Traveling is a hobby everyone should partake in. Traveling will open your horizons of what cultures exist in your big world. There are many countries to travel to but usually people prefer tropical climates. Cold climates are to be experienced since you can snow board and ski there so if you are travelling in a cold climate here are some tips that you can use in order to fight the cold.
- Pack extra warm clothing and shoes
- Carry a coat to put on when you reach your destination and maybe hat, gloves, boots and a scarf
- Stay in a warm environment until your body adjust to the cold climate
- Drink warm fluids or soups to help your body adjust once you arrive
- Footwear is usually the heaviest item to consider. Even if it looks silly, you may want to consider wearing comfortable boots when you depart so that you don't have to carry them. You can always bring light weight flip flops or slippers to change into on the plane, especially if you have a long flight.
- When temperatures are cold it is beneficial to warm yourself for survival. Sometimes the source of fuel such as gas or electric is unavailable. Batteries on the other hand have a convenience can be taken anywhere. A battery operated heater can easily be brought in a carry on and warm ones hands and feet
Hypothermia
- Being cold over a prolonged period of time can cause a drop in body temperature
- It can progress to a life-threatening condition where shivering stops or the person loses consciousness. Cardiac arrest may occur.
- Shivering, confusion and loss of muscular control can occur
The best thing to remember is that you can always take off extra clothing, but you can't take it off if you didn't wear it or bring it. Try to be a little overly prepared in order to cope with the climate change. Whether the area is hot or cold it can make you ill if you have not prepared yourself. If you are not prepared, buying extra clothing can become expensive. Of course in an emergency it may be a little difficult to concentrate on what you will wear, but if you know about the trip well in advance these are easy steps to take to help you cope with climate changes when traveling.