Backpacking & Wilderness Survival

the clothing gear component package for virtually and outdoor wilderness adventure. Go on line to “amazon.com� for virtually every need you have as they carry a huge selection of hiking and back packing outfitting supplies and outdoor adventure specific clothing.

Go to your local outfitter if you have one in your area for hands on shopping and for fitting of any article of clothing before you buy any fit specific clothing on-line as this will save you many days of possible item return delays. If a particular brand and article model name fits you well in the store, chances are 99%+ an on-line order will fit like a glove. The physical outfitter stores will also have an on-line store where they typically carry additional items the store may be out of, and in some cases, the store may not carry on the shelves if the item is a low volume seller. The stores will typically only carry medium to high volume merchandise that is in high demand and moves of the shelves fast. Clothing in my opinion is always best purchased in the store as I can get any article of defective or damaged clothing returned and replacement in a matter of only minutes, not days.

As stated earlier, I like the hike in lycra biking suits, so bike shop can also be an outfitter for hiking and back packing if you elect to share my unconventional wisdom in outdoor adventure clothing gear.

One downfall to this selection is mosquito bites, thin lycra requires a good application of an effective bug repellent as this material is just as attractive, and as easy to penetrate as bare naked skin to a hungry mosquito.

Elastic bands are also handy to cuff off pant legs and shirt sleeves if your garment does not have draw strings to get the job done. We always carry 4 home made para cord ties each with spring loaded sliding sinches available at every outfitter for this express purpose.

A few knot, bend, and hitch tying skills, these can be made with just the raw cordage alone less the spring loaded sinch, but the spring loaded sinch is fast, simple, and fool proof method to get the job done.

Thin white gloves are require gear if you are concerned about skin cancer or have had issues with this. You must keep in mind that as you ascend in altitude, the earths protective layer for UV thins and exposes you to far greater UV rays both A and B. When you are at altitudes that are above 7,000 ft., you will notice this as when the sun