Trail tested
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Rab Microlight Down
Packable down jacket I carried on Alta Via 1 for hut evenings and exposed cols.
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Trail-tested clothing & layers
Products I have personally carried, worn, or tested on trail.
clothing
Trail tested
clothing
Jack Wolfskin Glastal Zip-Off Pants
Zip-off hiking pants I wore on Alta Via 1. Versatile for changing temperatures between cols and valleys.
Trail tested
rain gear
Arc'teryx Beta AR
Hard-shell rain jacket option covered in the HikingWithLee rain jacket guide.
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Rab Microlight Down
Trail tested
Packable down jacket I carried on Alta Via 1 for hut evenings and exposed cols.
Used on: Alta Via 1
clothing
Used by Lee
clothing
Jack Wolfskin Glastal Zip-Off Pants
Trail tested
Zip-off hiking pants I wore on Alta Via 1. Versatile for changing temperatures between cols and valleys.
Used on: Alta Via 1
Used by Lee
rain gear
Arc'teryx Beta AR
Trail tested
Hard-shell rain jacket option covered in the HikingWithLee rain jacket guide.
clothing
Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Gloves
Worth considering
Worth considering
Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Gloves — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
clothing
Black Diamond Guide Gloves
Worth considering
Worth considering
Black Diamond Guide Gloves — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
clothing
The North Face Etip Recycled Gloves
Worth considering
Worth considering
The North Face Etip Recycled Gloves — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
clothing
Outdoor Research Alti Mitts
Worth considering
Worth considering
Outdoor Research Alti Mitts — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
clothing
Sealskinz Waterproof All Weather Gloves
Worth considering
Worth considering
Sealskinz Waterproof All Weather Gloves — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
rain gear
Columbia OutDry Ex Reign
Worth considering
Worth considering
Columbia OutDry Ex Reign — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
rain gear
Outdoor Research Helium II
Worth considering
Worth considering
Outdoor Research Helium II — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
rain gear
Marmot PreCip Eco
Worth considering
Worth considering
Marmot PreCip Eco — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
rain gear
Patagonia Torrentshell 3L
Worth considering
Worth considering
Recycled 3-layer H2No shell with strong eco credentials — dependable rain protection for moderate to challenging hikes without premium hard-shell pricing.
clothing
prAna Stretch Zion Pants
Worth considering
Worth considering
Durable stretch-nylon hiking pants with DWR finish — the softshell standard for US trail days and scrambling approaches.
clothing
Columbia Silver Ridge Convertible Pants
Worth considering
Worth considering
Budget-friendly zip-off convertibles with UPF 50 and Omni-Wick — a common first pair for hut treks and hot-climate hiking.
clothing
Fjällräven Keb Trousers
Worth considering
Worth considering
Technical trekking trousers blending stretch fabric with G-1000 reinforcement — ventilation zips and durable knees for multi-week routes.
clothing
Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody
Worth considering
Worth considering
850-fill down with Coreloft mapping in moisture-prone zones — premium warmth-to-weight for cold alpine starts and windy cols.
clothing
Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer/2
Worth considering
Worth considering
Ultralight 800-fill down hoody that stuffs into its own pocket — gram-counting backpackers' warmth layer for fast alpine days.
clothing
The North Face ThermoBall Eco
Worth considering
Worth considering
Synthetic ThermoBall insulation that mimics down loft while tolerating damp UK and coastal conditions — strong budget-friendly puffy.
clothing
Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket
Worth considering
Worth considering
Packable synthetic insulation with PrimaLoft Gold — stays warmer when damp than down and layers under a rain shell on wet-cold treks.