Stay warm and dry

GEARING up for your first kayaking expedition? What are the essentials you can’t do without? And, what keeps you dry and warm when you are cycling in cold weather? Our gear experts clue you in.

I am a Malaysian living in New Zealand and have taken up cycling. My tropical body, however, is not used to the ever-changing climate. The sun is hot so it can get quite warm after a while but the wind is cold during winter. Right now the average temperature is about 11°C during the day and drops to about 2°C at night. What kind of apparel can protect me from the cold wind and rain but at the same time allows my skin to stay dry? – Hot & Cold, NZ