Originally Posted By asarkar
I'm a serious amateur landscape photographer who travels only for photography. I'm looking to get more serious about the clothing I wear on day hikes (5 mi around). Any suggestions? Lightweight and weather resistant to some extent are the main criteria.

My basics, whether day-hiking or backpacking, are wicking tshirt and underwear, brush-resistant nylon pants with good DWR finish and adequate pockets, hat or cap. And I carry extra layers: warm LS wicking tshirt, lightweight wind shirt, insulated mid-layer (e.g., fiberfill jacket or vest), rain jacket. The combo will take me from sunny and warm to below freezing and snow. If rain is expected, a poncho will protect me and my pack.

IMHO it needn't be more complicated than that, and most trips the extra layers stay in the pack.

Cheers,
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--Rick