Resources About Outdoor Clothing
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Posted by Karen Berger Oct 8, 2009 |
In adventure travel, clothing is all about function, not fashion. The following articles cover various aspects of a clothing layering system appropriate for active travelers.i na wide range of environments and conditions.
Category: Adventure Travel
Adventure travelers often find themselves outside in unsettled weather. When full-fledged water-proof rain-gear is too hot, weather-resistant shells provide protection. more...
Category: Backpacking Gear
Layers of insulating clothing are a hiker's key defense against the cold. Synthetic and natural fabrics such as wool and down have a place on a backpacker's gear list. more...
Category: Backpacking Gear
Backpackers and hikers who exercise hard in the outdoors need clothing that wicks sweat away from their skin. Fabrics like wool, polypropylene, and Capilene do the trick. more...
Category: Backpacking Gear
Staying warm and dry can make the difference between comfort, misery, and safety. Water-proof breathable outerwear such as Gore-tex keeps water out and lets sweat escape. more...
More more information on backpacking and hiking gear, please see the list of articles at:
Resources about Hiking and Backpacking Gear