+AmphibianTrackers Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 I was getting frustrated in the hot weather with my normal hiking shoes and I ordered a pair of New Balance Water Shoes. The insoles come out and they have drain holes for water. That really helps when we get caught in the rain or I just need air vents because it is hot. Convertible pants that we sprayed with bug repellent are also favorites. What have you found to be your favorite clothing gear? Quote
+nuclearjanitor Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 Well, I prefer nude but that does cause quite the stir. Quote
+SeekerOfTheWay Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 I'm in Florida too. I usually go in capri pants, Columbia shirt that winks moisture away, and teva hiking sandals. Quote
+AmphibianTrackers Posted August 20, 2011 Author Posted August 20, 2011 I'm in Florida too. I usually go in capri pants, Columbia shirt that winks moisture away, and teva hiking sandals. Oh, waving hello! We have had to cover our feet and legs because of bugs. I love Columbia shirts and tevas! Quote
+succotash Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 Early on we also figured out that we needed "multipurpose" shoes for caching. We use the same shoes for walking several miles on a paved path, or a dirt trail, climbing on rocks and slippery slopes, or crossing a stream. Good grip, structure (low cut), and ability to dry quickly are features we like. We do have separate water shoes for boating. Not recommended for a long walk! We also like the convertible pants. Quick dry is a great feature and of course lots of pockets and loops are a plus for caching adventures (if you like trackables it's nice to have a small secure zipper pocket to secure geocoins). Quote
+Chief301 Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 5.11 TacLite pants, some inexpensive but comfortable hiking shoes I found at Wally World, and a tee shirt. Even though it's incredibly hot and humid, if I wear shorts I usually end up regretting it. Quote
+briansnat Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 In summer it's leather hiking boots, Smartwool socks, nylon hiking shorts, a synthetic shirt and baseball hat. Pretty much the same for the spring and fall but I add a windblock fleece jacket. In winter nylon hiking pants take the place of the shorts and in really cold weather long, polypropelene underwear go under the pants. Also in winter in addition to the layers of synthetics and fleece I wear a windblock fleece vest and usually have a waterproof, breathable hooded shell in my pack as well as a down vest. Quote
+AmphibianTrackers Posted August 20, 2011 Author Posted August 20, 2011 In summer it's leather hiking boots, Smartwool socks, nylon hiking shorts, a synthetic shirt and baseball hat. Pretty much the same for the spring and fall but I add a windblock fleece jacket. In winter nylon hiking pants take the place of the shorts and in really cold weather long, polypropelene underwear go under the pants. Also in winter in addition to the layers of synthetics and fleece I wear a windblock fleece vest and usually have a waterproof, breathable hooded shell in my pack as well as a down vest. Thanks for your detailed answer. Quote
+AmphibianTrackers Posted August 20, 2011 Author Posted August 20, 2011 We need to get more quick dry clothing. It is hot here most of the year and they really help. Quote
+SeekerOfTheWay Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) I'm in Florida too. I usually go in capri pants, Columbia shirt that winks moisture away, and teva hiking sandals. Oh, waving hello! We have had to cover our feet and legs because of bugs. I love Columbia shirts and tevas! Oh yes! I have been drained by mosquitoes! Hate them! I lather myself in OFF! Deep Woods bug spray! I don't care how gross it feels, I can't stand the biting buggers. What coast of FL are you on? Edited August 20, 2011 by SeekerOfTheWay Quote
+Chrysalides Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 Well, I prefer nude but that does cause quite the stir. http://gitbuff.com/ Quote
Nudecacher Posted August 21, 2011 Posted August 21, 2011 Well, I prefer nude but that does cause quite the stir. Me too. Nudecacher Quote
+Corfman Clan Posted August 21, 2011 Posted August 21, 2011 I really like U.S. Calvalry's Tru-Spec 24-7 Tactical Pants Quote
+Manville Possum Posted August 21, 2011 Posted August 21, 2011 Cache safe - cache in camo. Member of MAGC. Quote
+briansnat Posted August 21, 2011 Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) I really like U.S. Calvalry's Tru-Spec 24-7 Tactical Pants I like that design, but the cotton rules it out for me. It's generally not a good material for serous outdoors use. Edited August 21, 2011 by briansnat Quote
+AmphibianTrackers Posted August 21, 2011 Author Posted August 21, 2011 I'm in Florida too. I usually go in capri pants, Columbia shirt that winks moisture away, and teva hiking sandals. Oh, waving hello! We have had to cover our feet and legs because of bugs. I love Columbia shirts and tevas! Oh yes! I have been drained by mosquitoes! Hate them! I lather myself in OFF! Deep Woods bug spray! I don't care how gross it feels, I can't stand the biting buggers. What coast of FL are you on? I am in the middle, south of Gainesville. Where are you? Quote
