Subject: RE: Cold Wet Weather Gear Deanna - I'm from a similar climate, so I hope this helps: Running: MANY LAYERS. My favorite outfit is... dri-fit pants, pretty thin ones from Target, and maybe a layer under (tight cotton pants or shorts) if really cold. On top I wear a dri-fit top (short or long sleeve, depending) and a fleece jacket. Once or twice I will wear a sleeveless singlet, long-sleeved Armour top together. I think the fleece jacket is the key. Fleece earcover or stocking cap and little cotton/poly mini gloves, which usually get really hot and I take them off. Usually my headlamp too, since if I run after works it's dark. This gets me happily through 20 degrees and above. Biking: I'm still working on this, but two things that have helped are a waterproof shell that I can layer under and some totally awesome Pearl Izumi fleece lined cycling tights. These are a MUST. I wear a Headsweats skull cap and earband under my helmet, thankfully it's adjustable. I still haven't found good gloves. I usually tuck a scarf in around my neck, but am looking into a gator. So, I guess the key word today is FLEECE. Good luck! I wear this stuff often, so while expensive it's been worth it. Edit: I glossed over the "wet" part. But, I've worn exactly that outfit while it's been snowing and it's fine. That's the nice part about the fleece jacket. It breathes, but keeps away most of the wetness. The rain shell for the bike is a must, but you will get soaked. I avoid that weather on the bike personally, but am trying to gather up my courage for this Fall/early Winter. I was able to bike until December 9th last year, so don't put your stuff away too quickly! Edited by BikerGrrrl 2007-09-11 3:33 PM
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