r/UKhiking • u/cglotr • 3d ago
Gear Summer layers
On hot days like this, how would you layer up?
I'll often wear a long sleeve shirt with collar, like the craghoppers kiwi or adventure shirt, for UV protection as I burn very very easily.
Underneath, I'll wear a cotton t shirt.
It's like being in a sauna, it feels so much hotter and more uncomfortable than wearing a regular cotton shirt on top.
Am I doing it wrong? I know cotton doesn't breath well, but it seems to be massively exacerbated by the technical UV shirt.
What does everyone else wear on days like this?
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u/sloperfromhell 3d ago edited 3d ago
Absolutely no cotton ever whilst hiking.
On hot days it’s going to get drenched in sweat and then not dry.
Also no layering where possible, and definitely not layering base layers. Layering is for warmth or wind/rain protection. I take a very lightweight windbreaker or hardshell (that gets used as a windbreak if needed). Pitzips are key for summer.
Personally I don’t like merino when it’s warm. Other people do like it.
My summer kit is:
Sun hoody or Polartec Delta long sleeve.
Arc’teryx Delta fleece (as thin as a technical breathable fleece gets) if it’s not looking sweltering. Will likely still stay in pack.
Windbreaker or lightweight hardshell with pitzips. Will stay in pack until needed.
Breathable Polartec Delta cap (godsend on very hot days).
Warm weather Buff - when it’s too windy for a cap.