What to Wear Hiking: Complete Head-to-Toe Layering Guide

Not sure what to wear when hiking, or how to layer clothing for cold, wet, or high-altitude conditions? In this complete head-to-toe guide, we explain how to choose hiking and mountaineering clothing that helps you stay warm, dry and protected outdoors. Drawing on our experience hiking in Tasmania and mountaineering above 6,000 metres in Nepal, we cover: Hats, buffs, balaclavas and sun-protective clothing Category 4 sunglasses and goggles for snow and high altitude Base layers, mid-layers and waterproof outer shells Merino wool, fleece, synthetic insulation and down Hiking trousers, thermal layers and hard-shell pants Hiking socks, moisture management and blister prevention Extreme cold-weather and high-altitude down suits How to manage heat and sweat while remaining protected Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Head, face and sun protection 02:21 Balaclavas, buffs and cold-weather protection 04:43 Beanies and managing heat loss 06:46 Sunglasses and high-altitude eye protection 10:44 Goggles for snow, wind and mountaineering 13:55 The hiking layering system 16:11 Mid-layers and insulating jackets 18:00 Waterproof and windproof outer shells 20:28 Layering clothing for your legs 28:16 Hiking socks and blister prevention 32:13 High-altitude mountaineering down suits 35:27 Final advice The right outdoor clothing does not need to be the most expensive. It needs to suit the conditions, fit properly and help you manage moisture and body temperature. Always check the forecast, understand the environment and carry adequate protection for changing conditions. Subscribe to Above and Below Adventures as Blake and James share hiking, climbing and scuba-diving adventures, practical equipment advice and lessons to help you explore safely. If this guide helped you, please like the video, leave a comment and share it with someone planning their next outdoor adventure. #HikingGear #HikingTips #Mountaineering #OutdoorGear #LayeringSystem #OutDoorSafety #StayingSafeOutdoors