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Winter Weather Gear. Advice?

Hailey L.'s profile image

Hi!

I am looking for any advice based on experience with certain products. With the cold, rainy, and snowy weather just around the corner, I'm looking for the best gear to protect myself from these conditions. Pants, tops, jackets, gloves, face coverings, boots. You name it.

I live in NE Ohio where the snowfall can be substantial at times. I think shoes are my top priority at the moment. I'm looking for something that is waterproof, insulated, yet not too bulky to where my feet feel like cement blocks. I'm a daily dog walker even in the winter so I need to still be comfortable yet warm and dry.

Also not necessarily weather related but still helpful: bags! What bag(s) are you using on your daily walks to make your life easier?

I hope this thread brings some great info! I'm sure there are other dog walkers out there who would appreciate it as well. Thanks!

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Walt G.'s profile image

I have a men's pair of these shoes, pretty comfortable, keeps me warm and dry. https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/12123...FTRSGore-Tex%5E1FTRSWaterproof

As a walker myself I prefer to wear several layers to keep warm as the conditions seem to change as the day moves on. A shell that keeps me dry and blocks the wind is key, also, a nice woolen cap and gloves, Thinsulate underwear and usually a hooded sweatshirt, keep me warm. I have a pair of thin rain pants that I wear over a warm pair of ski plants when its very wet or rainy or snowing. All my gear fits in my pants or jacket pockets but I travel light, with just poop bags, my leashes, and a bag of doggie treats. Medical supplies and my water stay in my car.

Enjoy the winter, I actually enjoy the weather and love being outside. Best of luck

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