⛺Best HIKING LAYERING SYSTEM from 16,500 MILES on Trail

[@DaveMorrow]

📩 FREE HIKING GEAR LIST & PDF: www.davemorrowphotography.com/backpacking-checklist

[@blivieriphoto]

Oh boy, the bread bag hack. That's pretty old school. We always wore the bread bags in our snow boots as kids. Great tips Dave, thanks!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks for watching!

[@bergis65]

Very good video. I hike a lot; nothing beats wool garments, even in summer. I'm sure you know this, but for others: One important thing to remember is to avoid letting wool garments dry on your body if you can. I use wool more or less every day, and when I come in after being out, I always change and hang to dry. That way you can wear it for long before you need to wash it. I would never go on an overnight or longer hike without a wool hat (if you don't have a hood :) ) - 30 % of heat loss is from the head. Here in Norway there is a company that makes "zip longs" - these are merino trousers with zippers along the legs, so you can take them on or off without taking off your boots.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks brother.

[@victorm7691]

Excellent tips. Thanks Dave for sharing your expertise

[@DaveMorrow]

Glad you liked it! Thanks

[@scotty4418]

Fascinating insight Dave and great explanations of your different scenarios

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Scotty!

[@Whiskey7BackRoads]

Great video on layers, I learned of some new products to check out. Thanks

[@DaveMorrow]

you're welcome!

[@yellowstonehiker1]

Another great video Dave! Great tips. Merino wool has always been a favorite of mine.

[@DaveMorrow]

Awesome, thank you!

[@paulseymour7485]

Excellent tips and insight ,

[@DaveMorrow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelcollins4254]

Thanks Dave. terrific advice,

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks for watching!

[@frstesiste7670]

Excellent advice in the video. But - as you also said in the video - it's super important to make your own version of the setup.

[@Greg_Ashley]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome

[@garylord-p8o]

Great information Dave. At this point I am not sure if I would take a multi day hike but even if I don't your information is good for a one day hike for layering ideas and keeping warm and dry.

[@DaveMorrow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lloydlandersz5153]

I Love your videos and the photo work you do

[@DaveMorrow]

Thank you so much!

[@DaveMovold]

Thanks Dave ! :)

[@DaveMorrow]

Anytime!

[@lubos-ro3hy]

Fantastic

[@michellekwood]

Thank you for such specific and detailed advice. I especially appreciate your explanation for each piece - why you chose that particular brand or weight, etc., even color coding different weights. Very valuable information. @blivieriphoto we did the bread-bag in the boots too when we played outside in the winter. Also wore a pair of Dad's socks because they were longer and heavier.

[@DaveMorrow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@glennmara4026]

Great Tips!!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Glenn!

[@deroux]

Great video.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks!

[@tactbright4072]

Your knowledge and love of photography and backpacking really come through in all your videos. I can tell you it's very much appreciated. One question - do you have a link for the compression socks? I believe they are a newer addition to your list. Thanks!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks brother! I do, Also updated it on the hiking gear page: amzn.to/3ZKpAP7

[@danwhitton7966]

Thanks Dave for the comprehensive breakdown! I'd like to search for the windpants but I believe the link on your pdf points to a different brand maybe?

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome. Just checked. The linked wind shirt and pants are correct on the pdf and website

[@bobcarrphoto7938]

Very useful tips. Out of curiosity, do you not pack any type of rain gear (umbrella, poncho)? I get the part about some types of gear wetting out, or causing you to sweat enough to defeat the purpose.

[@DaveMorrow]

No I don't. If you're just day hiking and it's cold and wet conditions it would make sense to use goretex. Umbrella and poncho are a big pain on the trail:)

[@stephenbennett7331]

I see you haven’t gotten on the Polartec Alpha Direct bandwagon and instead sticking with merino wool. Why?

[@DaveMorrow]

alpha direct doesn't insulate in wet or windy conditions very well, and only saves me 3 oz (sip of water) on my total setup. Probably great for thru hiking. I'm doing a ton of off trail wilderness trips into places you can't easily exit for town if a storm rolls in. Way different game when you're waiting out storms for good landscape photos.

[@ufonomicon]

What weapons do you carry?

[@DaveMorrow]

At home, All the fun ones;) Too heavy for hiking. No threats on the trail in most places. Bear spray in grizz country.