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Jeans used to be standard hiking attire in the Sierra Nevada in the '80s. Most of them survived the experience. It's fine in the summer if you find them comfort
by carabiner 3y ago
Jeans used to be standard hiking attire in the Sierra Nevada in the '80s. Most of them survived the experience. It's fine in the summer if you find them comfortable. They chafe and if you dip in a stream get wet and heavy, but for casual hiking it's fine. I wear nylon running shorts and cotton socks. For winter, I have a closet of 3L, 2L, soft shells but in all honesty 99% of hikers will not find themselves in those conditions.
- dogman144 3y agoIve been in plenty situations where summer + sweat-wet + evening or colds gets cold real quick. Add in situations like too tired to quickly get off the 40F peak + windchill, it can get dicey real quick. Same with a wet cotton shirt sailing. On and on. In the 80’s wool hiking gear used to be around for this reason too. I’d never feel appropriate recommending cotton for anything serious, any season.