Do you dress for the current temp. or the "Feels Like" temp?
01-06-10, 03:50 PM
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The wind chill isn't much use, except in high winds I'll put on additional face protection. I gauge how bad it is outside by looking at the doorknob on the main door by the mudroom. If the knob and lock on the inside of the door are covered in hoarfrost, it's time to bundle up!
01-10-10, 12:27 PM
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I keep a clothing log of what I wear in different temps so I can refer to it after a long hiatus. Works for me. I add notes if I change something or need to tweak the outfit or experience something new.
01-10-10, 05:17 PM
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Like others have said, I go by the current temp.
However, I also take the wind speed and direction into consideration. A cold headwind is much different than a cold tailwind.
However, I also take the wind speed and direction into consideration. A cold headwind is much different than a cold tailwind.
01-10-10, 10:05 PM
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Another thing is that when you're facing a head-wind you're working a lot harder... this might mean you should be putting on less insulation otherwise you may sweat and then end up cold on the return trip
