<p>It can get very windy (especially on Central Campus in between the buildings). That is what makes it feel very cold. You’ll want to make sure your skin is covered… gloves, maybe a hat or scarf, stuff like that</p>
<p>Okay so if someone can answer these questions for me, thanks.
- I’m buying timberlands, what type would be the best?
- for pants would just jeans be fine?
- what Jacket should I buy (from where, what type, etc)
- what hat (from where, what type, etc)
- I have snowboarding gloves, would they work?</p>
<p>thank you</p>
<p>Coat: I think you’ll be happier if you buy a “parka” (covers your thighs) and not a “jacket” (only comes to your hips). Something waterproof. Bonus- the parka covers your backside & keeps you warm when sitting on cold metal bleachers at the football games. Hoods are nice in snow & wind storms, and keep the snow out of the back of your neck, but are not essential if you have a hat. I agree that the fleece North Face-type jacket is not enough for the really bad weather.</p>
<p>Pants: Jeans are fine. Don’t forget longer socks (not ankle-high).</p>
<p>Hat: anything knit- they sell knit hats lined with “thinsulate”, these are good.</p>
<p>Where: LL Bean, Land’s End, Macy’s, Eddie Bauer.</p>
<p>I came from California for undergrad and have the following tips:</p>
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<li> Shoes and socks: have a good pair of boots that are waterproof. Many brands out there, no one brand is head and shoulders better than the rest. Longer socks that are moisture wicking are useful.</li>
<li> Jackets: have 1 fleece jacket for crisp weather, but also get a shell jacket that is both windproof and waterproof for those wet or brutally windy days (which do happen on occasion). Get a more snug fleece jacket so that you can layer the shell on top on really cold days. Many brands like North Face and Patagonia have layering systems that snap or zip together - these can be useful.<br></li>
<li> Pants: You can wear any pants you want, but invest in some long johns or underarmour.<br></li>
<li> Hats: Fleece was always preferred by me because they didn’t itch as much and wicked away moisture better. Again, wind resistant can be a big help because most heat is lost up there.</li>
<li> Gloves: whatever keeps you warm.<br></li>
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<p>Buy all this stuff in the off season when there are sales and clearances (i.e. now!). On campus there are several stores that are popular such as Bivouac, although Bivouac tends to cater to the rich out of state students (I was OOS, but not rich). If on a budget, I would check out the army surplus store or Moosejaw or online like REI for some sales. </p>
<p>If you do invest in some expensive gear, don’t lay it down at your first frat party. My old roommate from Florida did that with his North Face and had a long walk home in a t-shirt to South Quad.</p>
<p>You just need to be able to layer your clothes, so a fleece for fall, then something insulated to go over the fleece for winter. Something to cover your neck and a hat, mittens and waterproof shoes or boots that won’t get wet and stay wet for days.</p>