No one says that I dress traditionally. But if you want a peek into what I like to wear when I’m out hiking, here are some photos (and links!) to a few of my outfits on the trail. Hint: They all include hiking skirts!
I like to dress a little more “modest” than most of my hiking friends. That’s no judgment against them; they’re welcome to wear what they find comfortable and useful. But for me, I shy away from sleeveless tops (sunburn!), sports bras (ditto), miniskirts (ditto again), and super-tight pants like yoga leggings. I’m not against wearing slacks, even jeans, on the trail – though I prefer outdoor pants – but I simply love dresses and skirts and I’m so excited that there is a good variety of hiking skirts to choose from.
At this point, my basic outfit is a sports bra (not that anyone will see it!), short-sleeve athletic shirt, SPF shirt with long sleeves (with thumb holes if possible), regular underwear, a hiking skirt, and either athletic shorts (for modesty and chaffing) or leggings (depending on the temperature). Regular socks are topped with knee-high stockings (to reduce blisters) and innotree hiking socks before being shoved into Vasque hiking boots (these or these).
Beyond this, I’ve recently discovered the hair-containing properties of two braids. (Read more about hiking hairstyles here.) For years, it was either a bun or one braid, but two just work so much better in this season – for context, my hair is a couple of inches below my waist.
And of course, the hiking outfit wouldn’t be complete without a bucket hat!
So without further explanation or ado, here are a few photos of my hiking outfits for an upcoming trip!
Libin SPF Shirt (or search SPF shirts under $15)
Gray (silver) leggings
TekGear short-sleeved athletic shirt – similar to this
UnderArmor HeatGear long-sleeve shirt
Black leggings
Hiking Skirt (I sewed this one – I love the big pockets!)
SPF jacket – this was a gift, but this one is similar
Fleece-lined leggings
Hiking Skirt (again, I stitched this – I’ve yet to lose anything out of the pockets, no matter how crazy the terrain!)
Long sleeve SPF shirt – Amazon doesn’t sell this one anymore, but look up SPF shirts with thumb holes under $15.
Leggings
I love my daypack, too…
This is a great, durable pack that I’ve been using for the last couple of years on my adventures. It’s roomy and has several pockets and straps to fit your needs. G4 isn’t a super well-known brand, but I’ve been very happy with their products!
