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Andrew*

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I got all my warm gear on last night, looking forward to a nice observing session. It took about 15 minutes to get everything on. Funnily enough, that's about the same length of time it takes clouds to come over in Scotland ;)

Anyway, I took the opportunity to show off my warm gear, with some persuation from the good lady!

Here's a diagram of this Scottish Astronomer......... What do you wear?

P.S. Kielder nights call for several more layers than this...

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Iris

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It's much better to wear clothing matching your equipment, matching the neoprene dew shileds we have this character, another photo sees his wife looking after his 'bagged' OTA

ROFL - sure you posted this in the right forum? ;)

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Astro_Baby

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Ooo-err

Normally for observing it takes me about 20 minutes to gear up. Its a bit like putting a space suit on.

In order of geting it on....

Layer 1 -thermals and wooly tights

Layer 2 - thermal vest, thick socks go on the feet

Layer 3 - thin jumper and jeans apllied over the first lot

Layer 4 - second thin jumper

Layer 5 - fleece and heavy duty boots

Layer 6 - windproof jacket and thermal gloves plus wooly scarg wrapped round head.

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TopHouse

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On a serious note i can seriously vouch for these :-

boom 80 thermal boots size 9 / 43 moon boot on eBay (end time 03-Mar-10 10:59:32 GMT)

I used to do a LOT of fishing in all weathers and i have never come across anything as warm EVER and they'll last almost a lifetime as the inners come out and you can replace them for a tenner!

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twotter

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I lounge around the house in a pair of jogging bottoms and a t-shirt. When I head out into the garden to view the night sky I just put on a pair of trainers, a fleece jacket and my trusty wooly hat.

Being a fat bloke with a beard has advantages ;)

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Beulah

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Thinking about getting myself a pair of fleece lined mickey mouse boots. Can't really complain, considering the cost.

US Extreme Cold Weather Boots, Mickey Mouse Boots, Surplus and Adventure secure online Army Surplus store, S&A

:DAndy.

What a deal!!!

Wow, it's a shame I have such small feet!! No accumulative layers of socks would enable me to fit into those! ;)

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Talitha

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The 'staywarm' rule i always use is to bundle up as though it was 30 degrees (F) colder than it actually is. ;)

Warm clothing layers are topped by a goose down coat, rabbit fur hat, and thickly insulated ski pants. My feet are kept warm by ice fishing boots rated to -40C. They're 2 sizes larger than my shoes and comfortably fit a few pairs of warm socks. When it's below -12C i also slip on a pair of 'boot blankets'.. they're like a sleeping bag for your feet. Oh, and i also make sure i'm never standing directly on the ground.. use a piece of thick carpeting or a folded blanket.

Chemical heat packets are great, too. Toss one in each boot and one in each glove and you're nice and toasty. ;)

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Warm clothing layers are topped by a goose down coat, rabbit fur hat, and thickly insulated ski pants. My feet are kept warm by ice fishing boots rated to -40C. They're 2 sizes larger than my shoes and comfortably fit a few pairs of warm socks. When it's below -12C i also slip on a pair of 'boot blankets'.. they're like a sleeping bag for your feet. Oh, and i also make sure i'm never standing directly on the ground.. use a piece of thick carpeting or a folded blanket.

;)

I bet you look great in that and have to fight the men off lol

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lulu57

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Personally, I still rely on Lulu's green hat.....

A lime green mohair hat can't be beat! ;)

I saw a load of them in a warehouse the other week. Maybe I shoud have bought them and sold them at SGL5?!;)

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