How to Stay Warm in the Cold

Staying warm in the cold weather can be difficult. Take advantage of the good quality warm clothing on the market and stay warm outside.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Waterproof snowpants and jacket
• Waterproof gloves
• Winter boots
• Winter hat

1. Dress in layers. For your first layer, wear a fabric that will wick away sweat from your body. Popular fabrics include polypropylene and silk. For your second layer, wear something that will be light weight and warm. Popular fabrics include wool and fleece. For the third layer, wear a jacket and snow pants. Your outerwear should be waterproof and windproof for maximum protection from the cold. For extra warmth, wear a thicker jacket or add more layers of wool and fleece.
2. Remember your hands. Wear gloves or mittens with a removable inside lining. Wear mittens if you do not need to grasp anything. Be sure the outer shell of your mittens or gloves is waterproof.
3. Use heat warmers. Buy disposable toe and hand warmers at a sports shop. Carry an extra set in your pockets because these warmers stop working if they get wet.
4. Wear warm socks. Try using toe warmers. Be sure your boots are waterproof.
5. Wear a hat. Heat leaves your body through your head. Buy a wool hat that covers your ears.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not wear cotton. Cotton does not keep you very warm and it tends to stay wet.