The Outdoor Dress Code- Layers
Its fitting that the layering system, like an outside
mantra, is stressed by everyone – it simply works best. And of course, does the
applicability of layering your apparel apply to all seasons and different weather conditions, albeit that in summer
your layers are less but be prepared, as in the warmer months the weather is
unpredictable– the apparel youre wearing and those that are in the pack should
get you through any unanticipated storm and heavy downfall, as well as guard
you against the sun.
One way of making your outdoor wardrobe is deciding what
style you like most. There are manufacturers who design their apparel according
to more traditional styles, while others offer brands that are more
specialized, modern, and fashionable.
Another way of looking at it starts with the question of which apparel can be
used every day as well, during those weeks or months when youre impatiently waiting
for the time you can go outdoors again. You may decide that a precious shell or
a quality down jacket is worth its
price because youll wear it in town too. Or that some stretchable fleece jackets
are suitable for running as well as for backpackingtrips. A multitude of options exists, so start with your budget, decide
what style you like, and which
particulars will be used at different moments.
As an illustration, here is a list including all the basics
of an outdoor wardrobe. Its
designed to fit the requirements of most seasons, taking summer as the starting
point. Obviously, for winter touring and hiking you have to add apparel specially designed for those
conditions.
Basic apparel (the warm weather rudiments – summer)
·
base undergarments: in summer conclude for quick
drying and humidity transporting synthetic fabrics or very light merino hair,
in colder conditions choose wool
·
hiking pants
·
short sleeve shirt
·
second layer: fleece pullover/ hoody/ jacket
·
outer later: leakproof and windproof jacket (a
light shell)
· rain pants (depending on the area
