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[Eden]

Seattle here and I ride all winter rain or shine.

After several winters I have a list of things I personally can't do without and some I'd rather not. Do note that I did not acquire all of these things at once.... some like the multiple pairs of gloves I now have, have been trial and error.

Must haves (in no particular order):
- a warm hat that fits under my helmet
- wool socks
- chemical warmers for the coldest of days
- several weights of long fingered glove
- several weights of base layer
- warm/water resistant/breathable jacket. My personal preference is for a softshell in all but the worst of downpours.
- tights/knee warmers depending on the temps - I was just given a pair of knickers too.
- wrap around glasses to keep the grit out of my eyes
- fenders - yes they are speed fenders, but they do a decent job
- buddy flaps on those fenders, without which I'd have no friends...
- a brimmed hat to keep even more rain/grit out of my face
- blinky lights - keep yourself visible on those nasty grey days!

Things while not entirely necessary, I rather not be without:
- winter Sidi boots, yes you can make do with shoe covers and lots of socks, but my feet love, love, love my winter Sidi's. They stay dry and toasty for hours.
- my Thermos backpacker bottle. Nothing like being able to sip hot tea whilst your poor teammate changes their flat in a cold rain storm... (and it fits in my water bottle cage)