Originally Posted by
eigenvector
You can buy a pretty good packable blanket at Costco for about $20. They are fluffy and pack down to about 1.5 litres in the included stuff sack.
I've never seen something like that at Costco. I'll take a look next time I'm there.
Originally Posted by
arttravel
Since you mentioned the passenger is a she — does she own a cashmere shawl or something like that? Not a scarf that is too small but some shawls or wraps are almost blanket sized.
This is something that can be used at other times — not just this one trip.
I've never seen her use one. I know she's got one of those infinity scarves (those loop-type scarves). She does have a cardigan that she leaves in the office, but not sure if it would help. Not quite the densest thing.
Originally Posted by
Stiff
Cold weather socks. A bit bulky but the cold air around exit rows settles around the feet, so keeping feet warm can make a huge difference. I like the shawl idea and perhaps a down jacket or vest. They pack down well so take little space. I pack my down vest into a large freezer bag and compress it for packing. Definitely socks though.
Generally I have boots on if I'm heading to cold-weather climates, but I also enjoy the colder temperatures. I've seen some of those high-compression jackets at Uniqlo...not sure if she'd want to wear it on the plane, but I can only offer her what I know and have experienced and let her take it from there.
Originally Posted by
mapleg
Forget the electric blanket and hot water bottle ideas. Seems a bit unusual that someone based in Canada does not know how to handle the cold.
Ordinarily handle the cold, sure. But it's not quite something you'd think on the plane. The first time I sat in an exit row, I was going from HKG to YYZ. Was not ready to handle the cold that was leaking in and didn't really have much to protect me (May in SIN/HKG... not quite winter jacket weather). For me, a long sleeve sweater and an electric hand warmer works. But for most women I know, it's not enough. So just trying to make it as comfortable for her as possible. She's an older colleague of mine who is usually travels to Europe for vacation and usually gets the not so nice seats (cheapest rules). This is her first time she's gotten "better seating" (I dislike the bulkhead seats due to the width, but I'm also bigger than she is). I just want her to enjoy herself as she does work hard and has limited experience compared to others.