How do you keep warm? Tips from cold countries- BBC News

We asked people from cold Russia, Serbia, Canada, Austria and... Newcastle, England, for their tips on how to stay warm.

[alexsilent]

Actually, drinking alcohol is the worst idea. It's ok if you stay inside, but if you plan to go outside - don't drink alcohol.

[MrMisanthrope_]

Layers of fat is just as good. Just like the man demonstrated at the end.

[Cabronosidad]

Now that was worth the BBC license fee right there. Terrific value for money.

[superfly]

So the bbc is telling me, that I can wear layers of CLOTHES of all possible things to keep the cold weather out? Absolutely insane

[GingerGingie]

Everyone in this video was adorable. Keep warm, snow bunnies! It's cold here, too, and I wish I lived in a house with a fireplace. For now, we bundle and cuddle and drink some mulled wine! :)

[jackblack]

I hate it when the temperature is below 0 for more than a week yet there is no snow.

[lyric]

*Ten or twelve layers is the BEST tip! You won't be able to bend any of your joints, fit through doors or be able to sit in a car or a chair. So of course you can only "stand still" and "stay inside"!*

[articulatechav]

Use a hiking layering system of thermal base layers, fleeces, dry quick synthetic trousers and thick socks and waterproof footware... hat, balaclava and gloves with a waterproof breathable jacket. Eat before going out and take regular snacks.

[osaretinizer]

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[syringa]

Hahahaha Serbia is not a "cold country", esp if you get up to 45º in the summer, it's just a colder winter this year than usual

[endlessnameless]

Get a pet, not a bear, right, phew, that was a close one, I was just about to go and get a grizzly bear

[brunol.finhana]

In Brazil we use one coat and a shorts in the winter.

[wanderlustandsparkle]

I went to Iceland and only had the outfit I was wearing and the one I packed. Key for me was bringing the appropriate clothes and layering (merino items are a must for me plus anything that is moisture wicking). When out on my tours I had a sports bra, tank top, base layer, fleece, shell, rain jacket. Two pairs of leggings on, merino wool socks, water resistant faux fur lined boots (this was the only boots I could find last minute). Beanie (not merino wool, wool gloves, and while out on one tour I picked up a merino wool buff. The coldest it got was -10 at the lagoon we went too people who seemed dressed warmer then me were freezing and everyone was trying to huddle in the coffee/gift shop tbh I was a little cold as -10 was a new for me but I was warmer then 75% of the people there.

[yadiaag]

I don’t like being cold but *I HATE HATE HATE* being hot a lot more.

[Tlcnaturalsonline]

Great tips! Stay safe and warm out there, folks!

[blue_cameron]

It's literally the apocalypse. BBC is buzzfeed and there is loads of snow.

[emotivelyy_]

No, You can still go out in the cold weather and wear a T-Shirt and shorts if you likd the cold and aren't influenced by the warming of the earth.

[DrFish]

or have your sense of feeling removed so you never ever have to feel cold again, or anything again, even pain.

[Morne]

Thanks BBC, i dont know what i would do without you, lived here for 37 years and this is the first time i have ever experienced a bit of snow. It really never crossed my mind to do the obvious. Really bbc, do you think we are stupid?

[maakeklein]

Also plenty of thermals.
European governments should start issuing free thermals. Like food banks offer free food.