u/foreverbored91

Advice for a cold natured woman in Norway this winter!

We're going to Tromso mid-november and I'm trying to not overthink clothes to pack. I'm naturally cold natured, as in if it's 65F/18C with a breeze I'm shivering. Right now for tops I'm planning on packing my merino wool base tank, 2 smartwool long sleeve base layers, and odolo brand base layer (not wool but have comfortably used it as pajamas under a puffy jacket in 20f weather) a down puffy jacket, an electric heated jacket, and a rei rain jacket. For bottoms, I have some short wool tights (I plan on getting a longer pair too) fleece lined leggings, assorted jean/s i could bring and layer under. Also I was considering a pair of insulated ski pants or some sort of water resistant pants.

Is there anything glaringly obvious that I'm missing? How many tops/ bottoms should I pack for an 8 day trip? I'm from the south and this week definitely be the coldest place I've ever traveled. We're planning on at least 3 outdoor activities (whale watching/ northern lights/reindeer farm) but also want to be warm walking around town. Right now I'm trying not panic buy all the wool clothes.

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u/foreverbored91 — 3 days ago
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Happy with how my first brisket turned out!

It was just a cheap pre-seasoned brisket from Aldis. I rinsed the seasoning off and added a little salt and a lot of black pepper. Temps stayed around 240-275° for 7ish hours. Pulled at 196° and rested 3 hours. It was delicious but extra greasy, probably could've trimmed the fat beforehand but really pleased with it over all!

u/foreverbored91 — 11 days ago