• Walking out in -30c Weather - Regina, SK

    I've talked about riding my bike this year and have posted some pics of me riding.

    I still haven't got a car yet, as per my saving money/losing weight plan.

    This is my out door gear that I'm wearing to go for a walk in -30c weather.

    cold weather out fit for walking in -30c Regina, SK

    The goal of this out fit was to be able to walk out doors in what ever weather, and not feel cold. That is definitely the case with this outfit.

    • I'm wearing:
    • Timberline boots
    • Insulated coveralls
    • A down filled coat
    • Helly Hansen balaclava
    • A neck warmer
    • A scarf
    • A hat with ear covers
    • Leather gloves

    That's all.!!

    It's nicely insulated from the cold and wind.

    From a cost stand point, I've purchased this gear over the last year so it hasn't cost me anything this year. I absorbed the costs last year and prior years. Except for the Timberline boots.. I just got those yesterday.

    The walk costs me nothing and I feel absolutely wonderful when I get to my destination.

    It's still doable to not have a car and function in this type of weather in Saskatchewan. This is not the fastest moving outfit I've ever worn, however it is warm.

    UPDATE:
    After walking to Tim Hortons coffee shop, 2+ KM away in -30c, a fellow that I know asked me why I would be crazy enough to walk in this weather. I replied, "because I can afford to!"

    The comment was really meant to say, I can afford to drive a car, and I can afford to walk. Walking gives me more of the lifestyle that I want.

    The logic is: I have more options in this weather than just driving the car. Sometimes just driving is pretty restrictive. Get in the car, drive to the next place, get out of the car. You don't really enjoy nature, the day, or the process.

    After I got to Tim Hortons I had to dry off because I was sweating...
    It's bad if you're sweating and you get cold. That means you might freeze.. So i took 1/2 hour, drank my coffee, dried off, and then headed back home.

    The point of the story is... you can definitely walk for cheap in cold weather, or any weather for that matter. Walking is definitely cheaper than driving! It takes longer, however, it works.


 
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2 Comments
On Dec 15, 2008, sam waters Said:
I like to walk, but only when the weather is moderate. I don't have the clothing to walk in really cold weather. And I commute to work on the subway.
On Dec 15, 2008, b l j Said:
to each his own. i couldn't fathom walking in that weather. with modern transporation it seems kind of extreme
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