Clothing for 50+ Windy weather

[BradKajukenbo]

Look for what they use for the cold weather gear in the military. Maybe you’ll see something cheap at a military surplus. Shit works.

Every winter I wear the same jacket I've had since I was 16. Its a green military jacket I got from an Army Surplus store. I wish it was waterproof fully but it works great for windy days. Its seen some better days but still it has no holes and the zipper still works great.

 

[Desperado Deluxe]

Wear parachute pants or those lightweight hiker pants with base layers and a windbreaker. Add layers in between depending on how cold it is.

 

[Groundscore]

Use layers; something like a windbreaker over a fleece over a wool sweater over a good shirt if it's really cold. Don't forget a wool cap, gloves, and of course long-johns under your pants. Also keep a couple off extra pair of wool socks. ALWAYS have extra socks... One step into a puddle at night or just the need to double-up will make you a believer. I spent an entire winter in Chicago, and the cold wind blasting over the ice is no fun. Layers are your friend! Stay warm.

 

[Anagor]

I think it really depends on your tolerance for colder weather.

Housed at the moment but did a week long trip recently to visit traveling friends. Temps were 10°C max during the day and I wore two t-shirts, a tattered hoodie jacket, a fishing vest and ragged jeans (almost more holes then denim) and I was fine. I even walked around without shoes a few times.

Granted, it was a bit cold at night, but then I was mostly in my cozy sleeping bag.