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Just a bit of advice really, I don't often venture out in the winter months to do any togging (mainly because most of my free time is the summer).

In a fortnight I'm off to Skye to walk for the week, will probably get in the Quirang (sp?), Old Man of Storr and hopefully want to get a lot more of the Cullins done, around elgol we think.


My only issue is I get cold really easily - (have no body fat!) I've bought some:

Berghaus hat and gloves,
Some Craghopper lined trousers,
A berghaus base layer long sleeved T.
Already have a North Face coat
and a craghopper walking fleece.


What else do you winter toggers use to stay warm? :thumbs:
 
I would get some long johns, Helly Henson are my prefered choice, also some warm socks and perhaps a 'Buff' great for keeping the chill off your neck but I often pull it up into my hat aswell.

If it is really cold I would have more than 1 base layer, thats just me though.

If you are not well versed in Mountain conditions, keep a keen eye on the local weather forcast, tell someone where you are going and your expected time of return.
 
Thanks for the advice, we're not exactly novices, my friend mountain bikes in just about anything - and i've done a fair bit before on Skye, just never this early in the season! We are running the usual GPS and GPS enabled phones with spare batts, first aid kits, emergency foil blankets, whistles, compasses all that malarky.

I'd been looking at the helly hanson base layers so I think I may grab a pair of them as cheap as possible. Multiple base layers I hadn't considered but will carefully look at (cost!) and I'm a scarf man, so i think the buff will be overkill

/edit/ And thank you again! keep those ideas coming!

must also look at socks - the walking ones seem so expensive.
 
Thermal base layers and plenty of thin outer layers,T-shirt,fleece shirt,fleece jacket and waterproof breathable top for example, you can always lose some layers if too hot.Fleece buff to keep the wind out as well.

You lose most bodyheat from your head,feet and hands, get good quality gloves,mittens,hat and socks,there are plenty about for you to pick from......:thumbs:

Sealskin socks are brilliant..........:)

If taking new boots, break them in before you get there.Wellies are crap if it is cold.Monopd or walking stick would be good and look on the net for advice on good practice whilst out, I always tell Mrs Frac when i`ll be home for example,if i`m gonna be late I phone her,don`t forget that mobiles may not work in all areas,so if I have fallen down a ravine she will know to send some of the guys out to find me when I ain`t home or have not rung.

Be careful,sensible and listen to the locals in the village pub the night before, they will more than likely tell you where stuff is and save you a lot of walking..........:thumbs:
 
oooo just seen the promo video for the buff, are they helpful?

to buy: Socks, and some thermal base layers for legs!
 
The buffs are great bud,zip the fleece jacket up with the buff inside and covering your face as well,keeps a lot of heat in..........:thumbs:

Apologies for my previous post I did not see that you had plenty of experience before I posted that.A load os stuff that you knew already there............:)
 
Hi. Wish I were going with you! It ahs taken me nearly 30 years to discover Paramo gear, now I wouldnt be without it. My only exception is a Buffalo Special 6 smock which can be worn without any baselayer. With a base layer, it is ideal for cold weather photography. Ask any soldier about Buffalo. Highly reccomended gear. Good luck with the trip, it is a fabulous place!
 
Well I guess you are sorted, Buffs are great and as I say you can pull it up under your hat at the back if needed, avoid t/shirts though as they do not 'wick' as well as the technical fabrics out there, all good advice above better to have to much on and have the ability to take layers off than shiver !
 
Couple of extras-take a pair of wellies with you, even if you keep them in the back of the car, Skye is very very wet, and can come in useful for places like Elgol, broadlands etc.

Gloves, I always have two pair, a thin base glove , nice and thin so that I can still operate the camera, and a thicker over glove.
 
Two very sensible suggestions, wellies will be a judgment call, depends on the distance required from car and possibility of getting wet!

Will deffo do the two glove option.

Just bought some Helly Hanson thermal bottoms. Just need some socks, a buff and to check if i've got wellies that will fit in the garage.
 
Michael, I got some fishing thermal lined wellie type things this year, they are not as warm as boots, but sure are better than wellies.I`ll dig the name out in the morning and see if I can find them.I use them when working the grouse moors,so they should be ok for you.
 
Long Johns are a must, preferably with long padded welly socks pulled up high over them. Sounds like you're really pretty well sorted though - it's all about layers really.
 
I get these little heat pads to go inside my gloves. basically you take them out of the wrapper give them a shake and after a few mintues they start to get warm (quite hot actually) they have stuff inside that obviously react and heat up.


They are fantastic to keep hands warm and ae a bargin at £1.75 for 2 from blacks etc
 
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