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sail191912
11-01-2007, 02:52 PM
Hi. I'm from the tropics (cold weather here is around 20 degrees Celsius), so I'm not so sure what clothes to bring for a trip where the temperature is going to be around 7 to 15 degrees Celsius.
Would jeans be okay for that temperature? Is a windbreaker too thin? Are open-toed shoes still okay? :confused:
tokenuser
11-01-2007, 03:03 PM
Hi. I'm from the tropics (cold weather here is around 20 degrees Celsius), so I'm not so sure what clothes to bring for a trip where the temperature is going to be around 7 to 15 degrees Celsius.
Would jeans be okay for that temperature? Is a windbreaker too thin? Are open-toed shoes still okay? :confused:
1. Jeans - perfect for that sort of weather (unless they get wet).
2. The secret is layers. Heavier weigh T-Shirt (I like long sleeve in that sort of temp), light weight sweater/hoodie, windbreaker over the top if you are outside (and the wind needs breaking).
3. Open toed shoes are OK - I live in a pair most of the year, but in those temps you really want a pair of shoes and a decent (thick) pair of socks (cotton or wool hiking socks are great).
ryuho
11-01-2007, 05:00 PM
haha just this weekend, I had to drive up to San Francisco from my college (CalPoly, SLO) to hang out with my friend. and I totally forgot how cold San Francisco was.
I ended up buying a $100 Express jacket/sweatshirt thing.
sail191912
11-01-2007, 05:44 PM
1. Jeans - perfect for that sort of weather (unless they get wet).
2. The secret is layers. Heavier weigh T-Shirt (I like long sleeve in that sort of temp), light weight sweater/hoodie, windbreaker over the top if you are outside (and the wind needs breaking).
3. Open toed shoes are OK - I live in a pair most of the year, but in those temps you really want a pair of shoes and a decent (thick) pair of socks (cotton or wool hiking socks are great).
Thanks! I guess I'll need to get a few pairs of socks. I was originally planning to use flip-flops for weekends -- probably better if I leave them at home.
tokenuser
11-01-2007, 05:50 PM
Thanks! I guess I'll need to get a few pairs of socks. I was originally planning to use flip-flops for weekends -- probably better if I leave them at home.I noticed where you are located (since you were talking "tropical climates" and degree C, I thought you might have been an Aussie). Where are you travellng to? Flip-flops are great in hotels for making runs to the ice machine, dorms for shared showers, and in general for giving your feet a chance to dry out if your shoes get wet.
When I go on vacation it annoys my wife that I travel with a pair of hiking boots that I dress up/down (good hiking boots are pretty versatile - Merril/Keen) and a pair of sandals (Teva style Ecko's). Pretty lightweight for travel.
my first trip to new york my friends thought my velvet jeans leotards and angora sweaters were great
but the flip flops were a flop (my friends were adamant they had to go)
i bought a pair of bottecelli boots and i was new york ready
plus i have a black leather armani jacket and some fuzzy gloves and hat
mine are pink you might prefer navy or black :D
layers are the best
if i were to spend a lot of time in cold weather i would collect cashmere sweaters and socks and scarves
tokenuser
11-01-2007, 08:58 PM
I have a black, wool knee length great coat* that I love wearing. It is starting to get cold enough to get it out of the closet again. Like my hiking boots (same style as these (http://www.merrell.com/Product/NZGP/Mens-Active-Footwear/Hiking/Mens/Wilderness.aspx) except for the sole, or these (http://www.rei.com/product/725542)), it dresses up/down nicely.
Thats a key point when travelling, making sure you get maximum wear out of what you are carrying - and if yo took it, and never used it, think twice before packing it again.
* I actually bought it for my wedding - we were expecting cold weather, and it worked well with my suit.
sail191912
11-02-2007, 04:45 AM
I noticed where you are located (since you were talking "tropical climates" and degree C, I thought you might have been an Aussie). Where are you travellng to?
I'm from Manila. It's weird because we use imperial for people's height & weight, but metric for everything else.
I'm going to Tokyo for work, so I'm trying to bring all the clothes I'll need for 3 to 4 weeks because the clothes there are too expensive (along with everything else).
flip flops were a flop (my friends were adamant they had to go)
i bought a pair of bottecelli boots and i was new york ready
plus i have a black leather armani jacket and some fuzzy gloves and hat
mine are pink you might prefer navy or black
I live in flip flops on weekends (I even try to sneak them in at work, when no one's looking). My wardrobe consists of flip flops, sandals, cotton tops and jeans or slacks.
