Clothes for Hiking

[@caitie226]

THIS IS AMAZING! No one ever explained it clearly to me before and you got so much info across in four minutes!

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Phew.. I try. There's a newer version I made a year or so ago here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJjEhXhnjNpjeNE

[@Christswitness]

Great tips. My sons and I just started hiking and camping with Boy Scouts here in the US and these are helpful videos. Thanks for taking the time to make them.

[@nicholashm]

I super appreciate the practicality of your videos, thank you from the Colorado Rockies.

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Blushing. Thanks. Although you get greater temp extremes in the Rockies with snow, the principles are still the same.

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[@kellyburdette4123]

I could listen to you all day love your ascent

[@bibtebo]

but she was already up the mountain...

[@samiyemeyahni1488]

Very nice overview- straight to the point. Very informative. Thanks for this.

[@LotsaFreshAir]

My pleasure Sami. Glad you liked it!

[@kyliehu3643]

I love your personality while still keeping informative and modest

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Awww, bless you +Kylie Hu - thanks so much for stopping by. Appreciate it.

[@ysone9839]

Great video. Like the explanation about layering techniques.

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Appreciate it. Thanks YSOne

[@itscork]

Amazing accent! Beautiful scenery too.

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Yes, beautiful scenary that doesn't need any guns or such ;-)

[@moss1066]

First video and I'm in love. Great video.

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Great, thanks Wayne.

[@justinssleeyt]

Great content and smooth editing.

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Thanks! +justinssleeyt Glad you appreciated it.

[@Ang3lik4Sway]

Lovin all your videos. Wish you could be my guide and teach me all about hiking and backpacking. Someone who has experience. I'm just starting, by doing a lot of day hikes. Trying to get more mileage under my belt until I sort if level up. I found a new love in hiking and being outdoors. I will have to find a group as well here around sydney.

[@sfoeric]

I am all about synthetic. A short sleeve and a long sleeve for backup. As for warmth, down if it’s not raining and synthetic if it is.

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Yep, I've recently switched to more synthetic and have also found a great synthetic lightweight (but warm) jacket layer for when it's raining. But yep, I love down jacket when it's not. ;-)

[@alexriver4997]

That is such a cool view!😃

[@LotsaFreshAir]

It's easy to get to also Alex... It's at Mt Hay in the Blue Mts National Park, 2 hrs west of Sydney. Amazing place.

[@juhakaaro9656]

Hey, Nice video! Layering is important here in Finland as well - depending on the season...

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Very true! Brrrrr, you would need more layers than us for sure! It's winter here and it was -8.4c wind chill yesterday, which is about the coldest it gets where I live!

[@slamdunkid1]

Very informative. Thank you for sharing.

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Thanks Slamdunkid1

[@johncollingwood5450]

Beautiful place and thanks for the help!

[@LotsaFreshAir]

+John Collingwood Happy to help.

[@briannaprobert9376]

Doing Cheshire hike next year with scouts this video realy helped because i have lots of different gear because do hiking alot

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Great to hear. Scouts are a great organisation.

[@debs_hiking_journey]

Have you changed anything with your layering since this video?

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Not much... here's a newer version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJjEhXhnjNpjeNE

[@RaymondLesher]

Just found your channel. Wonderful!!

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Yay! thanks +Raymond Lesher

[@crystalc4757]

You have to come to new Zealand's tongariro alpine crossing!! its beautiful!

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Yes! It's stunning there and definitely on my NZ bucket list. I'm doing the Greenstone and Caples in 2018 and I can't Wait!

[@WWExploring]

Great information here, thanks for creating this.

[@LotsaFreshAir]

+WWExploring 1984 Again... thank YOU for stopping by! Glad you're finding them helpful.

[@jnmrrz]

it's 2016 and in watching this! love all your videos! so informative! :)

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Thanks Jen... there's more coming soon! I'm currently planning season 3.

[@jnmrrz]

+Lotsafreshair Really looking forward! :)

[@oldigger7060]

Agree with your suggestion of 2 base layers.

[@kendallmorgan2843]

I finally found an Australian you tuber who does hiking I a going on a scout hike in about 4 weeks and I needed hiking tips because it's my first hike and it's like 20 kilometres

[@LotsaFreshAir]

+Kendall's Gaming channel Yep, there's not too many of us around Kendall, but we're here. Please check out my blog too as you may find some helpful tips there also. Is that 20kms in 1 day or over a couple of days? Where are you hiking?

[@briannaprobert9376]

KZbin Channel Im doing the Cheshire hike with scouts next year training hike in saturday 25

[@v.n.1951]

Wow. Thanks for your video! Just one question where did you get this hat. Its awesome) I love it)

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Ha! I wish I could remember!

