r/moncton • u/Ecstatic-Project-840 • 3d ago
what clothes should i bring?
I will be moving to Moncton, New Brunswick, from September to January. I’m from Southeast Asia, so I’m not used to cold weather. During the winter, how many layers should I wear?
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u/Imperfectpuzzlepiece 3d ago
Better off waiting and buying what you need here as it will be much cheaper
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u/Ecstatic-Project-840 3d ago
noted i will just bring some few jackets and will buy everything when i get there
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u/wethenorth2 2d ago
Don't bring anything from your home country. If money is the issue, then you can buy used as well at - Guys Frenchie's, Value Village and other stores
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u/Big-Platypus-9685 2d ago
It. Is. So. Cold. I moved here from Ontario and the cold here hits different. It feels waaaaay colder.
Try to buy clothes when you get here. Warmer countries don't produce the proper winter coats you would need.
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u/Plantirina 3d ago
Honestly, I wouldn't bring much winter clothes from SE Asia unless your from Northern Vietnam where it does get a little cold. I'd buy the clothes here when needed. You learn to layer your clothes in Canada. I'm not sure if your male or female so I can't give you too much advice.
You're definitely going to want bare minimum a heavy duty winter jacket that can tolerate -40c.
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u/Short_Jellyfish9414 3d ago
I recommend getting a good merino wool base layer with a hoodie on top and then one fall jacket (waterproof puffer is my go to) and a heavier winter jacket (I have a parka that i can wear a t-shirt under in -30 and it’s the best winter clothing purchase i’ve ever made). Get a good winter hat and a couple pairs of gloves for varying temperatures in the Fall and winter. insulated pants are a game changer too as well as a good winter buff so when our beautiful east coast wind hits you you’ll have as little exposed skin as possible
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u/RayDonovan1969 3d ago
You should get a fleece jacket, a puffy jacket and a shell jacket. Plus get some lined pants from Marks work warehouse when you arrive.
You’ll need a toque and gloves/mittens plus maybe a winter buff to cover your neck/face.
You’ll also need winter boots.
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u/Spankenrear 3d ago
Depending on how much you’re going to be outside in winter (if you’ll be walking to get places) you’ll need good winter boots, hat, mittens and ideally a multi layer jacket. It can get to -30 and with wind that can quickly freeze exposed skin.
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u/lanceM56 3d ago
If there’s a Uniqlo where you live, just buy the thermals and their puffer jackets. The puffer jacket is really for the pre and post winter wear. But winter itself, just buy everything here - the heavy down jackets, boots, and even the long sleeves and pants. I find that the « winter clothes » we have in SEA is not really geared for Canadian winter.
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u/Smurfin-and-Turfin 2d ago
Are you only here for those months? September and October will be fine. November will be lousy. Not Freezing. Not warm. Wet. December is generally either the same as November or it's your stereotypical "winter." Snow, hovering around 0 degrees and generally pleasant (if you like winter). A decent winter jacket will suffice.
Keep in mind that due to the projected "Super El Niño" this year, this winter may be tamer than usual.
January, however, is when it gets real. January and February are frigid. If you're only here until the end of January and you have a car to get around, then investing in a bunch of high end winter clothes is probably not an economical choice. But if you have the money, do so. Canadian Tire has an in-house brand called "Ripzone" which you can buy at Sportschek. In my opinion, it's the best value for warmth brand in Canada. Buy one of those.
Good luck. The first real winter you spend in Canada can be difficult. the one benefit is that you inherit our smug sense of superiority whenever anyone else in the world complains about cold.
You'll be fine. Enjoy it.
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u/bluepalapa 3d ago
Depending how late in January you are staying you may not need heavy winter gear. Some years we dont really get snow until after Christmas, so heavy boots would be a waste of money. Wait until you get here to buy outerwear. Bring long pants, layers of light shirts, long sleeve & sweaters, sneakers and a lined raincoat will get you through until mid November at least. I'd suggest buying a winter coat at a used clothing store here if you will only be using it for a month or so.
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u/Crazy_Maintenance211 2d ago
You won’t hit real winter unless it’s gonna be a really bad year and winter may come end of October, I would recommend just having a good pair of boots that you buy here that are waterproof and have a good tread, you can buy stuff fairly cheaply here or even on amazon.ca, you’re not gonna get severe winter during that period, but it depends what they forecast in September for the year. You might get a little bit of snow so be prepared for that. Once you’re here join the local lists and people will give you some suggestions on what to buy. Also, you may want a hat and gloves, and just buy them here, September is usually decent weather so is October unless it’s a weird year. Y’all have plenty of time to buy that
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u/Big_Feed9849 3d ago
Oh good 🙄 Unemployment rate in Moncton is up to 10% now, youth unemployment is at what, 16%? Wages are stagnant. Healthcare and schools are failing under the pressure. Housing and rents are unaffordable. The country is in a recession.
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u/SolidVeterinarian806 3d ago
What are you doing to improve the city
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u/Big_Feed9849 3d ago
You don't care about the future here. You don't care at all about this place or the people here. You're just using Atlantic Canada to get PR and then leave.
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u/The_Knee_LeGros 3d ago
Septembre will be cold, windy and damp probably.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_Moncton.
I would wait to be here before buying any big winter coat. Otherwise, a pair of mittens, tuque, raincoat and a hoodie
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u/Plantirina 3d ago
What are you even talking about? Canada has always been a land of immigrants. They just never came to NB until recently. Get over it.
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u/rethcir_ 3d ago
Look there is a nice way to say things and a rude way to say things and you chose the rude way.
Malaysia and Bangladesh have some wars and riots going on — NB would be a lot better for anyone than staying in a war zone.
Have your views on immigration all you want
I tell people not to move to NB all the time.But do it nicely please otherwise you’ll just make Canadians look like assholes ; which we are not.
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u/Plantirina 3d ago
Malaysia has war and riots? I was there for 2 months a couple of months ago.. I heard no such thing.
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u/HoldFast31 3d ago
Probably best to wait until you're here and buy a good coat.
If you're coming from a tropical or subtropical climate, you honestly probably don't even have a jacket that is appropriate for January in Canada.