These tips can improve your safety and comfort in frigid temperatures.
In the dead of winter, there’s nothing worse than getting outside and realizing you’re not dressed warm enough to handle the frigid temperatures. Not only can it be a day ruiner—making it hard to think about anything other than how cold you are—but it can be dangerous, too. Dressing inadequately for winter weather can increase the risk of getting hypothermia and frostbite. So, when headed outside in extremely cold weather, it’s important to put extra thought into what you’re wearing and make sure you’re adequately covered from head to toe.
To make the process of getting dressed for the winter easier, we researched the best cold weather clothing tips and tapped the CDC for expert advice. Below, find all the tips you need to get adequately bundled up during the winter and stay safe amidst below-zero temperatures.
Follow a Head-to-Toe Clothing Checklist
Part of dressing safely for cold temperatures is being intentional in making sure that every part of your body is adequately covered and kept dry. When getting dressed in the winter, use the CDC’s checklist below as a guide.
- A hat
- A scarf or knit mask to cover face and mouth
- Sleeves that are snug at the wrist
- Mittens (they are warmer than gloves)
- Several layers of loose-fitting clothing
- Water-resistant coat and boots