Garwyn's winter checklist

Uniqlo SG, only what's needed. Coldest stop: Biei, Hokkaido at night, about -10°C. China (Chengdu and Chongqing) is about 5–12°C. Tap an item to tick it off.

0 / 8 done≈ S$348 total

Outer layer

Seamless Down Parka (Men)×1

Main jacket for -10°C. Hood, windproof. Pick a cut that covers his bum.

S$169.90

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Middle layer

Fleece Full-Zip Jacket×1

Under the parka in Japan. Enough on its own in China.

S$29.90~~S$39.90~~

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Base layer

HEATTECH Extra Warm Crew Neck, long sleeve (Men)×2

Wear one, wash one. Extra Warm is enough. Skip Ultra Warm, because indoors in Japan is hot.

S$19.90 each~~S$29.90~~

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HEATTECH Extra Warm Cotton Tights (Men)×1

Goes under his own jeans for Hokkaido.

S$19.90~~S$29.90~~

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Accessories

HEATTECH Lined Gloves (Men)×1

Check the tag says touchscreen-compatible so he can use his phone.

S$24.90

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HEATTECH Ribbed Beanie×1

Covers the ears. The Blue Pond light-up and the horse ride are at night or outside for a long time.

S$14.90

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HEATTECH Scarf (Men)×1

Uniqlo SG has no neck warmer online, so this replaces it. Buy a neck warmer instead if the store has one.

S$24.90

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HEATTECH Socks×3 pairs

Thick socks inside the boots. Rotate them and dry on the hotel heater.

S$7.90 a pair

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Not at Uniqlo

Waterproof winter boots, from Decathlon SGThey need to be waterproof, with a grippy sole for snow and ice. They matter as much as the jacket. Normal sneakers get soaked and slip, and SAF boots aren't waterproof.

He's tall: fitting rules

Try the parka and fleece with his arms stretched forward. The sleeves must still cover his wrists.
Try the parka over the fleece, the way he'll wear it.
Too short? Go one size up, or check Uniqlo SG online for XXL/3XL.

Skip, it's overkill

HEATTECH Ultra Warm. Extra Warm plus the fleece is enough.
Extra pants. His own jeans with the tights under are fine.
More than 2 tops. Hotels have laundry.

Prices are from uniqlo.com/sg on 6 Nov 2026 and can change. Some are limited-time offers. Total for everything above ≈ S$348 (S$169.90 + 2×19.90 + 19.90 + 29.90 + 24.90 + 14.90 + 24.90 + 3×7.90).