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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
George Bass

Six ways to stay warm: how a bouncer shows winter the door

Young man in stylish puffer jacket and hat on blue background
Keeping frostbite at bay … the right outdoor gear can take the edge off winter. Photograph: Pixel-shot/Alamy

As someone who works in frontline security, standing outside bars, shops and night spots for up to 12 hours at a time – occasionally watching clubbers turn blue while waiting for a cab – I am well versed in the need to dress weather appropriately. With temperatures hitting freezing across the UK this week, here are my tips, tricks and product recommendations to keep the frostbite at bay.

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