>>2473431>>2473443Proposterous.
>>2466789Rule Number 1: Brands are irrelevant. Get the cheapest stuff you can, you wont be able to ever get the smell off anyways. Outdoor clothes are meant to be used and abused.
Rule Number 2: Never bring extra sets of clothes of any kind. You wont need them.
Rule Number 3: Synthetic is only good as an outer layer against abrasion, wind, rain etc.
>less than 2 nights or hut tour/trailer camping: You can get away with wearing all cotton and cotton socks but wear wool flannel and wool sweater over the cotton if it gets cold because cotton doesnt keep you warm and dry like wool does below 40F.
>cheap cheap rain gearlightweight random poncho + waterproof over the calf gaiters; or pick a pvc commercial fishing jacket/parka instead of a poncho, will last forever (like grundens brigg)
>wool socks (50-60% or more wool content per sock necessary for it to work) Option 1: double socks (recommended): thin merino liner sock + random wool/merino outer sock
You'll be able to march faster and longer with double socks especially if they get damp or wet and this setup will also prevent blisters. Stay away from synthetic liner socks. They will smell like death and you'll get fungal growth.
(cheapest option that works is probably the varusteleka set: M05 Liner + TST sarma merino socks)
Option 2: single sock: thick darn tough tactical or hiker socks are the best and far superior to all the other popular brands. I tested them all. the tactical minimal cushion option is great for summer.
