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My Favourite Hiking Clothing & Footwear 🥾🏔️
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items Most of my hiking has been spent working through the Wainwrights in the Lake District and climbing Munros around Scotland, but I’ve also taken on 4,000m+ peaks in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains and the Peruvian Andes. This is the gear I genuinely rate for...
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Boots and Trainers
Clothing
Boots and Trainers
My go-to boots for longer or rougher days. They’re lighter than they look, have loads of grip and give me enough ankle support without feeling bulky.
La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GORE-TEX Walking Boots
What I wear when a full boot feels like overkill. They’re light, comfortable and still cope really well with wet and rocky trails.
Salomon X Ultra 5 Gore-tex - Amazon.co.uk
Clothing
A proper mountain waterproof for the days when the weather is doing its worst. It’s breathable, has pit zips and gives enough room for layers underneath.
Montane Men's Torren Waterproof Jacket
Warm without feeling massive and it packs down surprisingly small. Ideal for cold summits, early starts or pulling on when you stop for a break.
Men's Microlight Alpine Down Jacket
A really useful mid-layer that keeps you warm but still breathes well on steep climbs. It looks good enough to wear away from the hills too.
Men's R1® Air Fleece Midlayer Jacket | Patagonia UK
These are everywhere in the Lakes for good reason. They’re light, comfortable and tough enough for rocky ground without feeling stiff or heavy.
Montane Men's Terra Pants
They usually stay stuffed at the bottom of my bag, but I’m always glad I packed them when the rain properly sets in. The side zips make them much easier to pull on over boots.
Men's Downpour Waterproof Pants
Soft, comfortable and much less smelly than a normal top after a long day. It works on its own in mild weather or underneath a fleece when it’s cold.
Smartwool Men's Merino 150 Baselayer Pattern Long Sleeve | Outside.co.uk
I’d save these for winter walks, freezing starts and higher-altitude trips. They add plenty of warmth without feeling bulky under walking trousers
Men's Lifa Merino Midweight Winter Trousers | Helly Hansen UK
Light, stretchy and comfortable enough to walk in all day. They dry quickly too, which makes them just as useful for travelling.
Patagonia mens quandary hiking shorts 10 inch
Good socks make far more difference than people think. These stay in place, have cushioning where you need it and are comfortable over long distances.
Men's Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Hiking Socks
Not something I’d wear on every walk, but brilliant for wet and boggy days. Keeping your feet dry can rescue an otherwise miserable hike.
Sealskinz | Waterproof Socks & Gloves
Warm without being overly thick, and you can still use your phone without taking them off every five minutes. Great for cold starts and windy summits.
Midweight Screentap Gloves
One of the simplest but most useful things to carry. I use mine as a neck warmer, headband or an extra bit of protection when the wind picks up
Original EcoStretch Snoods
Great for muddy ground, snow and days when the rain just doesn’t stop. They keep water and muck out of your boots and save the bottom of your trousers too
Latok GORE-TEX Gaiter