How to use trekking clothes?
I will be going to Peru in July and will do the Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu, but I have no experience with layered clothing (I live in Brazil, sub 10°C is dead cold here). From what I understand, I will need base layers, then non-cotton t-shirts, then fleece sweaters, then a "anorak" (water and wind protection), and finally a rain poncho to help in case o rain. Is that right?
For the pants it would be base layer, fleece pants and trekking pants/shorts, right?
Reading a bit more, it seems that I will need 2 fleece sweaters (200 and 300 something) and combine them accordingly. Is that right or overkill?
The base layer will be needed mostly at night for sleeping (during the day it is about 20° C and at night it goes down to -5°C). Do I need more than one set of base layer (considering a 4 night trek), or just one is enough?
As for socks, I need trekking socks (again non-cottom that is able to breath). Can I reuse pairs every other day?
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How should you dress for trekking?
What to Wear Hiking: The BasicsWhat should you not wear while hiking?
What should you NOT wear while hiking? (10 Common Clothing Mistakes)- Denim. The first item on our list is denim. ...
- Cotton. Cotton is on the list for similar reasons to denim. ...
- Silk. ...
- No-Show Socks. ...
- Flimsy Shoes. ...
- Bras with Clasps. ...
- Bunchy or Bulky Pants and Jackets. ...
- Stiff or Too Thin Fabric.
Is jeans OK for trekking?
The very short answer is: you probably shouldn't wear jeans while hiking. You'll be much better off wearing a pair of hiking pants because they're lighter, more comfortable, chafe less and retain less moisture.What clothes will you be using during the hike What about at the camp?
Shirts, Pants and Shorts In general, bring one to two T-shirts, one long-sleeve shirt and one pair of lightweight yet durable synthetic pants. A pair of ultralight running shorts with a built-in brief can be a boon for hot weather: You can also swim in them and wear them while you wash and dry your pants.ESSENTIAL HIKING GEAR \u0026 TIPS FOR BEGINNERS (What to wear \u0026 take hiking)
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