Hiking Clothing in Our Brave New World

[cocostella]

^^ Word. Exactly what I bring, along with my water bladder, in my small daypack.

 

[emptym]

Patagonia is my favorite for most things. For pants, I really like Outlier's Futureworks. I alternate a couple pairs while backpacking. For shells, Outdoor Research, Montane, or Hill City (sadly gone now) due to their 2-way zips. Houdini also has 2-way zips, but I've never tried their things. Kinda want their One Parka. Goldwin's another brand that looks good (clean designs, nice colors), but I don't own anything from them. Moonstone is another great brand that died. I don't like how North Face has big embroidered or embossed logos.

 

[js0930]

For reasonable looking stuff - Livsn makes pretty decent pants, just got some Cotopaxi short sleeve button downs I’m trying out (not bad so far) and have also worn Edgevale shirts a decent amount. I like synthetic pants and button downs, maybe a merino mid layer (icebreaker half zip) and a water and wind proof jacket (current is a North Face Futurelight that packs into its own pocket). Most stuff is pretty decent now - just find something you like the look of.

 

[double00]

i was considering the thread's points about cotton and ended up starting a knickerbocker threak over in cm haha .

The Knickerbocker Thread

* Golden Age * dna with a sportswear twist ! In this thread we discuss various permutations of breeks , plus-twos , plus-fours , high socks , high boots , and assorted accoutrement along with use , fits , fabrics , notions . ok ? ok . let's show a little leg !

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@comrade made a nice post about wearing wooly knicks for x-country skiing and so i'm bringing this back here .

 

[mak1277]

For whatever it’s worth, I really want a pair of wool fatigue pants. If I had some I wouldn’t hesitate to wear them hiking or under waders for cold weather fly fishing.

 

[Bromley]

I second emptym's suggestions. Wool is an ideal fiber for a lot of things, but especially for hiking. Vintage outdoors gear can be really cool if you're not planning on pushing it too hard (think "rugged ivy").

I do not recommend denim for hiking. Which one of you psychos is doing that? Logging and hiking are not the same. I managed and executed a small timber harvest this winter, and was grateful the the heavy cotton Carhartt double-knees I wore every day, but they would literally be my last choice for hiking pants.

 

[twotooto]

A lot of hiking pants/gear/equipment are made with backpackers in mind; to be as lightest as possible...
Thats why you will see plastic buttons instead of metal.

 

[imatlas]

Wool knickers and cross country skiing in California sounds hellish. I have more trouble shedding heat than retaining it.