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    Default What to wear outdoors?

    I need to get away from the world for a moment next week. I want to go hiking which always makes me feel good afterwards. The trails are clear with not alot of brush.

    Its going to be in the mid to high 50's during that time with sun. What to wear ? I don't wanna freeze or be too hot? Suggestions?

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    Default Re: What to wear outdoors?

    One word - layer! If you learn to layer properly, you can enjoy hiking in any... well, almost any weather.

    My hiking essentials for this time of the year would be hiking boots, warm socks, windbreak jacket, fleece vest or fleece sweater underneath and waterproof hiking pants, gloves and/or a warm hat.

    Oh and synthetic moisture-wicking fibers are an improvement over cotton, since cotton is uncomfortable when it gets wet.

    Yay for hiking! Ha. I sound like such a geek. But I agree, I love the feeling that I get after a good long hike. Hope I helped.

    Enjoy!

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    Default Re: What to wear outdoors?

    I would wear a tank top under a shirt with a fleece jacket on top. Bring some gloves and a beanie (but you probably won't need them).
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    Default Re: What to wear outdoors?

    Properly fitted boots
    Merino wool socks
    synthetic long pants
    Sports bra that wicks moisture
    Long sleeved T shirt that wicks moisture
    Sun hat
    sun glasses
    Compass (around your neck)
    bic lighter (inpocket)

    Day bag
    Fleece jacket
    Water proof outer layer (jacket or anorak)
    Water proof overpants
    fleece neck gaiter
    gloves or mittens ( waterproof shell)
    Headlamp (hands free for working after dark)
    Warm hat (earflaps are good too)
    Piece of carpet or tough foam to sit on
    space blanket (two is better)
    Strike anywhere matches (in a bottle so the don't rattle around)
    Bic lighter (another one)
    a lightweight hatchet or pocket saw
    a map of the area
    compass (another)
    Water bottles (nalgenes are good0
    Water purifier
    Small pot you can boil water in.
    Baby wipes

    Food
    Powerbars
    Gorp
    electrolyte replacements (gatorade packets, pedialyte, etc)
    bullion cubes
    jerky (boiled in a cup with a bullion cube while waiting for a storm to pass is great)
    Honey butter (peanut or almond) is a nice pick me up
    Peanut M&Ms ( boosts energy before a steep climb)

    First aid
    Elastic bandage
    Moleskin (cover those hotspots before they become blisters)
    band aids
    4x4 cotton bandages
    surgical tape
    superglue

    Most important
    Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back.

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