Ice chains were important for my wife and myself. it won't be too windy and if you're geared up properly those super cold temps are really a cake walk If you're hiking in Lester/Chester/Munger/etc. Consider a shell that can break the wind.I got my North Face parka for around $300 and it was an excellent investment A solid parka that goes below your butt is ideal.That's a delicate balance between "it's literally too damn cold out" and "I don't have circulation and I feel like it's too damn cold out." If your boot is too tight, it'll cut circulation to your toes and then you'll be cold. I used solid boots that were comfortable and insulated, with 1-2 pairs of various smartwool/puffy wool socks.I'd finish off with a pair of snow pants that can go on and off easily Roll both legs of the jeans up your shin to make room for boots and to keep the bottoms away from the snow or they will just get sopping wet. I usually just used synthetic long-johns to take care of wicking water from my skin. Jeans are great at breaking wind and worked pretty well for me as a mid-layer.Otherwise, synthetic long sleeve Under Armor kinds of shirts are perfect base layers. I have a SmartWool Marino wool base layer that was expensive but it was essential for keeping me warm and dry. Something like a North Face Thermoball is great as a mid-layer under a parka for those insanely cold days. Cotton absorbs moisture from your sweat, then freezes or just becomes a frigid sopping sponge against your skin You need 100% wool/poly/synthetic layers. If you can't wick the sweat away or stop overheating, you're done Thermal regulation is the name of the game.PM me - I'm selling a set of snow tires in great condition over on the Online Rummage Sale for Duluth/Superior facebook group. Depending on where you live in town, you'll have different levels of need for snow tires either way I'd strongly recommend them. If you plan on spending significantly more time outdoors in Duluth, then that's another story. If you're getting outside a lot in Eau Claire, you'll do fine in Duluth. Gear up properly and you'll love your life in the 8 months of the Northland's winter! Duluth is an absolute mecca for outdoor winter sports.
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