HIKING CLOTHES 101: What to Wear Hiking (summer hiking clothes and all about layering)

Today we're talking all about hiking clothes and layering! This is a solid overview of what to wear hiking with plenty of examples of hiking clothes for women. While a lot of the clothing I show is for summer hiking, the lessons on layering will make it easy to adapt your clothing for colder hikes too. Get more info and examples on the blog here: amandaoutside.com/blog/hiking...
► ITEMS MENTIONED
◦ Patagonia Nine Trails Shorts: bit.ly/3iiyNFb
◦ Athleta shorts (these are similar): bit.ly/3hO7dlS
◦ Prana Sky Canyon Jogger (I wear a size 6): bit.ly/3pIVoyK
◦ Prana Koen Pant (I wear a size S tall): bit.ly/3pIVgiK
◦ Kuhl Horizn Pant (these run a little small): bit.ly/3exUd1I
◦ Prana Mariel Jegging: bit.ly/397L78D (another possible option)
◦ Capilene Cool Daily Hoody (my yellow shirt, size M):
◦ Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket (my pink jacket, size M): bit.ly/30UWb4R
◦ Lightweight Patagonia Fleece (I wear size M): bit.ly/2DGeDWX
◦ Arcteryx Zeta SL Rain Jacket (I wear size M): bit.ly/3kle7hH
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[@PopFizzPaperDani]

Loved this! Fun editing too. 🤗 Part 2, underwear, bras, socks, shoes, accessories?

[@amanda.outside]

Great idea!! Thanks for commenting! 😁

[@kristyburroughs2267]

Really great suggestion! I would love to see this as well 👍🏼

[@jhoonhp8923]

Liking the creativity in this one. The one time you don't bring something will be when you regret it.

[@serenamccoy3711]

I love convertible pants for hiking as well. You can start with the full pants, and then zip off the bottoms to have shorts when it gets too warm outside. They are ultra comfortable and versatile!

[@MommyKat2004]

Loved this. Would love a budget version. If I spend $1000 on hiking I would feel bad when my kids are only eating Ramen....lol (although tempting :)

[@lourdesgallegos7508]

I literally live in Columbia Anytime capris and pants. We are frequent campers and I wear these on the trail, in the kayak, at the campsite and at home. They are quick drying and stretchy and oh so comfortable!

[@katiej4937]

Thank you for mentioning style! I felt so silly worrying about style when looking for clothes. Great recommendations!

[@francknkashama7728]

Going hiking for the first time this weekend, thanks to your vids I feel a little more confident. Keep up the great work Amanda,

[@amanda.outside]

Thanks so much for watching! I had a lot of fun putting this video together, and as always, I hope it's helpful! 💚

[@davidp517]

I loved this video, lots of great information! Since I'm still fairly new to hiking I'm still gradually expanding my hiking wardrobe. I just got myself a pair of hiking pants that I'm looking forward to testing out when the weather cools down a little more.

[@sugarloaf10]

If you live in a humid buggy area not only should you wear long pants but also avoid skin hugging clothing - mosquitoes can bite right through them. I am getting so frustrated with women’s outdoor clothing today being absolutely useless. The men get real protective clothes and women are just left with nothing.

[@jcgnbd7410]

Rachel Campbell I agree - so frustrating! The thing that gets me (and I am super jealous of these women 😃) is that when you find women’s clothing that is decent- it is made for women with A and B sized cups! I am large chested and short so finding things that fit is a crap shoot.....hopefully someone will help the busty women hike without skintight clothing showing off the girls and being super big everywhere else. I need a medium/large top but that never fits the chest area🤣. Someday......I usually buy men’s stuff, but it never fits right!

[@lindsaymuller1819]

@@jcgnbd7410 I am a slim b cup woman and I can attest to that. Even I who can easily find sizes that fit me perfectly, can clearly see the disconnect between outdoor clothing and curvy, busty, and plus sized women. After I graduate college and get my feet on the ground I would love to start an outdoor gear and clothing company catered to the diversity in body sizes and shapes, especially for women.

