Keeping Warm And Dry Whilst Participating In Outdoor Activities
Posted on February 1st, 2011 in Sports and Recreation | No Comments »
If you’re the sort of man who loves the outdoors, then you need to give some thought to the sort of clothes you wear to make sure they’ll keep you warm while being practical for whatever terrain you visit. We take you through some key items. Firstly, the windcheater jacket. These are great as you can get them in a range of designs, meaning you can be stylish and practical. The fact they zip up to the neck is also good as it means you’ll experience less wind chill.
Of course, you also need the ideal pair of pants to explore the outdoors. You want a fabric that will dry quickly and is comfortable to wear so they’ll be suitable for any weather. Avoid denim, particularly on rainy days or near water, as when it’s wet it can get really heavy and cold. For a really versatile option, consider a pair of pants with a detachable lower leg as these will keep you warm when it’s cold while allowing your skin to breath in warmer weather.
You should also make sure you have a decent sweater in your outdoor kit. Go for a fabric that’s light yet warm, making it breathable and quick drying. Microfleece is a good option here as it cuts down on the need to wear so many layers when it’s cold. It’s also available in lots of colors so you can choose one to suit you. Fleeces with a funnel neck are ideal as they’ll eliminate the need to wear a scarf by zipping all the way up to your throat.
A decent coat is also a really good idea for outdoor adventures. Ideally, you should choose one that’s both warm and waterproof. One option here is a double layered coat, which comes with an inner fleece layer and a waterproof jacket over the top. The fleece layer can be worn when it’s really cold and removed if you get too hot. Waterproof jackets also mean that you won’t get wet in the rain and they also make it easier to wipe off any mud that gets smeared on your jacket.
A not especially exciting but completely essential bit of outdoor kit is thermal underwear. These are especially important on colder days as they’ll help to keep you properly warm as well as cutting down on the number of layers you need to wear over the top. The thin layers of knitted, insulated fabric are really effective at keeping you warm and you can now also get thermal tops and sweaters. These will keep you warm with only a small amount of material and are a really great investment.
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