KR Cold Weather LARPing: 101?

Good morning! Apologies if there’s already a thread hidden somewhere for this. These next few months will be my first experience with Winter LARPing, and while I’ve read plenty of articles and collected some advice on how best to handle the elements, I’d love to get some insight from my fellow Knight Realms players. You already know the camp and what it’s like when the cold sets in.

I’ll be attempting to wrangle up some under armor and/or woolen socks and underthings, but I’ll gladly take whatever advice and clothing recommendations/links you can throw at me. Being warm while also being able to function is going to be key.

Thank you!

Dress in layers, stay dry (socks especially), don't forget to hydrate.

I have Renaurds a circulation disorder do keeping warm is very important. Drink water. Stay away from caffine. Dressing thin layers. Avoid cotton in winter. Thermals underlayer. Don't contract your circulation though. Dry is key. Sweating leads to chill. No direct contact with the ground. No direct contact to snow ice or mud. I stoop kneel when down because of this when downed as PC or NPC in this weather.

Test your gear at home. Find out If or where it binds. If it's really water resistant etc.

Hug So warm!

Yes I second Joe's advice. Know your limitatons as relates to the temperature. Underarmor is awesome. Acquire a good sleeping bag as well and bring an extra blanket just in case. You'll be fine so whatever you do, don't panic.

Also staying warm is actually more important than looking good. Especially in the area of shoes.

Thankfully the in-character boots I have are winterized. One pair is lined with this crazy anti-weather padding, and the other are a sturdy set of thick leather boots that thankfully have good soles for the ice and snow.

I feel silly that I didn't know about how avoiding cotton, though. Trying to do a little window-shopping for wool or fleece layers. Or maybe linen?