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How to stay warm during winter if you work outside

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If you spend time outdoors for your job, you know how important it is to stay warm in the winter months. It can be the difference of having a miserable day in the cold to getting your job done in comfort. Of course, depending on the type of work you do, you may have specialized winter gear, but if you are heading in and out of the cold and need highly-reviewed, well-made items, check out the selection below.

We love these winter gloves. They scream nostalgia, warmth, and are so well-reviewed, you’ll wonder how you made it through a winter without them. They come in several colors, are made of machine washable material, and are easy to pull on and off for driving, shoveling, or whatever you are working on. They also have a comfort cuff, so your wrists won’t itch or scratch while you wear them.
$17 from Amazon

If you plan on working outdoors, you need to invest in a pair of work gloves that guarantee to keep your hands from freezing. These gloves have a “high-tech patented system of hollow fibers and microfiber that provides warmth without excess bulk,” so you don’t need to worry about cold or frostbite when you need to work (or play) outdoors.
$0 from Amazon

Even in the freezing cold, you want to stay fashionable. These sensitive touch gloves not only look amazing, the touch screen functionality lets you use your phone or device without taking off your gloves. These gloves are one-size-fits-most, so you’ll have a nice, comfortable fit while you work, drive, or do whatever you need to get the job done.
$15 from Amazon

We’re obsessed with these thinsulate thermal insulated winter gloves for men. The elastic bands fit your wrists, so no cold air or snow gets inside. They have so many 5-star reviews on Amazon because they do the job of keeping you warn at an affordable price. The durable acrylic material means they won’t stretch or gape, so they will stay in place no matter what you’re doing outdoors.
$0 from Amazon

Now that your hands are covered, let’s not forget about your neck. This men’s scarf is ideal to dress up or down an outfit and will keep your neck warm in the coldest of temperatures. You can tuck it into a shirt or wrap it around a coat or hooded sweatshirt for extra protection against the cold winter wind.
$19 from Amazon

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Staying warm during cold months is so important, especially in certain areas of the country where temps regularly dip below freezing. All these items will keep your hands and neck toasty as you work, and with all the colors and sizes available, you’ll look stylish while you do. At these price points, you can stock up and keep an extra set handy in your glove compartment in case you ever find yourself in need. No one wants to be cold while they work, so order yourself one or all of the items before the next cold snap closes in.

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