Hiking Inspiration

[Anonymous No.8263398]

Going to be doing some serious hiking in the next few months. Looking for some /fa/ hiking pieces that won't fall apart on me. Boots, bags, jackets, socks. Thanks.

[Anonymous No.8263409]

If you actually wanna be comfortable and happy hiking your main focus can't be how you look. That pic is nowhere near what you should look like if you're serious about hiking.

[NH Dude !!k2hT5lP18dl No.8263416]

I can drop a couple inspo pics

[NH Dude !!k2hT5lP18dl No.8263426]

>>8263409
This dudes right. You should check >>/out/ if you want functional pieces.

[NH Dude !!k2hT5lP18dl No.8263432]

>>8263426

[NH Dude !!k2hT5lP18dl No.8263442]

>>8263432

[Daniel de Nimes No.8263444]

>>8263398
>that pic
>hiking
>desert boots
>that fucking crepe sole

I give up.

[Anonymous No.8263450]

>hiking in jeans
>hiking in chukkas
>mfw

[Rozwell No.8263714]

>>8263444
>>8263450
for real

i almost thought this was a joke thread briefly

[Anonymous No.8263885]

>>8263444
>>8263450
>>8263714
Haha, see this is why I created the thread. No idea what's appropriate for the outdoors and the image in OP is just some random shit.

What kind of footwear and pants would be best? I hear denim is shitty for extended hikes.

[Anonymous No.8263935]

>>8263885
most commonly used phrase in terms of hiking: cotton is rotten.

what you want is something that will wick away moisture from your body. if you wear cotton or denim and get it wet, you're fucked. it won't dry and you'll end up chaffing.

dress in layers - short sleeve shirt, then long sleeves (flannel or waffle-print thermal) and then a light coat.

make sure your boots are waterproof and worn in. IMHO, your footwear is the most important piece of clothing you have so spend the most money on them.

>pic related my boots

[Anonymous No.8263966]

>>8263432

This fucking pic, has anyone ever id'd that jacket? Someone said Barbour, they don't offer anything similar though

[Anonymous No.8263986]

These all look fine if you are going for a walk. The most important thing is footwear. These Timberland's are one the most comfortable hiking boots I have ever owned and look a lot better than most the shit out there. http://shop.timberland.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13343431

The other thing is denim... don't just don't. It's heavy and if you get wet you are fucked. Same goes for anything cotton really, you can get away with shirts, but keep a solid wool layer with you. I would suggest something like this http://www.smartwool.com/clothing/sweaters/mens-lightweight-front-range-crew-sweater.html

[Anonymous No.8263996]

>>8263966
uhh look for some brand's jacket called the photographer jacket or something. I've seen something really similar but forget the brand rn

[Anonymous No.8264006]

I lurk /fa/, /trv/ and /out/, and I get you OP. I always try to find a balance between being effay, /out/ functionality and backpacking comfort.

Hardest of all, imo, is finding decent footwear. Finding a good boot thats snug and gives the needed support, while also looking somewhat decent is a fucking pain in the ass.

Most boots these days are all overly designed bullshit constructed out of five different materials all in different flashy colors.
I just want a plain looking brown boot that fits damnit.
Only alternative is military surplus, but that makes you look like a tryhard /k/omando.

[Anonymous No.8264027]

>>8264006
>>8263986
>>8263935

Yea footwear and pants are what I'm clueless about. I've got a pair of Red Wing 875's I bought a couple years back. Don't know if they're worth a shit for hikes though.

[Anonymous No.8264032]

anyone know anything about gravis? contemplating copping these...

[Anonymous No.8264035]

>>8263885
i wore some ll bean khatadin iron works shit for pants last time i waz in colorado clombin mad high mountains, shit was durable cuz i was slidin down in the snow and everything and it came out fine.
yea get some solid hiking shoes, also no fuckin skinny jeans hahaha

[Anonymous No.8264048]

>>8264027
Regardless of what boot you go with get yourself fitted with some insoles. Everyone has different shaped feet, and a good set of insoles can change the most painful (and potentiality best looking) pair of boot into a cushy, comfortable heaven.

[Anonymous No.8264054]

>>8264027
are they waterproof and breathable? if the answer is no to either, then no.

[Anonymous No.8264058]

>>8264032
those look fine if you live in a city during the fall or winter. if you tried hiking in those during the summer your feet are going to get so hot and uncomfortable.

[Anonymous No.8264185]

>>8263398
kek, have fun sliding down the mountain

[Anonymous No.8264193]

[Anonymous No.8264205]

>>8263450
Why can't you hike in heavy denim jeans? I'm pretty sure some 24oz denim would be just as if not more durable than trekking pants.

[Anonymous No.8264266]

>>8264205
durability doesnt matter when it gets wet

[Anonymous No.8264324]

>>8263432
god fuck this skinny fat hipster and fuck this picture

[Anonymous No.8264888]

>>8264205
Clammy->heavy when wet (they get wet even when its dry if you are walking any appropriate length-> doesnt dry-> chafing,freezing, fucked jeans.

>>8263398
Where are you going OP, climate?
Either way:
Appropirately thick synthetic pants, softshell or similar, semi windproof if not really hot.
Usually ugly as fuck
http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/mens-rock-craft-pants-32-inch?p=58256-0

Same material for jacket, at least if not desert hiking. Get really thin wool undershirt and a synthetic fleece sweater. weight depending on climate.
shoes: hiking boots or shoes, depending on distance, terrain and bag weight.
Buy for fit/comfort/waterproofness and traction, fuck the looks or you will be miserable. Army surplus leather boots usually need a good breaking in unless you enjoy getting your feet grind on while walking.
Wool socks, thickness depending on climate.
Synthetics can work if single day hikes only, otherwise they stink like you would not believe.
more this:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/keen-targhee-ii-trail-shoes-waterproof-leather-for-men~p~3549a/?filterString=mens-shoes~d~146%2F&colorFamily=08
than this:
http://www.wolverine.com/US/en/1000Mile
Bag: also buy for fit. the hideous sci-fi looking ones carry better than the shitty cotton/leather backpacks of ww1.

[Anonymous No.8265281]

>>8264888
Ah thanks for the tips. I'm heading up to Banff in Alberta. Should be mid/high 60s during the day and mif-high 30s at night. Planning to hike during daylight hours though since I'm clearly a newfag at it.

>>8264324
couldn't agree more

>>8264193
Sweet bag, though might be a bit too large for what i need. How are fjallraven's other products?

[Anonymous No.8265314]

>>8265281
Best hiking temps for sure, easy to dress for. Keep something windproof (jacket etc) for breaks, a thin wool top is probably enough while you are moving.

[Anonymous No.8265358]

Go to /k/ you think /fa/ go hiking? They'd get their pretty clothes mucky.

[Anonymous No.8265404]

>>8265358
he should go to /out/ not /k/
/k/ has nothing to do with hiking.
Now shut up.

[Anonymous No.8265409]

>>8265404
That doesn't mean they won't recommend good enduring hiking gear.
Now you shut up.

[Anonymous No.8265439]

>>8265409
/b/ has more people, so maybe they would be better than a board dedicated to wilderness activities like hiking at recommending hiking things

[Anonymous No.8265450]

http://www.outdoorkit.co.uk/product.php?product_id=4022&category_id=157

Get dese. I have them. They don't look too bad and they're both functional and supportive

[Anonymous No.8266492]

>>8263966
visvim