Being prepared and wearing the right clothes can help your family enjoy all the best Iowa’s outdoors offers in the winter.
Always keep an eye on the weather and wind chills and limit your exposure to the elements when needed.
Follow these basic tips for staying warm during your winter adventures.
Follow these basic tips for staying warm during your winter adventures.
Know your layers.
Dress properly to shed layers when heating up and add layers when cooling off. Kids should wear snowpants.
Start with a wicking layer.For the wicking layer against skin, wear synthetic long underwear to transfer moisture away from the body. Avoid cotton as it absorbs sweat and doesn’t insulate when wet.
Warm up next.Over the wicking layer, wear fleece, wool sweaters or down jackets.
Dress properly to shed layers when heating up and add layers when cooling off. Kids should wear snowpants.
Start with a wicking layer.For the wicking layer against skin, wear synthetic long underwear to transfer moisture away from the body. Avoid cotton as it absorbs sweat and doesn’t insulate when wet.
Warm up next.Over the wicking layer, wear fleece, wool sweaters or down jackets.
Top it off.
To protect yourself from the wind, rain or snow, top with a parka or outer shell layer to repel wind and snow.
Don’t forget the extras.You’ll want sunglasses to reduce glare, especially off of bright snow. Wear thick, warm socks of wool or fleece and snow-proof boots. Bring warm hats and gloves, lip balm, hand and foot warmers, and water bottles insulated in a heavy sock to prevent freezing. A scarf or facemask helps cut the ever-present prairie wind. And don’t forget that sunburns are still possible on a bright winter day or through the clouds, so bring sunscreen, too.
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