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Old 06-07-2010, 07:29 PM
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There's no Aldi here, just yet, but I think it's on the way - will have to remember that for when they do open up, cheers for the heads up jjjnettie.
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Old 06-07-2010, 07:32 PM
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I have been using my snowboarding pants and jacket and some thermal socks. Very comfortable but rather noisy when moving around. I can second the snow gear that gets sold at ALDI. I have a set of their ski pants and they are very warm.
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Old 06-07-2010, 08:17 PM
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Just be brave, Ice is Nice.

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Old 06-07-2010, 08:18 PM
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I will put you onto a mate of mine John Walker he will keep you warm
I know Johnnie well but he only warms the throat and then chills your blood plus he make your focusing difficult..
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Old 06-07-2010, 09:10 PM
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good quality thermals as a starter, I've slept outdoors well below zero without to much drama with them , feet ,head and hands really get a hammering though when everythings icey and I always seem to get one bit of those wrong when its really cold .
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Old 06-07-2010, 09:50 PM
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I have a small gas bottle and a little gas heater attachment. It sits under my table and is very comfortable when the temps fall down to 1-6C.

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Old 06-07-2010, 11:14 PM
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I use a 1 piece freezer suit with hood, and freezer boots. As noted by others, you don't have to wear much under a freezer suit to stay warm. I can't recommend them highly enough.

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Old 07-07-2010, 12:22 AM
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The night you first put on a one piece freezer suit is the night you say to yourself,
"why did I waste all that time over the years bothering to put on countless layers
of clothing". Often you can get away with just a T-shirt and shorts underneath.

Having observed for periods from dusk to dawn on every clear night for months at
a time with no indoor refuge or shelter available at the observing site, the freezer suits
kept us operating at maximum efficiency all night long without us ever feeling cold.
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Old 07-07-2010, 01:07 AM
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+1 for freezer suit. Best astronomy-related investment ever.

Message Geoff the owl, as noted above, and he'll sort you out.

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Old 07-07-2010, 06:40 AM
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I must say that for the last couple of years, I find turning the electric blanket up to 3 or 4 seems to do the trick

Most of the times I get the scope out lately are at public or school viewings, I have been spending a lot of time lately making planets and other astronomical demonstration tools. I should post some pickies of some of them.
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Old 07-07-2010, 09:58 AM
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When I was a keen motorbike rider (still would like to ride again) I used to wear a silk balaclava because my ex-wife wouldn't let me use the car in winter. Silk is better due to fine weave.

Anyway went to a bike shop to see if I could get another one but no longer sell full face ones (Maybe frightened to sell them to robbers), anone know where you can buy full face balaclava's?
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Old 07-07-2010, 10:30 AM
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I mainly do the following for the -0C nights.
Base layer being cotton thermals and Explorer socks.
Next layer being a fleece tracksuit.
Top layer being skipants and jacket, snow boots, fingerless gloves.
A balaclava over a beanie to keep the head warm and the ski jacket's hood if required.
I keep 2 pairs of explorer socks, tracksuit specifically for those occasions only.
Oh! I believe that Ray's Outdoors have snow boots going for $28, I got mine!!
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Old 07-07-2010, 09:39 PM
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Malcolm,

You can get balaclavas from Lowes.

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Old 07-07-2010, 10:03 PM
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Old 07-07-2010, 10:05 PM
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Old 07-07-2010, 10:21 PM
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A wee dram of Highland single malt...
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Old 07-07-2010, 10:31 PM
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Something robust though - Talisker as a minimum!
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Old 07-07-2010, 10:40 PM
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Glenfiddich maybe?
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Old 07-07-2010, 11:23 PM
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8 degrees and above - thermals under jeans, jacket, gloves, beanie.

4 < 8 tshirt under a freezer suit, , gloves, beanie, scarf
<4 Add thermal duds for the chill on the legs when you move about and cold air leaks in.
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Old 08-07-2010, 06:44 AM
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Ski clothes and snow boots. There is often ice on the scope but I stay warm enough. Plus an old hair dryer that is mainly for defogging scopes or eyepieces but doubles as a very effective hand warmer.

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