Winter gear guides for the Canadian cold.

Stay warm, spend smart. Plain-English buyer's guides, cold hacks and myth-busters for mittens, layers, boots and the daily winter grind.

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Six practical guides for the first weeks of the cold season.

Buyer's Guide · 5 min readWhat to look for in heated mittensA plain-English checklist for choosing heated mittens: heat zones, battery basics, shell and insulation, fit, safety and care.Read the guide →Buyer's Guide · 4 min read3 features that matter in a rechargeable hand warmerBattery capacity, adjustable heat with safety protection, and charging and build quality: the three things to compare when choosing a rechargeable hand warmer.Read the guide →Layering Plan · 6 min readA head-to-toe layering plan for a cold outdoor shiftA simple head-to-toe layering plan for working or standing outside in the cold: base, insulating and outer layers, plus head, hands, feet and what to carry.Read the guide →Myth vs Fact · 4 min readDoes cotton really make you colder? Layering basicsMyth vs fact: why cotton gets a bad reputation in cold weather, when it's actually fine, and what to wear instead.Read the guide →Cold Hack · 4 min read3 ways to stop your car windshield frosting overnightThree practical ways to keep frost off your windshield overnight: cover it, park smart and cut the moisture inside the car. Plus what not to do.Read the guide →Cold Hack · 4 min readHow to dry wet boots fast without wrecking themHow to dry wet winter boots quickly and safely: what to do first, what helps, what to avoid and how to stop it happening again.Read the guide →

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The one-page winter layering checklist

A printable checklist of what to wear and pack for a cold day outside, from base layers to spare socks.

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