+Chief301 Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 I really like U.S. Calvalry's Tru-Spec 24-7 Tactical Pants I like that design, but the cotton rules it out for me. It's generally not a good material for serous outdoors use. That's why I like the 5.11 TacLite...the old 5.11's were cotton, they make a newer one with poly ripstop material, like summer-weight BDU's. Much cooler for summer wear, plus generous pockets, including one (I think it was designed to hold a spare pistol magazine) that fits a Garmin Etrex perfectly! Also, if you're really a hard core cacher, the knees have a place to insert optional knee pads (sold separately, of course) Quote
+Chrysalides Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 You wear clothes? Poison oak and thorns. Enough said. Quote
Shiraz-mataz Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 In the summer it's cargo shorts, a ratty t-shirt, and barefoot on the trail. In the winter I might throw on a pair of jeans, sneakers and a sweatshirt (I'm pretty low-maintenance). Quote
+Team Dennis Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 Summer: Cargo shorts with plenty of pockets for storing my phones, pens, TBs, keys and my GPSr. Hiking or running shoes and a T-shirt and some kind of baseball cap. Spring/Fall: Camo pants with plenty of pockets. If I am going for a long hike I'll carry a small backpack with a sweatshirt inside just in case I cool off. Winter: Water resistant snow pants, heavy duty boots, my ski jacket, gloves, knit hat and "ninja style" mask. I do a lot of snowshoeing in the winter months, too. Quote
+AmphibianTrackers Posted August 22, 2011 Author Posted August 22, 2011 These: They sound great. I like my waterproof hiking boots as well, but it is too hot here most of the year to use them. Quote
+Isonzo Karst Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 Another Floridian. Year round, long nylon pants, some kind of synthetic wicking shirt (most of these also have some extra sun protection). Long sleeved if I'm going to be boating, summer or winter. Hat if boating. Head net if getting into heavy mosquito country. Extra outer layers in the winter, sometimes. I own a lot of light weight hiking boots (leather) and trail walkers (nylon). I tend to always have wet feet pretty much immediately. I wear what's dry today, and hope that something be dry in time for tomorrow's walk. I use synthetic socks too - currently I've got a pile of Lorpen and DeFeet runners socks. These are wicking, not that the wicking part is doing me any good - but it does help to not blister when walking a lot in wet shoes to have a good sock. Quote
+AmphibianTrackers Posted August 22, 2011 Author Posted August 22, 2011 Another Floridian. Year round, long nylon pants, some kind of synthetic wicking shirt (most of these also have some extra sun protection). Long sleeved if I'm going to be boating, summer or winter. Hat if boating. Head net if getting into heavy mosquito country. Extra outer layers in the winter, sometimes. I own a lot of light weight hiking boots (leather) and trail walkers (nylon). I tend to always have wet feet pretty much immediately. I wear what's dry today, and hope that something be dry in time for tomorrow's walk. I use synthetic socks too - currently I've got a pile of Lorpen and DeFeet runners socks. These are wicking, not that the wicking part is doing me any good - but it does help to not blister when walking a lot in wet shoes to have a good sock. I will be trying out those socks. I have a lot of thorlo socks which work great in the winter but not so much in the warmer months. Quote
+Chrysalides Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 These: UK only? Can't find retailer in the U.S. Quote
tomowens Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 Since I'm more of an 'opportunistic cacher', it's whatever I happen to be wearing at that time. What with my whopping 32 finds in nine years, it hardly pays to dress the part. Quote
+Chrysalides Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 Since I'm more of an 'opportunistic cacher', it's whatever I happen to be wearing at that time. What with my whopping 32 finds in nine years, it hardly pays to dress the part. With less than a cache per quarter, you should dress up for each and every find! I guess this thread is more about favorite hiking clothes. I'm surprised the urban "I wear an orange safety vest" cacher hasn't chimed in yet. It seems to work for others - being unnoticed because you're making yourself really obvious - but I'm uncomfortable with doing it myself. Quote
knowschad Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 These: UK only? Can't find retailer in the U.S. Those sure are good looking boots, if nothing else! I just bought a pair of Vasque Scree Mid's from REI this weekend, and so far, really love them:My link Quote
+JoesBar Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 Maybe you should contact this guy: A real cacher Quote
+Chrysalides Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 Maybe you should contact this guy: A real cacher See post #13 Quote
+SeekerOfTheWay Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 Well, I prefer nude but that does cause quite the stir. Me too. Nudecacher I will do this as a challenge. Need one around here! Quote
knowschad Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Heading to Florida. I will be there by morning. Quote
+cache_test_dummies Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Heading to Florida. I will be there by morning. Have a good time. Make good clothing decisions while packing, or you'll regret it. Quote
