By: Julia Aidan
Submitted: 2010-06-10 21:07:04 | Word Count: 607
Getting out in the great outdoors is one of my favourite pastimes...enjoy the fresh air, walk whilst nattering with friends on top of improving your health and happiness with some rigorous exercise. You don't need excessively expensive kit to get out in the outdoors for walking and hiking trips but having a few essentials means you can be well equipped to get going. Valued pieces of hiking clothing and outdoor clothing kit include a waterproof jacket or a 3 in 1 jackets, waterproof trousers and jackets, zip off trousers as well as shirts and tee shirts that are lightweight and enjoyable to walk and hike in.
2 in 1 Jackets and Waterproof jackets
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Not essential for summer hiking but definitely important for the rest of the year; waterproof jackets provide you with the necessary protection needed for walking and hiking. There is nothing more unpleasant than being a good half an hour's walk from your start point and then the heaven's open and you're only wearing a tee shirt and a fleece! Not a good idea - you'll be soaked in no time and your hiking trip will probably end with a bittersweet experience due to being unprepared on the hiking clothing front. Waterproof jackets are obtainable in a variety of different strengths; so long as you invest with a waterproof jacket with taped seams you'll be just fine! If the seams aren't taped then often water can seep through the stitched areas...so, word of warning: invest in a waterproof jacket with taped seams. All hikers and walkers are well versed in the knowledge that by layering pieces of clothing you will keep warmer and more comfortable for longer so by bringing in a 3 in 1 waterproof jacket you have a detachable fleece which provides extra warmth and comfort when outdoors. 3 in 1 jackets will provide you with the important functions of a waterproof jacket providing the material is waterproof and the jacket has taped seams you will have no problems whatsoever!
Waterproof trousers
Waterproof trousers are perfect for any outdoor activities other than walking and hiking, waterproof trousers are perfect for golf, cycling, mountain biking and more. like waterproof jackets; waterproof trousers also require taped seams to ensure that you will have no problems with any waterproofing. Waterproof trousers are designed to wear over trousers so are spacious with lots of them having zip up ankles to ensure there is plenty of room over large hiking boots and walking shoes.
Shirts, tee shirts and thermals
If you're going to layer under a fleece then make sure you wear the right thermals and tee shirts that will keep you warm and snug when outdoors in the exposed areas. Aim to get a climate control technical tee shirt or simply try 100% cotton tee shirts for improved breathability, comfort and lightweight and speedy drying fabric composition.
Trousers, shorts & Zip Off Trousers
Zip off trousers are a useful piece of hiking clothing. Often made from rip stop fabric to prevent any catches from brambles spreading, zip off trousers are perfect for in between seasons or simply when you get warmer as the hike progresses! Shorts are always comfortable to walk and hike in during the summer months as are trousers for the cooler months. Look out for several pockets on shorts, trousers and zip off trousers as you want to ensure that you have plenty of storage and easy access to the essentials such as a map, camera and mobile phone when on your hikes.
