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MakingItUpAsWeGoOk t1_ixysaqp wrote

You will legit need a quality winter coat. If you are coming from a tropical climate I’d advise something with down. For just running in and out of buildings you will probably be okay with the combination you mentioned but there are usually a least a few weeks where the temperature/wind chill poses a real risk to exposed skin after a few minutes. If you are outside roaming cities I would bring a coat. If you are driving any decent distance in the cold you will want the coat in the car at very minimum.

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New_Sun6390 t1_ixyw3j8 wrote

Down is great when it's super cold and dry. But it can be TOO warm if you do a lot of walking around and generate your own body heat. Worse, if down gets wet, it is absolutely useless because it clumps up. I spend a lot of time outdoors in winter and I do not own a single down jacket or vest.

Your best bet staying warm in winter is to dress in layers and yes, have a decent winter jacket. There are synthetic substitutes for down that work better, IMHO.

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fridaycat t1_ixz0im5 wrote

Second this. Where in Maine? If you are near the coast it isn't any colder then anywhere else in New England, sometimes warmer. I (f66) find my winter coat, which is just a shell with a liner sometimes too warm. What are you doing? If you aren't spending a lot of time outdoors, I doubt you need to bundle up that much. Hat and gloves for sure, and waterproof boots are a must.

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wandrefilled OP t1_ixytukz wrote

Thank you so much! I'll list all of that down.

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IamSauerKraut t1_ixz4we2 wrote

Dont buy your boots online. Find a place where you can try 'em on to make sure they fit. Pro tip: uggs aint nothing but ugly.

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satanshark t1_ixzjoqu wrote

Also, Bean boots are great, but they are not always great winter boots.

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squatch__huntress t1_iy16jti wrote

I’ve had a pair of Bean Crestas for going on 20 years and they are INCREDIBLE. Snow, ice, slush, even summer hiking. And they look beautiful broken in 😍

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IamSauerKraut t1_ixzl41j wrote

I have one pair of boots from Beans, but they are not those crappy faux leathery things. Tried them on before I went online and bought them at discount.

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satanshark t1_ixzlho3 wrote

I have one pair that I went and bought from the store a few years ago. I love them, but they’re not insulated and don’t have the best tread on ice, I find. They’re perfect for fall and the post-winter softening.

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NotARobotDefACyborg t1_iy14qdu wrote

Can confirm that Bean lined duck boots are pretty good, but yes, not great winter boots. I found some knock-off Sorels that are both comfortable and warm, and actually lace most of the way around my cankles, LOL.

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eljefino t1_iy1e8mc wrote

Thick wool socks help boots in the worst weather, make sure to bring a pair when you try them on.

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