What to Wear in Sub Zero Freezing Weather (Winter in Harbin, China)

After backpacking around Asia for more than 3 months, most recently in the tropical islands of Thailand and Bali, we didn't have proper winter gear for the below freezing temperatures of Harbin, China. So we wore everything we had.
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[@driftertravels928]

I use to live in Winnipeg in Canada with similar climate, guess you get used to the cold but this seems a lot of layers to be comfortable :)

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

True, the main problem is that we had just come from tropical Bali, so all our layers were thin. So we wore everything we had. :) -Brian

[@leonzhang7821]

Harbin is a little colder than winnipeg.

[@jamani1983]

You are right, surviving in Harbin becomes easy with multiple layers of clothing...I am in Harbin for my PhD and it's my first winter here. In fact, I visited Ice n Snow Festival yesterday and found several layers of clothing helpful to stay warm and spend app two hours in the festival...it was fun.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Sage Sage How was the Ice and Snow Festival? We have a video of our experience there too! It was so much fun. -Brian

[@jamani1983]

Perfect Little Planet Oh, the festival was wonderful, lots of fun. There were many people, it was v cold, sculptures n ice buildings were decorated in bright colour lights. I enjoyed it a lot.

[@dariuszmagnus9060]

Thank you for showing how you battle the cold! Your outfits look good! Absolutely lovely how Isa peeks from under the scarf at 1:17 :-)

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Haha, thanks! We had to work with what we brought. :) Happy we were able to stay warm. And Isa says thank you. -Brian

[@dariuszmagnus9060]

You're welcome! Stay warm :-)

[@kdt5226]

Ibis at shangzhi! lol. Stayed there 2 weeks ago, great hotel although small. :)

[@sarpkacmaz5910]

There is no cold but bad clothing. I've been outside at -30°C. It is doable with proper dressing. But 2 hours is a very long time. I would stay out for 30 mins.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Love that quote. I know Scottish people say that too (since it's always raining there!)-same in Alaska where I grew up. No bad weather, just bad clothing! We found it surprisingly doable and surprisingly easy to adjust to also. 30 minutes is definitely a smarter time frame to stay out. That would've been more ideal for us, but hey, it's an experience! -Isa

[@Grace-iv1ho]

The way they just stood on the bed with shoes ahhh

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Not something we do on a regular basis and looking back (this was over 5 years ago), it makes me cringe a little with how germ-aware I am now. -Isa

[@Grace-iv1ho]

Going to harbin next week. It’s going to be my first time seeing snow! I hope I don’t underdress lol

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

That's so exciting! Snow is so fun and Harbin has SO much of it! I no gloves when I arrived. Luckily, there is no shortage of winter clothing there. 🙃 - Isa

[@jing1986612]

This is super helpful! I'm a Harbin native taking a bunch of friends there and this saved me a lot of typing/nagging/"yes, you really do need that many layers"-ing

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Haha, yes! Glad we could help. Honestly, this wasn't even enough layers. Hope you all have fun! -Brian

[@bannanapanda6854]

Nice video man! I personally think instead of a scarf you should wear a ski mask! It will keep your face warmer and will be less of a fuss!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Good call. We did not plan very well so we didn't have one. We just wore every layer we could find! :) Next time for sure!

[@bannanapanda6854]

alright!

[@mysticstardust1109]

wha... looks heavy....

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Still not enough layers. -Brian

[@stylingsanyascrown7741]

😂😂😂omg so basically I have to buy 1 size up wherever I'm buying clothes

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Haha, yeah, it helps with the layering. :)

[@saarland2china]

Nice video! I've been living in Harbin for almost 4 years now and I'm trying to get some foreign experts together. Please check out the foreign community we are currenty trying to build on youtube. Just check out the video "FOREIGNERS IN HARBIN" and tell us about your experience! thanks a lot!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

I'll check it out. Thanks! -Brian

[@moxigeren50gabe23]

Why so many layers?? just get a good coat and good snow boots

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

We had been travelling in warmer weather for 3 months prior and were on a budget, so we decided to make do with what we had-for the most part. We picked up gloves and boots for me and the coat for Brian as the weather got colder. But ultimately, the layering worked! -Isa

[@killak2971]

Take off the shoes though

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

My feet would freeze! 🥶

[@georgeanakotta2242]

over exaggerated the way you describe in wearing layers of clothing etc. wonder what happens when NATURE calls.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

A warm few seconds followed by a frozen nether-region.