What Do You Wear for a Hike?
by admin - August 20th, 2008.Filed under: Telecomunicaciones.
So you’ve decided to take up hiking, picked up gear, and are getting ready to go. What should you wear? Hopefully you’ve picked up and broken in a good pair of hiking boots over the past few weeks. Even if you don’t intend to hike seriously, boots provide better ankle support and traction when on the trail than any other footwear.
Inside the boots, you should be wearing socks that are warm, comfortable, and don’t retain moisture. Cotton is not a good choice, and while many hiking socks are made of wool, depending on the time of year synthetics might work better. Also, put an extra pair in of socks in your backpack.
Like socks, clothing should not be cotton. While it might seem light and comfortable, it tends to pick up and hold water—sweat included—which greatly reduces its comfort and on a cool day can lead to chills. Most shops that carry hiking gear have a wide selection of clothing to choose from.
Taking a jacket along, even in warm weather, is a good idea. If possible, find one with vents or made of material that allows the skin to breathe. In the event of a rain shower or the discovery that the air is a little chillier at your destination than expected, this will help you to stay comfortable.