![]() ![]() One traditional fabric, wool, can be an excellent choice for this middle layer. New blended fabrics can be lightweight yet provide incredible warmth. There are lots of good options for this layer. The middle layer of the three w’s of layering is for warmth. We recommend good a good wicking layer for all outings as the foundational garment. ![]() This will also help keep you cooler during the hot summer days, yet will also help you to remain warmer during the cold winter nights. During the daytime, this can be an annoyance at night it can cause you to chill, or to become hypothermic, as the moisture evaporates and accelerates the loss of your body heat.Ī good wicking or “high performance” undershirt will help draw the moisture away from your skin. Cotton and other such fabrics retain the moisture and keeps it next to you. The inner most layer, the layer that is closest to your skin, should be made of a material that allows moisture (aka sweat) to be wicked away from your skin. The best dressed person venturing into the outdoors will have the three layers sometimes referred to as the Three W’s. (And this isn’t limited to hiking, the same is true for watching a football game or sailing on the open seas.)ĭressing properly for cooler weather provides you with the flexibility to adapt to the weather and activity. ![]() When venturing out for a hiking or backpacking trip, proper clothing can mean the difference between a fun and enjoyable excursion and a cold and unpleasant time in the woods. From the inside out they are Wicking, Warmth, and Wind. A great way to remember the key things to bring in cold weather camping are to protect from the 3 Ws. ![]()
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