Here's a list of things that Melbourne is great at: coffee, hipster cafes, streets that run parallel to each other, supporting the Australian Games Industry.

None of this makes up for the fact that Melbourne's weather is a total garbage fire, deserving of being sent out to sea where it belongs. Preparation means carrying half your wardrobe with you on a regular day. You never know what's going to happen. I think I've seen the sky once. And that was during a heatwave that probably killed people.

Clearly, I'm not the only one frustrated by this fact. Behold: The Melbourne Jacket.

Video: Like it or not, sometimes we all must endure cold and wet winter weather while we carry on with life and work. But neither cold nor rain stays these life hackers from the swift completion of their appointed blogs! That's why we're putting a few cold weather tips to the test.