[@sabinejorgensen4101]

can you do a version of this for super cold hikes

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Hi Sabine, When you say "super cold" ... how cold are you talking?? Cheers Caro

[@sabinejorgensen4101]

+Lotsafreshair​ about the middle of winter in the hills not snow though

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Ummm... which country and region Sabine? Winter in the hills of NSW are different to winter in the hills of the US, Europe or even Tasmania ;-)

[@sabinejorgensen4101]

+Lotsafreshair yes nsw

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Hi Sabine, What I've demonstrated here is completely fine for walking in NSW in the cold of winter and what I've used for many years around the Blue Mountains and in the Snowy Mountains. Once you're walking you'll get hot and remove layers as you start to sweat. If it's super cold at the start (like in early mornings before you get going), then simply add another base layer/merino/thermal. Hope that helps!

[@topanga1025]

this is so helpful! thank you soo much

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful.

[@Leo-gu5ml]

Hey, nice down jacket! What brand is this?

[@LotsaFreshAir]

That's a Macpac!

[@AdventureswithNik]

I really love this women ;)

[@petermagnay7090]

G'day Caro. Just starting out on the hiking endeavours and would like some advice on gaiters. Material types, length or any other opinions you may have re comfort etc. My main motive is snakes concern. They do my head in, and we have come across some near Marysville, Vic Mt Baw Baw and Bright district etc. I know leave em alone, but its the ones you can't see :) Cheers Peter

[@LotsaFreshAir]

+Peter Magnay Ah, such wisdom Peter! Yep those pesky little slippery jakes are the reason I wear gaiters. I don't care about scratches and the like, it's those two fanged scratches that I want protection from. There's 3 types of gaiters that I know of: 1) Generic Bushwalking 2) Snow Gaiters (more for mountaineers and xc skiing) and 3) rogainers gaiters. Rogainers ones are very fitted (like canvas thick socks to your knees) and aren't what you need. When I choose a 1) generic bushwalking gaiter, I simply go for something that is high towards my knee (1-2 inches below), a simple method of attaching them (I like a hook to put over the laces) and some kind of velcro and elastic to help hold them in place. Generally, I need to keep pulling them up/adjusting them a few times throughout the day when going through thick scrub. For the fabric, I go for midweight canvas as it has some breathability, as opposed to the plastic lined ones. I don't care about waterproofness, as I wear them in rivers, the rain, etc. Hope that helps!

[@petermagnay7090]

+Lotsafreshair Thanks Caro for your comprehensive reply. Will take that on board. Enjoying your videos and the info you provide. Have the Larapinta Trail in my bucket list also after a video you posted. No leaches in NZ you say, (when you did on the Dart River, Queenstown region video) and no snakes. Combined with the best scenery I have ever encountered to date in such a small island (South) . Maybe a permanent move to NZ :) Cheers

[@Iwanttoleave734]

amazing!. How to become a hiker? joining a group?

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Hi +Lukene Sotomayor - Yes, joining a hiking club is a great way to get started into hiking and the outdoors. A simple Google search in your area should be a good start. All the best.

[@Iwanttoleave734]

+Lotsafreshair I will, thank you!

[@itscork]

What part of the world is this?

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Mt Hay, Blue Mountains National Park, Australia.

[@lalaport6153]

what brand are your pants? :)

[@TheMikecool101]

Great video! What camera do you usually film with on hikes?

[@LotsaFreshAir]

+michael richardson Unfortunately not that one! This clip was made with a professional broadcast grade camera. When I make my other out-on-the-track videos, I use either a Panasonic Lumix Tough or an Olympus Tough camera.

[@TheMikecool101]

Lotsafreshair ok, thanks for letting me know :)

[@sperrinoutdoors7642]

Brillant wee video

[@LotsaFreshAir]

To be sure... thanks.

[@makisushi3720]

I love you!

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Ha... I love maki sushi!... with wasabi and soy!

[@jones1068]

I sometimes wear leggings for hiking.

[@LotsaFreshAir]

They're a comfy option for sure.

[@maheshanura8866]

I love.......

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Thanks!

[@deanmuir3773]

Warm clothes.

[@dstorm7752]

In a really cold climate, you need a lot more than 3 layers.

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Of course you do! However, this is filmed in Australia... at 1000m (where I live), where 3 is usually sufficient, unless you head down to the alpine areas!

[@benjatronic]

i think the hat needs googly eyes, just so it can look like a squid ;)

[@LotsaFreshAir]

+benjatronic Ha... I might have to work on that one! Looks like you don't mind a silly hat yourself :-)

[@benjatronic]

+Lotsafreshair i have so many silly hats, it's not funny. i need more time to wear them all.

[@SilentMover95]

Excuse me, miss. Heat escapes evenly across your body. Most heat through the head is a myth.

[@esarempee]

Don't buy merino products, google 'mulesing'. Down isn't needed either, plenty of synthetic alternatives.

[@LotsaFreshAir]

Thanks for your plant-based friendly response. I understand there are many different opinions and passionate supporters that make up this world and I respect your opinion. Unfortunately, I've personally found synthetic alternatives a sad substitute to warmth when I've tried alternatives. However, I also believe that not all farmers use mulesing as a standard.