| What to wear when hiking? When you first begin | | | | Remove layers as you climb so the heat can escape |
| hiking you can wear what you already have. If you get | | | | easily. Put them back on when going back down the |
| more serious about this sport you'll want to invest in | | | | hill. Have extra clothes for windy areas, too. |
| clothes made with performance capabilities designed | | | | Choose Fabrics Accordingly: |
| to keep you warm, dry and comfortable. | | | | If purchasing new clothes, do not choose cotton, as it |
| When you exert yourself during exercise your body | | | | will absorb water from sweating and rain. When wet, it |
| loses more heat and moisture than normal. Hiking uphill | | | | has no warming properties and will rob you of valuable |
| will make you break out in a sweat. Going downhill | | | | warmth and strength. Thicker Cotton clothing can |
| doesn't require as much effort and your previously | | | | become heavy when wet. |
| sweat-saturated clothing can cause you to become | | | | Wool is the better choice of fabric; however, it can |
| chilled. | | | | become very heavy and can cause uncomfortable |
| There are strategies you can utilize to help you | | | | itching. Many people, including myself, are allergic to |
| prepare for changing temperatures and conditions. | | | | wool. Synthetic, man-made materials are a better bet |
| | | | today and come in a variety of styles and color |
| Know Where You Are Going: | | | | choices. |
| If you are hiking up a steep mountainside bear in mind | | | | Remember that pests and insects are drawn to |
| the wind usually picks up and the temperature drops | | | | darker colors so it would behoove you to opt for |
| substantially in the evening. Be sure you pack more | | | | lighter colors. Black and dark colors also have a |
| clothes for such an occasion. | | | | tendency to draw heat when in the sun and would not |
| | | | be a welcome side effect when hiking up a steep |
| Layer Your Clothing: | | | | incline. |