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To ensure an enjoyable day out on the hiking trail be sure to wear the proper clothing. This includes base and mid-layers as well as proper hiking pants and shorts. Find the perfect hiking apparel for your next adventure below from brands like Helly Hansen, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Unbound Merino, Royal Robbins, Kulh, Outdoor Research, Westcomb, The North Face, Rab, Westcomb, Smartwool, Sherpa Adventure Gear, First Ascent and more. Did we miss anything? if so let us hear it.
HELLY HANSEN HIKING APPAREL
Date: Sept 10th 2019
Reviewer: Pete
Overall Rating: 9.5/10, 8.5/10, 8/10
Product Link: Helly Hansen
Read the full review here.
UNBOUND MERINO
Date: May 24th 2019
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Unbound Merino
Read the full review here.
ROYAL ROBBINS
Date: April 21st 2017
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Royal Robbins
Read the full review here.
MARMOT HIKING APPAREL
Date: Dec 20th 2016
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Marmot
Read the full review here.
KUHL SUMMER 2016 APPAREL
Date: July 7th 2016
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Kuhl
Read the full review here.
OUTDOOR RESEARCH HARELSON SHIRT, JINX SHIRT, GROWLER SHIRT AND ZODIAC SHORTS
Date: Aug 6th 2015
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Outdoor Research
Read the full review here.
KUHL CLOTHING
Date: June 17th 2015
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Kuhl
Read the full review here.
MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR CLOTHING
Date: May 7th 2015
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Mountain Hardwear
Read the full review here.
WESTCOMB MERINO WOOL APPAREL
Date: May 7th 2015
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Westcomb
Read the full review here.
MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR CLOTHING
Date: Oct 27th 2014
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9.5/10
Product Link: Mountain Hardwear
Read the full review here.
THE NORTH FACE MOUNTAIN ATHETICS
Date: June 30th 2014
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: The North Face
Read the full review here.
MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR COOLHIKER AND COOLRUNNER TEES
Date: June 6th 2014
Reviewer: Chandra
Overall Rating: 7/10 & 9.5/10
Product Link: Mountain Hardwear
Read the full review here.
KUHL CLOTHING
Date: April 21st 2014
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Kuhl
Read the full review here.
OUTDOOR RESEARCH VOODOO PANTS
Date: Aug 6th 2013
Reviewer: Jenny
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: Outdoor Research
Read the full review here.
RAB AEON TEE, VERTEX SHORTS AND PANTS, HELIX CAPRI AND PANTS, BOREAS AND AURORA PULL ONSONS
Date: May 20th 2013
Reviewer: Marian
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Rab
Read the full review here.
KUHL CLOTHING
Date: May 13th 2013
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Kuhl
Read the full review here.
RAB VAPOUR RISE LITE ALPINE JACKET
Date: April 26th 2013
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: Rab
Read the full review here.
RAB ZEPHYR AND SOLAR JACKETS
Date: April 26th 2013
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: Rab
Read the full review here.
WESTCOMB ORB SWEATER
Date: Dec 15th 2012
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: Westcomb
Read the full review here.
WESTCOMB DRIFT HOODY
Date: Nov 30th 2012
Reviewer: Emily
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: Westcomb
Read the full review here.
RAB SCIMITAR JACKET AND PANTS
Date: Nov 30th 2012
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10 + 8.5/10
Product Link: Rab
Read the full review and see the video here.
SMARTWOOL SUMMER 2012
Date: June 30th 2012
Reviewer: Marian
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Smartwool
Read the full review here.
RAB ALPINE SHORTS, MECO 120 SHIRTS, AND ORBIT PULL ON
Date: June 16th 2012
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Rab
Read the full review here.
SHERPA ADVENTURE GEAR KARNALI SHIRT, SONAM QUARTER ZIP, KOSHI SHORTS & SABA-TEK PANTS
Date: June 12th 2012
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: Sherpa Adventure Gear
Read the full review here.
OUTDOOR RESEARCH TERMINI SHIRT, FEROSSI SHORTS AND EQUINOX PANTS
Date: May 15th 2012
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Outdoor Research
Read the full review here.
KUHL CLOTHING
Date: April 25th 2012
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9.5/10
Product Link: Kuhl
Read the full review here.
FIRST ASCENT GUIDE PANTS AND HIGH ROUTE SHIRT
Date: April 24th 2012
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: First Ascent
Read the full review here.
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