Black Friday Survival Tips for Doorbuster Lines

Helpful Tips Keep Shoppers Warm and Ready to Move

Layla Lair
Black Friday discounts frequently mean standing in line hours before dawn to obtain doorbuster bargains. Survival of the cold temperatures, and long hours spent in line, mean shoppers have to come prepared to stay warm. With a few tips and forethought, Black Friday shoppers can boost their chances to keep warm and grab up doorbusters when retailers finally open their doors.

Tips to stay warm in doorbuster lines

Dressing for Black Friday means layers. Layers will allow a Black Friday shopper to remove clothing as needed once inside the mall or store. While waiting in the doorbuster line, keep in mind tips to protect exposed areas. Wear a scarf to maintain important body heat where needed and cover exposed areas like the ears, head, and hands to keep warm.

HotHands-2 and Foot Warm-Up by Heatmax©, might just be the best of Black Friday tips to keep hands and feet warm in doorbuster lines. These hand held, and shoe inserts, will provide hours of warmth and easily fit inside shoes and gloves. These items can be found in the sporting goods and hunting section at department stores. Cost for Hot Hands and Foot Warm- Up should not go over a few bucks, making them the ultimate of Black Friday tips to keep hands and feet warm.

Think of doorbuster shopping on Black Friday like a winter sport and wear running shoes. One of the simplest survival tips to keep feet warm in doorbuster lines may be to wear an enclosed shoe like walking or running shoes. One of the most beneficial tips to follow is to look for a shoe that has good support and a thick sole. This will keep feet warm and feeling their best as it blocks out penetrating cold from frozen concrete or cement walks.

Many of the fast food restaurants open early Black Friday to catch bargain hunters. Grabbing a cup of java may well be one of the most satisfying tips to warm a shopper in doorbuster lines. However, keep in mind to drink sparingly. The doors at your favorite retailer may not be open for some time. Furthermore, on Black Friday as you finally enter the department store after hours in the cold, smile for the cameras. Your smile may be the only one not frozen into place.

Resources:
Foot Warm-Up by HeatMax: http://www.heatmax.com/HotHands/footwarmup.htm
HotHands by HeatMax: http://www.heatmax.com/HotHands/hothands2.htm
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  • Layla Lair 11/23/2010

    Have a great time Nancy and thanks for stopping by. Lets us know how your first time goes!

  • Nancy 11/23/2010

    This is my first Black Friday as a shopper. I am ready for a new TV and thats all I plan on getting. I love ebing outdoors so waiting in line isnt a problem especially when you bring soem friends along. I'll be on line at Targer at about 8pm the night before. I can fall asleep on cue so I'll take a nap to fast foward time! This should be fun!!

  • Linda M. McCloud 10/19/2010

    Can't wait until Black Friday

  • meowmeowkitty 11/15/2009

    Great tips, this was really helpful.

  • Linda M. McCloud 11/9/2009

    Great advice. I love Black Friday sales.

  • Susan Beltman 11/8/2009

    Thanks for the great advice! In Holland "Black friday" is not a thing. So I get to just watch from TV all of the cold people standing in line, and remember it all from back in the day!

  • Patricia Sheasley Sicilia 11/4/2009

    But for those brave (or foolish) souls who insist on venturing out,this is great advice.

  • Patricia Sheasley Sicilia 11/4/2009

    I did Black Friday for the first time in my life last year. Know how I'm staying warm this year? By pulling the covers up over my head and staying in bed!

  • Kristie Leong M.D. 11/4/2009

    I'm like Abby. I'm staying home. Great article though. :-)

  • Abby Greenhill 11/4/2009

    I don't think I need to venture out on Black Friday this year...think I'll stay home and write out Christmas cards instead.

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