In my Hiking Lady Apparel Reviews I put to the test various hiking tops, pants, jackets, sunglasses, hats and more! I know how to beat up gear, and as I go on hiking adventures I test apparel! When stuff is great, I let you know, and when it is bad, I also let you know!
The Patagonia Active Brief are a good choice for underwear for hiking. These are moisture wicking, quick dry, and modest enough to wear as swimwear if you find yourself without a swimsuit on a backpacking trip! I’ve had friends wear them as swimwear at mountain lakes… Pros: Comfortable. These are soft, and generally stay in …
Want a super comfy pair of long underwear to layer under hiking pants on winter hikes, snowshoe trips, or skiing? The SmartWool Lightweight Bottoms are the highest end long underwear I’ve tried, and work exactly as advertised: they help your body maintain a comfortable temperature, they are made of fine merino wool (so are “wicking”), …
Native Hardtop XP Polarized sunglasses are lightweight, provide very good coverage, and fit well (at least on me!). I’ve had my pair for awhile now and love them. Like Oakleys, it is very easy to switch out lenses, and this pair includes 3 different lenses.
The women’s North Face Denali jacket is a very popular and flattering fleece jacket (a Mid Layer). I have yet to head to Denali in Alaska, but my North Face Denali jacket has had more use than any other hiking apparel I own. I first got mine to keep warm in the winter, especially in …
If you are looking for a very warm down jacket, the Mountain Hardwear Phantom Jacket is the answer. It has 800 fill down, which means that it is extremely warm, but also very light weight and compress down to a small size. The Mountain Hardwear Phantom Jacket only weighs 14oz.! When I’m backpacking, the weight …
My ExOfficio Insect Shield Halo hiking shirt is definitely my favorite long sleeve hiking shirt. Why? Because it protects me from nasty mosquito bites! This top is on the pricier side when it is not on sale, but is highly durable so will last a long time. Since I’m very prone to mosquito bites (they …
As an avid hiker and backpacker, I spend a lot of hours outside in the sun, wind, and rain. Therefore, I look for apparel and gear that offer versatility, and features that let me use the gear in multiple situations. Because as we all know, the weather can change quickly! What I like about my …
The ExOfficio brand is very well known as the leader in hiking underwear (and other active people). These ExOfficio Give N Go Briefs aren’t cheap, but last a long time and live up to their reputation. Pros: Quick dry! I found that they dry really fast in the sun (~2 hours) and will dry out …
If you like to hike in the summer or in hot conditions, but don’t want bushes scraping at your skin, these pants are great. Last year I picked up my first pair of North Face Horizon Utility pants, and I was hooked! (Now I own 3 pair!) The Horizon Utility Pants are made of a …
Because I live in California, there are plenty of UV rays and hot temperatures when I am out hiking. I use my Dorfman Pacific Solarweave Mesh Trek hat when it is over 60 degees Fahrenheit, and the fleece lining of my Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero would be unbearable. What I like about my Dorfman Pacific …