Hiking and trekking in the natural surroundings and wilderness areas are certainly more enjoyable with the right outdoor clothing and footwear.
The starting point for choosing the right gear comes with these keywords: items have to qualify on waterproof and windproof, furthermore the fabrics should be highly breathable and quick-drying. Lightweight could be added but this is certainly less important as one of the primary features. And cotton is out.
How to build own special outdoor wardrobe?
One way of building your outdoor wardrobe is deciding what style you like most. There are manufacturers who design their clothing according to more traditional styles, while others offer brands that are more technical, modern, and fashionable. Another way of looking at it starts with the question of which items will be used in daily life as well, during those weeks or months when you are impatiently waiting for the moment to depart again. You may decide that an expensive shell or a premium down jacket is worth its price because you will wear it downtown too.
Example for outdoor wardrobe basic
As an example, here is an outdoor wardrobe list including all the basics. It is designed to fit the needs of most seasons, taking summer as the starting point. Obviously, for winter trekking and hiking you have to add clothing specially designed for those weather conditions. But don’t be fooled by the season or the calendar. As summer temperatures in the wilderness may vary from below zero at night (when you are in mountainous regions) to 30 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, clever packing is a must.
Basic clothing (the warm weather essentials – summer)
base layer/underwear: in summer opt for quick drying and moisture transporting synthetic fabrics or very light merino wool, in colder conditions choose wool
hiking pants
short sleeve shirt
long sleeve shirt
second layer: fleece pullover/hoody/jacket
outer layer: waterproof and windproof jacket (a light shell)
rain pants (depending on the area)
insulation layer: light synthetic or down jacket
hiking shoes or boots
hiking socks: to avoid blisters and to add comfort, also wear a pair of liner socks under your hiking socks
a light neck gaiter (buff)/scarf/headband or a cap (a hat is optional)
Optional essentials
base layer pants (for in the tent)
camp shoes (soft shoes that have no sole or only a very light one, also for in the tent)
gaiters (protecting hiking boots and pants from getting overly wet and dirty, applies especially in spring)
Basic clothing (the cold-weather essentials – winter)
base layer/underwear: long underwear top and long johns from merino wool
second or mid-layer: light to medium weight fleece or ‘real’ fleece, meaning (again) wool
third/insulating layer: down or synthetic jacket, preferably a light one because it has to fit over the mid-layer and under your outer shell jacket
fourth layer/outer shell: the last layer is the one that has to protect you from wind, water (snow), and cold
a balaclava, a neck gaiter, a warm hat (anything that covers your ears also)
mittens or gloves, and again: liners will do the trick
Optional
a vest: wool, fleece, or a down-filled garment
an insulating skirt: synthetic or down-filled, to wear over your pants
knee gaiters and wrist gaiters, for extra warmth
Not matter how, a great trip plan is quite important before starting trip. Be safe! Be adventure! Be brave!
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