Hello again! I come to you with a gear question. I've just recently taken up hiking, and absolutely adore it. I found the best hiking shoes ever (Vasque Breeze GTX's), and just bought a set of walking poles. What I'm missing is a daypack. I used a standard school-style backpack the last couple of times, and it was inconvenient because it chafed my
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*sigh* I used to love backpacking and hiking and haven't done much lately. Thanks for the nudge to think about doing some more.
Laura
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Here's a link with a discussion of jeans wearing.
:)
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http://www.rei.com/category/4500355/q/Plus+Size
http://www.junonia.com/products/anyaction-stretch-convertible-pant/427102-1-543-50.htm
http://www.eddiebauer.com/EB/Women/Womens--Plus-sizes-16W-26W/Womens-Plus-Pants-Capris--Shorts/index.cat
Hope this helps. :) and have fun hiking
Laura
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Oh, and one other thing: My name is Laura too! Nice to meet you! :)
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Nice to meet you, Laura!
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I never hike in jeans. Stay away from cotton. For cold weather hiking I recommend a wicking base layer. Target has really nice long underwear that's silky and doubles as a base layer if you don't want to shell out for Under Armour (it's pricey!). Always always dress in layers. I always wear cargo pants hiking (again, Eddie Bauer - their ripstop cargo pants are THE BEST, I actually paid retail for them which I never ever do).
For shoes, if you like yours great, but I also highly recommend Keens. My low-top trail shoes are Keens and they are the bestest. My high-top hiking boots are Timberlands.
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Thanks for the heads-up on hiking pants. It never occurred to me that jeans don't dry or wick, but somehow, on a subconscious level, I knew this...I'll look for those Target undies! Thanks!
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The daypack I have is orange and silver, I got it for $30 at the outlet. It has kind of an egg-crate thing that's against your back behind a layer of mesh, so it can breathe. It has an across-the-chest strap and an under-the-boob strap so it's super comfortable.
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Thanks so much for all the information -- I never would've thought to look in the cycling department. Also, thanks for the valuable information on the bite valve and winter cover. I don't mind paying $$ for a good pack.
At least I know I'm on the right track with the Smartwool socks! I love 'em. ;) My hiking boots are gore-tex, but I don't know if they have the thinsulate (I think they do).
Ho boy, that pee funnel thing is a bit intimidating. I'm going to ask my trip advisor (also my hiking buddy) whether we'll be out for more than a few hours at a time...I'd rather have the funnel if I need it, but I'm kinda hoping I won't need it, if you get my drift. ;)
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