| Backpacking in the winter can be very challenging but | | | | Supplex. |
| also very rewarding and fun. You need to be so | | | | Once you your are happy with your body layers, |
| much more conscious of the safety aspect of such a | | | | next look at other items of clothes to help insulate |
| trip. But dress correctly and you will have no | | | | and keep you warm. These include gloves, hats, |
| problems. There are additional concerns that have to | | | | socks and boots. Be sure to avoid cotton material for |
| be borne in mind as the winter will bring cold weather | | | | any of these items as it does not insulate particularly |
| and potentially icy or snowy terrain. One of the most | | | | well or repel water and we as taking an age to dry. |
| important things a backpacker must do is dress | | | | Always plan to take along a little more clothing than |
| correctly for the winter climate. | | | | you think you need such as an extra pair of socks or |
| In the winter expect freezing cold temperatures and | | | | gloves - you may get them wet and they wont dry |
| wind chill that will make it seem even colder. By not | | | | out in the cold temperature. If you do get these wet |
| dressing appropriately for the conditions you are | | | | then change them straight away so you don't get |
| running the risk of getting ill such as frostbite and | | | | frostbite. |
| even hyperthermia. | | | | Spend time choosing the right boots and like |
| It is very important to dress with a few lighter layers | | | | everything, choose the best you can afford. Make |
| than heavy, bulky layers. Firstly, wear a suitable inner | | | | sure they fit and take your time - you don't want to |
| layer of clothing. This will act as great insulation as | | | | be uncomfortable while trekking else you will not |
| well as absorbing sweat and will dry quickly. Then put | | | | enjoy your trip. Be sure to get waterproof boots. |
| on a fleece jacket as this will act as the perfect | | | | Winter backpacking can be exciting and fun and with |
| middle layer. The number of middle layers can be | | | | the correct clothing, you can be assured of a safe |
| varied and insulates by simply trapping air. Finally | | | | and enjoyable trip. It is far more challenging but at |
| choose an outerwear layer such as Gore-tex or nylon | | | | the same time - far more rewarding. |