As I recall, Colin Fletcher first suggested "boots and socks only" hiking in the original Complete Walker. (I think he first tried it on either his length-of-California walk or his Grand Canyon walk.)
Never been brave (or proud) enough to try it myself.
Hiking without any clothes, but just shoes Seems a thing that some people now do Let your “boys” swing in the breeze Just as free as they please Just know the skeeters will notice that too…..
Registered: 12/22/01
Posts: 2688
Loc: Pullman, WA, USA
No sir, no way. I need protection from bushes, rocks, insects, etc. Clothes do that for me. If a person wants to hike buff, so be it. I won't judge or criticize, but wonder if they've ever been slightly off-trail, let alone bushwhack.
It's not a matter of modesty, either. Plenty of us, including me, strip down for a swim in alpine lakes. For on-trail, though, I'd rather be fully equipped and protected. Clothes are a big part of my equipment.
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Registered: 11/23/03
Posts: 430
Loc: Kitsap Peninsula, WA
Hey! Wait a minute! The clothing industry spends millions of dollars on high tech gear advertising. If we go nude the economy will be deeply affected. We need to keep buying those High-end products to keep the wealthy corporations in business.
A long time ago there was a runner from Africa who was one of the fastest in the world. When he wanted to run in the Olympics bare foot, they told him definitely "no!" Because running shoes was a billion-dollar industry that was supporting the Olympics that year.
(Besides....no one wants to see my nude body at this point!)
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