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It's a safe bet that from here on out, the forecast won't be pretty for the remainder of the football season. Chill, we've got you covered with some must-haves for cold weather.
Bear essentials: Football gear that turns up the heat
Gear: Under Armour Men's and Women's ColdGear UA Base 3.0 Longsleeve Crew and Leggings
Price: $70 each for tops and bottoms.
Get it: underarmour.com
Why you'll need it: Guys will appreciate the warmth – and convenience of a functional fly at the game – even if they are called leggings.
Gear: Sorel boots
Price: $110 to $200 for men, $55 to $475 for women, depending on style.
Get it: sorel.com, or at Belmont Army, 855 W. Belmont Ave.
Why you'll need it: The only thing that separates bare feet and a few layers of socks from the frozen concrete is footwear. Sorel boots are touted as tough and relatively cheap for solid boots.
Gear: Vaseline
Price: $5.50
Why you'll need it: Vaseline rubbed on any exposed skin will help prevent chapping and wind burn.
Gear: Cabela's Battery Heated Boot Socks
Price: $22.99
Get it: http://www.cabelas.com
Why you'll need it: A D-cell battery pack (batteries not included) sits high above the boot line to keep feet warm.
Gear: "Uncle Eddie" hat
Price: $50
Get it: store.chicagobears.com
Why you'll need it: The Bears' branded tundra hat gets it's nickname from "Christmas Vacation's" Uncle Eddie, who wore a strikingly similar hat in the Chicago-based film.
Gear: The Bench Warmer
Price: $69.95
Get it: http://www.cozywinters.com
Why you'll need it: When you sit back down after a Devin Hester return without one of these re-chargeable, battery operated seat cushions, you'll wish you had sprung for one.
Gear: Bears hand-knit can cooler
Price: $6
Get it: http://www.etsy.com/shop/funkiefresh
Why you'll need it: This knit blue, orange and white can cooler will keep your hand from freezing when reaching for a beverage.
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