[@NimsChannel]

Consumer demand. I'm a guy who can't find hiking boots because my feet are too wide.

[@rainbowhiker]

Excellent advice. Exactly the system I use with an exception. I live in northern Utah and color comes into play in the desert. Pure white clothing is the coolest combination I've found to hike in. I must emphasize though, loose white clothing, not the skin clinging style as you want air circulation. And one of the most important accessories, a four inch, or wider, full brimmed hat. Baseball caps shield your forehead but little else. In real desert conditions, covering skin is so important. Thanks for the video. Good job.

[@ChristinaReyn]

ahh this video is so amazing! I have been having so much trouble with finding hiking clothes that are functional and cute. Thank you for sharing!!

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello Amanda, thank you for sharing this very informative video. All the best to you. Take care and stay healthy. 🤗

[@lauralina781]

This video is very helpful. I just subscribe, love your energy can’t wait to watch more videos!

[@carolguezen5829]

This was such a helpful video. I am going to go on my very 1st backpacking trip and this video has helped answer some great questions!

[@searchingforsquatchy3862]

Excellent video as always💛

[@tabitha60]

Very good advice about hiking. I am grateful for this video.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Great information. Enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@awkward-stranger]

I am so glad I found your channel! Thank you

[@lindsaymuller1819]

My favorite outdoor pants are the ll bean vista camp pants! My favorite pants for rock climbing approaches where I have to butt scoot over rocks are the rei trailsmith joggers

[@luanamendes4767]

I got the Columbia Saturday trail pants last year and I really like them. They are stretchy and comfortable , have pockets and you can clip the bottom to make it sort of ankle pants

[@TrekkingPals]

I wear the same pants most of the time and I love them so much!!

[@yy-mi3bg]

thanks so much for the video! i'm going on a day long hike with a few friends and was really struggling to come up with an outfit to wear

[@outdooroutfitters3658]

Very informative! Thanks for sharing.

[@nigeljones8202]

Good video with solid advice. Thanks

[@tibbyl8350]

I needed this video soooo badly. I live in South Texas we cotton it up bc it’s hella hot. All our hike are pretty short maybe 4 miles. We are going to Yellowstone and I laid out all these cotton tops for us. You SAVED us!!!!!

[@fashionandfear]

Excellent video! Thanks so much :D

[@rarekindbeauty]

Thank you so much! You are so specific and experienced! You are a pro! 👍👍👍🤗🌞🌞🌞👍👍👍

[@AnthonySmith-yu8vc]

First hike! This was helpful! Thanks

[@Mark-zy5uj]

Informative and entertaining. Awesome vid!

[@amanda.outside]

Thank you!!

[@SimonOutdoors]

Really helpful Amanda, thank you 😊 Simon

[@amanda.outside]

You're so welcome!

[@lovewillsetyoufree]

Hi Amanda! Thank you so much!!! I literally decided 2 days ago that I wanted to pick up hiking as a hobby! I really love nature and want to explore what’s out there. To say I am under prepared is an understatement however I m very thankful for you helpful tips! I’m definitely going to invest in the proper clothing, tools etc!!! Thank you once again 😁!

[@amanda.outside]

You are so welcome!

[@spanishin5minutes864]

super useful! thank you!!!!

[@myabarrie1666]

You are so funny!!! Really enjoyed the video !!!

[@mrshawn6708]

You are a beautiful person! Thank you for this

[@shinystar1781]

i’m not sure if you have mosquitos in utah, but here in southern ontario, it’s impossible to hike without 700 mosquitos circling your head 🤦🏻‍♀️ i’m sticking to biking now and so excited for fall hiking. i second the prana pants for hiking. they got me through a long, hot, aggressive multiday hike in morocco

[@amanda.outside]

Here in Utah, thankfully the mosquitos really aren't too bad compared to other places I've hiked!

