When dressing for cold weather remember the three layer rule - shirt, sweater, and jacket. This principle is vital whether you are dressing for mild cold or severe cold, although the type of clothing you need will be different. It is also important that you have clothing that:
Some form of head gear is also important, since heat escapes fastest from the top of your head.
The following are needed for people working in open boats, or tourists travelling in cold water environments. Your boat travel agency is obligated to inform you to use this equipment or provide it for you.
Wearing proper clothing is the most effective way to prevent cold-related sickness prevalent in forests and areas of wildlife such as hypothermia, frostbite, and windburn. Those travelling in remote areas should also consider bringing the following: