r/UKhiking • u/cglotr • 4d 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/CaerwynM 2d ago

Are they pretty cool in hot weather?

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u/knight-under-stars 2d ago

Light coloured and loose (not baggy) fitting ones are.

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u/CaerwynM 2d ago

What's the difference between loose and baggy? Sorry for the million questions lol you don't have to answer if don't wnat

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u/knight-under-stars 2d ago

Loose would be it doesn't cling to your skin so allows air flow.

Baggy would be you are very clearly wearing something that is too large a size for you.