I'm a snow-living survivalist who swears by making a dollar store purchase to stay warm

A SURVIVALIST has shared a tip that can help even city dwellers stay cozy and warm this winter.

He lives in a snowy climate, but he swears by a dollar store purchase to stay warm.

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It's absolutely essential, he thinks, and weighs nothing.

Barefoot Bushcraft (@barefootbushcraft) is located in an outdoor education center in southern Ontario, Canada.

He is an expert when it comes to surviving in the wilderness under extreme conditions.

But this hack isn't exclusive to ice holes in the Rockies.

It can be used by anyone who lives in a suburb, where winter conditions can sometimes be quite hairy and heating costs can become even hairier.

In situations where you want to save on heating costs, but do not want to freeze, these solutions can help.

“This dollar store item could save your life,” he said in his aftertalking to survivors.

There are also noticeable benefits for city residents.

Whether you are a dog walker, walker, runner, running errands in the car or sitting at home in the cold. You may want to consider these as part of your emergency kit.

This survival trainer strongly advocated that hand warmers be as much a part of your outdoor gear as a hat and gloves.

Once exposed to the air, hand warmers get nice and warm: “Open the pack, expose them to the air and boom, you're instantly warm,” he said.

“Make sure you put hand warmers in your bag,” he said. But you can also put them in your pocket, bag or glove box.

They are a way to stay warm, not just in an emergency.

“These are hand warmers from the dollar store. They cost $1.25. They weigh nothing and take up almost no space.

“Fold them up, put them in your bag and keep yourself warm.”

Everyone should consider having these on hand: “These could one day save you or your loved one's life.”

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