+AmphibianTrackers Posted August 23, 2011 Author Posted August 23, 2011 Heading to Florida. I will be there by morning. We should make you a power trail of challenges for your trip. Quote
+morrisminor72 Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Mostly my caching is done in knee to waist high prickles (bless the Australian Outback....), so my favourite garment is my gaiters. I can wear either shorts or hiking trousers (jeans are too heavy when wet or sweaty), and don't have to fuss too much about snakes. Aussie snakes, though deadly, have tiny fangs. Quote
+Mr. Wilson & a Mt. Goat Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Spring: Cotton shorts and teeshirt (possible jacket) Summer: Cotton shorts and teeshirt Fall: Cotton shorts and teeshirt (possible jacket) Winter: Cotton shorts and teeshirt(Jacket nessesary) I wear shorts year round, even in the snow. My legs have gotten used to most things like prickles, although when I come across stinging nettles I really have to be careful and tiptoe through them. Quote
knowschad Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Heading to Florida. I will be there by morning. Have a good time. Make good clothing decisions while packing, or you'll regret it. Don't worry... TreeClimberGal will help me out. Quote
+MrCJDL Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 RE: The Berghaus boots... yep, comfy from the outset, no need to break them in... Leather/Goretex waterproof, breathable, lightweight... they just 'work'. I don't have the 'its too hot most of the year' issue here, it rains like 60% of the year Looks like they might only be available in Europe though, could only find the Womens version in US Quote
+Darren V Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Well, I prefer nude but that does cause quite the stir. Wow. I clicked on this topic to see who would be the first wise guy to say "nothing". Turns out it was the first reply. Quote
+CrackerFL Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 Native Floridian, so I don't mind the heat and hate the cold. Summertime, I'm in nylon/polyester convertible pants (25$ at Bass Pro. Don't pay 60 for Columbias!) with UnderArmour (or knockoff) compression shorts and undershirt for moisture wicking. Over top, I wear a t-shirt or cutoff tee. Sometimes I'll go with one of the columbia style fishing shirts with all the vents on it. I find that having an moisture-wicking underlayer helps out substantially. Footwear is sort of in flux right now. I'm not thrilled with what I have. I normally wear one of two pairs of boots. One is a surplus jungle boot, which works well but fits horribly. Rubs the skin off my little toe. The other pair is a beat up set of Thorogoods, which are super comfortable, but nearing the end of their life cycle. I'm looking to upgrade footwear (I like boots) to something snakeproof and waterproof. So, I'm looking at hunting boots, or possibly more combat-style boots with snake gaiters over top. Dont' really know yet. In any case, I like wool or synthetic socks with boots. Wool is wamer, but works really well, even when wet. Top it all off with either an outback or a cowboy hat. AND LOTS AND LOTS OF DEET. In the winter, I just wear everything I have. Seriously though, I hate the cold. It's usually a pair of jeans with cotton (bad Cracker! Bad!) or synthetic compression shorts, an undershirt and a long sleeve shirt, then a sweater or vest with a jacket shell over top. Headwear really depends on how cold it is. Really cold, I wear a watch cap. Not as cold, usually an Outback style or a cowboy hat. Quote
+SwineFlew Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 Long pants, good shoes, long socks and long sleeve shirt. Life as a bushwhacker isnt all that wonderful. Quote
+The Fall Guy Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 Good old jeans for bushwhacking in thorns and thistles. A good sturdy shoe like a cross trainer or hiking boot. Quote
+Z_Statman Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 (edited) I tend to keep my clothing (protection) simple Edited August 25, 2011 by Z_Statman Quote
+luvvinbird Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 My wife always over-packs when we're vacationing. Her reason? Because she doesn't want to be in photos wearing the same clothes all the time. Makes sense...too bad I don't use the same logic. Quite unintentionally, I'm wearing the same darn crappy shirt and shorts in almost all of my geocaching pictures in my gallery. So, like it or not, those are my favorite geo-togs. (they are comfy, BTW) Quote
+AmphibianTrackers Posted August 25, 2011 Author Posted August 25, 2011 I tend to keep my clothing (protection) simple I'd say that's a little complicated. Quote
+luvvinbird Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 MJOLK simonslouch trousers FTW I actually saw some nimrod wearing those "harem" pants...totally ridiculous! Quote
Clan Riffster Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 It depends on what cache I'm going after. For casual caching, I wear shorts, a T-shirt, Keens sandals and a smelly hat. For bushwhacking, I wear snakeboots, light colored Columbia pants, (the better to see ticks), a T-shirt, light colored Columbia long sleeve shirt and a smelly hat. For kayaking, I wear the same apparel that I do for bushwhacking, though I swap the snakeboots for watershoes till I exit my boat. Quote
+Chrysalides Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 I tend to keep my clothing (protection) simple I hope you don't cache during thunderstorms... Quote
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