page_title: Hiking equipment
section_title: Hot-wet-weather clothing
hierarchical_section_title: Hiking equipment / Apparel / Hot-wet-weather clothing
caption_attribution_description: Français&#160;: Abri et sac de couchage. La paroi de l'abri est orientée vers la montagne. L'abri est aussi un poncho (on voit la capuche au centre de la toile.) English: Poncho-tarp-shelter
context_page_description: Hiking equipment is the equipment taken on outdoor walking trips. Hiking is usually divided into day-hikes and multiple-day hikes, called backpacking, trekking, and walking tours.
  The equipment selected varies according to the duration, distance, planned activities, and the environment. Additional factors include weight and preparedness for unplanned events. The level of preparedness can relate to remoteness and potential hazards; for example, a short day hike across farmland or trekking in the Himalayas. The length and duration of a walk can influence the amount of weight carried.
  The nature of a hike is both by the natural environment and the applicable government regulations and hikers plan accordingly when considering equipment. To minimize the impact on the natural environment, many hikers follow the principles of "Leave No Trace".
context_section_description: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants provide sun and insect protection, and help to reduce abrasions when plowing through brush and when slipping and falling on rocks.
  Sun hat
  Bug jackets and head-nets provide insect protection and are especially useful if the insect repellent is either not effective or runs out. These are a couple items that hikers may use to minimize the use of insect repellent on their skin.
  Rain clothing made from waterproof or water-resistant fabrics, and preferably breathable, like Gore-Tex:
  Raincoat
  Rain pants and/or rain skirt (useful in hotter climates)
  Rain poncho, uses: tarpaulin, ground cloth, backpack cover, hammock, stretcher
  Plastic bags made into a poncho and a rain skirt
  Gloves and socks. Latex (petroleum degrades them) or Nitrile gloves (medical grade is the top grade)
  Plastic bags put on over socks then inserted into shoes
  Jungle footwear: vented boots to drain water, the best wicking socks possible, sandals with good walking straps or jungle moccasins
caption: Poncho shelter
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