Pullover Shirts
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For When The Hiking Gets Chilly
We all know the importance of layering up our hiking clothes (and if we don’t then we oughta’), and nothing comes in more useful in this layering up scenario than a nice, cozy, pullover hiking shirt. These are a serious bit of hiking gear, designed to keep even the most adventurous hikers warm in a wide range of temperatures and conditions. Generally speaking you can either wear these pullover shirts as a base layer next to the skin (ooooh, feels soft) or layer them on top of another shirt or two.
Stuff to Look Out For In A Pullover Hiking Shirt
- Fleecy fabric, soft to the touch yet quick drying for extra comfort when you’re getting all active outdoors.
- Good warmth to weight ratio, it might sound a bit complicated but all it means is that you need maximum warmth from your pullover shirt, whilst carrying minimum weight. You don’t want your pullover shirt to weigh you down on your hike now do you?
- Plenty of safe pockets for stashing your valuables.
- Zippered collar so that you can open it up for a little ventilation when necessary, and take it all the way to the top to keep the chilly winds firmly out.
- Full stretchability and range of motion . . . you really don’t need to wear anything which will restrict your movement whilst you’re out enjoying the hiking trail.
You can never have too many safety tips for winter backcountry trips . . . .
