What to wear hiking in summer
☀️ SUMMER TRAIL COMFORT

WHAT TO WEAR
IN SUMMER
HEAT

5 Rules to Beat 90°F+ Weather

High-noon UV index and humidity can trigger heat exhaustion in under 45 minutes without the correct trail apparel system.
RULE 01 • UPF SCIENCE

WEAR UPF 50+
SUN HOODIES

98%UV RADIATION
BLOCKED

A lightweight UPF 50+ polyester sun hoodie blocks 98% of harmful rays while mechanical air permeability cools skin through movement.

👉 Pro Tip: Long sleeves protect better and feel cooler than bare skin coated in sticky, sweat-diluted sunscreen.
RULE 02 • MOISTURE MANAGEMENT

COTTON IS
THE ENEMY

27XMORE WATER
RETAINED

Cotton traps up to 27 times its dry weight in salty sweat, causing severe chest chaffing and collapsing evaporative trail cooling.

👉 Action: Choose lightweight nylon, polyester, or ultralight merino blends that dry in under 15 minutes.
RULE 03 • EVAPORATIVE COOLING

THE WET BANDANA
COOLING HACK

-15°FPERCEIVED SKIN
COOLING

Soaking a buff or bandana in cold alpine creeks cools blood circulating through carotid arteries, drastically reducing core thermal strain.

👉 Trail Hack: Pair with ventilated mesh footwear to prevent hot-foot friction and blisters.
ACTION STEP • FULL GUIDE

COMPLETE SUMMER
TRAIL SYSTEM

9 WAYSHEAT DEFENSE
CHECKLIST

Read the full 9-point hot-weather clothing guide with fabric breakdowns, UPF ratings, and anti-chafing protocols.

Tap below to read the complete summer trail clothing guide.