<p>This is a copy of the letter I sent to my D's roommate in summer 2005--it turned out to be pretty accurate. Happy planning!</p>
<p>D said you needed some direction in figuring out what to buy and bring for the cold weather. I made up a general list; hope it helps you get your bearings. A New Hampshire winter is much colder than D is used to, too. All the outerwear can pretty much be gotten from LLBean or Patagonia; LLBean is generally less expensive. In some cases I?ve explained what D has, not because she?s setting any kind of standard (believe me, she?s not) but because I thought it would clarify what I was talking about. You?ll need warmer things by the end of October but it?s unlikely (I think) that there would be snow before the end of November.</p>
<p>Two pairs of wool or fleece gloves (what you will use the most; easy to manipulate your
backpack without taking them off)
A pair of waterproof gloves
A scarf
A pair of heavy duty snow boots<br>
A pair of something to wear in the mud and rain and on plowed paths, like slip-on
LLBean boots (thinsulate gumshoes or rubber mocs, that?s what D has. The
mocs are easier to just slip on but your feet get cold in them once winter sets in)
A wool or fleece hat</p>
<p>A pull-over or zip-up fleece
A raincoat (D has both a lined one and a shell)
A down vest?worn alone in the fall, under a coat in winter</p>
<p>A thinsulate or down coat?as warm as possible
A lighter but warm jacket, like a fleece-lined shell</p>
<p>4 cotton turtlenecks and
4 sweaters to be worn over turtlenecks.
3 prs corduroy pants<br>
A white turtleneck to wear under your soccer uniform in the cold?D said you play
soccer</p>
<p>Possibly optional
A pair of waterproof insulated pull-on snow pants for skiing, or snowball play on the
lawns if intending to do such things
Optional
a long wool coat (D has a black one)
a pair of wool or fleece mittens</p>
<p>When you go through your wardrobe, think layers. You can layer tee shirts and tank tops that you already have under long sleeve button-down or polo shirts, and sweaters or sweatshirts.</p>
<p>If in doubt, don?t buy it now?wait until you get to Exeter and see what seems necessary and appropriate.</p>
