found some nice socks in both Tescos and ASDA.

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