Fuzzy gloves & a hat? Will I freeze if I don't have either?
I like pink. :)
and if you took it, and never used it, think twice before packing it again.
...and a few tops go back in the closet.
Thanks for the warning. I wish there was no such thing as baggage weight limits.
njshadow
11-04-2007, 03:43 AM
You can never go wrong with a fleece pullover. They're pretty comfy too! :D
tokenuser
11-04-2007, 04:07 AM
Cool ... TOKYO!
I loved visiting Tokyo (on work as well).
Don't forget to visit Ginza and Akihabra districts.
If your Japanese is a bad as mine (I knew enough to say thankyou, order biiru, and find a bathroom) ask the nearest schoolgirl for help ... they all seem to speak English to some level, and are keen to help. Being a 6' tall Aussie in a business suit made me kinda stand out though :)
Tokyo has an odd climate - layers will definately be the way to go.
nikole
11-04-2007, 05:41 AM
when it comes to warmth, its all about the hat, the more russian the better.
see
toasty
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sail191912
11-05-2007, 01:48 PM
Cool ... TOKYO!
I loved visiting Tokyo (on work as well).
Don't forget to visit Ginza and Akihabra districts.
If your Japanese is a bad as mine (I knew enough to say thankyou, order biiru, and find a bathroom) ask the nearest schoolgirl for help ... they all seem to speak English to some level, and are keen to help. Being a 6' tall Aussie in a business suit made me kinda stand out though
Tokyo has an odd climate - layers will definately be the way to go.
Just got here last night. It was chilly, but not as cold as I thought. The offices are hot, so the layers helped for indoors and outdoors.
The only place we've been so far is the office, the train station and the restaurant for after work dinner and drinks. They have this Japanese pizza with noodles, shredded tuna and ginger. Weird, but yummy.
Hopefully, we can pass by Akihabara on a weekend. If we get lost, the hotel gave us a business card we can show a taxi driver. :D
when it comes to warmth, its all about the hat, the more russian the better.
see
toasty
That hat is cute, but might not work in this weather, yet. Maybe I could pass by Russia one day and be able to wear a furry hat. I've always wanted to wear something like that, but impractical in the tropics.
tokenuser
11-05-2007, 03:59 PM
Just got here last night. It was chilly, but not as cold as I thought. The offices are hot, so the layers helped for indoors and outdoors.I found the same thing.
The only place we've been so far is the office, the train station and the restaurant for after work dinner and drinks. They have this Japanese pizza with noodles, shredded tuna and ginger. Weird, but yummy.I didn't eat pizza when I was there - but one of my cousins had the same reaction. She is not as adventurous with food as I am, but lived on Japanese pizza when she was there. Weirdest food I found was a savory mashed potato in a bread roll served as a breakfast food in bakeries.
The best Japanese meal I had was at the Kamon (http://www.imperialhotel.co.jp/cgi-bin/imperial_hp/index_e.cgi?ac1=ETR&ac2=kamon&ac3=&Page=hpd_view) tepan restaurant on top of the Imperial Hotel. It was amazing ... Kobe steak, Angler fish, exceptional sake ... make sure someone else takes you and that you expense the meal. It costs JPY9,450 (about USD$85) for dinner - and I think we ate alacarte rather than off the set menu - but eitherway, location and food are outstanding.
Hopefully, we can pass by Akihabara on a weekend. If we get lost, the hotel gave us a business card we can show a taxi driver. :DWhen you go to Akihabra, you HAVE to go at night. Go to the temple in Asakusa during the day (also amazing BTW), but hit Electric City, and Ginza at night. Catching the train home at night is easy too. Just find out what colour "line" you are on, and follow the lines through the station to get to the right entrance. Might be a little daunting if you are not used to subways, but its very similar to other subway systems around the world (seen one, seen em all).
BTW:
Temple shots from Asakusa (easy to get to by train).
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2015/1875018548_e87dc394ea.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2265/1874194141_d5e9585835.jpg
Ginza at night (go visit the Sony store ... its the store Apple wished they had)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2093/1874193223_7b884aedb7.jpg