Best hiking clothes for summer, fall, winter, and spring.
Don't know what to wear hiking?
This article is a comprehensive guide on what to wear and what not to wear hiking.
I'll explain what hiking clothes are best to wear, according to the weather conditions, season, and more.
I'll also share with you tips on must-have hiking accessories such as backpacks, sunglasses, and fitness trackers.
Finally, we'll look at how to be cost-effective and choose affordable but very effective hiking clothes.
Wearing the right hiking clothes is critical if you want to enjoy the trails, focus on your excellent company, and fill your lungs with the fresh air instead of worrying about how uncomfortable you are.
There's a saying in hiking:
"There's no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing."
... and that applies to any kind of day hike.
Very accurate, and in this article, I will share with you the essential clothes to wear when you go hiking to ensure an optimal experience.
Hiking Clothes Tips (A Beginner's Checklist)
Any adventure sport has certain materials you should never wear.
Equally, there are materials you should and should not wear hiking.
Regardless if you're looking at hiking clothes for women or men, the recommended materials below work on all types of hiking trails.
To help, I've put together an easy-to-use checklist of materials to look for and tips to pay attention to when choosing your hiking attire:
1.
Polyester, nylon, or merino wool
I prefer hiking clothes from these materials as they dry much faster.
Polyester and nylon are ideal for next-to-skin layers such as underwear, briefs, tees, sports bras, and socks.
2.
Sturdy shoes
Shoes are one of the most important things when you go hiking.
Any hiking footwear you choose should protect you from rocks, roots, and extra support and traction on wet and dry surfaces.
3.
Comfortable yet strong pants
Trails have twists, turns, unexpected terrain conditions, so you need to move freely and safely.
Imagine hiking in stretchy tights or yoga pants; branches and boulders will shred them to pieces.
For that, the rain pants you're choosing must be durable, waterproof, and comfortable enough to let you climb and move with ease.
