These pants are convertible to capris, have zippered front pockets so your chapstick doesn’t fall out when you’re inverted on a class 5.12 rock climb, velcro back pockets where you can stash more necessities, and articulated knees so you can move more freely up boulders when you venture off the trail.

Columbia's Jammin' Journey fleece is super comfy, very stylish, incredibly soft and serves the technical functions of repelling water and keeping people warm when hiking on chilly days. As all you avid hikers know, it is important to layer your clothing so you can add or remove layers as necessary to keep your body at a normal temperature on the trail. This Columbia fleece enables you to do just that and serves as an excellent mid-layer.

These 3-in-1 pants, shorts, and capris, made by North Face, can be on the expensive side, but they’ll last forever! The fit is great because it provides for a nice straight leg look and boot cut bottom. They come in 3 lengths: short, regular, and long.

A simple baseball hat or visor is ok for short trips, but not ideal. What I like about hiking hats is that they provide much broader coverage so your ears and back of the neck don’t get burned. Read on for more detailed information in the following article.

Underwear material should be synthetic – not cotton! Hiking underwear should be wicking, meaning that any perspiration is “wicked” away from your skin. If the materials are synthetic, than it will likely dry pretty quickly.

The fit is great because it provides for a nice straight leg look and boot cut bottom, so you can look cute hiking. Plus, the North Face Paramount Porter comes in 3 lengths: short, regular, and long.

A marathon in the mountains? Now that sounds like my kind of marathon! In the United Kingdom the Original Mountain Marathon Company ( OMM ) has been organizing these marathons for a few decades. Adventure racers conquer picturesque yet challenging miles of terrain through the mountains.

This jacket is just about the lightest weight one you'll find - it only weighs 11.3oz. Patagonia calls this jacket a “sweater”, mainly because it can easily be layered below another down jacket, such as the Marmot Venus Down Jacket. Read on for more detailed information in the following article.

These Patagonia Womens Synchilla gloves are a good pair to wear on chilly days on the trail. Fleece gloves are a must have for winter activities, because water beads up on the fleece. Plus, fleece is very lightweight relative to the warmth it provides, so can be taken along without adding much weight to your pack.

REI's Quick Dry Pants are great for hikers who need pants that will dry quickly, provide sun protection (they're UPF 30 rated) and have lots of pockets to stash gear. Read on the following article to learn more information.

This is the category where Thriv performed the best, hands down! The t-shirt is extremely soft and does not have any annoying, itchy tags. When the t-shirt arrived in the mail, the first thing I noticed was how soft the fabric is (they call their fabric “bamco”, which is the bamboo + organic cotton blend).

Whether going on a casual hike or a technical climb, the clothes you wear can make a huge impact on your experience. Read on and learn all about hiking clothing.

Your hiking outerwear is what is going to keep you warm and dry on the trail. Outerwear includes the Mid-Layer and Outer-Layer discussed in the following Layering tips.

As discussed in Layering , in colder climates and in the mountains you’ll need long underwear, a Base Layer. Base Layer pants generally only need to be worn in fall and winter months, depending on where you live.

Hiking tops are important because they are worn against your skin, so must be comfortable and keep you warm and dry. As discussed in Layering , in colder climates and in the mountains you’ll need a Base Layer. Base Layers can be worn by themselves (if in warmer climates), or under long sleeve button down hiking shirts. Read on for more detailed information in the following article.