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My step daughter is going to Washington DC in January for her 5th grade Safety Patrol trip. They're riding a train from the West Palm area of Florida all the way up to DC. The school says that last year, when the kids stepped off the train in DC, the temperature was 18F, with a wind chill of -8F.
Being a FL boy since about age 3, I just don't know what that kind of cold is like. I need to get her some appropriate clothes, and right now I'm focused on the coat. I'm on a budget, but I do want her to be warm. My understanding is that while the coat needs to be warm, it won't be her sole protection because she'll also need to be wearing layers, so she doesn't need a coat designed for Mt. Everest.
Anyone have some recommendations for a coat, or an online retailer from which to buy a coat? I went to some local stores during the Thanksgiving break and was underwhelmed with the offerings. Most of what's around here is a glorified jacket.
I've looked a bit online at stuff like this. But it's tough to know what kind of warmth that provides. She'll likely never wear this coat again, so I'm not necessarily interested in longevity, just adequacy for this trip. Is there some kind of warmth rating on coats?
Thanks in advance.
Being a FL boy since about age 3, I just don't know what that kind of cold is like. I need to get her some appropriate clothes, and right now I'm focused on the coat. I'm on a budget, but I do want her to be warm. My understanding is that while the coat needs to be warm, it won't be her sole protection because she'll also need to be wearing layers, so she doesn't need a coat designed for Mt. Everest.
Anyone have some recommendations for a coat, or an online retailer from which to buy a coat? I went to some local stores during the Thanksgiving break and was underwhelmed with the offerings. Most of what's around here is a glorified jacket.
I've looked a bit online at stuff like this. But it's tough to know what kind of warmth that provides. She'll likely never wear this coat again, so I'm not necessarily interested in longevity, just adequacy for this trip. Is there some kind of warmth rating on coats?
Thanks in advance.