Yesterday evening was a cold rainy fall day here in Minneapolis. On the ride home I was wearing what I rode to work in: a long sleeve wool jersey, cut off Dickies knickers, a wind jacket, and medium wool socks. Only a half mile in, the exposed skin on my legs started stinging and bumming me out something fierce.
Then I remembered why I carry around my giant purse (Captain Phil) , because that's where all my stuff is. Recently I switched over to my cool weather contents, and now carry leg and arm warmers, ear protection, wool army surplus gloves, a headlamp, and a pair of our Tall Wool Socks.
Well, lickety split I was off the path and into my bag.
before
Because there was no dry ground, I used the flap of my backpack to change on.
The All-City Tall Wool socks, cause they're wool, they'll keep you warm even when wet.
in process
And presto, no more exposed skin, no more shivering shins.
These were life savers yesterday. I use them for commuting, and also think they look pretty spiffy with my kit for cross season.
Get some.
Phil McCrackin Says:
October 25, 2012
But you had leg warmers in your bag. Why not just put those on?