Gore-Tex Jackets
For outdoor activities such as hiking, backpacking and mountaineering, it is good to have high-quality rainwear which protects you against the elements (rain, wind, snow…
Hiking Clothing
Wearing proper outdoor apparel when hiking is necessary for your comfort and performance. Below we have made suggestions for the best options within various categories. We have made separate lists for men and women for all types of apparel except accessories (gloves, hats and socks), softshell pants, shorts and waterproof pants, but women’s versions are also listed where applicable. Notice that base layers also include underwear, as well as sports bras in the women’s section.
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Polartec Neoshell Jackets
For aerobic activities such as mountaineering and alpine climbing you need highly breathable rainwear so you don’t soak in your own sweat during exhausting ascents….
Softshell Pants
Regular hiking pants might not provide sufficient warmth for your legs in cold weather. To keep your legs warm you can use either softshell pants…
Women's Hiking T-Shirts
When the weather gets too warm for wearing a long-sleeved baselayer, what’s better than throwing on a short-sleeved shirt and feeling the sun and wind…
Summer Hiking Socks
Socks often don’t receive the recognition they deserve. While we invest in high-tech gear, the discomfort of wet or moist feet can easily be overlooked….
Sun Hats for Hiking
As the temperatures rise and you store your warm hiking hat or beanie at the back of your closet, you might consider bringing a sun…
Hiking Shorts
A pair of high-quality shorts can be incredibly beneficial for hiking in warm weather, offering superior ventilation, comfort, and freedom of movement compared to regular…
Best Merino Base Layers for Women
A base layer top is worn directly over your sports bra and should thus feel comfortable against the skin and be breathable, moisture-wicking and quick-drying. A…
Hiking Merino Base Layers
A base layer is one of the most vital pieces of hiking clothing because it is in direct contact with your skin, significantly impacting your…
High Impact Sports Bras for Hiking
If you are into trail running (also called fell running in the UK), mountain biking in rough terrain or perhaps just execute your hikes in…
Hiking T-Shirts
Hiking, mountaineering, and trekking are physically demanding activities that require high-performance clothing to keep you comfortable, regardless of the conditions. A hiking shirt, being in…
Tank Tops with Built-In Bra
A tank top with a built-in bra can provide low to medium support, depending on the size of your breasts and the construction of the…
Softshell Jackets
Hiking in cold and windy weather is no fun unless you wear appropriate clothing which keeps you warm and snug. This includes a high-quality base…
Medium Support Hiking Bras
While hiking, mountaineering and climbing can be extremely physically demanding accomplishments, they are merely low to medium-impact activities in terms of the strain/bounce they expose…
Waterproof Hiking Socks
Hiking and mountaineering often bring unexpected challenges, and therefore it is essential that you do not only have the required skills but also high-quality hiking…
Women's Hiking Underwear
Women’s underwear is more often than not characterized by everything but comfort and functionality; most retailers focus merely on appearance and sex appeal. When you…
Hiking Gloves
While you are hiking, trekking or mountaineering, it is very likely that you will encounter harsh conditions like low temperatures, snow showers, rain and wind….
The Best Hiking Hats for Winter
A hat is one of the most important items of winter hiking clothing because it significantly reduces the body heat loss. Once US Army studies…
