HOW TO STAY WARM AT A COLD FOOTBALL GAME
The secret isn't simply wearing the biggest coat you own. Staying comfortable in the bleachers means managing insulation, wind, moisture and the parts of your body a normal jacket leaves exposed.
40°F WHILE WALKING IS NOT THE SAME AS 40°F WHILE SITTING.
When you're moving, your body generates additional heat. Spectators may spend two or three hours barely moving while wind reaches areas that would normally be protected by activity or shelter.
YOUR BODY IS WORKING
Walking, hiking and working outside continually generate heat. Your clothing system can often be lighter.
YOU'RE MOSTLY STILL
Less movement means less heat production while wind and cold continue working against you.
FOUR LAYERS OF GAME DAY COMFORT.
Think of your clothing as a system. Each layer has a different job.
MANAGE MOISTURE
Start with a synthetic or wool base layer that helps move moisture away from your skin.
ADD INSULATION
Fleece, wool or other insulating layers help trap warm air around your body.
BLOCK WIND & RAIN
Your outer layer protects the insulation underneath from wind, rain and changing weather.
DON'T FORGET YOUR LOWER BODY
Warm pants and base layers help, but your thighs, knees and lower legs are still exposed if your outer layer stops at your waist.
THE FIVE AREAS PEOPLE FORGET ABOUT.
A warm coat only solves part of the problem. Your extremities and lower body can determine how long you're comfortable in the stands.
WHERE THE WEATHERSHIELD FITS.
The IWOM WeatherShield is not an insulated winter parka. It's designed to serve as the weather-protective outer layer over the clothing you've already chosen for warmth.
WHAT CHANGES WHEN THE WEATHER GETS WORSE?
COLD & DRY
Prioritize insulation, extremities and coverage while you're seated.
Focus: warmth + coverageCOLD & WINDY
Add a wind-resistant outer shell so moving air doesn't continually strip away warmth.
Focus: insulation + wind barrierCOLD & RAINY
Protect your insulating layers from moisture while keeping exposed legs and lower body covered.
Focus: waterproof outer protectionCOLD FOOTBALL GAME CHECKLIST.
WHY PEOPLE STILL GET COLD AFTER BUNDLING UP.
ONLY INSULATING THE TORSO
A heavy coat doesn't do much for exposed thighs, knees and lower legs.
IGNORING THE WIND
Thick insulation can still feel cold if wind continually moves through or around it.
WEARING TIGHT FOOTWEAR
Packing thick socks into tight shoes can reduce comfort and circulation.
FORGETTING THE FORECAST
A dry 40°F evening and a windy, rainy 40°F evening require very different outer protection.
COLD FOOTBALL GAME FAQ
What should I wear to a 40-degree football game?
A good starting point is a moisture-managing base layer, an insulating mid-layer and a wind-resistant outer layer. Add warm pants or leg layers, insulated footwear, gloves and a hat. Adjust the amount of insulation based on wind, rain, game length and your personal cold tolerance.
How do I stay warm sitting in football bleachers?
Dress more warmly than you would for an active outdoor activity. Sitting generates very little additional body heat, so pay particular attention to insulation, wind protection, your lower body and extremities.
How can I keep my legs warm at a football game?
Thermal base layers and insulated pants can help retain heat. Adding an outer layer that extends over your thighs, knees and lower legs can also reduce direct exposure to wind and precipitation.
Is the IWOM WeatherShield warm by itself?
The WeatherShield is not an insulated parka. It is designed as a weather-protective outer layer. In cold temperatures, use insulating clothing underneath it.
What should I wear to a cold and rainy football game?
Combine insulating layers with a waterproof outer layer. Keeping insulation dry is important, and extended waterproof coverage can help protect areas below the waist while you're seated.
Are blankets enough for a cold football game?
Blankets can add useful warmth while seated, but they generally need to be carried separately and may provide limited protection from wind or rain. Many spectators use them as one part of a larger cold-weather system.
LAYER FOR WARMTH. COVER FOR THE WEATHER.
Add waterproof, convertible full-body protection to your cold-weather game day system.