The Adventure Junkies

The Beginner's Guide To Outdoor Clothing The Adventure Junkies

Are you packing way too many clothes when hiking and still feel either too cold or too hot?

This book will show you exactly how to effectively reduce the number of clothes you bring on a hike while staying warm & completely dry.

The Beginner's Guide to Outdoor Clothing has been created with the total beginner in mind so you won't find any techie language here and you don't need any previous hiking knowledge to apply the lessons provided. By the time you're done with the book, you will know how to dress properly for the outdoors so you stay warm and dry in any weather condition, how to bring less clothes in your next hike, so you don't overpack, how to make informed purchases that will last you for years, and much more.

In This Book, You'll Learn

How to dress properly for the outdoors so you stay warm and dry in any weather condition. How to bring less clothes in your next hike, so you don't overpack. How to make informed purchases that will last you for years.and much more!

What's Covered In This Book

GENERAL CLOTHING CONCEPTS

Things To Consider When Choosing Hiking ClothingHow The Location And Duration Of Your Hike Will Have An Impact On What You Choose To WearTypes Of FabricsKey Fabric Properties

LAYERS

Base LayersMid LayersOuter Layers

FOOTWEAR

SocksTypes Of FootwearThings To Consider When Choosing Hiking FootwearHow To Fit Hiking FootwearWearing Gaiters While Hiking

CLOTHING ACCESSORIES

Accessories For A Warm Weather HikeAccessories For A Cold Weather Hike

CLOTHING STRATEGIES ON THE TRAIL

How To Stay Warm In The ColdHow To Stay Cool In The HeatHow To Not Overheat In The Rain and Snow

CLOTHING MAINTENANCE

How To Wash Waterproof Rain GearHow To Wash Wool and DownHow To Care For Hiking Boots