Thermax G's

[Lapalabrasinfin]

Hello y'all,

 

I'm moving to Spain, all the way up to the north, and I don't have any G's specially designed to be used is cold weather, however, I'm not sure if I'll make it throughout the winter season with my regular G's, or if I should I invest and buy the Thermax G's.

 

Has any of you moved from a hot warm weather to a four seasons country? Are Thermax G's a "must have"? If needed, how many pairs would be appropriate? Keep in mind that I'd have to travel 5 hours to get to the nearest Distribution Center.

 

Thanks.

 

 

[Guest]

I don't know about the weather in Spain (other than the rain on the plain), but winter can get pretty cold in Idaho. I never felt the need to buy anything extra for underneath. Overcoat, gloves, etc., yes, but unless my occupation had me working outside or I skied a lot or something, the "norm" does just fine. 

 

Keep in mind, you can also order online. 

[Lapalabrasinfin]

Hello Eowyn,

 

Thank you! Well, climate conditions can be really harsh where I'm going, and I only own regular cotton G's, perfect for hot, humid weather. This would be my 1st time facing temperatures under 20 C degrees, so I'm really nervous about it.

 

I know that I have that option of online orders, what keeps me sceptical is the sizing, for that I prefer to buy my 1st set of whatever Church clothing in person =) Once I find my size I'll order online for sure!

 

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[estradling75]

Why worry about thermal garments?

 

If you think you might need thermals then buy regular thermals and wear them over your garments...  (After all it is not like you are worried about the extra layers in this case)

[Lapalabrasinfin]

Hello estradling75,

 

Thank you for the perspective! What worries me is that I've never been exposed to winter, so I don't know how the whole clothing thing works, and I saw that G's option while looking around the online store and It said those are designed for cold weather situations. Hence, my question. 

 

As a tropical weather woman I'm like Jon Snow in this area: I know nothing, so I'm asking for advice from those of you living in winter season areas and endowed.

 

X

[estradling75]

I come from a place Sunny and Hot...

 

I served my mission in a place that had cold winters (at least they were cold to me).

 

Wearing thermals over the Garments was how I handled it (That was 20 years ago if that matters)

[Lapalabrasinfin]

Hello estradling75,

 

Thanks! May I ask if you've ever tried thermax, or have you always thermals over?

 

X

[estradling75]

If thermax garments existed 20+ years ago I do not recall... But I have never had reason to since then

[Sunday21]

I live in a cold climate. Many people wear long underwear. I wear them over my regular garments.

[Lapalabrasinfin]

Hello Sunday21,

 

Thank you. May I ask, do you run during winter? 

 

X

[thoughts]

So why not purchase one pair so you'll know sizing if you ever need to buy more.

[AnnieCarvalho]

I'm pretty sure you can purchase garments in Spain.

What city are you moving to?

[kapikui]

How cold does it get there? Like Eowyn I'm from Idaho, but I'm pretty sure the opposite side of the state.  The coldest I've ever seen is about -30 c. Even at that, unless I was going to be spending a great deal of time outside, I usually just dress warm.  I didn't bother with any type of thermal underwear. 

 

Some other things that might matter is your size and body fat content.  I'm somewhat rotund. My wife is very skinny (enough that she gets accused of anorexia even though she regularly eats more than I do, which is unfair, but another post).  She has far more problems with cold than I do. If she spends 5 minutes outside in winter her hands and feet are cold for the rest of the day. My hands are warm again 10 minutes after coming inside. 

 

Going from warm to sometimes cold will be a difficult adjustment at first.  One thing I usually do to adjust each winter is to keep myself just a little on the uncomfortable size when I have to go out.  Over time, I can adjust to being able to handle short sleeves down to about 0 C or so with out too much difficult.  One caveat is that this gets more difficult as I get older. 

[jerome1232]

I have a few pairs (I commute on a motorcycle in the dead of the night, they help) I live in a hot climate and sometimes wear them to bed because I like to be cozy.

I think getting regular thermals to wear over your regular garments is a splendid idea, gives you more options as well.

[Vort]

...I just can't get past people thinking that anything under 20° C is cold...

[jerome1232]

It drops to a high of 69 and I'm freezing my butt off. (To be fair that means I'm riding home in 35 to 40 degree weather at 75 mph)

[Guest LiterateParakeet]

I lived in Alaska for two glorious years. The thing to know about cold weather is to wear layers.  That way you can peel off a layer if you get too warm, or add some if you are cold.  

 

I remember the tricky thing for us was Sundays!  Dresses can be quite chilly.  But then I think thermomax garments only come in the long (pant) length....if you are planning to wear long skirts with boots, it could work.  Leggings too would help.  

 

On other days, I don't think you will really need thermomax garments.  I think layering is better.  Thermals over garments as Estradling suggested.  Then if you get to warm, you can slip into a bathroom and peel off a layer.  

 

The reason I keep mentioning getting too warm...when you are thinking of getting too cold...is this:  you go from your warm house out to the cold and get in your car, which eventually gets warm.  Then you get out into the cold again, and go into a house...maybe you are visiting teaching an older sister who keeps her house REALLY warm and pretty soon you are peeling off layers.  When it's time to leave you have to put the layers back on though...  See what I mean?  You will be making lots of adjustments...layers are very useful for that.

 

P.S. Congratulations on going to Spain.  My daughter is taking a Spanish class in college and her instructor is constantly raving about how wonderful Spain is.  It's making my daughter and I want to visit!

Edited November 10, 2015 by LiterateParakeet