![]() You must be careful when wearing cotton though. But in hot and dry conditions, the moisture can feel good against your skin, and as it evaporates it will leave you feeling cool. Cotton has a bad reputation in the outdoors because it absorbs lots of moisture and dries very slowly, which can create an uncomfortable and dangerous situation on wet and/or cold days. Nylon and polyester are good choices.Ĭotton can be OK: You’ve heard it before: cotton kills. Wear loose, breathable clothing: Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that breathes well will help your body regulate temperature. Look for shirts, shorts and pants in white, tan or khaki. ![]() If you’re hiking next to a river, you can dip your hat, shirt or bandana frequently and drape them on your body to keep you cool as the water evaporates.ĭressing appropriately for a hike can go a long way toward keeping you comfortable.Ĭhoose light colors: Wearing light colors that reflect the sun’s rays rather than absorb them (as dark colors can) helps keep you cool. Hike near water: If there’s not much shade, but you’re near the ocean or a large lake, go for a hike where you can enjoy the cool sea or lake breeze. Stay in the shade: Choosing a hike that keeps you under the shade of trees or within steep canyon walls, rather than exposed directly to the sun, is a good idea. ![]() Learn more about hiking at night in our article, Night Hiking Basics. Go for a night hike: If you live in, or are visiting, a hot locale, scorching temperatures can be uncomfortable (or even unbearable) during the day and hiking at night can bring relief. If you can’t avoid hiking during the warmest hours, try to plan your trip so you’ll be in the shade or near a body of water during that time. On scorching days, it can be best to avoid this time altogether by getting an early start and ending your hike by early afternoon, or heading out sometime after 3 p.m. Keep in mind that it can take 10 days to two weeks to acclimatize to high heat, so be cautious and take it slow on your first few hikes when the weather warms.Īvoid the hottest time of day: The hottest time of day is usually around noon to 3 p.m. Thinking about when and where you’ll be hiking are important steps in planning a successful hike in hot weather. ![]()
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