Clothing Essentials By Tony Ledenko

Clothing:

What to Wear ?

Lets start with a head-to-toe list of things to wear before heading out into the wilderness..
 

      1.   Cool vented hat with a wide brim and chin cord.

      2.   Long sleeved light coloured cotton-polyester shirt or blouse. (Summer)

      3.   Shorts or long trousers (depending on terrain and season).

      4.   Cotton underwear.

      5.   Thick socks (+ thin inner socks to reduce blisters or two pairs of thick socks).

      6.   Walking boots/shoes with good ankle support.

      7.   A jumper or Series 200 synthetic jacket

      8.   A good raincoat with hood

      Also add SPF15+ sun screen on top of hands, back of neck and face (especially on nose) with
      Lip balm on lips. If walking through wet areas which are likely to have leaches roll-on some RID
      insect repellent in a band from the ankles up about 100mm.

Notes:
1. Ensure that toe nails have been correctly trimmed.
2. Bangles and other jewellery (large ear rings) should not be worn as they may get caught in
branches and cause injuries.