I lived in Alberta for 11 years, and spent a lot of time in Wainwright. It’s nothing to see -50 deg cel weather there. You know it’s dammed cold when fuel begins to gel in the tank. Promptly purchased a Canada Goose jacket for the wife and I. Not cheap but worth every penny. Got them half price at WholeSale Sports. The damn coats weigh about 30 pounds each of just goose down. It’s like wearing a sleeping bag.

For most Canucks dealing with brutal cold is a way of life. Everyone thinks we like the snow because we are used to it. Lol. Nope! I can’t wait to retire and move somewhere where I never have to see winter ever again.

Decent winter clothes are always top on my priority of preparedness items however. Having a breakdown somewhere remote and not being dressed for the weather could spell trouble. I always keep backs ups in the rig too. You never know.