Best Outdoor Apparel to Keep You Cool and Dry this Summer
The outdoor industry is chockerbock full of performance based apparel that is made to hold up in the outdoors. With all the options, it can often be daunting to determine which items are essential and which items should be passed over to conserve beer money. Luckily, we’ve narrowed down some of your best options for the summer that will keep you cool, dry, and safe for all of your adventuring.
The outdoor industry is chockerbock full of performance based apparel that is made to hold up in the outdoors. With all the options, it can often be daunting to determine which items are essential and which items should be passed over to conserve beer money. Luckily, we’ve narrowed down some of your best options for the summer that will keep you cool, dry, and safe for all of your adventuring.
Women’s Tonga Solid Dress from Mountain Hardware
Obviously, this one is for the ladies but it’s certainly worth mentioning. Athletic dresses offer range of motion, are often made out of moisture wicking materials, and, well, they’re just so darn cute. Mountain Hardware’s Tonga dress is perfect for a trail run, relaxing hike, or roadtrip because its cotton keeps you cool while its spandex moves with your body.
Chacos Z1 Unaweep Sandal
Customizable sandals are a must-have for outdoor enthusiasts since they are breathable, durable, and give you tan-lines that scream, “I am OUTDOORSY! Hear. Me. Roar!” This manly model from Chacos allows you to select from a variety of colors and offers a LUVSEAT footbed that will provide comfort on the trails or around town.
PreCip Rainjacket by Marmot
A good rain shell/jacket or pair of rain pants can save you so much misery on a long hike. Unfortunately, many outdoorsy folks neglect to purchase or pack these items and end up soggy as a result. During the spring and summer months in the mountains, it typically rains at least once a day and afternoon storms are common, so having this lightweight and relatively inexpensive piece of gear can save you a lot of frustration. Marmot’s PreCip Rainjacket is not only affordable but it is also both wind and waterproof, has PitZips (God, those things are awesome!), and comes in a variety of colors. Why is this jacket so fantabulous, you might ask? Its simplicity of design gets the job done and its lightweight design allows you to store it away with ease in your pack.
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