"As someone who works in frontline security, standing outside bars, shops and night spots for up to 12 hours at a time occasionally watching clubbers turn blue while waiting for a cab I am well versed in the need to dress weather appropriately. With temperatures hitting freezing across the UK this week, here are my tips, tricks and product recommendations to keep the frostbite at bay."
"Decent thermal underwear is a must. Made from merino wool, Icebreaker's 260 Tech thermal leggings were invented 30 years ago at the company's HQ in New Zealand one of the last pit stops for travellers before they hit Antarctica. Icebreaker leg gear is like Ready Brek for your lower end cosiness guaranteed in minutes. For your top half, Decathlon's long-sleeve Simond MT500 is also made from merino and is half the price."
"If you're constantly moving between somewhere cold and somewhere sheltered, you might get tired of repeatedly diving through the head hole of your jumper. Zipped hoodies are what I get on with best. For chilliness indoors, the Rab Nexus is slim-fitting without being constrictive. Designed for hiking, it is also suited for those walking around city streets. And when it's feeling truly Arctic, there's the Power Houdi from Houdini, which is made from breathable Polartec fleece."
Decent thermal underwear is essential; merino items such as Icebreaker’s 260 Tech thermal leggings provide fast lower-body warmth. For the torso, merino long-sleeves like Decathlon’s Simond MT500 deliver similar heat at lower cost. Choose zipped midlayers to ease transitions between cold and sheltered spaces; slim-fitting options such as the Rab Nexus offer warmth without restricting movement, while breathable Polartec fleece pieces like the Power Houdi perform in extreme cold. Coat strategy can be ultra-puffy for maximum insulation, exemplified by Aritzia’s Super Puff rated to -30°C. Layering, fit, and material selection determine comfort on extended outdoor shifts.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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