[@shannonlgrund]

Thank you so much for your videos... watching them has encouraged me to step up my hiking game and minimize my camping gear. A video on hygiene on a trip would be helpful. One for a back country trip and one for car camping. Just a thought!! Thanks again.

[@amanda.outside]

You're welcome!! So happy to hear that the videos have been helpful! Thank you for the video suggestions too. 💚

[@cassandralesh8536]

I wear under armor heat gear compression leggings backpacking in Texas. No problems with tears or snags.

[@cfordd13]

I love Amanda

[@noreligion76]

nice shorts!!!

[@austinwalker9061]

I’ve done some photo work with a company called Kuhl out of Salt Lake. They make some amazing outdoor/hiking clothing you should try out if you haven’t before 👌🏼

[@katieweiher]

I love videos like this! They help me get ideas for my own outdoors wardrobe. Question: This video makes it sound like you don't wear leggings when camping/hiking; however, you're either in shorts or leggings in your other videos. Have you since changed your mind? (Asking because I have yet to find pants that fit me well and are comfortable - after 10+ years of looking - and keep landing back on leggings. It seems most advice is to get pants, but in practice, many women still wear leggings.)

[@kevaughnjones]

THanks I like thre advice because im a novice

[@kesiac123]

So glad I found your channel before my first backpacking hike on the escalante Route in Grand Canyon! Probably horribly difficult first trip for beginner backpacker lol 😬

[@amanda.outside]

Welcome to the channel!! 😁 I hope you have a great trip!

[@pc2780]

Hi, thanks for the video. Could you please share which T-shirt are you wearing?

[@ashtonhatch7145]

You should look into Grip6 socks for hiking.

[@samanthareyes7601]

Love your videos! Maybe you can do a future video on more affordable but still good quality clothing and equipment. I could never spend $300 on a rain jacket 😬

[@trailheart1863]

Helly Hansen Loke rain jacket i think is a good choice, not too expensive and has served me well through some storms.

[@mariellatrizopatron3301]

Hi Amanda, do you think I should size up the Arcteryx rain jacket?

[@gray_wolverine63]

You are to funny. In a good way. God Bless and stay safe. 🇺🇲🤙🏼

[@TheHikingChick1]

I live in a ticky area so almost always hike in pants. In the warmer months I find a looser fit cooler. I use the Columbia Saturday Trail Pants but love my Pranas when it's a little cooler. I'll have to try the ones you have. I like the flat waist band for backpacking. Fun edit on this one.🌻

[@amanda.outside]

Thanks for sharing! I haven't tried Columbia pants yet. The flat waistband is definitely perfect for backpacking!

[@TheHikingChick1]

@@amanda.outside I'm also a huge fan of the capilene cool daily shirts. The long sleeve is my next purchase.😎

[@amanda.outside]

It's the best! 🤗

[@rudyrivera5537]

@@TheHikingChick1 is the capilene cool long sleeve see through? Asking for my wife!

[@TheHikingChick1]

@@rudyrivera5537 No it's not.👍

[@MariaGarcia-js7hq]

Hi, my family and I are visiting Arches on September 20th. Any tips on clothing for Utah on September ?

[@thehikingnovice6474]

Thankyou for another great video I just about have all my gear for my day hikes and eventually my through hikes the last thing I need is the right clothes so this was a really helpful video for me so thanks for making it just don't think I'd looks as good in those pants lol from a guy's prospective what kind Of pants does your partner use I was looking at one here in Australia that you can unzip and turn into shorts so that way you have pants and shorts all in one

[@amanda.outside]

So I just asked Nick, and he said that he likes the Prana Brion pants and shorts, and the Zion shorts which I think are the same material, but they have cargo pockets! Thanks for watching. I'm really happy to hear that the video was helpful! 😁

[@thehikingnovice6474]

@@amanda.outside thanks I will take a look

[@zaggiii]

I'm thinking about wearing yoga pants under jogger pants or cargo pants for a fall hike.. What do you think about that?

