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Cold weather tips on staying warm at Bears game, dealing with hat hair? Here's what you told us.

We asked readers what they do to stay warm during a Bears game on a cold day at Soldier Field. Here’s what you told us, lightly edited for clarity:

“My brother always brought a piece of cardboard to stand on. Keeps the cold from coming up your feet and legs.”
— Deb Lindley

“If you’re tailgating, make sure you bring a cooler for your drinks to keep them from freezing. ... Found that out the hard way.”
— Jon Dillabaugh

“Lotta snot rags ‘cause that nose be runnin’.”
— Jim Erimie

“Cardboard under your feet; hand and feet warmers; something to cover your face, like a scarf; and a shot of whiskey.