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My uncle told me to get a proper winter kit before moving to Fairbanks

I mean, I figured my old Seattle coat would be fine, but he insisted on a real parka rated for like -40 and some heavy duty boots. That first winter, when it hit -30 for a solid week, I finally got it. Anyone else have a piece of advice from a local that saved your hide up here?
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the_max
the_max2mo ago
Your Seattle coat would have been a TRAGIC mistake up here.
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wesley139
wesley1392mo ago
Got me a battery powered vest, total game changer.
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dixon.amy
dixon.amy4d ago
Did your uncle also laugh in your face when you showed up with that Seattle coat? Because that's the only appropriate response.
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