The basic function of clothing is to keep you dry, warm and protected. By dressing in several thin layers, you can easily adjust your clothing when the weather changes. It is usually called the multi-layer principle, or the layer-on-layer principle.
Are you not a seasoned winter farer – our first tip is to start by taking a day-hike for a few hours. When going for a day hike, you’ll need to mostly prepare the right clothing and food supplies.
Putting layers on is nothing new, but which layer is most important?
And don’t forget when you start to walk your body produces a lot of heat. When you feel warm stop and take some layers of . If u sweat to much, this will in the end make you cold.
You need to plan both how many meals as well as equipment and supplies. Depending on how long you plan to hike, different ways of cooking and preparing food is suitable. E,g, if you plan to only walk a shorter distance, then it might be nice to bring wood for a fire or wood stove but are you planning to hike longer, then you may not want to bring a lot of weighted packing and a power stove might be a better choice.
Different cooking alternatives:
When you pack for winter hiking, make sure to bring:
Have you already taken day-hikes during winter and want to take it a step further and also sleep outdoors during winter? Here are some advice and tips when planning the right accommodations.
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