Very good video. I hike a lot; nothing beats wool garments, even in summer. I'm sure you know this, but for others: One important thing to remember is to avoid letting wool garments dry on your body if you can. I use wool more or less every day, and when I come in after being out, I always change and hang to dry. That way you can wear it for long before you need to wash it. I would never go on an overnight or longer hike without a wool hat (if you don't have a hood :) ) - 30 % of heat loss is from the head. Here in Norway there is a company that makes "zip longs" - these are merino trousers with zippers along the legs, so you can take them on or off without taking off your boots.
Great information Dave. At this point I am not sure if I would take a multi day hike but even if I don't your information is good for a one day hike for layering ideas and keeping warm and dry.
Very useful tips. Out of curiosity, do you not pack any type of rain gear (umbrella, poncho)? I get the part about some types of gear wetting out, or causing you to sweat enough to defeat the purpose.
No I don't. If you're just day hiking and it's cold and wet conditions it would make sense to use goretex. Umbrella and poncho are a big pain on the trail:)
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Excellent tips. Thanks Dave for sharing your expertise
Glad you liked it! Thanks
Oh boy, the bread bag hack. That's pretty old school. We always wore the bread bags in our snow boots as kids. Great tips Dave, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Great video on layers, I learned of some new products to check out. Thanks
you're welcome!
Excellent tips and insight ,
Glad it was helpful!
Fascinating insight Dave and great explanations of your different scenarios
Thanks Scotty!
Very good video. I hike a lot; nothing beats wool garments, even in summer. I'm sure you know this, but for others: One important thing to remember is to avoid letting wool garments dry on your body if you can. I use wool more or less every day, and when I come in after being out, I always change and hang to dry. That way you can wear it for long before you need to wash it. I would never go on an overnight or longer hike without a wool hat (if you don't have a hood :) ) - 30 % of heat loss is from the head. Here in Norway there is a company that makes "zip longs" - these are merino trousers with zippers along the legs, so you can take them on or off without taking off your boots.
Thanks brother.
Very informative. Thank you.
You're welcome
Thanks Dave. terrific advice,
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Dave ! :)
Anytime!
Excellent advice in the video. But - as you also said in the video - it's super important to make your own version of the setup.
Great video.
Great information Dave. At this point I am not sure if I would take a multi day hike but even if I don't your information is good for a one day hike for layering ideas and keeping warm and dry.
Glad it was helpful!
Very useful tips. Out of curiosity, do you not pack any type of rain gear (umbrella, poncho)? I get the part about some types of gear wetting out, or causing you to sweat enough to defeat the purpose.
No I don't. If you're just day hiking and it's cold and wet conditions it would make sense to use goretex. Umbrella and poncho are a big pain on the trail:)
I Love your videos and the photo work you do
Thank you so much!
What weapons do you carry?
At home, All the fun ones;) Too heavy for hiking. No threats on the trail in most places. Bear spray in grizz country.
Great Tips!!
Thanks Glenn!