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Northern Vietnam is experiencing a deep freeze with its first snowfall. To have the safest and most enjoyable snow trip, prepare these essentials!
Warm, Waterproof Clothing
Of course, we need warm clothes in the freezing snow weather. However, besides fashionable jackets or fur coats, you should also invest in a puffer jacket! A puffer jacket helps waterproof and block cold air, protecting you from the cold wind and preventing the risk of rain or snow seeping in, causing chills. Also, the principle of wearing warm clothes is to wear many thin layers stacked on top of each other, with a large jacket on the outside. The distance between the thin layers of clothing will help retain heat and create a warmer feeling.
Slip-resistant shoes and boots
The most common accidents when walking in snowy conditions are slipping, skidding, or falling due to the very slippery snow surface. Consider putting away fancy shoes and boots and instead opt for rubber boots or rain boots! These types of footwear will help protect your feet from the cold snow, prevent water from seeping into your feet, and reduce the risk of dangerous flu infections.
When wearing shoes, don't forget a pair of socks to keep your feet warm. Remember, your feet are in direct contact with the ground, and many diseases arise from feet not being properly protected!
Gloves, hats, scarves
Besides the feet, other important parts of the body such as the hands, neck, and head also need to be well-protected. Choose thick woolen gloves and scarves of good quality, while the woolen hat should be long enough to cover your ears and avoid the wind!
If possible, prepare ear muffs to protect this important part. Ear colds are very dangerous, not only causing the body to feel cold and feverish but also directly affecting the head area.
Other medical supplies
With the year-round hot weather, this cold snowfall can shock the body. No matter how many layers of clothes you wear, the risk of catching a cold is still very high. In that case, you need to have basic medical supplies ready to warm up in time, avoiding dangerous complications. What we should bring are: Heat patches, eucalyptus oil, ginger tea... to quickly raise the body temperature. Before going out to play in the snow, drinking a cup of ginger tea will also greatly increase your cold resistance!
