That's a thing no matter where you live!

We do usually put a thin balaclava for kids already at much lower temps. It covers the neck and also prevents snow from going down clothes a little.

Remember also that this is for kids.

As an adult living just south of Finland, I don't really do scarves, even at -30. I reckon many Finns probably don't either.

And shorts and tank tops are acceptable at 15C, just not for kids.

also wearing nothing but a tank top and shorts at 20°c, it takes at least 25° for me to reach that point.

I grew up in northern mn, where temps were easily -30c for weeks at a time. I knew families that didn't believe in hats. Like they just didn't have them. Although to be fair, I think they were part finnlander, so I guess that checks...

That is why I can't deal with the high temps. I can get warm, put on better gear or make a heat source and be comfy in cold weather. I have very little recourse when its hot other then get out of clothes (that can also not help at all), get wet (also can lead to other issues) or find shade.

yeah, and sending kids out in a tank top, in fucking 20º? They'll fucking die of hypothermia!

I live in the US south and stop riding my motorcycle around 10c.

Eh, its fine if its a dry cold. Good gear goes a long way and the good news is that after -20 its more or less the same feel.

you don't need as many layers but really your clothing should account for situations where you may be stranded

-14c in a hoodie is fine up until you're 10-16 minutes outside and your body heat is gone (numbers not exactly accurate but hopefully you get an idea of what I mean)

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