If you'd like to read another opinion, here's what I typically use.

What I wear:

  • nylon or silk briefs
  • nylon or silk tee
  • smartwool sock liners
  • nylon pants; weight depends on weather
  • spectra guyline for a belt
  • nylon buttonup shirt
  • tennis/golf style visor
  • the lightest waterproof-breatheable mid boots I can find in my rare size


What I take:
  • synthetic or wool long underwear bottoms, medium weight
  • windproof polarfleece jacket (though I'd like a synthetic quilted jacket instead)
  • polarfleece vest and/or heavy synthetic underwear top, depending on weather
  • wool cap & gloves
  • one extra set of sock liners so the socks can alternate days
  • ultralight waterproof-breatheable raingear top & bottom (these double as windshirt & windpants)
  • flip flops


After you take your clothes on a few trips, you'll figure out what works for you and what never gets used; my wife likes to wear lightweight gloves even in hot weather to keep the mosquitos off, and I never wear shorts because I like to keep my legs protected from thorns & ticks.

In cooler weather, my clothes become part of my sleep system so I can get away with using one sleeping bag for more of the year.