[@beastie2488]

I need more clothes. I live three miles from the Atlantic, so all I have are board shorts, lol.

[@NoMansOverland]

Great video. Trying to pack hiking clothes always results in an existential crisis for me!

[@amanda.outside]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@theobscuredbeauty]

So newbie question what do you wear under your hoodie top? do you wear a tank top or just a sports bra? what are good sports bras for hiking?

[@X_explorer]

Cool video!

[@danbeasley910]

Wow

[@cgvv9217]

What should you wear if you kinda have to go on a hike/walk to a mountain but you never did before so you have no real mountain clothes?

[@nancydee6106]

OK so I stopped by to figure out what to wear during fall but you kind of didn’t touch on that and as a beginner I am lost I’m thinking that Patagonia hoodie actually could work? I’m starting out at like 50° and ending up at maybe 65 or 70 and hiking makes you hot too so do you think that that Patagonia hoodie would work that you love so much? I usually run hot. So I’m not looking for warmer layers although I do have some when it’s time. But right now it’s still sunny.

[@littlebanshee]

The sky cannon doesn’t go to a link that looks like your pants (light gray), is it a different pair?

[@candyslife160]

What if you have to wear bladder control underwear? How would that work into the layerings?

[@Torr.explores]

I love this video but I hate that when you were going through your outfits I was like oh hey Athleta and was right about which items were from it. 😂 Also I just got that fleece in a different color and it’s amazing!

[@amanda.outside]

😂 yea I like Athleta clothing! Glad you like the fleece. I wear mine all the time!!

[@ckgonzales6743]

do you know how the capaliene hoodie compares with the North Face hyperlayer hoodie?

[@amanda.outside]

I've never tried the North Face hyperlayer hoodie, but from what I can tell based on the material and product description, it does look pretty similar.

[@mapl3af]

What is your height? I'm 5'1 I might be able to pull of Capri as full leg pants

[@dldptmej]

Hi! I am going to Zion & Bryce Canyon on Monday and I will probably do the classic hiking courses, such as angels landing, narrows, emerald pool and etc. Would you still suggest long shirts and wind jackets? Cuz I know it’s super hot in Utah right now 🤔

[@amanda.outside]

Yea it is definitely hot in Zion right now, but it's also monsoon season which means afternoon thunderstorms are common. If I hike in shorts and a tank top, I still carry the other layers in my backpack just in case. I hope you have a great trip! Zion and Bryce are so incredible! 🤗

[@bobbycamarillo]

especially in utah since ya know here in utah the weather is unpredictable and bipolar 😂

[@peggyconway2900]

🥰🥾🥰

[@jessicagonzalez5047]

For my females, especially if you have thicker thighs, I wouldn't recommend shorts. You will chaff and it hurts!! Stick to pants, I learned the hard way, hiked 12 miles with shorts and it was HORRIBLE.

[@dayanand2692]

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[@bhagathind6360]

# i love you

[@SunflowerGirlRV]

Those pants are expensive

[@shellchenonceau6987]

Dark clothes absorb heat & make you hotter, while pastel light colors deflect the hot suns rays.

[@angieatvegas]

Shorts for hiking ??????

[@SunflowerGirlRV]

Polyester is Ok. But Idk. I like cotton that are breathable ( the skin) .and I use Skin So Soft. ( SSS ) AT NIGHT. and on my dog by spray bottle .too.

[@mendyviola]

I thought under layers were underwear, bras and socks. After the past 18 months, I can’t stand bras anymore. 😂

[@cr_charly3789]

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[@reva8564]

Well, about material, i think polyester will make you smell horrible 😢

[@josephsaeteurn9158]

i need a guy video..

[@cgvv9217]

What should you wear if you kinda have to go on a hike/walk to a mountain but you never did before so you have no real mountain clothes?