Dressing for the outdoors

Step1

Familiarize yourself with the area you’re going to, so you have a better idea on how to dress and what clothes to bring.

Step2

Wear your clothes in multiple layers. The process is called using a 'Layering System'

  

 This way, you are protected from extreme temperatures and you can peel off whatever article of clothing you want as you go along your way.

Step3 

                                                          Talk to people who have already been in the place you’re going to, and ask them for valuable tips

 

Step4

Use loose-fitting shirts and pants when you go hiking. Choose pants with snug and secure cuffs to protect  yourself from insects or small animals you may encounter.                                                                                                                                                       

 Step5

Be sure to wear sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat to protect your eyes, face and neck.

                                                         

  

Step6

Bring sturdy waterproof raingear, just in case you run into bad weather. *** I cannot stress this enough!        Nothing gets bad blood boiling like a wet camper.    

 Step7

As soon as you stop hiking,change out of your damp clothes.

Step8

Protect your feet by bringing extra pairs of socks, as damp socks result to blistering when you walk for a long period of time.

Step9

Invest in sturdy, high-quality hiking boots to protect your feet, and to ensure that your feet are as comfortable as possible even after a long hike.