Protect Yourself from the Cold with 100-Yen Goods

 

Record-breaking snowfall has paralyzed transportation in the Hokuriku region. Risks such as slipping and falling or being struck by falling snow are also increasing outdoors. Avoiding outdoor excursions on foot is highly recommended whenever possible.

 

However, situations may arise where going outside is unavoidable, such as securing food and water, clearing snow, or assisting someone in need.

 

In such cases, cold-weather protection tips shared in a video by the Self-Defense Force (SDF) on YouTube can prove invaluable.

Wear a Plastic Raincoat Beneath Your Clothes

According to the SDF’s lifehack video titled “SDF Method! How to Protect Yourself from the Cold① – Raincoat,” plastic raincoats sold at 100-yen shops can be surprisingly effective for cold-weather protection.

 

Instead of wearing a plastic raincoat as an outer layer, wearing it underneath a coat traps body heat, creating a sauna suit effect that keeps you remarkably warm.

 

However, as the video points out, caution is necessary when working outdoors while using a plastic raincoat as an inner layer.

 

The additional warmth can cause excessive sweating. I, Editor-in-Chief Sakamoto, tested this by wearing a plastic raincoat under my coat during a walk to a nearby supermarket to buy food. Even that short activity left me sweating profusely on the way home.

 

As long as you have access to a place to change clothes quickly, there is no issue, but it’s important to keep in mind the risk of cooling down from sweat evaporation, which can lead to a drop in body temperature.

 

The SDF’s video also discusses other methods to combat the cold, such as towel-rubbing exercises and strength training.

 

Starting strength training now could make some difference by the end of winter.

 

 

The SDF’s Lifehack Channel on YouTube features even more winter-related tips.

 

For example, their guide to building an igloo could bring great joy to children and to adults with a childlike sense of wonder.

 

While heavy snow can threaten lives and disrupt daily routines, it also has its charms, sparking excitement and creativity in people of all ages. Feel free to refer to these resources when needed.