<p>In my experience you need to look at getting a fair number of layers. The most important part for me has been the upper body and head. Hat and scarf are of course important. In addition when it comes to top layers I suggest a down coat, all the major manufacturers have them the one thing in particular that I have that is nice is pockets to keep your hands warm. The jacket I have currently has these polar fleece lined pockets that are great. It means you usually don’t need to put on gloves for walking to class. In addition a good heavy fleece with wind stopper is really nice. It can get you through the fall and is a good layer on those days when it gets super cold. I’m not a huge fan of lined pants as when you get to class they are way too warm in a heated room. I do suggest investing in a pair or two of long underwear for outside activities. Warm socks are also nice for this. Honestly, there are going to be a few days each winter when its just too cold no matter how much you bundle up to do anything besides get to class. A couple years ago there was one day where despite being in a sweatshirt, fleece, down jacket, scarf, hat, etc… I had to stop in every building on my way to class to warm up because my eyes kept freezing shut because of the cold and wind. Oh, by the way, as far as boots go get something that breathes. I got “bean boots” and almost never use them. They are great for keeping your feet dry from outside influences, but your feet end up just as we from sweat (eww). Also, don’t wait until you get there to get clothing its hard unless you have a ride to get somewhere that sells what you need. That said you can probably hold off on the down coat until the winter as long as you have a decent fleece, sweatshirt and a hat. </p>
<p>Links:</p>
<p>Jackets:</p>
<p>I use something similar to this:
[The</a> North FaceMen’sJackets & VestsMEN’S PRISM OPTIMUS JACKET](<a href=“http://www.thenorthface.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=120751&storeId=207&catalogId=10201&langId=-1&from=subCat&parent_category_rn=11702&variationId=682]The”>http://www.thenorthface.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=120751&storeId=207&catalogId=10201&langId=-1&from=subCat&parent_category_rn=11702&variationId=682)
I see a lot of people wearing something similar to this:
[The</a> North FaceMen’sJackets & VestsMEN’S NUPTSE® JACKET](<a href=“http://www.thenorthface.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=120705&storeId=207&catalogId=10201&langId=-1&from=subCat&parent_category_rn=11702&variationId=2U9]The”>http://www.thenorthface.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=120705&storeId=207&catalogId=10201&langId=-1&from=subCat&parent_category_rn=11702&variationId=2U9)</p>
<p>Fleece:
[The</a> North FaceMen’sJackets & VestsMEN’S DENALI WIND PRO JACKET](<a href=“http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/mens-jackets-vests/mens-denali-wind-pro-jacket.html]The”>404)
[Mountain</a> Hardwear: Fleece : Windstopper Tech Jacket](<a href=“http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Product.aspx?top=2034&prod=614&cat=2043&viewAll=False]Mountain”>http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Product.aspx?top=2034&prod=614&cat=2043&viewAll=False)</p>
<p>I realize that this stuff is pretty expensive. I’m really just telling you what would be ideal. You can get by with cheaper options.</p>