Best cold weather clothing for long winter hike? - what are the best pants for winter hiking
I am preparing for the rise of the Appalachian Trail in the winter, and I would like suggestions on thermal underwear, such as rainwear, shoes, socks, shirt, pants, etc. .. to stay dry and warm. I also see the light.
Thanks in advance
Nussbaum.
Friday, January 15, 2010
What Are The Best Pants For Winter Hiking Best Cold Weather Clothing For Long Winter Hike?
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What to pack and wear of the TA in the winter depends in large part goes to a few times in the winter. The standard amount of time required for hiking the AT (in summer) is 5-6 months. Typically, the distributors of hikers in Georgia will begin in March or April, and we hope to be finished in Maine prior to September over. Say that you start in Georgia in October, will have the same equipment, then it will be five months later when you are in Vermont and New Hampshire. Some of those things that you can send ahead.
ReplyDeleteYour basic list of winter clothing should include:
Long underwear is half the weight that synthetic long underwear (such as Coolmax, Patagonia Capalino or EMS Techwick) or a combination of wool (such as Smartwool and Ibex. Lourd) is too hot for walking, but for some use in the camp of the night can not a bad idea.
I do not want with something other than a Gore-Tex Performance Shell and rainpants for daily use. However, in many situations is a bit more necessary. Thus, a higher level of Gore-Tex is SOMETHing had at my disposal at any time between mid-November to April, especially in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
Most of the campers go through several pair of lightweight hiking boots or trail running shoes. To be addressed in the winter, snow and ice. A bunch of heavy leather or Gore-Tex boot leather and synthetic materials may also be a good choice. Boots are usually a bad idea for several reasons. I use a boot full grain leather for all backpackers and winter hiking. It was also found, waterproof leggings, to protect its list of shoes against snow and mud.
I wear a Smartwool sock lining and slightly heavier, over-the-Calf Smartwool hiking sock. My boots have no insulation and usually I'm cold, because I never had much heat, not during a hike.
I begin with the mid-weight 100% wool pants, almost always during the day, the hiking, but for the winter is almost always used the 200-weight polar fleece. They are lighter, but rather not as breathable as wool. I tend to layer shirts, starting with my long underwear, while I usually useonly a small synthetic zip-shirt and a fleece jacket coding works, but almost always have a sweater in my backpack for breaks or suddenly cold. I recommend purchasing a fleece jacket made from a fleece or Windbloc Gore Windstopper material.
Feel free to contact me with questions. If I knew what his plan was probably capable of a better idea of what to take, and what can be sent in advance for future use to give. If you still do to introduce, but sure you know what time of year is closed in parts of the route. Part Baxter State Park in Maine and the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire also be closed in winter due to weather and / or poor snow conditions. Also, quit the paths of NH and VT May on a certain level later in the winter because of concerns about the impact.
I do not know what I'm going to do to respond with humor --
ReplyDeleteBring a light saber and one of the things horse Empire Strikes Back when they become too cold, YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO .... : - /
PS> Why do not you go to sports shop in a specialty area and ask him?
I recommend using icebreakers. To break the ice is similar, but less known Smartwool. Also in my opion is much higher Smartwool icebreaker.
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