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misc04 – about being fabulous
When we’re getting ready to dress up for a long-distance walking thing, it’s not so much about feeling cool:
…or about looking sexy:
…it’s not about making a statement either:
…and it sure as hell isn’t about belonging to some kind of in-crowd:
Instead, it’s about putting on layers of clothing that will eventually help us survive (and maybe even stay comfortable in the process).
Here’s a list of my stuff:
- 1 pair of boots
- 2 pairs of orthopedic inlays (arch support)
- 1 pair of plastic slippers (for hotel use)
- 8 pairs of socks (change daily!!)
- 1 pair of gaiters
- 1 pair of long pants (make sure they don’t rub on the insides of your thighs, and you don’t want too many pockets in them either!)
- 1 pair of long thermo-underwair (i recommend merino wool)
- 2 pairs of underpants (again, smooth fit around the thighs is important, and merino is my material of choice)
- 1 pair of loose fit shorts (for hotels and summer use)
- 2 tank tops (slim fit)
- 1 t-shirt (merino slim fit)
- 1 thermo-longsleeve (merino slim fit)
- 1 fleece jacket (the thickest and most comfortable one you can find)
- 1 wind breaker jacket (the lightest you can find, and make sure it has high water resistance and zipper pockets)
- 1 wool hat
- 1 pair of thermo-gloves
- 1 clean shirt for special occasions (highly optional, but can come in handy sometimes)
- 1 belt bag (I found this uncomfortable for daily walking use, but it’s still good to have whenever you want to leave your luggage somewhere and take your most valuable belongings with you)
- 1 all-terrain money belt (it can be comforting to have a small money reserve in a fairly hidden spot)
I think it’s most important to be able to respond to a wide array of different climatic conditions. That’s why I like to use a thick fleece and a thin wind breaker jacket, because it might not always be cold when it’s raining.
All in all, make sure your clothes don’t make you feel uncomfortable:
Remember: walking is supposed to be fun after all:
…hail metal!
Soundtrack: Desolation – “Erntebringer”
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July 4th, 2009 at 06:37
sofa….
还以为是音乐节的
原来仅照片
内容却是另一回事
久不留言的09年第一条,哈哈
July 8th, 2009 at 08:46
Hallo Christoph,
mein Englisch ist nicht das Beste, deswegen auf Deutsch: habe gerade erst nach langer Zeit in Deinen Blog geschaut und dabei den Artikel aus der Süddeutschen gefunden. als du noch in China warst habe ich auch täglich Deinen Blog gelesen und mich täglich auf einen neuen Bericht gefreut. Allerdings habe ich mich auch immer über die Ungeduldigen geärgert, die immer sofort einen Bericht haben wollten und kann Dir nur Recht geben. am meisten habe ich immer Deine Fotos bewundert und ich empfinde sie als sehr lebendig. Hut ab!
Viele Grüße aus Hannover, Marlen
July 11th, 2009 at 16:35
sou do Brasil… Minas Gerais…. é isso aí….rsrs
alguem conhece uma montanha bem loka para eu ir….rsrs
abraços..
July 22nd, 2009 at 05:13
Chinese skins – amazing!!! – never would have thought ;)
Merino rocks – only discovered it last year at the grand old age of 47, but gone all out on it. These sheep really know a thing or two about being comfortable in all weather and you don't have to kill anything to get it :) – leather's cool too, but that's a different story :(
July 24th, 2009 at 01:51
是光亦是暖: 非常感谢！
Hey Marlen: Danke. Es ist schön, sich ein bisschen verstanden zu fühlen.
Elson Macedo: Obrigado!
Dave x: Oi oi oi! ;)
February 11th, 2010 at 17:34
hey christoph you are a great inspiration for me thaks for sharing with us this adventure….i send you an email i will be glad if you read it…:P
December 21st, 2010 at 19:42
hi Chris, I’m surprised that you didn’t insist waterproof & breathable for windbreaker & boots. One half day under continuous pouring rain & thunderstorm on the trail changed my love for my older windbreaker (water resistant) & hiking boots (goretex). I would probably carry one more pair of sneaker to loosen up a bit when I’m not on a trail harsh enough for sturdy hiking boots. Like what you did. What’s next?