Mid-Layer

Fri 27 Aug 2010 Tom Wilson 2010 Hike the Highlands Festival / Baselayers / Dressing in Layers / Fleece Jackets / Hike the Highlands Festival / Hiking / Hiking Boots / Hiking Tips / MEC / Mid-Layer / Mountain Equipment Co-op / Outdoor Gear / Packs / Photography / Raingear Comments Off on Equipment Checklist for Hike the Highlands / / / / / / /

Equipment Checklist for Hike the Highlands

With just two weeks before the Hike the Highlands festival, now is a great time to check your equipment out.  Here is a checklist of what you need for the festival : hiking boots,  hiking socks,  gaiters – protect your legs from branches, thorns etc along with keep your boots dry,  hiking...Read more

Wed 04 Aug 2010 Tom Wilson Backpacker Magazine / Baselayers / Dressing in Layers / Fleece Jackets / Hiking / Hiking Tips / MEC / Mid-Layer / Mountain Equipment Co-op / Outdoor Gear / Raingear Comments Off on Baselayers, Mid-layers & Rain Gear for Hiking / / / / / / /

Baselayers, Mid-layers & Rain Gear for Hiking

If you avid hiker – you have learn through trail & error, the importance of dressing in layers for hiking. Hot weather, cold weather and rainy weather required different strategies.  There is baselayer, mid-layer and raingear/jacket. As well, there are a number of different materials...Read more