Backpacking Clothes (Underwear, Base Layers, Hiking Shirts/Pants, Mid Layers, Rainwear)
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The first Fleece full zip jacket I bought in 1995 is a Patagonia Synchilla jacket that I still have and used the other day when I hiked a local trail. 25 years old and its still quite wearable. Its got a lot of miles on it and has signs of wear, but that jacket proved to me that you get what you pay for, at least most of the time. I use Smart Wool medium hiker socks, a sock liner, Patagonia underwear, long underwear, 100 weight zip tee's, North Face hiking Pants, and an LL Bean Gortex shell that I bought back in the nineties and wore hiking this week. Keep in mind there were periods that I had jobs that forced me to put outdoor pursuits in the closet, but most of the gear I bought 25 years ago still works fine and never had to be replaced. Socks wear out, but other than that. I'm a happy camper.
Date: 2020-08-18
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John
Really enjoying all your advise. I've never been on a thru hike but plan to soon. I've been backpacking my whole life as my main hobby though. Just the other day I got a wild hair and decided to finally start uograding a lot of gear. All of it either has way to much wear and tear or is just now outdated. This being said, I thought I pretty much knew just about everything and now you come along. Grrr. Lol. You have me rethinking a few important things and I am looking forward to trying some of the footwear products your recommending. I actually have a group I started years ago called (So Cal Happy Hour Hiking/backpacking) it has over 4k members and is growing. This truly is my passion and I love it when I learn new thinks that make the trail even that much enjoyably so thank you. Was hoping to do the JMT this summer but who knows if they will open in time. I've done a few small sections but I just want to do the whole thing hence why I'm watching these kind of videos and upgrading my gear. going to start watching your next vidios again.
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Really enjoying all your advise. I've never been on a thru hike but plan to soon. I've been backpacking my whole life as my main hobby though. Just the other day I got a wild hair and decided to finally start uograding a lot of gear. All of it either has way to much wear and tear or is just now outdated. This being said, I thought I pretty much knew just about everything and now you come along. Grrr. Lol. You have me rethinking a few important things and I am looking forward to trying some of the footwear products your recommending. I actually have a group I started years ago called (So Cal Happy Hour Hiking/backpacking) it has over 4k members and is growing. This truly is my passion and I love it when I learn new thinks that make the trail even that much enjoyably so thank you. Was hoping to do the JMT this summer but who knows if they will open in time. I've done a few small sections but I just want to do the whole thing hence why I'm watching these kind of videos and upgrading my gear. going to start watching your next vidios again.
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joey
Hi. Love your videos! it sounds like you have your stuff together and has made it easier for me to convert from military backpacking to civi backpacking. I do have 1 question for you though and this maybe a dumb question, but I was wondering do you find that there is a difference between what gear and clothing is chosen/used by people from other countries (mainly Canada) on trails like the pct?
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Hi. Love your videos! it sounds like you have your stuff together and has made it easier for me to convert from military backpacking to civi backpacking. I do have 1 question for you though and this maybe a dumb question, but I was wondering do you find that there is a difference between what gear and clothing is chosen/used by people from other countries (mainly Canada) on trails like the pct?
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Todd
I love wearing long sleeve, hooded, loose-fitting surfing rash guards to hike/bike/swim in. On a hot day, you can get it wet before wearing it and any breeze or motion cools you. Keeps the sun off of you and most have a 50 SPF rating. I recently bought the Quicksilver Waterman on clearance from REI and it has worked out very well. The hood is cooler than wearing a hat.
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I love wearing long sleeve, hooded, loose-fitting surfing rash guards to hike/bike/swim in. On a hot day, you can get it wet before wearing it and any breeze or motion cools you. Keeps the sun off of you and most have a 50 SPF rating. I recently bought the Quicksilver Waterman on clearance from REI and it has worked out very well. The hood is cooler than wearing a hat.
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Lisa.
Wanted to know about Yellowstone just hiking not backpacking trip.
Mid July hiking with child.
You said no cotton however I have some pants that are a cotton polyester blend. would that be okay for Yellowstone?
I probably wouldn't wear them at the Grand Teton I would wear my polyester nylon pants.
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Wanted to know about Yellowstone just hiking not backpacking trip.
Mid July hiking with child.
You said no cotton however I have some pants that are a cotton polyester blend. would that be okay for Yellowstone?
I probably wouldn't wear them at the Grand Teton I would wear my polyester nylon pants.
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Chris
Very useful content! Dixie gives a really great overview, but I would stress that what clothes you'll bring is super subjective. If you run on the cold side (like I do) bringing a fleece and a puffy out on the trail, may not be overkill- even it temps don't dip down to below freezing.
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Very useful content! Dixie gives a really great overview, but I would stress that what clothes you'll bring is super subjective. If you run on the cold side (like I do) bringing a fleece and a puffy out on the trail, may not be overkill- even it temps don't dip down to below freezing.
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IreneWY
I have been binge watching here a bit and my take away - can't get it perfect on the first try, hiking is a trial and error.
Takes away a lot of anxiety I am having with my upcoming camping trip to Japan's Shikoku Island.
Thanks for all your advice.
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I have been binge watching here a bit and my take away - can't get it perfect on the first try, hiking is a trial and error.
Takes away a lot of anxiety I am having with my upcoming camping trip to Japan's Shikoku Island.
Thanks for all your advice.
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Ryan
What if I don't have the exact proper clothing (labeled for backpacking? Don't get me wrong, I have athletic wear both to keep me warm and cool but not everything is synthetic, especially my socks. Should that keep me from going out and backpacking?
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What if I don't have the exact proper clothing (labeled for backpacking? Don't get me wrong, I have athletic wear both to keep me warm and cool but not everything is synthetic, especially my socks. Should that keep me from going out and backpacking?
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YahshuaLovesMe
Thick fleece like your gray sweater; wool, fairly thin and supple; down vest, down jacket lightweight that goes to the thigh. Long tunic shirts are nice to keep legs warm, also ballet/leg warmers over socks. Down tent slippers. Ahh.
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Thick fleece like your gray sweater; wool, fairly thin and supple; down vest, down jacket lightweight that goes to the thigh. Long tunic shirts are nice to keep legs warm, also ballet/leg warmers over socks. Down tent slippers. Ahh.
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word
Thrift stores rock! I've found a lot of quality clothing at my local thrift store. Sometimes with the tags still on. REI, 5. 11, Propper, Eddie Bauer, etc. Never paid more than 7 per item.
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Thrift stores rock! I've found a lot of quality clothing at my local thrift store. Sometimes with the tags still on. REI, 5. 11, Propper, Eddie Bauer, etc. Never paid more than 7 per item.
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