[Caleb Morley]

Alright lads,

So its getting chilly  :

What are your essential winter items for on cold days out on the windows?

What's just a waste of money?

This is my first winter (dont laugh) and so i need to buy some kit for the next few months as the shorts aint gunna cut it any longer.

Cheers,

Caleb

[C-Thru.]

Good waterproof Boots!
Lots of layers to keep out the cold, Personnaly I wear roll top thermal shirts (ski type) underneath. I find that the less places heat can escape the better.
Buy a BUFF or two, best pieces of kit I have for winter ( got 4 of them). Thermal Polar Ones are brilliant!

http://www.buffwear.co.uk/pages/product-info/ways-to-wear.php

And a decent waterproof jacket!
I wear Dickies Reaper trousers most of year, so hard wearing & comfy and look smart uniform too, they do a lined version I use in winter bout £17 from farmers suppliers.

Never wear Jeans, look scruffy and when wet/damp very heavy and uncomfy.
Your selling a professional service so look the part, in my opinion anyway. and all tax deductible work wear.

As a wise man once said 'There is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes!'

[Rob Knapman]

Thermal long johns for the 5.30 starts!!!!!

[concept]

Can't emphasise enough on BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS!!! Don't scrimp on them, spend as much as you can afford, as once your feet get wet, they stay wet, and then they get cold, and then you just want to go home.

Under armour type clothing is great, rather than thick layers, these are good at keeping you warm and retaining flexibity.

Hat or what I wear is a north face ear protecter, which keeps my lugs warm, but doesn't get me too hot.

Gloves...lots of debates on these in here already...

Oh, and a hot water system.

[Nathanael Jones]

Good goretex boots
Really good waterproof gloves (search for "Youngstown Winter Waterproof" on ebay)
A warm hat that covers your ears
A scarf
A hot water system

Most importantly: The common sense to know when to go home. When the temp drops too far, nothing in the world will make your job more comfortable or safer,.. I've worked down to about -8 but even that was a bit of a struggle.

[Mike #1]

Karrimor snow boots with thermal lining £35:00 of amazon and karrimor 3-1 jacket fully  waterproof and breathable outer £50:00 both of www.amazon.co.uk  they are both are weathertite versions .

 Boots have good grip and are light ,  Just been wearing waterproof outer of jacket with polo shirt underneath and feel warm even when its a bit cold first thing ,  As for waterproof trousers not sure what to get yet might get some snow pants or some breathable over trousers recommendations welcome .  MIKE

[bobplum]

shorts,short sleeve shirt,flip flops oh and glasses,always look happy and raidiant and bring a little sunshine in to your customers  lives

[gary999]

for me if it gets really cold thermal top ,tshirt,jumper,fleece
and decent wind and water proof jacket.

combats and my slazenger waterproofs on top.

glove=cotton liners rubber outers.

decent  waterproof hiking boots

hot system if you want but not essential,hotwater
will still freeze when it hits the ground and no doubt
various other places.

cheaper option backpack.insulate hose i only have
problem on cold areas like cons or houses that are cold
very rare though,then its time to go home

oh yeah a good supply of rock salt

[Ian101]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blackrock-Leather-Safety-Resistant-Midsole/dp/B005M153NQ/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1319786902&sr=8-8

got a pair of these boots as an emergency pair for £16 from my local go outdoors as my Karrimor boots were letting in water and feet were soaked ....... you know what BEST PAIR OF BOOTS ....... EVER !!!!!

at £16 wasnt expecting much but that good went back and bought another pair for when these wear out

Warm and dry and very comfy and only £16

[Jackal]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blackrock-Leather-Safety-Resistant-Midsole/dp/B005M153NQ/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1319786902&sr=8-8

got a pair of these boots as an emergency pair for £16 from my local go outdoors as my Karrimor boots were letting in water and feet were soaked ....... you know what BEST PAIR OF BOOTS ....... EVER !!!!!

at £16 wasnt expecting much but that good went back and bought another pair for when these wear out

Warm and dry and very comfy and only £16

i no they only £16 but i had a pair lasted 3 months sole leak on them,i tryed dickies £20 a pair and sole goes on them to after a short period,think im going try some walking/ hiking boots this time

[AS Window Cleaning]

i no they only £16 but i had a pair lasted 3 months sole leak on them,i tryed dickies £20 a pair and sole goes on them to after a short period,think im going try some walking/ hiking boots this time

I buy cheap trainers and boots, 15 to 20 quid, last me 3 months tops. bought some 80 quid walking boots from a reputable high street outdoor shop. lasted 3 months, absolutely wrecked. I know I'm 15 and half stone and 6 foot 1, but surely should last longer? what do you do? if I say climb ladders what will they say? lorry drive I say(which I do a couple of days a week). ah, its pushing the peddles, they are not designed for that. no replacement or money back. don't know wot motto of story is! but u don't always get what you pay for.

good comfy shoes, or boots, waterproof. I wear jeans and thermals. lots of layers so can strip off when heat up. very good woolly hat. and determination! bring a flask, lots of hot drinks, and be prepared to call it a day when its too bad, be realistic!

[Panorama]

I wear these when I'm out cycling through the depths of winter, they also come in handy when cleaning, keeps you nice and toasty http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?typ=typ&fkid=22&ID=367

[Perfect Windows]

Waterproof boots plus these:  http://www.silvermans.co.uk/AdvancedSearch/tabid/96/Default.aspx?Search=06001 (available in Black). Cheap, warm and comfortable.

And these for when it's REALLY cold.  Bit bulky at other times, but workable: http://www.intersafety.co.uk/pr-showa-460-insulated-cold-store-gloves/p00400000901472c

Vin

[Mike_G]

Hat. You would not believe how much difference it makes

[Llaaww]

[Caleb Morley]

Thanks for all the recommendations.

Have a good weekend.

Cheers,

Caleb

[AuRavelling79]

 

OK in the dry!