| Many backpackers go about layering clothing the | | | | The inner layer should be something that absorbs |
| wrong way. It is a common misconception that the | | | | moisture well and dries quickly. In cold weather it |
| layers must be thick. Layering in thick layers really | | | | should also help to insulate and keep your body heat |
| limits mobility and is not really functional for | | | | in. The middle layer should be comprised of items |
| backpacking. The best way to layer is with thin | | | | that will insulate. The outer layer needs to be |
| clothing. Thin layers means you can have more layers. | | | | waterproof and able to repel the wind. It also helps if |
| This is far more functional than a few thick layers. | | | | it has pockets or areas to store items like a compass |
| There are several reasons why you would want to | | | | and flashlight. You should always dress in layers |
| use multiple thin layers. For s start, thin layering | | | | because you will be the most protected from any |
| makes it easier to move. Also, you are not weighed | | | | bad weather. However, these three layers are not |
| down by bulk and therefore you can keep your | | | | just for winter backpacking. You will find the inner |
| mobility at its optimum consistent with keeping | | | | absorbent layer is helpful in warmer weather too. |
| sufficiently warm. In addition, several layers makes it | | | | Layering your clothing should not be a challenge. |
| easier to adjust your layering. If you get too warm, | | | | Always keep to thin layers, and follow the three |
| you can simply remove a layer. Since the layers are | | | | layer suggestion. In this way you should not lose |
| thin you will not be removing much clothing. This helps | | | | mobility or be uncomfortable. On the other hand you |
| in two ways. You will not have to now carry a thick, | | | | will have maximum flexibility in terms of layer |
| bulky piece of clothing. With a thin layer you have a | | | | removal. |
| gradual change, so you won't have to keep taking | | | | Clothing is meant for protection and that is how you |
| off and putting on clothing as your body temperature | | | | should look at it. Choose items that are comfortable |
| fluctuates. If you are wearing a few thick layers, | | | | and serve a purpose. Be sure to think about keeping |
| taking off one can make for a dramatic change. | | | | the items thin. Also remember to think about the |
| There should be three main layers to your clothing. | | | | three layers you should always have. |